Kids Book Index
Andrea Underwood Petifer, illustrated by Ana Latese
Using an alphabet format, this picture book presents words and ideas connected with Juneteenth, including ancestors and Black history. It introduces the holiday’s origins, traditions, history, and celebrations as a commemoration of freedom. A glossary defines important terms, and a further-reading list directs readers to websites for more information.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Prince Among Slaves: The Remarkable True Story of an African Prince Enslaved in Mississippi and His Journey HomeN. H. SenzaiThis biography recounts the life of Abdulrahman Ibrahim Ibn Sori, born in 1762 in Futa Jallon, West Africa. He grew into a scholar fluent in five languages, as well as a warrior, husband, father, and leader in his father’s court. After an ambush, he was sold to English traders, transported across the Atlantic, and enslaved in Mississippi. The narrative follows his emancipation and return to West Africa.Kindergarten to Second GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Imogen: The Life and Work of Imogen CunninghamElizabeth Partridge, illustrated by Yuko ShimizuThis picture-book biography follows photographer Imogen Cunningham from her childhood near Seattle to her pioneering career. A close observer of light, color, and shadow, Imogen first tries to capture what she sees with pencils before discovering photography. Her father encourages her artistic work and turns a woodshed into a darkroom. Despite limited equipment and few female role models, she makes prints, stages portraits, and photographs artists including Frida Kahlo and Ruth Asawa.The ArtsOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Sacred Stone CampRae Rose, illustrated by Aly McKnightA young girl arrives at Sacred Stone Camp as her Unci LaDonna, Lala Miles, and other Water Protectors gather to oppose the Dakota Access Pipeline. The group seeks to safeguard land and water threatened by the pipeline, including rivers relied on by millions of people. Nervous about what lies ahead, the girl looks to her family and to the people joining the camp, finding strength in their shared purpose.Kindergarten to Second GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details