Heroes and She-roes: releases for fall explore role models, trailblazers and history makers.Send children back to school with books that celebrate education, our valiant leaders and highlights of our rich cultural heritage. Dear Mr. Rosenwald by Carole Boston Weatherford Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie Scholastic Press, September 2006 $16.99, ISBN ISBN abbr. International Standard Book Number ISBN International Standard Book Number ISBN n abbr (= International Standard Book Number) → ISBN m 0-439-49522-9 Ages 7-10 This is the story of the Rosenwald schools, which Julius Rosenwald, president of Sears, Roebuck and Company Sears, Roebuck and Company U.S. merchandising company, historically one of the world's largest retailers. It was founded in 1893 by Richard W. Sears (1863–1914) and Alvah C. Roebuck (1864–1948). , built in the rural African American African American Multiculture A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. See Race. South in the 1920s and 1930s in conjunction with local communities. Dear Mr. Rosenwald will help children understand that education is often a hard-earned gift. Christie, a Coretta Scott King Coretta Scott King (April 27, 1927 – January 30, 2006) was the wife of the assassinated civil rights activist Martin Luther King, Jr., and a noted civil rights leader, author, singer, and founder and former president of the King Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Honor Award winner, illustrates this uplifting and informative book. Dizzy by Jonah Winter Illustrated by Sean Quails Scholastic/Arthur A. Levine Books October 2006, $16.99, ISBN 0-439-50737-5 Ages 4-8 Dizzy Gillespie's difficult childhood took a turn for the better the day his music teacher handed him a trumpet. "For the boy with the horn / fueled with a FIRE / that burned with every whooping whoop n. 1. a. A loud cry of exultation or excitement. b. A shout uttered by a hunter or warrior. 2. A hooting cry, as of a bird. 3. The paroxysmal gasp characteristic of whooping cough. , / JAZZ was like a fire extinguisher. / It was cooooooool." The book not only celebrates the evolution of this great jazz master, but it's also a testament to how music can transform young lives. Winter's rhyming verbal riffs and Qualls's illustrations burst with life, as children and their parents will delight in Dizzy. Freedom Ship by Doreen Rappaport Illustrated by Curtis James Jump at the Sun/Hyperion, October 2006 $15.99, ISBN 0-786-80645-1 Ages 5-9 In 1862, a nine-member slave crew of the Planter, lead by 23-year-old Robert Smalls, took a big chance. The crew commandeered a Confederate ship loaded down with ammunition and cannons, delivered it to the Union army and secured freedom for those aboard. In Rappaport's fictional retelling, a young child and his family are the passengers on this brave journey. The well-crafted illustrations are by an award-winning fine artist. Happy Birthday, Jamela! Written and illustrated by Niki Daly Farrar, Straus & Giroux Farrar, Straus & Giroux Publishing company in New York City noted for its literary excellence. It was founded in 1945 by John Farrar and Roger Straus as Farrar, Straus & Co. , August 2006 $16, ISBN 0-374-32842-0 Ages 4-8 When her dream gift of a pair of sparkling princess shoes is thwarted by her real gift of strong black school shoes that "lay there like heavy bricks," seven-year-old Jamela decides to take matters into her own hands. With beads, sparkly spark·ly adj. spark·li·er, spark·li·est 1. a. Giving off tiny flashes of light; glittery: a dress with sparkly sequins. b. bits and glue, she transforms her shoes, but what will be the consequences? Of course, Mama isn't too pleased, but the story takes a turn for the better. Happy Birthday, Jamela! is a fun, breezy read made even livelier by Daly's cheerful illustrations. Nobody Gonna Turn Me 'Round: Stories and Songs of the Civil Rights Movement by Doreen Rappaport Illustrated by Shane W. Evans Candlewick can·dle·wick n. 1. The wick of a candle. 2. a. A soft heavy cotton thread similar to that used to make wicks for candles. b. Embroidery made of tufts of this thread. Press, October 2006 $19.99, ISBN 0-763-61927-2 Ages 9-12 The stories of Elizabeth Eckford, James Farmer, Jo Ann Robinson Jo Ann Gibson Robinson (1912-1992) was a civil rights activist and educator in Montgomery, Alabama. Born near Culloden, Georgia, she was the youngest of twelve children. She attended Fort Valley State College and then became a public school teacher in Macon, where she was married , Emmett Till and other celebrated African Americans find a great home on the pages of Rappaport's latest effort. She speaks of a history of struggle, but also one of triumph, and communicates this through the addition of spirituals, protest songs and spirited, beautiful artwork. Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom by Carole Boston Weatherford Illustrated by Kadir Nelson Jump at the Sun/Hyperion, September 2006 $15.99, ISBN 0-786-85175-9 Ages 5-8 Harriet Tubman has been the inspiration for countless children's books, yet Weatherford's version of the story manages to be fresh and thoroughly engaging. Moses shows us how Tubman's faith guided her again and again, the words of God getting her through each moment: "Harriet, be the Moses of our people ... Save all you can, daughter." Nelson's luminous illustrations hauntingly capture the fear of the runaway slave and the power of her calling. Stompin' at the Savoy by Bebe Moore Campbell Bebe Moore Campbell (b. February 18 1950, Philadelphia - d. November 27 2006, Los Angeles) was the author of three New York Times bestsellers, Brothers and Sisters, Singing in the Comeback Choir, and What You Owe Me, which was also a Illustrated by Richard Yarde Philomel phil·o·mel n. A nightingale. [Alteration (influenced by French philomèle) of Middle English phylomene, from Medieval Latin philom Books, September 2006 $16.99, ISBN 0-399-24197-3 Ages 5 and up The idea of performing in front of an audience is so terrifying ter·ri·fy tr.v. ter·ri·fied, ter·ri·fy·ing, ter·ri·fies 1. To fill with terror; make deeply afraid. See Synonyms at frighten. 2. To menace or threaten; intimidate. to Mindy that she decides not to go to her dance recital and no one can persuade her, not even her dance-loving great aunties. Then something magical happens: Mindy finds herself transported to the "Home of Happy Feet"--Harlem's legendary Savoy Ballroom, circa 1926. Watching the dancers inspires her, and she's ready for her moment. A best-selling author and a renowned watercolorist make Stompin' at the Savoy a joyful celebration of the vibrant dance club. Queen of the Scene by Queen Latifah Illustrated by Frank Morrison Laura Geringer Books, September 2006 $16.99, ISBN 0-060-77856-3 All ages How much do we love a children's book that captures the essence of girl power? This young, 'round-the-way princess can do everything she sets her mind to, from dunking a basketball to scoring a touchdown to playing stickball to excelling in field and track. For certain, the bold illustrations and witty dialogue will be hard to resist in this fun-filled, easy-to-read book. --Reviewed by Jacqueline Leslie Jacqueline Leslie is an intern at BIBR BIBR Bay Islands Beach Resort (Roatan, Honduras) BIBR Backward Indicator Bit Received . Suzanne Rust is BIBR's CHILDREN'S BOOK-SHELF editor. |
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