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Mr. Lincoln's Way
by Polacco, Patricia
Story of a young bully who learns lessons of tolerance.
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Topics
African American History,
Native American History,
Latino History,
Asian Pacific American History,
20th-Century History - Age Group Late Elementary: 4-6
- Book Type Fiction
- Award
- Publisher Philomel, 2001, New York, NY
My Brother Martin: A Sister Remembers Growing Up with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
by Farris, Christine King
Farris writes a stirring memoir of her younger brother, M.L., with a simple directness that will help young children understand the concept of segregation and the importance of Dr. King's message.
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Topics
African American History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups Early Elementary: K-3, Late Elementary: 4-6, Middle School
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Aladdin, 2005, New York, NY
Now Let Me Fly: The Story of a Slave Family
by Johnson, Dolores
The story of a young African girl who is kidnapped and sold into slavery.
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Topics
African American History,
19th-Century History - Age Group Late Elementary: 4-6
- Book Type Fiction
- Award
- Publisher Aladdin, 1997, New York, NY
Once Upon a Time in Chicago: The Story of Benny Goodman
by Winter, Jonah
Tells the story of Benny Goodman growing up in Chicago, and how his family helped him fufill his dream to play the clarinet.
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Topics
African American History,
20th-Century History - Age Group Early Elementary: K-3
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Hyperion Books for Children, 2000, New York, NY
Other Side, The
by Woodson, Jacqueline
Two young girls form a friendship despite racial barriers.
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Topics
African American History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups Late Elementary: 4-6, Middle School
- Book Type Fiction
- Award
- Publisher Putnam Publishing Group, 2001, New York, NY
Award Key
- Caldecott Medal
- Most distinguished American picture book for children (annually).
- Newberry Medal
- Most distinguished contribution to American literature for children (annually).
- Coretta Scott King Award
- Distinguished books by authors and illustrators of African descent which promote an understanding and appreciation of the American dream (annually).
- Golden Kite Award
- Outstanding examples of text, illustration, fiction and nonfiction (four awards annually).
- Scott O'Dell Historical Fiction Award
- Outstanding work of historical fiction published by a U.S. publisher set in the New World.
