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Andrea Davis Pinkney

    Andrea Davis Pinkney is an acclaimed author whose works often illuminate the richness of African American history and culture. Drawing inspiration from a family legacy of storytelling, her writing is characterized by a deep respect for historical narratives and a vibrant, engaging prose style. Pinkney focuses on celebrating pivotal figures and significant events, bringing them to life for young readers. Her passion for crafting these stories is rooted in her family background and a desire to pass on important legacies.

    With the Might of Angels
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    Loretta Little Looks Back
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    Because of You, John Lewis
    • Because of You, John Lewis

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      An inspiring story of a friendship between Congressman John Lewis and ten- year-old activist Tybre Faw by New York Times bestselling author Andrea Davis Pinkney.

      Because of You, John Lewis
      4.4
    • Alvin Ailey

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Describes the life, dancing, and choreography of Alvin Ailey, who created his own modern dance company to explore the black experience.

      Alvin Ailey
      4.5
    • Loretta Little Looks Back

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      From a bestselling and award-winning husband and wife team comes an innovative, beautifully illustrated novel that delivers a front-row seat to the groundbreaking moments in history that led to African Americans earning the right to vote.

      Loretta Little Looks Back
      4.5
    • She Persisted: Harriet Tubman

      • 80 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      "Born enslaved, Harriet Tubman rose up to become one of the most successful, determined and well-known conductors of the Underground Railroad. With her family's love planted firmly in her heart, Harriet looked to the North Star for guidance--and its light helped guide her way out of slavery. Her courage made itpossible for her to help others reach freedom too."--Provided by publisher

      She Persisted: Harriet Tubman
      4.3
    • With the Might of Angels

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Bestselling author and Coretta Scott King Award winner Andrea Davis Pinkney presents a moving fictional account of school desegregation in the Civil Rights Era.

      With the Might of Angels
      4.3
    • Bright Brown Baby

      • 64 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Snuggle up with your little one and explore five wonderful poems that celebrate the sweet and loving bond between a parent and child, and the special moments of watching new life take shape. With positive affirmations, happiness and love, this is sure to become your child's favourite storytime anthem.

      Bright Brown Baby
      4.1
    • Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Ella Fitzgerald! číst celé

      She Persisted: Ella Fitzgerald
      4.0
    • Hello, Beautiful You! (BB)

      • 20 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Let your little ones know how truly beautiful they are with this this precious board book - the fourth title in our growing BRIGHT BROWN BABY series - from bestselling and award-winning duo Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney!

      Hello, Beautiful You! (BB)
      3.9
    • New York Times bestselling and award-winning duo Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney create a joyful and beautiful ode to all bright brown baby boys! Baby boy. Precious boy. Yes! You're a STAR!

      Bright Brown Baby: Baby Boy, You Are a Star! (BB)
      3.8
    • Hey, Baby Girl

      • 16 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      Let your little ones know how truly beautiful they are with thisprecious board book - the sixth title in our growing Bright BrownBaby series - from bestselling and award-winning duo Andrea DavisPinkney and Brian Pinkney!

      Hey, Baby Girl
      3.7
    • Cuddle up with your little one to celebrate the cutest love. With singing, stomping and peek-a-boo-ing, children will love this adorable board book. In his signature style, Brian Pinkney's bright and bold full-colour illustrations bring warmth and love to every page.

      Peek-a-You! (Bright Brown Baby Board Book)
      3.4
    • Snuggle up with your little one to celebrate the sweetest love! With belly kisses and magic wishes, you won't be able to resist this adorable poem. In his signature style, Brian Pinkney's bright and bold illustrations bring warmth and love to every page.

      Count to LOVE! (Bright Brown Baby Board Book)
      3.5
    • "Loretta, Roly, and Aggie B., members of the Little family, each present the vivid story of their young lives, spanning three generations. Their separate stories -- beginning in a cotton field in 1927 and ending at the presidential election of 1968 -- come together to create one unforgettable journey. Through an evocative mix of fictional first-person narratives, spoken-word poems, folk myths, gospel rhythms and blues influences, Loretta Little Looks Back weaves an immersive tapestry that illuminates the dignity of sharecroppers in the rural South. Inspired by storytelling's oral tradition, stirring vignettes are presented in a series of theatrical monologues that paint a gripping, multidimensional portrait of America's struggle for civil rights as seen through the eyes of the children who lived it. The novel's unique format invites us to walk in their shoes. Each encounters an unexpected mystical gift, passed down from one family member to the next, that ignites their experience what it means to reach for freedom"--

      Loretta Little Looks Back: Three Voices Go Tell It: A Monologue Novel
    • Boycott Blues

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney present a poignant, blues-infused tribute to the men and women of the Montgomery bus boycott, who refused to give up until they got justice. Color and movement are vibrant components in this extraordinary book about Rosa Parks's efforts to take down Jim Crow. (School Library Journal starred review) Rosa Parks took a stand by keeping her seat on the bus. When she was arrested for it, her supporters protested by refusing to ride. Soon a community of thousands was coming together to help one another get where they needed to go. Some started taxis, some rode bikes, but they all walked and walked. With dogged feet. With dog-tired feet. With boycott feet. With boycott blues. And, after 382 days of walking, they walked Jim Crow right out of town. . . . This story begins with shoes. This story is all for true. This story walks. And walks. And walks. To the blues. The moving poetry and the art, with thick, swirling ink lines on bright washes in red, blue, purple, and green, express the dramatic confrontations and the inspiring history. Great for reading aloud. (Booklist starred review)

      Boycott Blues