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Dare to Dream

Coretta Scott King and the Civil Rights Movement

by Medearis, Angela Shelf & Rich, Anna

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Little Louis and the jazz band

the story of Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong

by Medearis, Angela Shelf & Rich, Anna

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The Singing Man

Adapted from a West African Folktale

by Medearis, Angela Shelf & Shaffer, Terea D.

A couple's youngest son is forced to leave his West African village because he chooses music over the more practical occupations of his brothers, but years lat...

The African-American kitchen

cooking from our heritage

by Medearis, Angela Shelf

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Our People

by Medearis, Angela Shelf & Bryant, Michael J.

Parent and child discuss their African-American heritage and the contributions made to civilization by their people.

Come This Far to Freedom

A History of African Americans

by Medearis, Angela Shelf & Shaffer, Terea D.

Traces the history and accomplishments of African Americans as explorers, inventors, writers, soldiers, artists, scientists, and more, from the days of slavery...

The Zebra-Riding Cowboy

A Folk Song from the Old West

by Medearis, Angela Shelf & Brusca, María Cristina

In this Western folk song, an educated fellow mistaken for a greenhorn proves his cowboy ability by riding a wild horse. Includes a discussion of Afro-American...

Dancing with the Indians

by Medearis, Angela Shelf & Byrd, Samuel

While attending a Seminole Indian celebration, a black family watches and joins in several exciting dances.

Picking Peas for a Penny

by Medearis, Angela Shelf & Shaw, Charles

A black girl describes the hard work and the rewards involved in growing up on a farm during the Depression of the 1930s.