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Slave narratives / by Tackach, James.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 178-181) and index.
Subjects: Slaves; African Americans in literature.; American prose literature; Slaves' writings, American.; Slavery in literature.;
© c2001, Greenhaven
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Tristan Strong destroys the world / by Mbalia, Kwame.;
Seventh-grader Tristan must return to Alke and enlist the help of African gods and black folktale heroes when Nana is abducted from the Strong family farm in Alabama.Ages 8-12.LSC
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Adventure fiction.; Kidnapping; Characters and characteristics in literature; African Americans;
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A little devil in America : notes in praise of black performance / by Abdurraqib, Hanif,1983-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."A Little Devil in America is an urgent project that unravels all modes and methods of black performance, in this moment when black performers are coming to terms with their value, reception, and immense impact on America. With sharp insight, humor, and heart, Abdurraqib examines how black performance happens in specific moments in time and space--midcentury Paris, the moon, or a cramped living room in Columbus, Ohio. At the outset of this project, Abdurraqib became fascinated with clips of black minstrel entertainers like William Henry Lane, better known as Master Juba. Knowing there was something more complicated and deep-seated in the history and legacy of minstrelsy, Abdurraqib uncovered questions and tensions that help to reveal how black performance pervades all areas of American society. Abdurraqib's prose is entrancing and fluid as he leads us along the links in his remarkable trains of thought. A Little Devil in America considers, critques, and praises performance in music, sports, writing, comedy, grief, games, and love"--
Subjects: African Americans in the performing arts.; African Americans; African Americans; African Americans; American literature;
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Tristan Strong punches a hole in the sky / by Mbalia, Kwame.;
Seventh-grader Tristan Strong tumbles into the MidPass and, with allies John Henry and Brer Rabbit, must entice the god Anansi to come out of hiding and seal the hole Tristan accidentally ripped in the sky.LSC
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Adventure fiction.; Characters and characteristics in literature; Self-confidence; African Americans;
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Rosa Parks : civil rights activist / by Bednar, Chuck,1976-;
Includes bibliographical references and Internet addresses (p. 61), and index.LSC
Subjects: Parks, Rosa, 1913-2005; Civil rights workers; African American women; Segregation in transportation; African Americans; African Americans;
© c2010., Mason Crest,
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I am Rosa Parks / by Parks, Rosa,1913-2005.; Haskins, James,1941-2005.; Clay, Wil.;
Grades 2-3.F&P text level O.LSC
Subjects: Parks, Rosa, 1913-2005; African American women; African Americans; Civil rights workers; African Americans; Segregation in transportation;
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Who was Rosa Parks? / by McDonough, Yona Zeldis.; Marchesi, Stephen.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 106).In 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give her bus seat to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama. This seemingly small act triggered civil rights protests across America and earned Rosa Parks the title "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement.""RL: 3.2"--P. [4] of cover.LSC
Subjects: Parks, Rosa, 1913-2005; African American women; African Americans; Civil rights workers; African Americans; Segregation in transportation;
© c2010., Grosset & Dunlap,
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The bus ride that changed history : the story of Rosa Parks / by Edwards, Pamela Duncan.; Shanahan, Danny;
The story of Rosa Parks influence on the United States civil rights movement.LSC
Subjects: Parks, Rosa, 1913-2005; African Americans; Civil rights workers; Segregation in transportation; African Americans;
© 2005., Houghton Mifflin,
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Frances E. W Harper : a call to conscience / by McKnight, Utz Lars,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The first full account of a leading 19th century female writer and anti-slavery activist"--
Subjects: Harper, Frances Ellen Watkins, 1825-1911; Harper, Frances Ellen Watkins, 1825-1911; African Americans in literature.; Antislavery movements; Politics and literature; Social change in literature.;
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Tristan Strong keeps punching / by Mbalia, Kwame.;
The Strong family is having a reunion in New Orleans, and twelve-year-old Tristan is supposed to be keeping an eye on his younger cousin Terrance when several things happen at once: he sees his archenemy, King Cotton, and a mysterious girl grabs his magic cellphone--her name is Seraphine, and she seems to know everything about Tristan and the god Anansi (currently inhabiting the cellphone), and she has a mission for Tristan, one that is going lead to a final confrontation with haint King Cotton.LSC
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Adventure fiction.; Anansi (Legendary character); Characters and characteristics in literature; African Americans; Magic; Monsters; Cousins; Adventure and adventurers;
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