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WE RISE, WE REAIST, WE RAISE OUR VOICES
Over 50 voices use art, essays, letters, poems and stories to share words and images of encouragement, inspiration, support and love with young readers in today's troubled environment. Ages 8-12, Grades 3-6, Hardcover, 96 pages, full color, published by Crown Books AFRO-BETS Kids I'm Going to Be Written by Wade Hudson Illustrated by Nancy Devard There are so many exciting careers: astronaut, athlete, educator, film director, architect. And there are great Black leaders in those fields, including Dr. Mae C. Jemison, LeBron James, Mary McLeod Bethune, Ava DuVernay, Sir David J. Adjaye and Dr. Daniel Hale Williams. Learn about these great achievers and their careers as the AFRO-BETS Kids (Tura, Stef, Nandi, Robo, Langston and Glo) research and use their imagination to explore what they'll be when they grow up. Revised edition with new illustrations. Ages 4-8, Grades k-2, PB 32 pages, full color IT'S CHURCH GOING TIME Illustrated by Peter Ambush It's Church Going Time is a great way to answer many of the questions young children have about going to church and serving God. Families can use the book to bond and create an on-going, evolving question-and-answer period about God and faith, and parents can also use artist Peter Ambush’s warm and expressive illustrations to explain the emotional and spiritual benefits of their family’s particular religious beliefs. If you are a parent who wants to nurture your child's burgeoning religious beliefs, this may be the book for you. A review by Rita Lorraine Hubbard, Reading level: Ages 4-8 Hardcover: 32 pages Publisher: Marimba Books (October 1, 2008) ISBN: 978-1603490054 PUDDIN', JEFFREY & LEAH: BEST FRIENDS Illustrated by Nancy Devard The first book in the Puddin, Jeffrey and Leah series, Best Friends, shares the world of three multicultural toddlers and their funny, charming, and engaging adventures during their play period at preschool. Best Friends teaches sharing, tolerance, and models diversity in way toddlers can understand. Reading level: Ages 4-8 Board Book16 pages Publisher: Marimba Books (June 1, 2009) ISBN: 978-1603490184 I LOVE TO...PLACES I LOVE TO GO Illustrated by Laura Freeman A young boy reflects on his favorite places in town, including the neighborhood pool, the library, the circus, and his grandfather's house. Reading level: Ages 4-8 Paperback: 24 pages Publisher: Marimba Books (September 1, 2008) ISBN: 978-1603490085 |
PUBLISHED BOOKS
The Talk, Conversations About Race, Love and Truth, Co-edited by Cheryl Willis Hudson, Crown Books for Young Readers, 2020
Afro-Bets I'm Going to Be, illustrated by Nancy Devard, Just Us Books, Inc., 2019
We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices, co-edited with Cheryl Willis Hudson, published by Crown Books Crown, 2018
I Love to...Places I Love to Go, illustrated by Laura Freeman, Marimba Books, 2016
I Love to...Friends I Love to Keep. illustrated by Laura Freeman, Marimba Books, 2017
I Love to...Fellings I Love to Share, illustrated by Laura Freeman, Marimba Books, 2018
Afro-Bets Book of Black Heroes from A to Z: An Introduction to Important Black Achievers, illustrated with photos, with Valerie Wilson Wesley, Just Us Books (Orange, NJ), 1988.
Afro-Bets Alphabet Rap Song, Just Us Books (Orange, NJ), 1990.
Jamal's Busy Day, illustrated by George Ford, Just Us Books (East Orange, NJ), 1991.
I Love My Family, illustrated by Cal Massey, Scholastic (New York, NY), 1993.
Pass It On: African-American Poetry for Children,editor, illustrated by Floyd Cooper, Scholastic (New York, NY), 1993.
(Editor with wife, Cheryl Hudson) How Sweet the Sound: African-American Songs for Children, Scholastic (New York, NY), 1995.
Five Brave Explorers, Scholastic (New York, NY), 1995.
Five Notable Inventors, Scholastic (New York, NY), 1995.
Kids' Book of Wisdom: Quotes from the African-American Tradition, co-edited with Cheryl Willis Hudson, Just Us Books (Orange, NJ), 1996.
In Praise of Our Fathers and Our Mothers: A Black Family Treasury by Outstanding Authors and Artists, co-edited with Cheryl Willis Hudson, Just Us Books (Orange, NJ), 1997.
Anthony's Big Surprise, Just Us Books (Orange, NJ), 1998.
Great Black Heroes: Five Bold Freedom Fighters, illustrated by Ron Garnett, Scholastic (New York, NY), 2001.
Scientists, Healers, and Inventors ("Book of Black Heroes" series), Just Us Books (Orange, NJ), 2002.
God Gave Me, illustrated by Cary Pillo, Abingdon Press (Nashville, TN), 2003.
God Smiles When, Abingdon Press (Nashville, TN), 2003.
(Editor) Poetry from the Masters: the Pioneers, illustrated by Stephan J. Hudson, Just Us Books (Orange, NJ), 2003.
Powerful Words: More than 200 Years of Extraordinary Writing by African Americans, illustrated by Sean Qualls, foreword by Marian Wright Edelman, Scholastic (New York, NY), 2004.
The Two Tyrones, illustrated by Mark Page, Scholastic (New York, NY), 2004.
The Underground Railroad, Children's Press (New York, NY), 2005.
Poetry from the Masters: The Pioneers, illustrations by Stephan Hudson, Just Us Books, Inc. (East Orange, NJ) 2007.
It’s Church Going Time, illustrated by Peter Ambush, Marimba Books, (East Orange, NJ), 2008.
Pudding, Jeffrey & Leah: Best Friends, illustrated by Nancy Devard, Marimba Books, (East Orange, NJ), 2008.
Places I Love to Go, illustrated by Laura Freeman, Marimba Books, (East Orange, NJ) 2008.
(Editor with Cheryl Hudson) My Holy Bible for African-American Children, (KJV & NIV), Zondervan Publishing, 2009.
(Editor with Cheryl Hudson) Our Heritage and Faith Holy Bible for African-American Teens (KJV & NIV), Zondervan Publishing, 2010.
Also author of Beebe's Lonely Saturday, New Dimension Publishing; author of stage plays Freedom Star, Macmillan, Sam Carter Belongs Here, The Return, A House Divided, Black Love Story, and Dead End.
To order visit Just Us Books' Online store: http://www.justusubooks.com/modules/shop
The Talk, Conversations About Race, Love and Truth, Co-edited by Cheryl Willis Hudson, Crown Books for Young Readers, 2020
Afro-Bets I'm Going to Be, illustrated by Nancy Devard, Just Us Books, Inc., 2019
We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices, co-edited with Cheryl Willis Hudson, published by Crown Books Crown, 2018
I Love to...Places I Love to Go, illustrated by Laura Freeman, Marimba Books, 2016
I Love to...Friends I Love to Keep. illustrated by Laura Freeman, Marimba Books, 2017
I Love to...Fellings I Love to Share, illustrated by Laura Freeman, Marimba Books, 2018
Afro-Bets Book of Black Heroes from A to Z: An Introduction to Important Black Achievers, illustrated with photos, with Valerie Wilson Wesley, Just Us Books (Orange, NJ), 1988.
Afro-Bets Alphabet Rap Song, Just Us Books (Orange, NJ), 1990.
Jamal's Busy Day, illustrated by George Ford, Just Us Books (East Orange, NJ), 1991.
I Love My Family, illustrated by Cal Massey, Scholastic (New York, NY), 1993.
Pass It On: African-American Poetry for Children,editor, illustrated by Floyd Cooper, Scholastic (New York, NY), 1993.
(Editor with wife, Cheryl Hudson) How Sweet the Sound: African-American Songs for Children, Scholastic (New York, NY), 1995.
Five Brave Explorers, Scholastic (New York, NY), 1995.
Five Notable Inventors, Scholastic (New York, NY), 1995.
Kids' Book of Wisdom: Quotes from the African-American Tradition, co-edited with Cheryl Willis Hudson, Just Us Books (Orange, NJ), 1996.
In Praise of Our Fathers and Our Mothers: A Black Family Treasury by Outstanding Authors and Artists, co-edited with Cheryl Willis Hudson, Just Us Books (Orange, NJ), 1997.
Anthony's Big Surprise, Just Us Books (Orange, NJ), 1998.
Great Black Heroes: Five Bold Freedom Fighters, illustrated by Ron Garnett, Scholastic (New York, NY), 2001.
Scientists, Healers, and Inventors ("Book of Black Heroes" series), Just Us Books (Orange, NJ), 2002.
God Gave Me, illustrated by Cary Pillo, Abingdon Press (Nashville, TN), 2003.
God Smiles When, Abingdon Press (Nashville, TN), 2003.
(Editor) Poetry from the Masters: the Pioneers, illustrated by Stephan J. Hudson, Just Us Books (Orange, NJ), 2003.
Powerful Words: More than 200 Years of Extraordinary Writing by African Americans, illustrated by Sean Qualls, foreword by Marian Wright Edelman, Scholastic (New York, NY), 2004.
The Two Tyrones, illustrated by Mark Page, Scholastic (New York, NY), 2004.
The Underground Railroad, Children's Press (New York, NY), 2005.
Poetry from the Masters: The Pioneers, illustrations by Stephan Hudson, Just Us Books, Inc. (East Orange, NJ) 2007.
It’s Church Going Time, illustrated by Peter Ambush, Marimba Books, (East Orange, NJ), 2008.
Pudding, Jeffrey & Leah: Best Friends, illustrated by Nancy Devard, Marimba Books, (East Orange, NJ), 2008.
Places I Love to Go, illustrated by Laura Freeman, Marimba Books, (East Orange, NJ) 2008.
(Editor with Cheryl Hudson) My Holy Bible for African-American Children, (KJV & NIV), Zondervan Publishing, 2009.
(Editor with Cheryl Hudson) Our Heritage and Faith Holy Bible for African-American Teens (KJV & NIV), Zondervan Publishing, 2010.
Also author of Beebe's Lonely Saturday, New Dimension Publishing; author of stage plays Freedom Star, Macmillan, Sam Carter Belongs Here, The Return, A House Divided, Black Love Story, and Dead End.
To order visit Just Us Books' Online store: http://www.justusubooks.com/modules/shop