Get To Know These Black Americans

by Kirkfield, Vivian

Book - 2019

Entrepreneur and inventor Sarah E. Goode was the first African-American woman to receive a United States patent. Entrepreneur and inventor Sarah E. Goode was the first African-American woman to receive a United States patent. Show less

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The Unstoppable Garrett Morgan

Inventor, Entrepreneur, Hero

by DiCicco, Joan

Book - 2019

Garrett Morgan blazed a trail for African-American inventors with his patents, including those for a hair-straightening product, an improved sewing machine, and a breathing device that led to development of WWI gas masks. Garrett Morgan blazed a trail for African-American inventors with his patents, including those for a hair-straightening product, an improved sewing machine, and a breathing device that led to development of WWI gas masks. Show less

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Ice Breaker

How Mabel Fairbanks Changed Figure Skating

by Viña, Rose

Book - 2019

Mabel Fairbanks was a trailblazing African American and Native American (Seminole) figure skater and coach. In the 1930's when she was a girl she kept sho...Show more Mabel Fairbanks was a trailblazing African American and Native American (Seminole) figure skater and coach. In the 1930's when she was a girl she kept showing up at the public ice rink until the manager got tired of turning her away. She was the first African American inducted into the US Figure Skating Hall of Fame and went on to coach many Olympic champions, like Kristi Yamaguchi and Scott Hamilton. Show less

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Let 'er Buck!

George Fletcher, the People's Champion

by Nelson, Vaunda Micheaux

Book - 2019

George Fletcher, one of the few black cowboys in the Pacific Northwest, rode three of the rodeo’s toughest broncs in a single afternoon at the Pendleton R...Show more George Fletcher, one of the few black cowboys in the Pacific Northwest, rode three of the rodeo’s toughest broncs in a single afternoon at the Pendleton Roundup in Oregon. Despite being the best rider, he lost the competition, but won the hearts of the crowd. Show less

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Sisters

Venus and Serena Williams

by Winter, Jeanette

Book - 2019

Venus and Serena are sisters that started playing tennis at the age of three. Their athletic ability and sense of style make them champions on and off the court. Venus and Serena are sisters that started playing tennis at the age of three. Their athletic ability and sense of style make them champions on and off the court. Show less

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Follow Chester!

A College Football Team Fights Racism and Makes History

by Respress-Churchwell, Gloria

Book - 2019

Chester Pierce was the first African American college football athlete to play against an all-white team below the Mason–Dixon line. Chester's teammates a...Show more Chester Pierce was the first African American college football athlete to play against an all-white team below the Mason–Dixon line. Chester's teammates at Harvard (one of whom was Robert F. Kennedy) refused to leave him behind when traveling to their game at the University of Virginia. Show less

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A Computer Called Katherine

How Katherine Johnson Helped Put America on the Moon

by Slade, Suzanne

Book - 2019

One of NASA's human 'computers,' Katherine Johnson performed complex math that enabled humans to successfully achieve space flight. One of NASA's human 'computers,' Katherine Johnson performed complex math that enabled humans to successfully achieve space flight. Show less

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The Journey of York

The Unsung Hero of the Lewis and Clark Expedition

by Davis, Hasan

Book - 2019

York, enslaved to William Clark's family and Clark's childhood companion, was a Black American explorer on the Lewis and Clark Expedition. York, enslaved to William Clark's family and Clark's childhood companion, was a Black American explorer on the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Show less

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Brave Ballerina

The Story of Janet Collins

by Meadows, Michelle

Book - 2019

Janet Collins was the first black prima ballerina to dance with the Metropolitan Opera Company. Janet Collins was the first black prima ballerina to dance with the Metropolitan Opera Company. Show less

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Grandpa Stops A War

A Paul Robeson Story

by Robeson, Susan

Book - 2019

Paul Robeson was the son of a runaway slave and became famous as a great athlete, actor, singer, and civil rights activist during the 1930's and 40's Paul Robeson was the son of a runaway slave and became famous as a great athlete, actor, singer, and civil rights activist during the 1930's and 40's Show less

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Hidden Figures

The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race

by Shetterly, Margot Lee

Book - 2018

A powerful story for all ages about four black women whose mathematical ability advanced our space program. A powerful story for all ages about four black women whose mathematical ability advanced our space program. Show less

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Counting on Katherine

by Becker, Helaine

Book - 2018

Katherine Johnson, one of the "hidden figures," was a brilliant African American mathematician working at NASA during the development of the space program. Katherine Johnson, one of the "hidden figures," was a brilliant African American mathematician working at NASA during the development of the space program. Show less

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The Vast Wonder of the World

Biologist Ernest Everett Just

by Mangal, Mélina

Book - 2018

This spectacular picture book for older elementary highlights the life of Ernest Everett Just, a world famous cell biologist. This spectacular picture book for older elementary highlights the life of Ernest Everett Just, a world famous cell biologist. Show less

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The Girl With A Mind for Math

The Story of Raye Montague

by Mosca, Julia Finley

Book - 2018

Raye Montague designed a computer program that revolutionized the process of ship design for the US Navy. Raye Montague designed a computer program that revolutionized the process of ship design for the US Navy. Show less

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Hammering for Freedom

The William Lewis Story

by Hubbard, Rita L

Book - 2018

William Lewis was one of the first African American college football players and coaches. He entered politics and eventually advanced to be an Assistant US Attorney General. William Lewis was one of the first African American college football players and coaches. He entered politics and eventually advanced to be an Assistant US Attorney General. Show less

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Born to Swing

Lil Hardin Armstrong's Life in Jazz

by Rockliff, Mara

Book - 2018

"Lil" Hardin Armstrong was an amazing jazz musician and songwriter in the 1920's. A jazz giant in her own right, she also collaborated with her husband, the great Louis Armstrong. "Lil" Hardin Armstrong was an amazing jazz musician and songwriter in the 1920's. A jazz giant in her own right, she also collaborated with her husband, the great Louis Armstrong. Show less

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Game Changers

The Story of Venus and Serena Williams

by Cline-Ransome, Lesa

Book - 2018

Serena and Venus Williams are two of the most accomplished tennis players in US History. Read about their journey in these two new picture books. Serena and Venus Williams are two of the most accomplished tennis players in US History. Read about their journey in these two new picture books. Show less

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Sisters & Champions

The Story of Venus and Serena Williams

by Bryant, Howard

Book - 2018

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Pies From Nowhere

How Georgia Gilmore Sustained the Montgomery Bus Boycott

by Romito, Dee

Book - 2018

A lesser-known figure in the Montgomery Bus Boycott, Georgia Gilmore fed and funded the masses gathered for the protest. A lesser-known figure in the Montgomery Bus Boycott, Georgia Gilmore fed and funded the masses gathered for the protest. Show less

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Streetcar to Justice

How Elizabeth Jennings Won the Right to Ride in New York

by Hearth, Amy Hill

Book - 2018

Elizabeth Jennings is the early Rosa Parks. An African American teacher in the 1890's, she fought for her right to ride on the New York trolleys. Elizabeth Jennings is the early Rosa Parks. An African American teacher in the 1890's, she fought for her right to ride on the New York trolleys. Show less

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No Small Potatoes

Junius G. Groves and His Kingdom in Kansas

by Bolden, Tonya

Book - 2018

Junius G Groves was know as the "Potato King of the World" since he could grow more bushels of potatoes per acre than anyone else in the world. ...Show more Junius G Groves was know as the "Potato King of the World" since he could grow more bushels of potatoes per acre than anyone else in the world. He was a successful farmer and businessman and one of the wealthiest African Americans at the turn of the 20th Century. Show less

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Trailblazer

The Story of Ballerina Raven Wilkinson

by Schubert, Leda

Book - 2018

Raven Wilkinson was one of the first African American ballerinas to break the color barrier and dance with a major ballet company. Raven Wilkinson was one of the first African American ballerinas to break the color barrier and dance with a major ballet company. Show less

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So Tall Within

Sojourner Truth's Long Walk Toward Freedom

by Schmidt, Gary D

Book - 2018

Sojourner Truth was born a slave and escaped with her infant daughter in the 1820's. She became a civil and women's rights advocate. Sojourner Truth was born a slave and escaped with her infant daughter in the 1820's. She became a civil and women's rights advocate. Show less

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Libba

The Magnificent Musical Life of Elizabeth Cotten

by Veirs, Laura

Book - 2018

Elizabeth Cotten was a self-taught American blues singer/songwriter who played the guitar upside-down because she was left-handed. Elizabeth Cotten was a self-taught American blues singer/songwriter who played the guitar upside-down because she was left-handed. Show less

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Between the Lines

How Ernie Barnes Went From the Football Field to the Art Gallery

by Wallace, Sandra Neil

Book - 2018

Ernie Banks was a great American baseball player. He started in the Negro leagues, served time in the U.S. military in Germany, and came back to play with the Chicago Cubs. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977. Ernie Banks was a great American baseball player. He started in the Negro leagues, served time in the U.S. military in Germany, and came back to play with the Chicago Cubs. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977. Show less

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