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Picture Books By Topic: slavery
Grandmama’s Pride
Illustrated by: Colin Bootman
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Description: Multi-cultural (Af.Am.) strong older role model, activism, human rights, racism, segregation Young African-American sisters visit their grandmother in 1950’s southern U.S. and encounter segregation. Along with many others Grandmama refuses to ride public buses in protest and they manage to effect change in the laws.
Ages: 3-6, 6-9
Topics: Activism, African-American, grandmother, grandmother/granddaughter, history, making a difference, multicultural, older role model, racism, slavery, wisdom
It Jes’ Happened: When Bill Traylor Started to Draw
Illustrated by: R. Gregory Christie
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Description: Picture book bio of the acclaimed American folk artist who only begins drawing at age 85.
Ages: 3-6
Topics: art, creativity, multicultural, picture book bios, slavery, using life experiences
The Remarkable Story of George Moses Horton
Illustrated by: Don Tate
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Description: George Moses Horton taught himself to read while a slave and became the first African American to be published in the South.
Ages: 3-6, 6-9
Topics: African-American, creativity, history, multicultural, perseverance, picture book bios, slavery, writing
Thomas Jefferson: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Everything
Illustrated by: Maira Kalman
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Description: Non-fiction picture book bio of Thomas Jefferson--his late life curiosity, energy and long, productive life stand out. Also his healthy habits way ahead of the times.
Ages: 3-6, 6-9
Topics: creativity, history, late-life career, late-life happiness, legacy, men, nature, picture book bios, presidents, racism, slavery, work
Under the Same Sun
Illustrated by: A.G. Ford
Description: The daughter of baseball great Jackie Robinson shares an inspirational story about her family. Auntie Sharon and Grandmother Bibi have come to visit the family in Tanzania -- all the way from America! They tell stories and fill gaps from the years spent apart, enjoy a breathtaking safari in Serengeti National Park, and learn about their ancestors at the ruins of an old slave port. (Descrip from publisher)
Ages: 3-6, 6-9
Topics: African-American, extended family, family heritage, grandmother, history, multicultural, perseverance, racism, slavery
