Kids Book Index
Ngeri Nnachi
This book examines voting as a way people can have a say in their communities. It looks back at racist laws and practices that silenced Black Americans and identifies Mississippi as a place deeply affected by that racism. Through this historical context, the book connects voting rights with the exclusion of Black voices from public life and community decision-making.
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Outspoken: Paul Robeson: Ahead of His Time: A One-Man ShowCarole Boston WeatherfordPresented as a first-person narrative in free verse, this portrait of Paul Robeson is organized in four acts: Youth, Artist, Activist, and Erased. It follows his rise during the Harlem Renaissance and considers his work as an actor, singer, athlete, speaker, and advocate for humanitarian causes. Spiritual lyrics are woven through the narrative, which also includes sources, notes, and a bibliography.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Fastest Drummer: Clap Your Hands for Viola SmithDean Robbins, illustrated by Susanna ChapmanThis biography follows Viola Smith, a pioneering woman drummer born in 1912. Growing up in Mount Calvary, Wisconsin, she performed with her sisters in the Smith Sisters Orchestra and sought advice from other drummers to strengthen her playing. When her sisters moved on, Viola remained committed to music. In the 1930s, aware that women received fewer opportunities in the field, she formed the women’s band the Coquettes and later advocated for women musicians during World War II.The ArtsOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Heroes of World War II: 25 True Stories of Unsung Heroes Who Fought for FreedomJarett Keene, illustrated by Ricardo GualbertoThis group biography presents 25 profiles of people and groups connected with World War II. Its subjects range from familiar figures to less widely known ones, including soldiers, pilots, nurses, factory workers, and family members. The accounts highlight acts of courage, sacrifice, and selflessness during the war. Color illustrations and photographs accompany the profiles, which bring together many different kinds of wartime contributions.Third to Fifth GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details