Illustrations and rhythmic text recall the December, 1955, bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama.

When the sixteen-year-old boy whom she tutors in reading is accused of attempting to murder a white man, Francie gets herself in serious trouble

A little girl imitates her big sister Kyla all day, until in the evening Kyla imitates her.

Ernestine, who loves going to the railroad station and watching the trains come and go, finally realizes her dream of going on a train trip.

A young boy is sustained by his family as he endures the difficulties of being a slave, but when he finally gains his freedom, his joy is tempere

Thirteen-year-old Maleeka, uncomfortable because her skin is extremely dark, meets a new teacher with a birthmark on her face and makes some disc

Hypocrisy and prejudice twist events in such a way as to implicate two children, one from a prominent white family and the other an Afro-American

An African-American child wonders why all Christmas tree angels look alike and sets out to find an angel that looks just like him.

Grandma tells the story about her first trip alone into town during the days when segregation still existed in Mississippi.

The adventures of a little boy in the city on a very snowy day.

After spending the day fishing in the Gulf of Mexico with Grandfather, eight-year-old Thomas has a quiet evening on the porch hearing more about