THE FIRST BOOK OF NEGROES
First edition of this picture-book history of the African diaspora, with special focus on famous Black leaders from Phillis Wheatley and Mary McLeod Bethune to Frederick Douglass and Thurgood Marshall.
First edition of this picture-book history of the African diaspora, with special focus on famous Black leaders from Phillis Wheatley and Mary McLeod Bethune to Frederick Douglass and Thurgood Marshall.
Scarce first printing of this Newbery Honor-winning work by the author of THE YEARLING, a magical realism tale of a young Black girl's efforts to feed her community during the Great Depression.
First printing of the second Jahdu book of Harlem-based mythologies – this copy inscribed by Hamilton to Elizabeth Shub, one of the editors with whom Hamilton was working on M.C. HIGGINS, THE GREAT which would go on to win the Newbery Medal.
Signed first printing of this charming story of a young girl's day out with her aunt at the train station, written and illustrated by the the husband and wife team of Gloria Jean and Jerry Pinkney.
Inscribed first printing of this picture book biography of the South Carolina painter William H. Johnson, vividly illustrated with his work.
First printing of this beautiful tale of a grandfather imparting his family's experiences on the Underground Railroad to the next generation.
Inscribed first printing of this picture book that "has drawn freely on the themes of black American folklore," famously objected to in a letter to the publisher signed by 14 children's librarians for its depiction of African American stereotypes.
Signed first printing of this Depression-era Christmas story about the kind of gifts money can't buy, with lush illustrations by award-winning artist Jerry Pinkney.
Signed first printing of this picture book biography of ELLA FITZGERALD, told through the eyes of her feline fan Scat Cat Monroe – with original drawing of Scat Cat by Brian Pinkney.
First printing of this colorful story of a group of girls who head out of town to climb trees one warm Saturday.
Signed first printing of this vibrant story of the magic of family memories, the sequel to Flouroy and Pinkney's THE PATCHWORK QUILT.
Signed first printing of this magical realism tale of "the horrors of slavery and the hope and strength that manage to overcome its grip" (jacket) – with rich watercolor illustrations by Jerry Pinkney.
First printing of this heartwarming picture book about a boy who collects bottles in order to buy a guitar.
First printing of this magical folktale about the beauty to be found inside, winner of the 1989 Coretta Scott King Award and a 1990 Caldecott Honor.
Signed first printing of the story of a little kid who learns to love the color of his skin, written by award-winning actor of stage and screen Taye Diggs — including an original sketch by Evans.
Inscribed first printing of this collection of stories about Bruh Sparrow, Sis Wren, Miss Bat, and more, based on stories told by enslaved people in the American South.
Signed first printing of this Caldecott and Coretta Scott King Honor-winning adaptation of a West Indian folktale full of "romance, intrigue, and incomparable courage" (jacket), with rich illustrations by Brian Pinkney.
First edition of these collected tales of Hamilton's beloved trickster character, Jahdu.
First printing of this history of African Americans for young people, profiling prominent figures such as Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass – with striking black-and-white illustrations by Leo and Diane Dillon.
Signed first printing of this autobiographical picture book by the former NFL player and Superbowl-winning head coach of the Indianapolis Colts.
First printing of this beautifully-illustrated story about a magical stranger, and how he changes the lives of a sawmill owner and his son.
First printing of this interpretation of an old African American ghost story, about a boy whose manners and courage earn him the respect of a spirit.
First printing of this story about strength and facing your fears, told through the eyes of a young girl as she works to earn her yellow belt in Tae Kwon Do.
Later printing of Anna Herbert Scott's best-known children's book, a charming story of a boy who would like some attention even though his family is busy.