Written & Illustrated by: Michael S. Bandy, Eric Stein & James E. Ransome For ages: 6-9 years Language: English Topics Covered: History Segregation Activism Jim Crow Own Voices Memory Summary: This book is a wonderful story taken right from author Michael S. Bandy’s memories of a train ride during a segregated childhood. Michael and his grandmother…
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Before There Was Mozart: The Story of Joseph Boulogne, Chevalier de Saint-George
Written by: Lesa Cline-Ransome Illustrated by: James E. Ransome For ages: 5-9 years Language: English Topics Covered: Enslavement, Music, POC-Centric Narratives, Historical Figure, Historic Events, Musician, Activism, Abolition, Racism, Trailblazer. Summary: This is an interesting and historic tale of a gifted musician, which begins on a West Indies sugar plantation in 1739. The plantation owner Guillame-Pierre is awaiting the birth of…
Major Taylor Champion Cyclist
Written by: Lesa Cline-Ransome Illustrated by: James E. Ransome For ages: 6-10 years Language: English Topics Covered: POC-Centric Narratives, Historic Figure, Historical Events, Sports Figures, Civil Rights, Racism, Trailblazer. Summary: Set in Victorian times, this book covers the life of Marshall Taylor, later known as Major Taylor. When Marshall was 8, he was hired by a rich white family to be…