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1	Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra more books like this by Andrea Davis Pinkney, Brian Pinkney (Illustrator) A picture-book biography of the innovative songwriter, jazz musician, and orchestra leader Duke Ellington (1899-1974). Born Edward Kennedy Ellington, he began his career playing piano at parties and cabarets, but eventually became famous enough to perform at such legendary venues as the Cotton Club and Carnegie Hall. Many of his songs, such as ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Alvin Ailey more books like this by Andrea Davis Pinkney A picture-book biography of the dancer, choreographer, and founder of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Readers will learn how as a young boy, Ailey became interested in dance when he saw Katherine Dunham perform, how he decided to study dance professionally amid the segregation of 1949, and how he finally achieved his dream when his ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Silent Thunder: A Civil War Story more books like this by Andrea Davis Pinkney Living and working as slaves on a plantation in 1862, 11-year-old Summer and her older brother, Roscoe, desperately want to escape to the North and live their lives in freedom. They start thinking about how to make their escape, but their plan could end in tragedy if they're caught. Will they be able to put their plan into action? With black and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Mary Had a Little Ham more books like this by Margie Palatini, Guy Francis (Illustrator) Mary has always encouraged her little ham, Stanley Snoutowski, a precocious little piggy, so off he goes to the bright lights of Broadway to make his name in musical theater. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.98!
5	Dear Benjamin Banneker more books like this by Andrea Davis Pinkney, Brian Pinkney (Illustrator) An introduction to the life of Benjamin Banneker, a free African American born in the United States during the time of slavery. Banneker's parents were tobacco farmers in Maryland and when he grew up he followed in their footsteps. In addition to running the farm, Banneker also studied astronomy and mathematics and wrote an almanac--the first ever ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Let It Shine: Stories of Black Women Freedom Fighters more books like this by Andrea Davis Pinkney, Stephen Alcorn (Illustrator) Brief biographies of 10 African American women who fought for themselves and the civil rights of their people. Included are Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, and Shirley Chisholm. Illustrated with color paintings. A 2001 Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $13.45! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Seven Candles for Kwanzaa more books like this by Andrea Davis Pinkney In this spirited introduction to Kwanzaa, Pinkney explains the meaning of the week-long African-American winter holiday and the special way each day is celebrated. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.59! \| first editions
8	Passport on a Plate: A Round-The-World Cookbook for Children more books like this by Diane Vezza, Andrea Davis Pinkney (Editor), Susan Greenstein (Illustrator) A social studies, geography, and world history lesson, all rolled into one delicious package! Here's a cookbook that offers easy-to-follow recipes, while teaching youngsters about food customs from around the globe--Africa, China, Russia, Mexico, Vietnam, the Middle East, and many more. see all copies from $2.16! new only from $131.27!
9	Ella Fitzgerald: The Tale of a Vocal Virtuosa more books like this by Andrea Davis Pinkney Zoot-suit-wearing Scat Cat Monroe meows through the story of jazz great Ella Fitzgerald's life. From her childhood singing on street corners in Yonkers to memorable performances at the greatest venues in the world, the First Lady of Song was one of the greatest jazz performers ever. Text accompanied by scratchboard illustrations. see all copies from $3.14! new only from $3.97! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Seven Candles for Kwanzaa: 4 more books like this by Andrea Davis Pinkney, Brian Pinkney (Illustrator) For more than 25 years, African-American families have celebrated Kwanzaa--a holiday, inspired by their ancestors, that celebrates the harvest season. With a rich, informative text and stunning four-color illustrations, this book will help young children to begin their own Kwanzaa celebration. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $14.00! \| first editions
11 view cover	Solo Girl more books like this by Andrea Pinkney Cass wants to make friends with the other girls in her new neighborhood, but they jump rope--double dutch--all day long, and Cass can't even jump with a single rope. Then Cass gets help in improving her footwork from some rather unlikely sources: her older brothers, Bud and Jackson. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Fishing Day more books like this by Andrea Davis Pinkney, Shane W Evans (Illustrator) This picture book tells a poignant story about race relations in the Jim Crow-era South, as two children cross the boundaries of race, class, and gender to hold on to the promise of friendship and understanding. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.07! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Peggony-Po: A Whale of a Tale more books like this by Andrea Davis Pinkney, Brian Pinkney (Illustrator) The award-winning Pinkneys present a salty tale of brains versus brawn on the high seas. Set on a 19th-century whaling ship, this swashbuckling tale is the story of a young sailor, who is carved from a piece of driftwood and magically brought to life. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
14 view cover	Bill Pickett: Rodeo-Ridin' Cowboy more books like this by Andrea Davis Pinkney, Brian Pinkney (Illustrator) A picture book biography of Bill Pickett, a man born into slavery who grew up to become a popular hero of the rodeo set. Pickett created the rodeo sport of bulldogging, which consists of wrestling a steer to the ground by biting the animal's lip. The illustrations are scratchboards hand-colored with oil paint. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.09! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Silent Thunder more books like this by A Pinkney Living and working as slaves on a plantation in 1862, 11-year-old Summer and her older brother, Roscoe, desperately want to escape to the North and live their lives in freedom. They start thinking about how to make their escape, but their plan could end in tragedy if they're caught. Will they be able to put their plan into action? With black and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| first editions
16 view cover	Raven in a Dove House more books like this by Andrea Davis Pinkney Tragedy strikes when 12-year-old Nell agrees to hide a gun for her cousin. Seeking answers, Nell turns to her father, who must face his own feelings about his family and his past. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.20! \| first editions
17 view cover	Abraham Lincoln: Letters from Slave Girl more books like this by Andrea Davis Pinkney A series of letters comprise this fictionalized story about Abraham Lincoln's friendship with a 12-year-old girl--a slave living on a South Carolina plantation. Factual information about life as a slave and the events leading up to the Civil War are included. see all copies from $3.96! new only from $8.95! \| first editions
18 view cover	Cuchifrita Ballerina more books like this by Deborah Gregory, Andrea Davis Pinkney (Editor) Chanel's interest in ballet lessons has the rest of the Cheetah Girls wondering if she is going to dance her way out of the group. Will Chanel stick with her crew or go on with her dream of becoming a prima ballerina? see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Aztec times more books like this by Antony Mason An examination of the daily life of the Aztecs living in ancient Mexico. Readers will learn such things as what Aztec family life was like, and the role of warriors and conquistadors in society. Also included is a fold-out board game in which players can reenact battles between the Aztec leader Montezuma and the Spanish explorer Cortes. Color ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.09! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Pretty Brown Face: Family Celebration Board Books more books like this by Andrea Davis Pinkney, Brian Pinkney (Illustrator) Join the fun as a baby boy discovers the unique features that make his face so special in "Pretty Brown Face". A Mylar mirror at the end of the book encourages babies to explore their own pretty faces. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.11!
21 view cover	I Smell Honey: Family Celebration Board Books more books like this by Andrea Davis Pinkney, Brian Pinkney (Illustrator) Help boil the greens, flip the fish, and slice the pie for a mouth-watering family meal in this delightful book that points out tasty foods and teaches children about the senses. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.00! \| SVS
22 view cover	Hold Fast to Dreams more books like this by Andrea Davis Pinkney Twelve-year-old Dee and her family move from Baltimore to Wexford, Connecticut where Dee discovers that she is the only African-American kid in the whole school. Dee must not only deal with adjusting to a new school, but also with the racism that effects all the members of her family. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.50! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Shake Shake Shake more books like this by Andrea Davis Pinkney, Brian Pinkney (Illustrator) A mother and her young children enjoy playing with an African insturment called the shekere. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.96! \| SVS
24 view cover	Mim's Christmas Jam more books like this by Andrea Davis Pinkney, Brian Pinkney (Illustrator) In this story set in 1915, a family faces celebrating Christmas without their father who is working far away from home, building the New York City subway system. The father's work is not only backbreaking but also extremely dangerous. Worse yet, his two bosses (nicknamed "Mean" and "Evil" by the workers) refuse to let the men have time off for the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.86! \| first editions
25 view cover	Roadrunner's Dance more books like this by Rudolfo A Anaya, Andrea Davis Pinkney (Editor), David Diaz (Illustrator) Because Rattlesnake has taken over the road and will not let any of the people or animals in the village use it, Desert Woman enlists the aid of the other animals to create a strange new creature with the necessary tools to overcome Rattlesnake. see all copies from $2.95! new only from $10.23! \| first editions \| SVS

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