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.
Catalogue #4: Black Heroes in Children's Literature
More than two dozen items celebrating Black protagonists from across 20th century children's literature.
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SWEET WHISPERS, BROTHER RUSH
(1982)
First printing of the Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King award-winner, with jacket art by Leo and Diane Dillon.
I WISH I HAD AN AFRO
(1970)
Inscribed first printing of this photo-illustrated picture book from the "Black is beautiful" movement, but in this case through the perspective of an 11-year-old boy.
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