STORY OF THE NEGRO
1948
First printing of the first children's book by an African American to become a Newbery Honor Book.
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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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.
TOM B. AND THE JOYFUL NOISE
(1970)
First printing, about a Black child who falls in love with jazz in the French Quarter of New Orleans where he meets the Preservation Hall musicians, illustrated by Black artist Cal Massey and inscribed by white author Jerome Cushman.
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.
THE SNOWY DAY
(1962)
First printing of this groundbreaking work, the first Caldecott award-winner celebrating a Black protagonist as the hero of the story, enjoying a beautiful winter day.
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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