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LC Class. PZ7.M1197 Bl 1990. Black and White is a 1990 postmodern children's picture book by David Macaulay. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company, it received mixed reviews upon its release, but it was the recipient of the Caldecott Medal for illustration in 1991. The book tells four overlapping stories, each drawn with a distinct visual style ...
Corduroy. Corduroy is a 1968 children's book written and illustrated by Don Freeman, and published by The Viking Press. Based on a 2007 online poll, the National Education Association listed the book as one of its "Teachers' Top 100 Books for Children." [1] It was one of the "Top 100 Picture Books" of all time in a 2012 poll by School Library ...
New Kid is a 2019 graphic novel by Jerry Craft. The novel tells the story of a 12-year-old African American boy named Jordan Banks who experiences culture shock when he enrolls at a private school. During Jordan's freshman year at a prestigious private school, he has to adjust to a new school, experiences and witnesses microaggressions, and ...
128. Stuart Little is a 1945 American children's novel by E. B. White. [1] It was White's first children's book, and became recognized as a classic in children's literature. Stuart Little was illustrated by the artist Garth Williams, also his first work for children. The book is a realistic yet fantastical story about a mouse named Stuart Little.
Books specifically for children existed by the 17th century. Before that, books were written mainly for adults – although some later became popular with children. In Europe, Gutenberg 's invention of the printing press around 1440 made possible mass production of books, though the first printed books were quite expensive and remained so for a ...
Ta-Nehisi Paul Coates [1] (/ ˌ t ɑː n ə ˈ h ɑː s i / TAH-nə-HAH-see; [2] born September 30, 1975) [3] is an American author, journalist, and activist. He gained a wide readership during his time as national correspondent at The Atlantic, where he wrote about cultural, social, and political issues, particularly regarding African Americans and white supremacy.
978-1-2508-0394-8. Flamer is a semi-autobiographical graphic novel by Mike Curato. It is set in 1995, in a Boy Scouts summer camp, and tells the story of Aiden, who is bullied for his appearance, including acting in a manner considered stereotypical of gay men. Curato was a scout and based his experience as a closeted teenager to write the novel.
Black Beauty (1998), a musical adaptation with book and lyrics by Mindi Dickstein and music by Daniel Messé [27] Black Beauty Live (2011), adapted by James Stone and directed by Chris Ford; Black Beauty was adapted for the stage in 2011 by playwright James Stone. The play was performed at the Broughton Hall Estate, North Yorkshire and Epsom ...