Africa Dream by Eloise Greenfield

Author: Eloise Greenfield

Illustrator: Carole Byard

Publisher: HarperCollins

Publish Date: January 30, 1992

 

Summary: A young African-American child dreams about meeting her grandfather and discovers his history. 

Award: Coretta Scott King Award

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Age Range: K-3 and up

Life Connections

• Learning about the African Culture
• Understanding history and family history

Beat the Story Drum, Pum Pum by Ashley Bryan

Author and Illustrator: Ashley Bryan

Publisher: Aladdin Books

Publish Date: May 31, 1987

 

Summary: This book features five Nigerian folktales rewritten and illustrated for a younger audience by Ashley Bryan.  On the Amazon.com website, it states that the book is meant for school and library use only.
 

Award: Coretta Scott King Award

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Age Range: K-3 and up

Quality: This book contains historical folktales from a country other than the United States. The artwork is very eye-catching and will keep the attention of children of all ages.

Life Connections

• Introduction to a new country and culture
• Art techniques
• Poetry, rhyme and verse can be introduced