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Carole Boston Weatherford

    Carole Boston Weatherfordová je autorkou kníh pre deti a poetkou, ktorá „ťaží z minulosti rodinné príbehy, zanikajúce tradície a zabudnuté boje“. Viaceré z jej kníh rozprávajú príbehy afroamerických historických osobností, ako aj kľúčových historických udalostí. Weatherfordová svojím štýlom oživuje minulé generácie pre súčasných čitateľov a jej diela sú cenené pre ich hĺbku a dôležitosť.

    Box: Henry Brown Mails Himself to Freedom
    Leontyne Price: Voice of a Century
    DOROTHEA LANGE
    The Roots of Rap
    • DOROTHEA LANGE

      • 32 stránok
      • 2 hodiny čítania

      Before she raised her lens to take her most iconic photo, Dorothea Lange took photos of the downtrodden, from bankers in once-fine suits waiting in breadlines, to former slaves, to the homeless sleeping on sidewalks. A case of polio had left her with a limp and sympathetic to those less fortunate. Traveling across the United States, documenting with her camera and her fieldbook those most affected by the stock market crash, she found the face of the Great Depression. In this picture book biography, Carole Boston Weatherford's lyrical prose captures the spirit of the influential photographer.

      DOROTHEA LANGE2021
      4,2
    • Box: Henry Brown Mails Himself to Freedom

      • 56 stránok
      • 2 hodiny čítania

      Exploring the themes of freedom and resilience, this poignant narrative follows a man's courageous journey as he escapes slavery by shipping himself to freedom. The collaboration between a best-selling author and an acclaimed artist brings this powerful story to life, highlighting the personal sacrifices and the delicate nature of liberty. Through lyrical prose and evocative illustrations, the tale sheds light on the historical struggle for freedom and the human spirit's determination to overcome oppression.

      Box: Henry Brown Mails Himself to Freedom2020
      4,1
    • The Roots of Rap

      • 48 stránok
      • 2 hodiny čítania

      Explore the roots of rap in this stunning, rhyming, triple-timing picture book!A generation voicing stories, hopes, and fearsfounds a hip-hop nation.Say holler if you hear.The roots of rap and the history of hip-hop have origins that precede DJ Kool Herc and Grandmaster Flash. Kids will learn about how it evolved from folktales, spirituals, and poetry, to the showmanship of James Brown, to the culture of graffiti art and break dancing that formed around the art form and gave birth to the musical artists we know today. Written in lyrical rhythm by award-winning author and poet Carole Boston Weatherford and complete with flowing, vibrant illustrations by Frank Morrison, this book beautifully illustrates how hip-hop is a language spoken the whole world 'round, and it features a foreword by Swizz Beatz, a Grammy Award-winning American hip-hop rapper, DJ, and record producer.

      The Roots of Rap2019
      4,3
    • Leontyne Price: Voice of a Century

      • 32 stránok
      • 2 hodiny čítania

      A stunning picture-book biography of iconic African American opera star Leontyne Price.

      Leontyne Price: Voice of a Century2014
      4,2