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In the Shadow of Liberty The Hidden History of Slavery Four Presidents and Five Black Lives

Written by Davis and Kenneth C
Did you know that many of America’s Founding Fathers―who fought for liberty and justice for all―were...
6th - 12th
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Two Miserable Presidents Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn't Tell You about the Civil War

Written by Steve Sheinkin and Illustrated by Tim Robinson
That Congressman, Preston Brooks, was ready to attack Senator Charles Sumner of Massachusetts over...
4th - 8th
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Turtles All The Way Down

Written by John Green
Sixteen-year-old Aza never intended to pursue the mystery of fugitive billionaire Russell Pickett...
9th - 12th
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Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World

Written by Penelope Bagieu
Throughout history and across the globe, one characteristic connects the daring women of Brazen...
9th - 12th
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Go Mo'

Written by Joe Bubar
This is the amazing story of Mo’ne Davis, first girl to pitch shutout and winning game in Little...
3rd - 5th
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Field Day (Rookie Reader®)

Written by Melanie Davis Jones
Children have a wonderful time participating in the various activities of their school's field day.
Pre-K - K
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Big Machines (Rookie Reader®—Level A)

Written by Melanie Davis Jones
Kids can watch machines do their jobs in the farmlands of America and on big construction sites.
K - 2nd
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Duke Ellington

Written by Andrea Davis Pinkney
A wonderful story, told in a swinging, conversational tone and bright, swirling illustrations that...
4th - 4th
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The Girl with the Silver Eyes

Written by Willo Davis Roberts
Katie always looked different from other kids, but now discovers that she not only has unusual...
5th - 7th
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Martin & Mahalia

Written by Andrea Davis Pinkney and Illustrated by Brian Pinkney
They were each born with the gift of gospel.

Martin's voice kept people in their seats, but also...

1st - 5th
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Welcome Summer ( Little Scholastic ) (Board Book)

Written by Jill Ackerman and Illustrated by Nancy Davis
This bright, tactile board book celebrates a first encounter with the hottest season: summer! Bold...
Pre-K - Pre-K
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A is for Anacostia

Written by Dr. Courtney Davis
A colorful, rhyming children's book that highlights all of the wonderful adventures, historic sites...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Heal the Earth: White Feather Flier (Book 2)

Written by Julian Lennon and Bart Davis and Illustrated by Smiljana Coh
Jump aboard the White Feather Flier, a magical plane that can go wherever you want. The Flier's...
Pre-K - 1st
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The Christmas Princess (The Adventures of Little Mariah)

Written by Mariah Carey and Michaela Angela Davis and Illustrated by Fuuji Takashi

The Christmas Princess is an unforgettable holiday classic tale, told by Mariah Carey herself...

1st - 5th
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Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra

Written by Andrea Davis Pinkney and Illustrated by Brian Pinkney

A brief recounting of the career of this jazz musician and composer who, along with his orchestra...

K - 4th
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Storyline Online
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Women's History Month
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NEA Read Across America Collection, 2018-2019
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RIF's Author Interviews
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Rent Party Jazz Read Aloud by Viola Davis

Actress Viola Davis reads Rent Party Jazz by William Miller. It's the 1930s in New Orleans. Sonny...
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Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World: Criss Cross

Answer clues based on the content and vocabulary words from Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the...
1030

Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World: Word Search (Hard)

Look for vocabulary words from Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World. Circle or click on words...
1030

Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World: Word Search (Medium)

Look for vocabulary words from Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World. Circle or click on words...
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Essay Graphic Organizer for High School

Use this graphic organizer to help students structure their thesis statements, topic sentences and...

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