Kadir Nelson
Author
Publisher
Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children
Language
English
Description
Using an "Everyman" player as his narrator, Kadir Nelson tells the story of Negro League baseball from its beginnings in the 1920s through the decline after Jackie Robinson crossed over to the majors in 1947. Illustrations from oil paintings by artist Kadir Nelson.
Author
Publisher
Hyperion Books for Children
Language
English
Description
Describes Tubman's spiritual journey as she hears the voice of God guiding her north to freedom on that very first trip to escape the brutal practice of forced servitude. Tubman would make nineteen subsequent trips back south, never being caught, but none as profound as this first one.
10) Big Jabe
Author
Publisher
Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books
Language
English
Description
Momma Mary tells stories about a special young man who does wondrous things, especially for the slaves on the Plenty Plantation.