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A fascinating new series makes history come alive as Lettie, a 12-year-old slave living on a plantation in South Carolina, begins corresponding with Abraham Lincoln and continually implores him to free the slaves, and soon President Lincoln, overcome with conscience, drafts the Emancipation Proclamation. 25,000 first printing.

Hardcover:

9781890817602 | Winslow Pr, May 1, 2001, cover price $8.95 | About this edition: A fictional correspondence between President Abraham Lincoln and a twelve-year-old slave girl that discusses his decision to write the Emancipation Proclamation.

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A young reader's portrait of dancer and choreographer Alvin Ailey considers what the young Alvin might have thought and said and interposes facts about his life and dance theater. Reprint. PW. H. C.

Hardcover:

9781562824136 | 1 edition (Hyperion, October 1, 1993), cover price $13.95 | About this edition: Describes the life, dancing, and choreography of Alvin Ailey, who created his own modern dance company to explore the Black experience

Paperback:

9780786810772 | Disney Pr, September 1, 1995, cover price $7.99 | About this edition: Describes the life, dancing, and choreography of Alvin Ailey, who created his own modern dance company to explore the Black experience

Library:

9781562824143 | 1 edition (Hyperion, October 1, 1993), cover price $13.99 | About this edition: Describes the life, dancing, and choreography of Alvin Ailey, who created his own modern dance company to explore the Black experience

Reinforced:

9780606089821 | Demco Media, September 1, 1995, cover price $14.70 | About this edition: Describes the life, dancing, and choreography of Alvin Ailey, who created his own modern dance company to explore the Black experience

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Provides a look at the black West through this informative biography of history's most famous black rodeo rider. Reprint. K.

Paperback:

9780152021030 | Reprint edition (Houghton Mifflin, November 1, 1999), cover price $7.99 | About this edition: Describes the life and accomplishments of the son of a former slave whose unusual bulldogging style made him a rodeo star

School and Library:

9780152001001 | Houghton Mifflin, September 1, 1996, cover price $16.00 | About this edition: Describes the life and accomplishments of the son of a former slave whose unusual bulldogging style made him a rodeo star

Reinforced:

9780606173568 | Demco Media, September 1, 1999, cover price $14.75 | About this edition: Describes the life and accomplishments of the son of a former slave whose unusual bulldogging style made him a rodeo star

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Paperback:

9780316074025 | Reprint edition (Little Brown & Co, February 14, 2012), cover price $8.00 | also contains Bird in a Box

Prebinding:

9780606261579 | Reprint edition (Turtleback Books, February 14, 2012), cover price $18.45 | also contains Bird in a Box

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Paperback:

9780316074025 | Reprint edition (Little Brown & Co, February 14, 2012), cover price $8.00 | also contains Bird in a Box

CD/Spoken Word:

9780307917164 | Unabridged edition (Listening Library, April 12, 2011), cover price $30.00

Prebinding:

9780606261579 | Reprint edition (Turtleback Books, February 14, 2012), cover price $18.45 | also contains Bird in a Box

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Hardcover:

9780060821180 | Greenwillow, October 1, 2008, cover price $16.99

Library:

9780060821197 | Greenwillow, October 1, 2008, cover price $17.89

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Describes the life of America's first Black scientist, Benjamin Banneker, who published his own almanac, helped survey the site for the nation's capital, and spoke out against slavery

Paperback:

9780152018924 | Reprint edition (Houghton Mifflin, August 1, 1998), cover price $7.99 | About this edition: Describes the life of America's first Black scientist, Benjamin Banneker, who published his own almanac, helped survey the site for the nation's capital, and spoke out against slavery

School and Library:

9780152004170 | Houghton Mifflin, December 1, 1994, cover price $16.00 | About this edition: Describes the life of America's first Black scientist, Benjamin Banneker, who published his own almanac, helped survey the site for the nation's capital, and spoke out against slavery

Prebinding:

9780613099417 | Turtleback Books, October 1, 1999, cover price $17.20 | About this edition: Describes the life of America's first Black scientist, Benjamin Banneker, who published his own almanac, helped survey the site for the nation's capital, and spoke out against slavery

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Hardcover:

9780874999839 | Har/cas edition (Live Oak Media, September 1, 2001), cover price $25.95

Cassette/Spoken Word:

9780874999488 | Unabridged edition (Live Oak Media, November 1, 2002), cover price $18.95

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A vibrant picture book by an award-winning husband and wife team pays homage to a legendary African-American jazz composer who, in his heyday, performed at the prestigious Cotton Club in Harlem and even at Carnegie Hall. A Caldecott Honor Book & Coretta Scott King Honor Book. Reprint.

Prebinding:

9781435202375 | Reprint edition (Paw Prints, May 15, 2007), cover price $14.99 | also contains Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra | About this edition: A brief recounting of the career of this jazz musician and composer who, along with his orchestra, created music that was beyond category
9781417728831 | Reprint edition (Turtleback Books, January 1, 2007), cover price $16.00 | About this edition: A brief recounting of the career of this jazz musician and composer who, along with his orchestra, created music that was beyond category.

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'Scat Cat Monroe' narrates a celebration of the life and career of the first lady of song, noting her distinctive style and far-ranging impact upon contemporary music.

Hardcover:

9780786805686 | 1 edition (Hyperion, April 1, 2002), cover price $16.99 | About this edition: 'Scat Cat Monroe' narrates a celebration of the life and career of the first lady of song, noting her distinctive style and far-ranging impact upon contemporary music.

Paperback:

9780786814169 | Reprint edition (Jump at the Sun, January 1, 2007), cover price $6.99 | About this edition: 'Scat Cat Monroe' narrates a celebration of the life and career of the first lady of song, noting her distinctive style and far-ranging impact upon contemporary music.

Library:

9780786824939 | 1 edition (Hyperion, April 1, 2002), cover price $17.99 | About this edition: 'Scat Cat Monroe' narrates a celebration of the life and career of the first lady of song, noting her distinctive style and far-ranging impact upon contemporary music.

Prebinding:

9781439591604 | Reprint edition (Paw Prints, April 9, 2009), cover price $14.99

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When Reenie and her mother, who are African Americans, go fishing, Reenie decides to share the secret of their success with their needy white neighbors.

Hardcover:

9780786807666 | Jump at the Sun, November 1, 2003, cover price $15.99 | About this edition: When Reenie and her mother, who are African Americans, go fishing, Reenie decides to share the secret of their success with their needy white neighbors.

Library:

9780786826148 | Jump at the Sun, November 1, 2003, cover price $16.99 | About this edition: When Reenie and her mother, who are African Americans, go fishing, Reenie decides to share the secret of their success with their needy white neighbors.

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Twelve-year-old Deirdre, whose passion for photography has earned her the nickname 'Camera Dee,' feels uncomfortable being the only Black student at her new school

Paperback:

9780786811250 | Reprint edition (Hyperion, September 1, 1996), cover price $4.50 | About this edition: Twelve-year-old Deirdre, whose passion for photography has earned her the nickname 'Camera Dee,' feels uncomfortable being the only Black student at her new school

School and Library:

9780688128326 | William Morrow & Co, May 1, 1995, cover price $16.00 | About this edition: Twelve-year-old Deirdre, whose passion for photography has earned her the nickname 'Camera Dee,' feels uncomfortable being the only black student at her new school

Reinforced:

9780606114691 | Reprint edition (Demco Media, September 1, 1996), cover price $10.55 | About this edition: Twelve-year-old Deirdre, whose passion for photography has earned her the nickname 'Camera Dee,' feels uncomfortable being the only Black student at her new school

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Small children discover a host of delectable foods and learn about their senses in a colorful, mouth-watering board book that follows the preparation of a delicious family meal. For children under three.

Hardcover:

9780152006402 | Board book edition (Houghton Mifflin, February 1, 1997), cover price $6.95 | About this edition: Young readers discover different types of food and learn about their senses in a book that follows the preparation of a family meal

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Young readers will rejoice in a vibrant collection of classic poems compiled to create a stunning tribute to one of the premier Black poets of all time.
By Ashley Bryan (illustrator), Paul Laurence Dunbar, Jan Spivey Gilchrist (illustrator), J. Brian Pinkney (illustrator) and Faith Ringgold (illustrator)

Hardcover:

9780786804641 | Hyperion, September 1, 1999, cover price $16.99 | About this edition: An illustrated collection of poems by Paul Laurence Dunbar, including 'A Boy's Summer Song,' 'The Sparrow,' and 'Little Brown Baby'

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Paperback:

9780547906041 | Reprint edition (Houghton Mifflin, January 8, 2013), cover price $9.99 | also contains Let It Shine: Stories of Black Women Freedom Fighters

Library:

9780739830734 | Heinemann/Raintree, September 1, 2000, cover price $32.83

Hardcover:

9780152021764 | Board book edition (Harcourt Childrens Books, August 1, 1998), cover price $25.80

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School and Library:

9780316070133 | Little Brown & Co, July 30, 2013, cover price $17.99

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The best part of Christmas is sharing Mim's yummy jam together as a family, but this year, Saraleen and Royce are not looking forward to Christmas since their father won't be home, but when they send him a special gift, a wonderful holiday miracle occurs, in a tale accompanied by a recipe for Mim's Christmas jam. 12,000 first printing.

School and Library:

9780152019181 | Houghton Mifflin, October 1, 2001, cover price $16.00 | About this edition: When Pap goes away to build the New York City subway in 1915, his family sends him Mother's special jam which works magic in returning him home to celebrate Christmas.

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Peggony-Po, a sailor boy who was carved from a piece of driftwood and came to life, sets out to take revenge on Cetus, the biggest, meanest whale of them all who nearly took his father Galleon's life. 50,000 first printing.

School and Library:

9780786819584 | Jump at the Sun, April 1, 2006, cover price $16.99 | About this edition: Peggony-Po, carved out of wood by his father, a one-legged whaler, determines to catch the huge whale that ate his father's leg.

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An African-American baby boy discovers the unique features that make his face so special, in a sturdy toddler-sized board book that comes complete with a mylar mirror and encourages children to explore their own faces. For children under three.

Hardcover:

9780152006433 | Board book edition (Houghton Mifflin, April 1, 1997), cover price $6.95 | About this edition: Encourages children to explore their own faces, as an African American baby boy discovers the unique features that make his face so special

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