FROM SARAH:

A luscious addition to our collection of picture book biographies. This one reads especially well with older kids.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

The inspirational story of George Washington Carver and his childhood secret garden is brought to life in this picture book biography by the author-illustrator team behind Muhammad Ali: A Champion Is Born.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

The story of Elgin Baylor, basketball icon and civil rights advocate, from an all-star team.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Amid the scholars, poets, authors, and artists of the Harlem Renaissance stood an Afro-Puerto Rican named Arturo Schomburg. This law clerk's life's passion was to collect books, letters, music, and art from Africa and the African diaspora and bring to light the achievements of people of African descent through the ages.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

One stormy night at sea, a wayward man named John Newton feared for his life. In his darkest hour he fell to his knees and prayed--and somehow the battered ship survived the storm.

FROM SARAH:

The vivid, lively illustrations in this picture book biography just sing. You can almost hear the music pouring off of every page. I highly recommend putting on some of Melba’s incredible music when you finish this one.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

A biography of African American jazz virtuoso Melba Doretta Liston, a pioneering twentieth-century trombone player, composer, and music arranger at a time when few women, of any race, played brass instruments and were part of the jazz scene.

FROM SARAH:

At Grandma’s table, every dish tells a story. This vibrant, lively picture book is a perfect compliment to When Alexander Graced the Table, also illustrated by Frank Morrison. Every image is full of life, sound, movement and joy. Just like your family’s favorite foods, this is a story you’ll reach for over and over again.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

From the award-winning author and illustrator of Standing in the Need of Prayer comes a joyous picture book about an intergenerational Black family cooking a delicious feast and appreciating their quality time together.

FROM SARAH:

You know I love a picture book biography! Bernette Ford tells the true story of visiting her uncle’s tiny garden tucked away in a big city, and she discovers the magic hidden inside every seed. Together with her family, she learns that sometimes there’s nothing better than watering, weeding and waiting for love to grow.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

How does this city garden grow? With help from L’il Sissy and her siblings--and love, love, love! A celebration of nature, family, and food.