ABBY
(1973)
First printing of Caines's first picture book, about a Black child who loves hearing the story of her adoption – inscribed by the illustrator with an original drawing of a little kid's face.
African American subject
CHOCOLATE ME!
(2011)
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.
MANY THOUSAND GONE
(1993)
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.
YOU CAN DO IT!
(2008)
Signed first printing of this autobiographical picture book by the former NFL player and Superbowl-winning head coach of the Indianapolis Colts.
LI'L SIS AND UNCLE WILLIE
(1991)
Inscribed first printing of this picture book biography of the South Carolina painter William H. Johnson, vividly illustrated with his work.
TANYA'S REUNION
(1995)
Signed first printing of this vibrant story of the magic of family memories, the sequel to Flouroy and Pinkney's THE PATCHWORK QUILT.
THE ALL JAHDU STORYBOOK
(1991)
First edition of these collected tales of Hamilton's beloved trickster character, Jahdu.
TIME-AGO LOST: More Tales of Jahdu
(1973)
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.
THE OLD AFRICAN
(2005)
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.
THE ALL-I'LL-EVER-WANT CHRISTMAS DOLL
2007
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.
GOIN' SOMEPLACE SPECIAL
(2001)
Signed first printing of this story about growing up in the segregated US South and the importance of belonging, winner of the 2002 Coretta Scott King Award.
MIRANDY AND BROTHER WIND
(1988)
Signed later printing of this story of a girl who wants to dance with the wind – winner of a 1989 Caldecott Honor and the 1989 Coretta Scott King Award.
SONG OF THE EMPTY BOTTLES
1968
First printing of this heartwarming picture book about a boy who collects bottles in order to buy a guitar.
WHEN BIRDS COULD TALK & BATS COULD SING
(1996)
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.
THE SUNDAY OUTING
(1994)
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.
THE BOY AND THE GHOST
(1989)
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.
JOJO'S FLYING SIDE KICK
(1995)
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.
THE DARK-THIRTY: SOUTHERN TALES OF THE SUPERNATURAL
(1992)
Signed first printing of this collection of original spooky stories set in the American South, the recipient of the Coretta Scott King Award and a Newbery Honor.
ELLA FITZGERALD: THE TALE OF A VOCAL VIRTUOSA
(2002)
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.
THE FAITHFUL FRIEND
(1995)
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.
WILEY AND THE HAIRY MAN
(1996)
Signed first printing of this retelling of an Alabama folktale of the swamp-dwelling HAIRY MAN and how young WILEY outsmarts him.
NOAH'S ARK
(2002)
Signed first printing of this retelling of the Old Testament animal story, with lush watercolors by Jerry Pinkney.
AIN'T NOBODY A STRANGER TO ME
(2009)
First printing of this beautiful tale of a grandfather imparting his family's experiences on the Underground Railroad to the next generation.
THE SECRET RIVER
(1955)
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.
DINNER AT AUNT CONNIE'S HOUSE
(1993)
First edition of this colorful genealogical picture book: while playing before dinner, Melody and Lonnie discover 12 portraits of famous African American women — who speak back to them.
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