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1341) A storm called Katrina
Author
Pub. Date
[2012]
Edition
Unabridged.
Language
English
Description
When flood waters submerge their New Orleans neighborhood in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, a young cornet player and his parents evacuate their home and struggle to survive and stay together.
1342) Lola at the library
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Every Tuesday Lola and her mother visit their local library to return and check out books, attend story readings, and share a special treat.
1343) Jamaica's find
Author
Pub. Date
[2009]
Edition
Twentieth anniversary edition.
Language
English
Description
A little girl finds a stuffed dog in the park and decides to take it home.
1344) Ruth and the Green Book
Author
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
When Ruth and her parents take a motor trip from Chicago to Alabama to visit her grandma, they rely on a pamphlet called "The Negro Motorist Green Book" to find places that will serve them. Includes facts about "The Green Book."
Author
Series
EllRay Jakes volume 1
Pub. Date
[2014]
Edition
Unabridged.
Language
English
Description
Eight-year-old EllRay's father has promised a family trip to Disneyland if EllRay can stay out of trouble for a week, but not defending himself against Jared, the class bully, proves to be a real challenge.
1346) Nigel and the moon
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
Wonderbook edition.
Language
English
Description
When Nigel looks up at the moon, his future is bright. He imagines himself as...an astronaut, a dancer, a superhero, too! Among the stars, he twirls. With pride, his chest swells. And his eyes, they glow. Nigel is the most brilliant body in the sky. But it's Career Week at school, and Nigel can't find the courage to share his dreams. It's easy to whisper them to the moon, but not to his classmates--especially when he already feels out of place. --...
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
Unabridged.
Language
English
Description
The barbershop is where the magic happens. Boys go in as lumps of clay and, with princely robes draped around their shoulders, a dab of cool shaving cream on their foreheads, and a slow, steady cut, they become royalty. That crisp yet subtle line makes boys sharper, more visible, more aware of every great thing that could happen to them when they look good: lesser grades turn into As; girls take notice; even a mother's hug gets a little tighter. Everyone...
1349) I love my beautiful hair
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Little EJ is so excited to join her mom and grandmommy for her first-ever trip to the hair salon. She wants to find a special hair style. But with so many options... how can she choose? Readers will love "trying on" hair styles alongside EJ, as she imagines herself in a variety of styles. Should she try afro puffs, with ribbons and bows? Or twisty spirals that tickle her nose? Luckily, Mommy is there to offer reassurance: "Your hair is curly, like...
1350) The crossover
Author
Language
English
Description
Fourteen-year-old twin basketball stars Josh and Jordan wrestle with highs and lows on and off the court as their father ignores his declining health.
1351) The old truck
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
A young girl turns her imagination into action in this beautifully crafted and intricately designed debut picture book. When is an old truck something more? On a small, bustling farm, a resilient and steadfast pickup works tirelessly alongside the family that lives there, and becomes a part of the dreams and ambitions of the family's young daughter. After long days and years of hard work leave the old truck rusting in the weeds, it's time for the...
1352) Sounder
Author
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Angry and humiliated after his sharecropper father is jailed for stealing food for his family, a young African-American boy is comforted by the companionship of the devoted dog, Sounder, and grows in courage and understanding by learning to read.
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Every Sunday after church, CJ and his grandma ride the bus across town. But today, CJ wonders why they don't own a car like his friend Colby. Why doesn't he have an iPod like the boys on the bus? How come they always have to get off in the dirty part of town? Each question is met with an encouraging answer from grandma, who helps him see the beauty--and fun--in their routine and the world around them. This energetic ride through a bustling city highlights...
1354) Monster and me
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Like every kid in town, twelve-year-old Gabby Gibbons has a pet monster. But unlike the others, Gabby refuses to keep her monster, Dwight, in the closet! When she brings him to school, the drama teacher takes a liking to the beastly pet. He wants Dwight to play Scrooge in the annual production of A Christmas carol. If Dwight doesn't meet his expectations, Gabby will have a monster of a problem.
1355) Princess hair
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Little girls pretend they are princesses and celebrate the different shapes, textures, and styles of their black hair.
1356) Sixth man surprise
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Thirteen-year-old Devante Briggs loves basketball, but now he is just the sixth man off the bench for his school team, putting up with the snide remarks of some of the other players--until an outbreak of food poisoning gives him his chance to show off his skills.
1358) El niño nuevo
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
Español
Description
"Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his parents enroll him in a prestigious private school known for its academics, where Jordan is one of the few kids of color in his entire grade. As he makes the daily trip from his Washington Heights apartment to the upscale Riverdale Academy Day School, Jordan soon finds himself torn between two worlds--and...
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Riri Williams has been dealing with a lot close to home, but now she is going global! From the Sanctum Santorum to Wakanda, Riri teams up with some of your favorite Marvel characters as she follows the trail of Midnight's Fire. But what does the mysterious Ten Rings organization have planned for Ironheart?" -- Provided by publisher.
1360) The old boat
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
The creators of The Old Truck set sail with an old boat and an evocative, intricately crafted exploration of home and family. Off a small island, an old boat sets sail and a young boy finds home. Together, boy and boat ride the shifting tides, catching wants and wishes until fate calls for a sea change. Brothers and collaborators Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey's newest picture book is a masterfully crafted celebration of the natural world and tribute...
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