Nonfiction Picture Books

Ella FitzgerElla Fitzgerald : The Tald : The Tale ofale ofa Va Vocal Virtuosaocal Virtuosaby Andrea Davis PinkneyScat Cat Monroe, a fictional feline fan,tells the inspiring story of the Queen

of Scat. Call#: BIO: Fitzgerald, Ella

Shades of Black : AShades of Black : ACelebrCelebration of Ouration of OurChildrenChildrenby Sandra L. Pinkney

A collection of full-color photos with lively read-aloudtext celebrates the beauty and diversity of African-American children. Call#: 305.8 Pinkney

Radiant Child : The Story ofRadiant Child : The Story ofYYoung Artist Jean-Micheloung Artist Jean-MichelBasquiatBasquiatby Javaka SteptoeThis introduction to Basquiat's earlylife describes how as a boy he saw art

in all things and ultimately used his unique collage-stylepaintings to depict New York City.Call#: 740.92 Steptoe

Schomburg : The Man WhoSchomburg : The Man WhoBuilt a LibrBuilt a Libraryaryby Carole Boston WeatherfordDescribes Afro-Puerto Rican legalclerk Arturo Schomburg's efforts tocurate a collection of African books,

letters, music and art. Call#: BIO: Schomburg, Arturo

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TTrombone Shortyrombone Shortyby Troy AndrewsGrammy-nominated Jazz musicianTroy Andrews describes his childhoodin Tremé, how he got his nickname,

and how he became a bandleader by age six.Call#: 788.9 Andrews

Preaching to the ChickPreaching to the Chickens :ens :The Story of YThe Story of Young Johnoung JohnLLewisewisby Jabari AsimA fascinating glimpse into thechildhood of Civil Rights leader John

Lewis, who practiced preaching by using the chickens hecared for as his stand-in congregation.Call#: BIO: Lewis, John

Whoosh! : LWhoosh! : Lonnie Johnsononnie Johnson's'sSuper-Soaking Stream ofSuper-Soaking Stream ofInInvventionsentionsby Chris BartonChronicles the life and achievementsof the NASA engineer and inventor,

from his childhood to his accidental invention of theSuper-Soaker water gun. Call#: BIO: Johnson, Lonnie

HeHe's Got the Whole W's Got the Whole Worldorldin His Handsin His Handsby Kadir NelsonGorgeous illustrations portray the folk

song's message, capturing the beauty and joy of living inand engaging with the world through the eyes of achild. Call#: 782.42 Nelson

Just LikJust Like Mee Meby Vanessa Brantley-NewtonA collection of poetic mini-storiesexplores the feelings and experiencesof everyday girls from diverseperspectives and backgrounds.

Call#: 811.54 Newton

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Picture BooksCrown : An Ode to theCrown : An Ode to theFFresh Cutresh Cutby Derrick D. BarnesCelebrates the magnificent feelingthat comes from walking out of abarber shop with newly-cut hair.

Hair LHair Loovve : A Celebre : A Celebrationationof Daddies and Daughtersof Daddies and DaughtersEvEverywhereerywhereby Matthew A. CherryA little girl's daddy steps in to help

her arrange her curly, coiling, wild hair into styles thatallow her to be her natural, beautiful self.

The Ring BearerThe Ring Bearerby Floyd CooperThis sweet celebration of blendedfamilies finds Little Jackson diligentlypreparing for his role as ring-bearer athis mother's wedding, while supportinghis new stepsister, who is struggling

with her duties as flower girl.

FirebirdFirebirdby Misty CopelandProfessional ballerina MistyCopeland encourages an insecureyoung girl to believe in herself and

achieve her dreams through hard work and dedication.

Last Stop on MarkLast Stop on Market Streetet Streetby Matt de la PeñaA young boy rides the bus acrosstown with his grandmother andlearns to appreciate the beauty ineveryday things.

Picture BooksMixMixed Me!ed Me!by Taye DiggsRhyming text shares a day in the life of amixed-race child named Mike as heanswers questions about being mixed race.

In Plain Sight : A GameIn Plain Sight : A Gameby Richard JacksonA young girl and her ailinggrandfather play a daily game of lost-and-found that leads them throughlayers of memory and family history.

Violet's MusicViolet's Musicby Angela JohnsonMusic obsessed Violet is desperate tofind a friend with whom she can shareher passion. After a long search, shefinds the perfect one.

Double Bass BluesDouble Bass Bluesby Andrea J. LoneyAfter school orchestra practice, youngNic carries his double bass home onthe bus to his grandfather's house,

where they play jazz music together.

SulweSulweby Lupita Nyong'oSulwe's beautiful, midnight-coloredskin makes her feel different fromeveryone until a magical journey in thenight sky transforms her perspective.

Going Down Home WithGoing Down Home WithDaddyDaddyby Kelly Starling LyonsAlan loves the annual family reunion atthe farm where his Daddy grew up,

but he is worried that he can't think of anything specialto share.

Picture BooksHands Up!Hands Up!by Breanna J. McDanielA young girl lifts her hands up in aseries of everyday moments beforefinally raising her hands in resistanceat a protest march.

What Is GivWhat Is Given from theen from theHeartHeartby Patricia C. McKissackDespite their own poverty sinceDaddy died, Mama tells James Otisthey need to help little Sarah, whosefamily lost everything in a fire.

SaturdaSaturdayyby Oge MoraWhen a specially planned mother-and-daughter Saturday is upendedby a series of disappointments, thedaughter comforts her mother,

saying that being together is the most important thing.

HeHey Black Childy Black Childby Useni Eugene PerkinsA celebration of the wonder andpotential of black children, toldthrough poetic text and beautifulillustrations.

Astro GirlAstro Girlby Ken Wilson-MaxA little girl and her father role-playher dream of becoming an astronautby pretending to be in zero gravity,eating food from a tube and doingcookie-sheet science

experiments. When her mother arrives, the inspirationfor her ambitions become clear.