John Holyfield
Author
Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
"Based on a true story, The Hallelujah Flight is a rollicking tale of strength, courage and ingenuity."
In 1932, James Banning had a dream: to fly across the country and inspire people brought low by the Great Depression. But for an African-American pilot, even an ace like Banning, this was no easy feat! With his mechanic and copilot, Thomas Allen, Banning fixed up a dilapidated plane and took off for New York. They faced dangerous weather, a...
Author
Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Frank has always been obsessed with elephants. He loves their hosepipe trunks, tree stump feet, and swish-swish tails. So when Miss Fancy, the elephant, retires from the circus and moves two blocks from his house to Avondale Park, he's over the moon! Frank really wants to pet her. But Avondale Park is just for white people, so Frank is not allowed to see Miss Fancy. Frank is heartbroken but he doesn't give up: instead he makes a plan! Frank writes...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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Description
"The Civil War may be over, but times are not substantially improved for the freed Black citizens of Walkerton, Georgia, who are shunned by the white folks of the surrounding towns. One day, though, ol' Rootilla Redgums and her grandson, Julius Jefferson, arrive. Rootilla teaches the citizens of Walkerton how to make all sorts of beautiful things, and the white people can't get enough. But some aren't so happy. When a hooded mob threatens to burn...
Author
Publisher
Lee & Low Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
The inspirational story of William Lewis. Born into slavery in Tennessee, William Lewis learned the blacksmith trade as soon as he was old enough to grip a hammer. He proved to be an exceptional blacksmith and earned so much money fixing old tools and creating new ones that he was allowed to keep a little money for himself. With just a few coins in his pocket, Bill set a daring plan in motion: he was determined to free his family. Winner of Lee &...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
In Gee's Bend, Alabama, Miz Pettway tells young Alex about the historic role her mule played in the struggle for civil rights led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Includes factual information about the community of Gee's Bend and Martin Luther King, Jr.
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