CRRL Kids: Our Stories: The African American Experience for Children 2017-2018

28 Days

Moments in Black History That Changed the World

by Smith, Charles R.

Book - 2015

Twenty-eight events, across more than 200 years of American history, that dramatically impacted African American life. Twenty-eight events, across more than 200 years of American history, that dramatically impacted African American life. Show less

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As Brave as You

by Reynolds, Jason

Book - 2016

Two brothers from Brooklyn spend time with their grandparents in Virginia. Two brothers from Brooklyn spend time with their grandparents in Virginia. Show less

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The Book Itch

Freedom, Truth & Harlem's Greatest Bookstore

by Nelson, Vaunda Micheaux

Book - 2015

Louis Michaux Jr. tells the story of his father's National Memorial African Bookstore and its place in the Civil Rights Movement. Louis Michaux Jr. tells the story of his father's National Memorial African Bookstore and its place in the Civil Rights Movement. Show less

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The Case for Loving

The Fight for Interracial Marriage

by Alko, Selina

Book - 2015

Mildred and Richard Loving got married in Washington D.C., came home to Virginia, got arrested for being married, and took their case for interracial marriage all the way to the Supreme Court. Mildred and Richard Loving got married in Washington D.C., came home to Virginia, got arrested for being married, and took their case for interracial marriage all the way to the Supreme Court. Show less

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Firebird

Ballerina Misty Copeland Shows A Young Girl How to Dance Like the Firebird

by Copeland, Misty

Book - 2014

Misty Copeland, the first African American principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre, inspires a young girl, and girls everywhere, that she can do anything with hard work and perseverance. Misty Copeland, the first African American principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre, inspires a young girl, and girls everywhere, that she can do anything with hard work and perseverance. Show less

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The First Step

How One Girl Put Segregation on Trial

by Goodman, Susan E.

Book - 2016

In 1847 Boston, a young African American girl and her family sue to integrate the schools, the first case in America asking to outlaw segregated schools. In 1847 Boston, a young African American girl and her family sue to integrate the schools, the first case in America asking to outlaw segregated schools. Show less

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Freedom in Congo Square

by Weatherford, Carole Boston

Book - 2016

Despite their harsh days, people enslaved in Louisiana in the 1800s found joy in looking forward to Sunday, when they could gather in Congo Square, New Orleans, to celebrate life and culture. Despite their harsh days, people enslaved in Louisiana in the 1800s found joy in looking forward to Sunday, when they could gather in Congo Square, New Orleans, to celebrate life and culture. Show less

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Freedom Over Me

Eleven Slaves, Their Lives and Dreams Brought to Life

by Bryan, Ashley

Book - 2016

Original documents from an estate sale of enslaved people are contrasted with stories reflecting the personalities, characteristics, and dreams of individuals. Original documents from an estate sale of enslaved people are contrasted with stories reflecting the personalities, characteristics, and dreams of individuals. Show less

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Game Changer

John Mclendon and the Secret Game

by Coy, John

Book - 2015

In 1944, John Mclendon arranged a secret basketball game between a white college team and his team from the North Carolina College of Negroes, changing the sport forever. In 1944, John Mclendon arranged a secret basketball game between a white college team and his team from the North Carolina College of Negroes, changing the sport forever. Show less

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Gordon Parks

How the Photographer Captured Black and White America

by Weatherford, Carole Boston

Book - 2015

Young Gordon Parks bought a used camera and taught himself to take pictures; he became famous as a photographer, author, and the first African American film director in Hollywood. Young Gordon Parks bought a used camera and taught himself to take pictures; he became famous as a photographer, author, and the first African American film director in Hollywood. Show less

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Granddaddy's Turn

A Journey to the Ballot Box

by Bandy, Michael S.

Book - 2015

Young Michael goes with his granddaddy to vote after years of laws preventing him from doing so. Young Michael goes with his granddaddy to vote after years of laws preventing him from doing so. Show less

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Hidden Figures

The Untold True Story of Four African-American Women Who Helped Launch Our Nation Into Space

by Lee Shetterly, Margot

Book - 2016

African American women go to work as "human computers," where they use their exceptional mathematical skills to help land John Glenn on the Moon and help the U.S. win the Cold War. African American women go to work as "human computers," where they use their exceptional mathematical skills to help land John Glenn on the Moon and help the U.S. win the Cold War. Show less

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Jazz Day

The Making of A Famous Photograph

by Orgill, Roxane

Book - 2016

In 1958, a photograph of the greatest living jazz musicians was taken, a famous photo that people doubted could actually be captured. In 1958, a photograph of the greatest living jazz musicians was taken, a famous photo that people doubted could actually be captured. Show less

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Like A Bird

The Art of the American Slave Song

by Grady, Cynthia

Book - 2016

The words to spiritual songs from enslaved people, artwork and text are combined to explain the importance of this music in American history. The words to spiritual songs from enslaved people, artwork and text are combined to explain the importance of this music in American history. Show less

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Lillian's Right to Vote

A Celebration of the Voting Rights Act of 1965

by Winter, Jonah

Book - 2015

As Lillian walks to the polling place, readers see the years of struggle it took for African Americans to achieve freedom and the right to vote. As Lillian walks to the polling place, readers see the years of struggle it took for African Americans to achieve freedom and the right to vote. Show less

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Marvelous Cornelius

Hurricane Katrina and the Spirit of New Orleans

by Bildner, Phil

Book - 2015

The "Trashcan Wizard" sings and dances his way through New Orleans, keeping it clean until Hurricane Katrina comes through and makes it hard for him to hear his song. The "Trashcan Wizard" sings and dances his way through New Orleans, keeping it clean until Hurricane Katrina comes through and makes it hard for him to hear his song. Show less

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Mixed Me!

by Diggs, Taye

Book - 2015

Mike doesn't have the same skin color as either of his parents, but he's proud to be unique! Mike doesn't have the same skin color as either of his parents, but he's proud to be unique! Show less

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New Shoes

by Meyer, Susan

Book - 2015

A young girl feels the sting of racism when trying to get new shoes, and decides to do something about it. A young girl feels the sting of racism when trying to get new shoes, and decides to do something about it. Show less

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Seeds of Freedom

The Peaceful Integration of Huntsville, Alabama

by Bass, Hester

Book - 2015

While the rest of the country erupted into violence over desegregation, the people of Huntsville, Alabama, chose peace instead. While the rest of the country erupted into violence over desegregation, the people of Huntsville, Alabama, chose peace instead. Show less

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Stella by Starlight

by Draper, Sharon M.

Book - 2015

Stella learns a lot when, once again, the Ku Klux Klan is seen meeting in her still segregated Southern town. Stella learns a lot when, once again, the Ku Klux Klan is seen meeting in her still segregated Southern town. Show less

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Swing Sisters

The Story of the International Sweethearts of Rhythm

by Deans, Karen

Book - 2015

A group of African American orphans play together in a school swing band and make it to the big-time, becoming an international sensation. A group of African American orphans play together in a school swing band and make it to the big-time, becoming an international sensation. Show less

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Tuskegee Airmen

Freedom Flyers of World War II

by Baker, Brynn

Book - 2016

During World War II, African Americans were not permitted to fly normal military patrols, but a squadron formed and made an impact not only in the war but also in the fight for equality. During World War II, African Americans were not permitted to fly normal military patrols, but a squadron formed and made an impact not only in the war but also in the fight for equality. Show less

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Underground Abductor

An Abolitionist Tale

by Hale, Nathan

Graphic Novel - 2015

Araminta Ross was born into slavery, but she knew that if she could run away and make it to the North, she'd be free. Freedom would be worth any danger, and helping others to freedom would be something she would do again and again. Araminta Ross was born into slavery, but she knew that if she could run away and make it to the North, she'd be free. Freedom would be worth any danger, and helping others to freedom would be something she would do again and again. Show less

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Voice of Freedom

Fannie Lou Hamer, Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement

by Weatherford, Carole Boston

Book - 2015

Stunning illustrations and stirring poetry celebrate the life and activism of this Civil Rights champion. Stunning illustrations and stirring poetry celebrate the life and activism of this Civil Rights champion. Show less

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Whoosh!

Lonnie Johnson's Super-soaking Stream of Inventions

by Barton, Chris

Book - 2016

Like hosing down brothers and sisters with a Super-Soaker? You can thank Lonnie Johnson. He invented it! Like hosing down brothers and sisters with a Super-Soaker? You can thank Lonnie Johnson. He invented it! Show less

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