A modern 12 yo African American boy learns about “Affrilachian” history and culture while attending STEM camp in the West Virginia mountains.
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Holler of the Fireflies
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We Are Still Here!: Native American Truths Everyone Should Know
Twelve Native American school children present aspects of Native American history, specifically the detrimental affect of treaties with the U.S. goverment. The refrain “We are still here!” reflects the communities’ resilience and a call for recognition and acknowledgement in modern America.
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Aunt Harriet’s Underground Railroad in the Sky
An 8 yo African American girl and her brother embark on a fantastic flying journey and meet Harriet Tubman, who teaches them about Underground Railroad. Illustrated by the author, this is a sequel to Tar Beach, about Ringgold’s childhood in NYC.
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The Big Day
Fictionalized picture book story of the day that Agnes Sadler became the first African American woman to vote for the first time in Knoxville.
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The American Story: 100 True Tales from American History
Short non-fiction stories of both well-known and obscure people and events from American history
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Berchick
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A Boy is Not a Bird
When Russian soldiers arrive in his small Ukrainian town, an 11 yo Jewish boy’s life changes drastically even though the adults try to protect him from the harsh realities of Stalin’s regime amid World War II
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The Secret Horses of Briar Hill
A young orphaned English girl confined to a sanatorium in the countryside sees winged horses through the mirrors. She is called on to help save the animals during World War II.
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The One and Only Ivan
Story of a captive gorilla that lives in a shopping mall in Washington state, as told by him. Based on the story of a real gorilla.
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Snowflake Bentley
Wilson Bentley, obsessed with snow from a young age, developed a way to photograph snowflakes in a small village in 19th Century Vermont.
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