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Vanessa Brantley-Newton
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Publisher
Books on Tape
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
Three empowering picture books on audio, narrated by author/illustrator Vanessa Brantley-Newton
Grandma's Purse: When Grandma Mimi comes to visit, she always brings warm hugs, sweet treats...and her purse. You never know what she'll have in there—fancy jewelry, tokens from around the world, or something special just for her granddaughter. It might look like a normal bag from the outside, but Mimi and her granddaughter know...
Grandma's Purse: When Grandma Mimi comes to visit, she always brings warm hugs, sweet treats...and her purse. You never know what she'll have in there—fancy jewelry, tokens from around the world, or something special just for her granddaughter. It might look like a normal bag from the outside, but Mimi and her granddaughter know...
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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From Children's Literature Legacy Award-winning author Nikki Grimes comes a feminist-forward new collection of poetry celebrating the little-known women poets of the Harlem Renaissance-- paired with full-color, original art from today's most talented female African-American illustrators. Taking inspiration from the unsung women poets of the era, Grimes uses the "Golden Shovel" poetry method to create original poems drawn from the words of ... groundbreaking...
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
After watching her big cousin Kee Kee compete in a cheerleading competition, Ruby attempts to copy some of the high-flying moves she saw earlier. This cheerleading stuff could be just the thing to bring her a ton of attention. But during practice with Marcellus, she injures her arm and must be rushed to the hospital. The doctors fit her with a hot-pink cast that turns out to be a great conversation piece. After giving a million different versions...
9) One love
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books LLC
Language
English
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In this illustrated version of Bob Marley's song, a young girl enlists her friends, family, and community to transform their neighborhood for the better.
13) Rock star
Author
Series
Jada Jones volume 1
Publisher
Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Fourth-grader Jada's best friend moved away but a class project on rocks and minerals, her favorite topic, could mean new friends. For Jada, rocks are easier to find than friends. Or are they?
14) Class act
Author
Series
Jada Jones volume 2
Publisher
Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Jada's campaign for class representative leads to rumors about her fear of public speaking, the pressure to make promises she cannot keep, and conflict between friends.
15) Dancing queen
Author
Series
Jada Jones volume 4
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"When the student council decides to host a dance as their next fundraiser, Jada feels nervous and queasy. She's excited to give back, but she can't dance! Still, she's determined to help the cause and show she cares. She practices her moves, gets help from friends, and even does research at the library to prepare--but will it be enough to help her create change in her community?" --
Author
Series
Jada Jones volume 3
Publisher
Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Hosting her first sleepover, Jada has lots of scientific activities planned, but when her best friends just want to hang out, can Jada figure out the formula for fun and save the sleepover?
18) Think big
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
A classroom of exuberant youngsters explores art in its most varied forms, from painting, music, and writing to cooking and performing.
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