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World Soccer Kings
With a stealthy intention to bring poetry to sports-minded young readers, this book may be too light on sports facts to appeal to soccer fans and too basic in its execution to be a meaningful resource for aspiring poets.
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Black Diamond Kings: Heroes of Negro League Baseball
A surefire hit for baseball fans young and old, and a resource for social studies, history, and language arts.
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Hoop Queens 2
Accessible and appealing short poetry and wordplay, paired with exciting photographs, will draw a wide audience. Librarians and language arts teachers will also appreciate the read-aloud qualities and potential to inspire creative writing units.
Bessie the Motorcycle Queen
Use this title to add some VROOM to a class discussion about American history, strong characters, brave women, and notable African Americans.
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Song for Jimi: The Story of Guitar Legend Jimi Hendrix
For a straightforward narrative biography, look elsewhere, but those who enjoyed the style and rhythm of Chris Raschka’s Charlie Parker Played Be-Bop and are ready for a more in-depth biography will find this a rich and rewarding read.
28 Days: Moments in Black History That Changed the World
This is an exceptional production that merits a place in any library serving children. ["Highly recommended as a reference book, anexample of poetic forms, and a work of art": SLJ 1/15 review of the Roaring Brook book.]
28 Days: Moments in Black History that Changed the World
Gr 2–5—Smith tells readers in an author's note that he has "always had a love-hate relationship with Black History Month...
One Death, Nine Stories
Gr 9 Up—Kevin Nicholas, a popular high school football player, has committed suicide, though readers don't know that at first...
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