Patricia McKissack
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With skills like farming, carpentry, and sewing, Booker T. Washington believed that blacks could find acceptance in the racist white society of the late 1880s. His school became a leading educator of African Americans, and he became a powerful national figure, advising business owners and even presidents. Though many considered Washington the most important black leader of his time, some other black leaders criticized his accommodating "Uncle Tom"...
22) Paul Robeson
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Paul Robeson proved his prowess on the football field and excelled in college and law school in an era that offered few opportunities to African Americans. He won international acclaim as a singer and actor, but was, blacklisted as a controversial political activist. Today, Robeson's legacy has reclaimed its rightful place in history. He is, recognized for his astounding range of talents and his unwavering stature as a champion of civil rights.
24) Never Forgotten
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Never Forgotten is an affecting story of slavery from Newbery Honor winner Patricia C. McKissack. This takes place in West Africa, where a young boy is kidnapped and sold into slavery. Left behind, the boy's father faces his grief - but then hope springs from the darkness.
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The thrilling graphic biography of the unforgettable Nat Love, from acclaimed authors Patricia C. McKissack and Fredrick L. McKissack Jr., is now in paperback!
Born into slavery in 1854, Nat Love, also known as Deadwood Dick, grew up to become the most famous African American cowboy in the Old West. A contemporary and acquaintance of Bat Masterson and Billy the Kid, Nat was widely known as an expert roper and driver, a crack shot, and a real Wild...
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Patricia C. McKissack's books have received numerous awards, including the Coretta Scott King, Newbery Honor and the Caldecott Medal. She teams up with storyteller Onawumi Jean Moss for this suspenseful, but not too scary, story taken from Gullah folklore. Left home alone because of a stomachache, Precious cleverly outwits the Boo Hag by singing her own wonderful little song.
27) Ma Dear's aprons
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Atheneum Books for Young Readers
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c1997
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IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Young David Earl always knows what day of the week it is, because his mother, Ma Dear, has a different apron for every day except Sunday.
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Coretta Scott King Award winner and Newbery Honor author Patricia McKissack's inspiring A PICTURE OF FREEDOM is now back in print with a gorgeous new cover!It's 1859 and Clotee, a twelve-year-old slave, has the most wonderful, terrible secret. She knows that if she shares it with the wrong person, she will face unimaginable consequences. What is her secret? While doing her job of fanning her master's son during his daily lessons, Clotee has taught...