A variation on the traditional Cinderella story set in a Southern swamp and with a Great Gospel Convention instead of a ball.

A collection of poems, including "Golden Goodness," "Cranberry Red," and "Biscuit Brown," celebrating individuality and Afro-American identity.

Poems for each month of the year celebrate the themes of family love, individuality, and Afro-American identity.

A collection of poems, including "First Braids," "Grandma's Way," and "Mama's Glory," in which an Afro-American girl celebrates herself, her family, and her heritage.

A collection of poems exploring the theme of African-American identity.

A young girl journeys by train from Oklahoma to California in 1948 to begin a new life with her family, and finds there people of all ages and races, new tastes and sounds, and a joyous welcome.

A collection of personal reflections, stories and poems of 10 well-known children's authors, who were themselves young people in 1954 when the Supreme Court handed down the decision to desegregate public schools. Their varied experiences and viewpoints offer a window to that period in our history.