My Painted House, My Friendly Chicken, and Me

My Painted House, My Friendly Chicken, and Me
Author: Maya Angelou
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003-03-11
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0375825673

Full color photographs. "Hello, Stranger-Friend" begins Maya Angelou's story about Thandi, a South African Ndebele girl, her mischievous brother, her beloved chicken, and the astonishing mural art produced by the women of her tribe. With never-before-seen photographs of the very private Ndebele women and their paintings, this unique book shows the passing of traditions from parent to child and introduces young readers to a new culture through a new friend.

Come Sunday

Come Sunday
Author: Nikki Grimes
Publisher: Eerdmans Young Readers
Total Pages: 37
Release: 1996-05-02
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0802851347

A little girl describes a typical Sunday from the moment her mother wakes her up through the different elements of the worship service in church.

Kofi and His Magic

Kofi and His Magic
Author: Maya Angelou
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1996
Genre: Ashanti (African people)
ISBN: 9780517704530

A young Ashanti boy describes some of the wonders of his life in and around the West African village of Bonwire.

Bedtime Bonnet

Bedtime Bonnet
Author: Nancy Redd
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2022-01-18
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0593379438

This joyous and loving celebration of family is the first-ever picture book to highlight Black nighttime hair traditions--and is perfect for every little girl who knows what it's like to lose her bonnet just before bedtime. In my family, when the sun goes down, our hair goes up! My brother slips a durag over his locs. Sis swirls her hair in a wrap around her head. Daddy covers his black waves with a cap. Mama gathers her corkscrew curls in a scarf. I always wear a bonnet over my braids, but tonight I can't find it anywhere! Bedtime Bonnet gives readers a heartwarming peek into quintessential Black nighttime hair traditions and celebrates the love between all the members of this close-knit, multi-generational family. Perfect for readers of Hair Love and Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut!

I'm a Pretty Little Black Girl!

I'm a Pretty Little Black Girl!
Author: Betty K. Bynum
Publisher: I'm a Girl! Collection
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-10-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780615785516

Mia considers the qualities that make her and her other African American friends--who all have different skin tones--pretty.

My Painted House, My Friendly Chicken, and Me

My Painted House, My Friendly Chicken, and Me
Author: Maya Angelou
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 46
Release: 1994
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

A collection of children's books on the subject of houses and neighborhoods.

My Painted House, My Friendly Chicken, and Me

My Painted House, My Friendly Chicken, and Me
Author: Maya Angelou
Publisher: Turtleback
Total Pages:
Release: 1994-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780606108850

A South African girl describes her pet chicken, painting special designs on her house, dressing up for school, and her mischievous brother.

Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou
Author: Donna Brown Agins
Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 106
Release: 2013-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0766039927

"Read about Maya Angelou's life: her upbringing, travels, civil rights work, and her writings"--Provided by publisher.

Reading and Interpreting the Works of Maya Angelou

Reading and Interpreting the Works of Maya Angelou
Author: Audrey Borus
Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2017-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0766084981

There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you. Maya Angelou's words in I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings reveal her own need to tell stories, a lifelong passion that manifested itself in the form of memoirs and poetry as well as essays, film, and music. This in-depth guide utilizes the fascinating life story of Angelou, who was also an educator and activist, as a springboard for exploring the themes, motifs, and literary techniques that characterize her writing. Critical analysis, quotes, and excerpts from a variety of texts provide a compelling examination of Angelou's extensive body of work.