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    Haiti Noir

    by Edwidge Danticat ...
    Narrated by Robin Miles, Peter Jay Fernandez, Rachel Leslie ...
    Series series

    Unabridged

    10 hours 37 min

    Award-winning author Edwidge Danticat edits this collection of stories that puts a noir twist on the Haitian experience. From kidnappings gone wrong to deadly sibling rivalries, Haiti Noir features some of the Caribbean nation's leading voices, including Gary Victor, Evelyne Trouillot, Kettly Mars, and Patrick Sylvain. "This anthology will give American readers a complex and nuanced portrait of ... Read more

    $25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

    Also available as: eBook

    Also available as: eBook

  • Hidden Landmarks of Black History (From the Archives)

    by Jay Leslie ...
    Series series From the Archives
    A perfect book for young readers to discover lesser-known places that have shaped Black history in the United States.The square in New Orleans where enslaved people met to sing, dance, and play music together. The oldest Black church still standing in the United States. The first Freedmen’s colony in the country. Throughout history, Black people have founded communities, churches, and more to ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Overlooked Creations of Black Art and Culture (From the Archives)

    by Jay Leslie ...
    Series series From the Archives
    A perfect book for young readers to discover lesser-known works of art and culture that have shaped Black history in the United States.The Banjo Lesson. The Brownies Book. "Rapper's Delight." Throughout history, Black people have performed, created art, and broken barriers that helped propel the fight for equality forward. Celebrate little-known groundbreaking contributions to art and culture like ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • What I Must Tell the World

    How Lorraine Hansberry Found Her Voice

    by Jay Leslie ...
    “Lorraine Hansberry has had a direct influence on who we are, the stories we tell, and how we move in the world today. We are beyond delighted to share Jay’s beautiful words and Loveis’s stunning work, bringing this iconic visionary to life for the next generation of dreamers.” —Lena Waithe, Rishi Rajani, and Naomi Funabashi, Hillman Grad BooksOur stories can change the world.As a young girl, ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • Reefs (Learn About: Animal Homes)

    by Jay Leslie ...
    Series series Learn About
    A perfect book to teach kids about reefs and the animals that make them their home!A reef is a place in the ocean made of the skeletons of tiny animals called corals. You might know that some fish live in reefs. But did you know that many other creatures such as sea turtles and eels also live there? With amazing photos and lively text, this book explores how coral reefs are formed and introduces ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Nests (Learn About: Animal Homes)

    by Jay Leslie ...
    Series series Learn About
    A perfect book to teach kids about dens and the animals that make them their home!A nest is a home that animals build to keep their eggs or babies safe. You might know that some birds live in nests. But did you know that some squirrels and mice do too? With amazing photos and lively text, this book explores how animals build their nests and introduces the different creatures that make them their ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Audiobook

    Toussaint!

    Hero of the Haitian Revolution

    by Jay Leslie ...
    Narrated by Torian Brackett ...

    Unabridged

    15 min

    This vibrant and compelling picture book biography tells the story of Toussaint Louverture, the Haitian hero who led his people to freedom.Ayiti, the Pearl of the Antilles, was once a pristine paradise. But in the 15th century, colonizers seized the island, dividing it in two and forcing enslaved Africans to labor in its sugarcane fields. For generations, the enslaved endured unimaginable ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

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    Also available as: eBook

    Also available as: eBook

  • Unexpected Flyers (Learn About: Animals)

    by Jay Leslie ...
    Series series Learn About
    Let's learn all about animals that can do some unexpected things!Can you believe there are snakes that can fly? What about lizards? With amazing photos and lively text, this book explores five different creatures that, unexpectedly, can fly! Get ready to learn why and how these surprising animals can take to the skies!ABOUT THE SERIES:The natural world is filled with animals doing unexpected ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Who Did It First? 50 Politicians, Activists, and Entrepreneurs Who Revolutionized the World

    by Jay Leslie ...
    Illustrated by Nneka Myers ...
    Series Book 2 - Who Did It First?
    A "2020 NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People" SelectionA vibrantly illustrated and compelling collection of profiles about women and men who revolutionized politics, policy, commerce and activism.You likely know that Barack Obama was the first African American president of the United States. And you maybe you know that Sandra Day O’Connor was the first woman to serve as a ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • 1942 (Exploring Civil Rights: The Beginnings)

    by Jay Leslie ...
    Series series Exploring Civil Rights
    Learn about the key events of the Civil Rights Movement in this exciting and informative series.In 1942, it became clear that World War II would drastically change the United States forever. The war would help bring racial equality to the American workforce and give Black soldiers the chance to serve in high-ranking military positions. This is the year when Black men and white men worked side by ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • 1967 (Exploring Civil Rights: The Rise)

    by Jay Leslie ...
    Series series Exploring Civil Rights
    Learn about the key events of the civil rights movement in the latest installment of this exciting and informative series.The year 1967 was pivotal to the civil rights movement. In April, Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered a speech to thousands inside a New York church condemning the Vietnam War and asking for a peaceful end. In June, the Supreme Court case Loving v. Virginia would determine ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • 1968 (Exploring Civil Rights: The Rise)

    by Jay Leslie ...
    Series series Exploring Civil Rights
    Learn about the key events of the civil rights movement in the latest installment of this exciting and informative series.The year 1968 was one of progress and loss in the civil rights movement. In February, the Memphis Worker’s Strike showed African American men protesting with powerful “I Am a Man” signs. The world stopped in April when Martin Luther King, Jr., was assassinated in Memphis, ... Read more

    $7.99 USD