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Just Like a Mama

By: Alice Faye Duncan

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Celebrate the heart connection between adopted children and the forever families who welcome them with kindness, care, and unconditional love in this powerful picture book from the author of Honey Baby Sugar Child. Carol Olivia Clementine lives with Mama Rose. Mama Rose is everything—tender and sweet. She is also as stern and demanding as any good parent should be. In the midst of their happy home, Carol misses her mother and father. She longs to be with them. But until that time comes around, she learns to surrender to the love that is present. Mama Rose becomes her “home.” And Carol Olivia Clementine concludes that she loves Miss Rose, “just like a mama.” This sweet read-aloud is, on the surface, all about the everyday home life a caregiver creates for a young child: she teachers Clementine how to ride a bike, clean her room, tell time. A deeper look reveals the patience, intention, and care little ones receives in the arms of a mother whose blood is not her blood, but whose bond is so deep—and so unconditional—that it creates the most perfect condition for a child to feel safe, successful, and deeply loved.

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Denene Millner Books/Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

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1534461833

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9781534461833

Hello, Sunshine

5 Habits to Uncloud Your Day

By: Alice Faye Duncan

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Hello, Sunshine

5 Habits to Uncloud Your Day

By: Alice Faye Duncan

This book is a HAPPY PILL for readers who must achieve their dreams under scattered clouds that sometimes block the sun. These 5 Habits will help readers manage stress, inspire their creativity and bring them joy. In five personal essays, Alice Faye Duncan, uses fodder from her childhood and 20 years as a professional writer to illustrate the power of gratitude, silence, benevolence, forgiveness and tenacity. These essays discuss the efficacy of each habit, while sharing humorous anecdotes from Alice's journey. No matter what the weather brings, this book will offer readers a burst of sunlight. HELLO, SUNSHINE includes a list of SUNNY DELIGHTS where readers will find movies, music and books to enlighten their perspective and brighten their mood. Each chapter begins with a power quote by historical figures like Alexander Graham Bell, Mother Teresa and Dr. King. Each chapter ends with an affirming Bible verse. Here is a tiny book that is power-packed with BIG principles and wisdom that will bless readers' lives, again and again. It is the first book in a Stress Management series published by Museum Creations Incorporated (MCI). This series was created for readers who want to keep themselves moving forward as they tackle the challenges of work, family, entrepreneurship and artistic ambitions. Don't hoard the sunshine. Share these habits with others until your home, your job, and this great big world is a happy place to be.

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1502421119

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Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free

The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth

By: Alice Faye Duncan

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The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth

By: Alice Faye Duncan

Booklist starred review Black activist Opal Lee had a vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone. This true story celebrates Black joy and inspires children to see their dreams blossom. Growing up in Texas, Opal knew the history of Juneteenth, but she soon discovered that many Americans had never heard of the holiday. Join Opal on her historic journey to recognize and celebrate "freedom for all." Every year, Opal looked forward to the Juneteenth picnic—a drumming, dancing, delicious party. She knew from Granddaddy Zak's stories that Juneteenth celebrated the day the freedom news of President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation finally sailed into Texas in 1865—over two years after the president had declared it! But Opal didn't always see freedom in her Texas town. Then one Juneteenth day when Opal was twelve years old, an angry crowd burned down her brand-new home. This wasn't freedom at all. She had to do something! But could one person’s voice make a difference? Could Opal bring about national recognition of Juneteenth? Follow Opal Lee as she fights to improve the future by honoring the past. Through the story of Opal Lee's determination and persistence, children ages 4 to 8 will learn: all people are created equal the power of bravery and using your voice for change the history of Juneteenth, or Freedom Day, and what it means today no one is free unless everyone is free fighting for a dream is worth the difficulty experienced along the way Featuring the illustrations of New York Times bestselling illustrator Keturah A. Bobo (I am Enough), Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free by Alice Faye Duncan celebrates the life and legacy of a modern-day Black leader while sharing a message of hope, unity, joy, and strength.

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Thomas Nelson

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1400231272

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9781400231270

Coretta's Journey

The Life and Times of Coretta Scott King

By: Alice Faye Duncan

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Coretta's Journey

The Life and Times of Coretta Scott King

By: Alice Faye Duncan

From the award-winning author/illustrator team behind Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop Who was Coretta Scott King? Her black-veiled image at the funeral of her husband, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., was moving and iconic. This book introduces readers to the woman behind the veil—a girl full of spunk and pluck, bravery and grit. “Corrie, you are a brave soldier. I don’t know what I would do without you.” —Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Much more than just a wife, Coretta Scott King was Martin’s partner in the fight for justice. It wasn’t always easy. From an early age, she stood strong against white violence toward her family in the South, and against discrimination as a music student in the North. Coretta found her voice as a classical singer, but she struggled mightily to speak out as an activist in the face of men who thought she should be seen and not heard. But she never wavered. When Martin died, it was Coretta who carried on the struggle, and preserved his legacy so that his voice would be heard by future generations. This important story, told in poetry and prose, is a riveting introduction to an important and instrumental figure in the history of activism and civil rights. Awards for Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop… Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book • School Library Journal Best Book of the Year • Booklist Editors' Choice • Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book • Booklist Top 10 Diverse Books for Middle Grade or Older Readers • Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books

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166268004X

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Evicted!

The Struggle for the Right to Vote

By: Alice Faye Duncan

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Evicted!

The Struggle for the Right to Vote

By: Alice Faye Duncan

Shortlist, Goddard Riverside/CBC Young People's Book Prize for Social Justice This critical civil rights book for middle-graders examines the little-known Tennessee's Fayette County Tent City Movement in the late 1950s and reveals what is possible when people unite and fight for the right to vote. Powerfully conveyed through interconnected stories and told through the eyes of a child, this book combines poetry, prose, and stunning illustrations to shine light on this forgotten history. The late 1950s was a turbulent time in Fayette County, Tennessee. Black and White children went to different schools. Jim Crow signs hung high. And while Black hands in Fayette were free to work in the nearby fields as sharecroppers, the same Black hands were barred from casting ballots in public elections. If they dared to vote, they faced threats of violence by the local Ku Klux Klan or White citizens. It wasn't until Black landowners organized registration drives to help Black citizens vote did change begin--but not without White farmers' attempts to prevent it. They violently evicted Black sharecroppers off their land, leaving families stranded and forced to live in tents. White shopkeepers blacklisted these families, refusing to sell them groceries, clothes, and other necessities. But the voiceless did finally speak, culminating in the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which legally ended voter discrimination. Perfect for young readers, teachers/librarians, and parents interested in books for kids with themes of: Activism Social justice Civil rights Black history

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1635925657

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I Gotta Sing!

By: Alice Faye Duncan

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I Gotta Sing!

By: Alice Faye Duncan

Sing along with Big Baby Jenkins, Pop Charlie, Great Nana, and a crew of farm animals as they shout for joy to this rendition of an African American spiritual! “A whole barnyard makes noise ‘in the spirit of joy’ throughout this raucous picture book, a sweetly heartwarming sing-along.”—Publishers Weekly From the author and illustrator team that brought you This Train Is Bound for Glory comes another riveting interpretation of a beloved African American spiritual, "I'm Goin' a Sing When the Spirit Says Sing," featuring farm animals. With illustrations that pop off the page, rhythmic text, and onomatopoeia for the youngest reader, I Gotta Sing! delivers a lively story that will quickly become a family favorite. Hezekiah Big Baby Jenkins runs from the breakfast table to the farmyard begging Pop Charlie to sing. As he plucks his diddley bow, Pop Charlie smiles and invites the animals and Big Baby to join in the music. I gotta sing when the Spirit says sing. I gotta sing when the Spirit says sing. I gotta sing when the Spirit says sing. and shout in the Spirit of joy! Before long, the rowdy crew are singing, mooing, oinking, and clapping along to the toe-tapping tune. But when Great Nana calls that it’s bath time because “warm water and bubbles won’t last all day,” will the party end? Or will Pop Charlie snap snap snap the tempo back to life? The lyrics of "I’m Goin’ a Sing When the Spirit Says Sing” have evolved across the ages. At the end of the book readers will find an invitation to write a version of the song for a new generation.

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0593578279

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Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free Educator's Guide

The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth

By: Alice Faye Duncan

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Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free Educator's Guide

The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth

By: Alice Faye Duncan

Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free Educator's Guide is a companion to Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free by Alice Faye Duncan. This guide can be utilized in the classroom, in a home school setting, or by parents seeking additional resources. Ideal for age 4-8.

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1400239311

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Just Like a Mama

By: Alice Faye Duncan

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Just Like a Mama

By: Alice Faye Duncan

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1534461841

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Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop

The Sanitation Strike of 1968

By: Alice Faye Duncan

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Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop

The Sanitation Strike of 1968

By: Alice Faye Duncan

Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book • School Library Journal Best Book of the Year • Booklist Editors' Choice • Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book • Booklist Top 10 Diverse Books for Middle Grade or Older Readers • Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books This award-winning book will help kids understand the life and legacy of Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ★"(A) history that everyone should know: required and inspired." —Kirkus Reviews This picture book tells the story of a nine-year-old girl who in 1968 witnessed the Memphis sanitation strike - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s final stand for justice before his assassination - when her father, a sanitation worker, participated in the protest. In February 1968, two African American sanitation workers were killed by unsafe equipment in Memphis, Tennessee. Outraged at the city's refusal to recognize a labor union that would fight for higher pay and safer working conditions, sanitation workers went on strike. The strike lasted two months, during which Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was called to help with the protests. While his presence was greatly inspiring to the community, this unfortunately would be his last stand for justice. He was assassinated in his Memphis hotel the day after delivering his "I've Been to the Mountaintop" sermon in Mason Temple Church. Inspired by the memories of a teacher who participated in the strike as a child, author Alice Faye Duncan reveals the story of the Memphis sanitation strike from the perspective of a young girl with a riveting combination of poetry and prose.

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1635924316

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Traveling Shoes

The Story of Willye White, US Olympian and Long Jump Champion

By: Alice Faye Duncan

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Traveling Shoes

The Story of Willye White, US Olympian and Long Jump Champion

By: Alice Faye Duncan

Untold until now, here is the story of Black sprinter and long-jumper Willye B. White, who went from picking cotton as a child in Mississippi to competing and winning in the 1956 and 1964 Olympics. Future Olympian Willye B. White was born in 1939 in Money, Mississippi—but money was exactly what she didn’t have. Abandoned by both her parents, she worked alongside her grandparents in the cotton fields. Willye had big dreams, though. So when her cousin noticed she was the fastest runner around, Willye jumped at the chance to put on her traveling shoes and run her way to better opportunities. And run Willye did, first for the Tennessee State Tigerbelles and then for the US Olympic team. Her struggles weren’t over though—time and again, Willye had to remind herself, “I believe in me,” whether she was running and jumping or witnessing the turmoil of the Civil Rights Movement. Through Alice Faye Duncan’s signature combination of poetry and prose and Keith Mallett's lifelike illustrations, readers will be inspired by Willye White’s persistence and will learn how she contributed to Black progress with muscle and grit.

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1635925819

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A Song for Gwendolyn Brooks

By: Alice Faye Duncan

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A Song for Gwendolyn Brooks

By: Alice Faye Duncan

“A stirring, accessible introduction to Gwendolyn Brooks and a must-have for all elementary collections.” —School Library Journal (Starred review) “The combination of biography and Brooks' own poems makes for a strong, useful, and beautiful text . . . A solid introduction to a brilliant writer”—Kirkus. Acclaimed writer Alice Faye Duncan tells the story of poet Gwendolyn Brooks, the first Black author to win the Pulitzer Prize. SING a song for Gwendolyn Brooks. Sing it loud—a Chicago blues. With a voice both wise and witty, Gwendolyn Brooks crafted poems that captured the urban Black experience and the role of women in society. She grew up on the South Side of Chicago, reading and writing constantly from a young age, her talent lovingly nurtured by her parents. Brooks ultimately published 20 books of poetry, two autobiographies, and one novel. Alice Faye Duncan has created her own song to celebrate Gwendolyn’s life and work, illuminating the tireless struggle of revision and the sweet reward of success.

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Union Square & Co.

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1454941642

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Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free Educator's Guide

The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth

By: Alice Faye Duncan

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Evicted!

The Struggle for the Right to Vote

By: Alice Faye Duncan

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The Struggle for the Right to Vote

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Yellow Dog Blues

By: Alice Faye Duncan

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Yellow Dog Blues

By: Alice Faye Duncan

A lyrical road trip through the Mississippi Delta, exploring the landmarks that shaped one of America’s most beloved musical traditions. One morning Bo Willie finds the doghouse empty and the gate wide open! Farmer Fred says Yellow Dog hit Highway 61 and started running. Aunt Jessie picks up Bo Willie in her pink Cadillac, and together they look for his missing puppy love. Their search leads them from juke joints to tamale stands to streets ringing with the music of B.B. King and Muddy Waters. Where, where did that Yellow Dog go? Acclaimed creators Alice Faye Duncan and Chris Raschka present a boogie-woogie journey along the Mississippi Blues Trail. With swinging free verse and stunning hand-stitched art, Yellow Dog Blues is a soulful fable about what happens when the blues grabs you and holds on tight.

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1467465895

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Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free

The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth

By: Alice Faye Duncan

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Coretta's Journey

The Life and Times of Coretta Scott King

By: Alice Faye Duncan

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The Life and Times of Coretta Scott King

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This Train Is Bound for Glory

By: Alice Faye Duncan

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This Train Is Bound for Glory

By: Alice Faye Duncan

All aboard! Rooted in the tradition of an African American spiritual, this mesmerizing picture book takes readers on a cosmic journey to heaven, celebrating the diversity of life at every stop along the way. The vivid illustrations and snappy text in This Train Is Bound for Glory bring the Glory Train to life as it welcomes singing passengers. The excitement is palpable as the train clicks and clacks through scenic deserts, over lush mountains, and across sparkling bridges. Under the guidance of the watchful Conductor, the heaven-bound train bops and bounces from Earth to the stars until it reaches the pearly gates, where passengers dance with thrilling joy. This train is bound for Glory—this train! This train is bound for Glory—this train! This train is bound for Glory. Everybody here is a-rocking and a-rolling. This train is bound for Glory—this train! The history of “This Train is Bound for Glory” dates back to 1922 as a popular recording. The lyrics have evolved across the ages. At the end of the book, readers are invited to write their own version of the song in a spirit of hope, joy, and love for a new generation. The world needs more light. Sing on!

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I Gotta Sing!

By: Alice Faye Duncan

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I Gotta Sing!

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Sing along with Big Baby Jenkins, Pop Charlie, Great Nana, and a crew of farm animals as they shout for joy to this rendition of an African American spiritual! From the author and illustrator team that brought you This Train Is Bound for Glory comes another riveting interpretation of a beloved African American spiritual, "I'm Goin' a Sing When the Spirit Says Sing," featuring farm animals. With illustrations that pop off the page, rhythmic text, and onomatopoeia for the youngest reader, I Gotta Sing! delivers a lively story that will quickly become a family favorite. Hezekiah Big Baby Jenkins runs from the breakfast table to the farmyard begging Pop Charlie to sing. As he plucks his diddley bow, Pop Charlie smiles and invites the animals and Big Baby to join in the music. I gotta sing when the Spirit says sing. I gotta sing when the Spirit says sing. I gotta sing when the Spirit says sing. and shout in the Spirit of joy! Before long, the rowdy crew are singing, mooing, oinking, and clapping along to the toe-tapping tune. But when Great Nana calls that it’s bath time because “warm water and bubbles won’t last all day,” will the party end? Or will Pop Charlie snap snap snap the tempo back to life? The lyrics of "I’m Goin’ a Sing When the Spirit Says Sing” have evolved across the ages. At the end of the book readers will find an invitation to write a version of the song for a new generation.

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Traveling Shoes

The Story of Willye White, US Olympian and Long Jump Champion

By: Alice Faye Duncan

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Traveling Shoes

The Story of Willye White, US Olympian and Long Jump Champion

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A Song for Gwendolyn Brooks

By: Alice Faye Duncan

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A Song for Gwendolyn Brooks

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Transnational Adoption

By: Toby Alice Volkman,Cindi Katz

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Transnational Adoption

By: Toby Alice Volkman,Cindi Katz

The experiences in this volume consider how trans-national adoption creates and transforms cultures, in the light of the vast increase in their number.

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0822365774

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