Maleeka suffers every day from the taunts of the other kids in her class. If they're not getting at her about her homemade clothes or her good grades, it's about her dark, black skin. When a new teacher, whose face is blotched with a startling white patch, starts at their school, Maleeka can see there is bound to be trouble for her too. But the new teacher's attitude surprises Maleeka. Miss S…
A fascinating look at civil rights through a child’s eyes from the illustrator of the bestselling book, Thank You, Sarah!. A poignant picture book which takes place in the civil rights era and focuses on two children who, in their innocence about the things around them, mistake “colored” in a colored water sign for something wonderful.
Rap and read along with today's freshest hip-hop arists--the poets of a new generation--as they impart positive, powerful life lessons. An original CD recording of the song is packaged with each book. It's never easy being the new kid at school, especially if you're different from everyone else! Legendary rapper Doug E. Fresh tells the story of two kids who dislike each other because of the…