Category Archives: Civil Rights

Love Is Loud: How Diane Nash Led the Civil Rights Movement By Sandra Neil Wallace Illustrated by Bryan Collier 

I recieved a copy of this iecture book from Simon Kids Publishing in exchange for an honest review.  Introduction of the story: Love is Loud: How Diane Nash Led the Civil Rights Movement by Sandra Neil Wallace Introduces readers to one of the unsung heroes of the Civil Rights Movement. Diane grew up in theContinue reading “Love Is Loud: How Diane Nash Led the Civil Rights Movement By Sandra Neil Wallace Illustrated by Bryan Collier “

Opal Lee and What it Means to be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth

Book Summary:  Opal Lee and What it Means to be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth by Alice Faye Duncan is a beautiful blend of the history of Juneteenth and a biography of Opal Lee’s life. The story opens up with a wonderful picnic scene where the children gather around to hearContinue reading “Opal Lee and What it Means to be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth”

Stompin’ at the Savoy: How Chick Webb Became the King of Drums By Moira Rose Donohue & Illustrated By Laura Freeman

Back of Book:Though a disability stunted his growth and left him with a hunched back, William Henry “Chick” Webb did not let that get in the way of his musical pursuits. Even as a young child, Chick saw the world as one big drum, pounding out rhythms on everything from stair railings to pots andContinue reading “Stompin’ at the Savoy: How Chick Webb Became the King of Drums By Moira Rose Donohue & Illustrated By Laura Freeman”

Swish!: The Slam-Dunking, Alley-Ooping, High-Flying Harlem Globetrotters By Suzanne Slade & Don Tate

Back of Book: In this book, you will find one-finger ball-spinning, rapid-fire mini-dribbling, and a ricochet headshot! You will find skilled athletes, expert players, and electrifying performers — all rolled into one! You will find nonstop, give-it-all-you’ve-got, out-to-win-it, sky’s-the-limit BASKETBALL! You will find The Harlem Globetrotters, who played the most groundbreaking, breathtaking ball the world hadContinue reading “Swish!: The Slam-Dunking, Alley-Ooping, High-Flying Harlem Globetrotters By Suzanne Slade & Don Tate”

The Teachers March!: How Selma’s Teachers Changed History By Sandra Neil Wallace & Rich Wallace illustrated by Charly Palmer

Back of Book:Reverend F.D. Reese was a leader of the Voting Rights Movement in Selma, Alabama. As a teacher and principal, he recognized that his colleagues were viewed with great respect in the city. Could he convince them to risk their jobs–and perhaps their lives–by organizing a teachers-only march to the county courthouse to demandContinue reading “The Teachers March!: How Selma’s Teachers Changed History By Sandra Neil Wallace & Rich Wallace illustrated by Charly Palmer”

The Power of Her Pen: The Story of Groundbreaking Journalist Ethel L. Payne By Lesa Cline-Ransome & John Parra

Back of Book:Ethel Payne always had an ear for stories. Seeking truth, justice, and equality, Ethel followed stories from her school newspaper in Chicago to Japan during World War II. It even led her to the White House briefing room, where she broke barriers as the only black female journalist. Ethel wasn’t afraid to askContinue reading “The Power of Her Pen: The Story of Groundbreaking Journalist Ethel L. Payne By Lesa Cline-Ransome & John Parra”