Vanessa Brantley-Newton
1) Just like me
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Description
"There are all kinds of girls! Girls who feel happy, sad, scared, powerful; girls who love their bodies and girls who don't; country girls, city girls; girls who love their mom and girls who wish they had a daddy. With bright portraits in vibrant colors and unique patterns and fabrics, this book invites you to find yourself within its pages."--inside front cover.
5) One love
Author
Formats
Description
In this illustrated version of Bob Marley's song, a young girl enlists her friends, family, and community to transform their neighborhood for the better.
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm
Description
Presents the life of nine-year-old Audrey Faye Hendricks who became the youngest known child to be arrested for picketing against Birmingham segregation practices in 1963.
Author
Series
Mary had a little glam volume 1
Publisher
Sterling Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
24 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Description
"Mary had a little glam that grew into a lot. And everywhere that Mary went, she wasn't hard to spot. But on the day she started school, she caught some by surprise. Sweet Mary shrugged and hugged her mom. "I must accessorize."'--Page 4 of cover.
11) Think big
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Description
A classroom of exuberant youngsters explores art in its most varied forms, from painting, music, and writing to cooking and performing.
Author
Series
Mary had a little glam volume 2
Publisher
Union Square Kids
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Description
"Fashion-forward Mary is known for adding flair everywhere she goes. When she spots an abandoned lot in her neighborhood, Mary knows she can use her stylish talent to spruce it up. Soon she's rallying neighborhood shops and calling on her friends to help.With Mary leading the way, this group carries out her little plan that has a big impact on her community!"--
14) Sky watcher
Author
Series
Jada Jones volume 5
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
82 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 20 cm.
Description
Jada is excited to do a school project about her hero Dr. Mae C. Jemison until her research reveals how accomplished her hero truly is, making Jada feel like a failure in comparison.