"The story of the mother of Emmett Till, and how she channeled grief over her son's death into a call to action for the civil rights movement" (description provided by publisher)
Presents a collage-illustrated treasury of poems and spirituals inspired by the life and work of civil rights advocate Fannie Lou Hamer. (description from catalog)
Despite their own poverty since Daddy died, Mama tells nine-year-old James Otis they need to help Sarah, whose family lost everything in a fire. (description from catalog)
When the aroma of Omu's homemade stew fills the air, her neighbors arrive, one by one, for a taste until all is gone except for her generous spirit. (description from catalog)