Ben and the Emancipation Proclamation
African American, Cultures, Juvenile Nonfiction, Poverty, Social Issues, War / RefugeesI Lay My Stitches Down
A collection of poems that depict people and events throughout the history of the United States.
Mississippi Morning
It's the middle of the Great Depression, but James William still enjoys his life in rural Mississippi. But his happiness...
Psalm Twenty-Three
The text of the familiar psalm comparing God to a loving shepherd accompanies illustrations which shows the world of love...
The Amazing Age of John...
"A picture book biography of John Roy Lynch, one of the first African-Americans elected into the United States Congress"--Provided by...
The Beatitudes
The Beatitudes form the backdrop for Weatherford's free-verse poem that traces the African American journey from slavery to civil rights.
The Lord’s Prayer
The words of the Lord's Prayer serve as the text for a picture book that shows a young African American...
The Watcher
In this poetic story inspired by Psalm 121, it seems impossible that Jordan and Tanya could be anything other than...
When Daddy Prays
In this collection of poems, a child expresses love and affection for Daddy and reflects on the many times Daddy...
Yellow Dog Blues
"Traveling across the Mississippi Delta, Bo Willie searches blues landmarks like Dockery Farms and Beale Street for his missing dog"--