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1	The Blacker the Berry more books like this by Joyce Carol Thomas, Floyd Cooper (Illustrator) add to wishlist A collection of poems, including "Golden Goodness," "Cranberry Red," and "Biscuit Brown," celebrating individuality and Afro-American identity. see all copies from $6.56! new only from $10.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Hush Songs more books like this by Joyce Carol Thomas, Brenda Joysmith (Illustrator) add to wishlist This one-of-a-kind collection of 12 African American lullabies--selected by a National Book Award-winning author and illustrated by an acclaimed studio artist--celebrates the rich and varied African American musical heritage. Included are simple piano scores and specific introductory notes for every song. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
3	The Three Witches more books like this by Zora Neale Hurston, Faith Ringgold (Illustrator), Joyce Carol Thomas (Adapted by) add to wishlist A team of literary and artistic visionaries adapt for children this tale about three bad witches, two brave children and their grandma, three feisty hound dogs, and one clever snake. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.64! \| first editions \| SVS
4	The Six Fools more books like this by Zora Neale Hurston, Ann Tanksley (Illustrator), Joyce Carol Thomas (Adapted by) add to wishlist Based on a story collected by Hurston during her travels in the Gulf States during the 1930s, this outrageous funny tale is the story about a dashing young man who finds foolish folks aplenty "and" true love. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.67! \| SVS
5	Shouting! more books like this by Joyce Carol Thomas, Annie Lee (Illustrator) add to wishlist Propelled by gospel music, "shouting" is when people in church get so happy and filled with spirit that they break out in song, stomp their feet, clap their hands, and raise them high. A National Book Award winner and an acclaimed artist present this picture book that shows what happens when the good spirit moves a church congregation. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.00! \| first editions
6	Lies and Other Tall Tales more books like this by Zora Neale Hurston (Compiled by), Christopher A Myers (Illustrator), Joyce Carol Thomas add to wishlist Zora Neale Hurston's anthropological work is showcased in this humorous, enjoyable picture book illustrated by Christopher Myers. In one of her many varied pursuits, Hurston traveled across the American South collecting all sorts of tales and stories, some of which have been memorialized here with brightly colored pictures. From talk of the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| first editions \| SVS
7	The Golden Pasture more books like this by Joyce Carol Thomas add to wishlist The exquisite horse twelve-year-old Carl Lee finds on his grandfather's farm one summer helps him to understand his difficult father better. see all copies from $1.99! signed copies \| first editions
8	The Skull Talks Back: And Other Haunting Tales more books like this by Zora Neale Hurston, Joyce Carol Thomas (Adapted by), Leonard Jenkins (Illustrator) add to wishlist From the hidden back roads of the rural South come six scary tales featuring spooky characters that will leave a creepy impression on even the bravest of readers. Illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
9	Marked by Fire more books like this by Joyce Carol Thomas add to wishlist A young black girl faces pain and anguish in her tumultuous adolescence before emerging as a dignified and knowing young woman. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	I Have Heard of a Land more books like this by Joyce Carol Thomas add to wishlist Award-winning author Joyce Carol Thomas draws on family history for this account of America's little-known past. In the late 1880s, thousands of pioneers, many of them African Americans newly freed from slavery, raced to Oklahoma territory to stake a claim. All they needed were hope and courage. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.24! \| first editions \| SVS
11	Gathering of Flowers: Stories about Being Young in America more books like this by Joyce Carol Thomas add to wishlist This collection of 11 stories includes "First Love" by Gary Soto, "Twisters and Shouters" by Maxine Hong Kingston, and "Almost a Whole Trickster" by Gerald Vizenor. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	House of Light more books like this by Joyce Carol Thomas add to wishlist A healer called Abyssinia Jackson is a source of strength for the women of her town. A woman whose husband beats her, a black musician in love with a white man, oppressed and pained women of many races and types--all come to Abyssinia and find hope. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Linda Brown, You Are Not Alone: The Brown V. Board of Education Decision more books like this by Joyce Carol Thomas (Editor), Curtis James (Illustrator) add to wishlist Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1954 Supreme Court decision that desegregated public schools, this collection of personal reflections, stories, and poems from ten of today's top children's authors celebrates the hard-earned promise of equality in education. Illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.60! \| signed copies \| first editions
14	Journey more books like this by Joyce Carol Thomas add to wishlist As an infant, Meggie learned the secret language of the tarantulas. They told her "let nothing, nobody, separate you from the light". Now, 17 years later, something is trying to eclipse the light from Meggie's life. Teenagers are disappearing, and Meggie must make a journey to find the truth. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	A Mother's Heart, a Daughter's Love: Poems for Us to Share more books like this by Joyce Carol Thomas add to wishlist This collection of 25 poems written by a National Book Award winner celebrates the bond between a mother and daughter. Makes an ideal gift for Mother's Day. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.99! \| first editions
16 view cover	The Gospel Cinderella more books like this by Joyce Carol Thomas, David Diaz (Illustrator) add to wishlist A variation on the traditional Cinderella story set in a Southern swamp and with a Great Gospel Convention instead of a ball. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.29! \| signed copies \| first editions
17 view cover	What's the Hurry, Fox?: And Other Animal Stories more books like this by Joyce Carol Thomas, Zora Neale Hurston, Bryan Collier (Illustrator) add to wishlist Thomas has skillfully adapted stories by acclaimed folklorist and novelist Zora Neale Hurston, who traveled the rural South and gathered tales from ordinary folk. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.86! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Brown Honey in Broomwheat Tea more books like this by Joyce Carol Thomas add to wishlist A collection of poetry celebrating African American identity. Illustrated with color paintings. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.24! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Collected Novels for Teens: Bright Shadow/Water Girl/The Golden Pasture/Journey more books like this by Joyce Carol Thomas add to wishlist In these four acclaimed novels, National Book Award-winning author Joyce Carol Thomas evocatively captures the triumph and struggles of teens as they come of age, and break and bond with their families. BRIGHT SHADOW (1983) This Coretta Scott King Honor Book and Thomas' sophomore effort continues the moving saga she began in her debut novel ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
20	When the Nightingale Sings more books like this by Joyce Carol Thomas add to wishlist An orphaned baby girl named Marigold is forced to live with her cruel cousin, Ruby, and Ruby's three spoiled daughters. One of Marigold's few joys in life is singing, and one day her beautiful voice is overheard by Anthony, an emissary seeking a replacement for the soloist at the Sharon Baptist Church. Although Anthony can hear Marigold, he is ... see all copies from $1.99! signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Joy! more books like this by Joyce Carol Thomas, Pamela Johnson (Illustrator) add to wishlist A grandmother expresses her unconditional love for her grandson throughout the year in this board book that features lyrical text and warm illustrations. Full-color illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.25!
22	The Golden Pasture: Joyce Carol Thomas more books like this by Joyce Carol Thomas add to wishlist Twelve-year-old Carl Lee and his father are separated by a generation of pain and anger, so Carl spends a lot of time with his grandfather. Then a magnificent horse rises out of the past to bring father and son together in this story about coming-of-age, courage and forgiveness. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.95! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	The Bowlegged Rooster: And Other Tales That Signify more books like this by Joyce Carol Thomas, Holly Berry (Illustrator) add to wishlist A National Book Award winner offers five high-spirited and playful tales from the barnyard that signify all the important events in life: birth, death, baptism, marriage, and rejoicing. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| signed copies \| first editions
24	Water Girl more books like this by Joyce Carol Thomas add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Cherish Me more books like this by Joyce Carol Thomas, Nneka Bennett (Illustrator) add to wishlist First published in Thomas's award-winning collection of poetry"Brown Honey in Broomwheat Tea", this prose poem carries with it a heartfelt message for young children who are just learning to appreciate their own unique and wonderful qualities. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $83.70!

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