Eric Velasquez
1) Octopus stew
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
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Description
Ramsey dons his superhero cape to rescue Grandma from the huge octopus she is trying to cook--or is he simply telling a story? Includes author's note on the story's origin and a recipe for Octopus stew.
3) My Uncle Martin's words for America: Martin Luther King Jr.'s niece tells how he made a difference
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
In this inspirational story about Martin Luther King Jr.--told from the perspective of his niece Watkins--readers learn how King used his message of love and peace to effectively fight for African Americans' civil rights. Full color.
4) New shoes
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"In this historical fiction picture book, Ella Mae and her cousin Charlotte, both African American, start their own shoe store when they learn that they cannot try on shoes at the shoe store"--
Author
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Thinking that luck--rather than hard work--has helped her succeed on the court and at school, ten-year-old Mia panics and turns to her twin brother for help when her lucky gold basketball goes missing from her charm bracelet.
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