Showing posts with label Family. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Family. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Circle Unbroken by Margot Theis Raven and illustrated by E. B. Lewis
Circle Unbroken by Margot Theis Raven and illustrated by E. B. Lewis is the story of a family passing down the tradition of weaving sweetgrass baskets from parent to child all the way back to West Africa.
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Pappy's Handkerchief
Pappy's Handkerchief by Devin Scillian and illustrated by Chris Ellison. The adventures of an African-American family as they head west to participate in the Land Rush in Oklahoma, 1889. Faced with adversity and adventure, young Moses wins through. An affirming story of the importance of courage, risk taking and perseverance. Solid American history. Provides the opportunity to discuss other aspects of American History such as the Land Rush, the Trail of Tears, etc.
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