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Books by Javaka Steptoe
  | | Hot Day on Abbott Avenue(Reprint) by Karen English, Javaka Steptoe Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2019 by Clarion Books ISBN-13: 978-1-328-50006-9, ISBN: 1-328-50006-3 "It's the hottest, stickiest day of the summer. A fat-sun-in-the-sky day. An eating-ice-pops-on-the-porch day. And for Kishi and Renée, it's a best-friends-breakup day. Each girl sits on her own front porch, waiting for the other to apologize, even though they know they'll never speak to each other again, no matter how bored they get. But then the sounds of feet slapping the pavement and voices chanting double-dutch rhymes drift up the a ..." |
 | | Sweet, Sweet Baby! by Javaka Steptoe Hardcover, 8 Pages, Published 2021 by Scholastic Us, New York ISBN-13: 978-1-338-78811-2, ISBN: 1-338-78811-6 "This beautiful book by award-winning author and illustrator Javaka Steptoe celebrates the joy, hope and pride that a new baby brings." |
 | | Radiant Child(1st Edition) The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat (Americas Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature. Commended) by Javaka Steptoe Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2016 by Little, Brown Books For Young Readers Picture Book ISBN-13: 978-0-316-21388-2, ISBN: 0-316-21388-8 ""This award-winning picture book biography for the elementary grades is a remarkable introduction to the artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, and the concept of self-expression in art." - Seira Wilson, Amazon EditorWinner of the Randolph Caldecott Medal and the Coretta Scott King Illustrator AwardJean-Michel Basquiat and his unique, collage-style paintings rocketed to fame in the 1980s as a cultural phenomenon unlike anything the art world had ..." |
 | | A Pocketful of Poems(Reprint) by Nikki Grimes, Javaka Steptoe Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2018 by Clarion Books ISBN-13: 978-1-328-49796-3, ISBN: 1-328-49796-8 "Tiana has a pocketful of words: green words like spring, night words like moon, and words with wings, like angel. Each word is the inspiration for a pair of poems—one, lyrical free verse and the other, haiku. The paired poems reflect Tiana’s lively spirit and urban outlook and are showcased in Javaka Steptoe’s inventive collages, which include a wide range of materials, from faucet handles to pumpkin seeds to a hand-sculpted, gilded alp ..." |
 | | In Daddy's Arms I Am Tall(1st Edition) African Americans Celebrating Fathers by Javaka Steptoe, Folami Abiade, Dinah Johnson, Carole Boston Weatherford, Dakari Hru, Michael Burgess, E. Ethelbert Miller, Lenard D. Moore, David Anderson, Angela Johnson, Sonia Sanchez, Davida Adedjouma, Alan Schoeder Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2013 by Lee & Low Books ISBN-13: 978-1-58430-016-8, ISBN: 1-58430-016-7 ""When you follow in the path of your father, you learn to walk like him." This simple, yet potentially double-edged Ashanti proverb begins Javaka Steptoe's picture-book debut, a powerful collection of poems celebrating African American fathers, by new and established African American writers. Breathtaking, evocative mixed-media spreads--bedecked with beads, burlap, and buttons--earned Steptoe's brilliant collection the 1998 Coretta Scot ..." |
 | | Jimi(1st Edition) Sounds Like a Rainbow: A Story of the Young Jimi Hendrix by Gary Golio, Javaka Steptoe Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2010 by Clarion Books Picture Book ISBN-13: 978-0-618-85279-6, ISBN: 0-618-85279-4 "HardCover. Pub Date: October 2010 Pages: 32 in Publisher: Clarion Books Jimi Hendrix was many things: a superstar. a rebel. a hero. an innovator But first. he was a boy named Jimmy who loved to draw and the paint and listen to records. A boy who played air guitar with a oomstick and longed for a real guitar of his own. A boy who asked himself a question: Could someone paint pictures with sound Thisa story of a talented child who learns ..." |
 | | The Jones Family Express by Javaka Steptoe Paperback, 40 Pages, Published 2005 by Lee & Low Books ISBN-13: 978-1-58430-262-9, ISBN: 1-58430-262-3 "Ever since Steven was a little boy his Aunt Carolyn has gone traveling, and she always makes sure to send him a special postcard. Now Steven wants to find something special for Aunt Carolyn in time for the annual family block party. He tries several stores in his Brooklyn neighborhood, but he doesn’t have enough money to buy the gift he wants. Giving up on a store-bought gift, Steven finds an old toy train at his uncle’s cluttered apart ..." |
 | | The Jones Family Express(1st Edition) by Illustrator-Javaka Steptoe Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2003 by Lee & Low Books ISBN-13: 978-1-58430-047-2, ISBN: 1-58430-047-7 "Having always been too young to go on Aunt Carolyn's great adventures around the world, Steven comes up with the perfect gift for her to take when she is on her journeys far away from the family she loves." |
 | | A Pocketful of Poems(1st Edition) by Nikki Grimes, Javaka Steptoe Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2001 by Clarion Books ISBN-13: 978-0-395-93868-3, ISBN: 0-395-93868-6 "Tiana has a pocketful of words: green words like spring, night words like moon, and words with wings, like angel. Each word is the inspiration for a pair of poems--one, lyrical free verse and the other, haiku. The paired poems reflect Tiana's lively spirit and urban outlook and are showcased in Javaka Steptoe's inventive collages, which include a wide range of materials, from faucet handles to pumpkin seeds to a hand-sculpted, gilded al ..." |
 | | Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Black Boy by Tony Medina, Javaka Steptoe, Ekua Holmes, Floyd Cooper, R. Gregory Christie Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2018 by Penny Candy Books ISBN-13: 978-0-9987999-4-0, ISBN: 0-9987999-4-7 "Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Black Boy by Tony Medina offers a fresh perspective of young men of color by depicting thirteen views of everyday life: young boys dressed in their Sunday best, running to catch a bus, and growing up to be teachers, and much more. Each of Tony Medina’s tanka is matched with a different artist―including recent Caldecott and Coretta Scott King Award recipients." |
 | | Do You Know What I'll Do?(Updated) by Charlotte Zolotow, Javaka Steptoe Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2000 by Harpercollins ISBN-13: 978-0-06-027879-3, ISBN: 0-06-027879-X "One day a little girl said to her brother... Do you know what I'll do at the seashore? I'll bring you a shell to hold the sound of the sea. In a little girl's magical question-and-answer game, Charlotte Zolotow captures, with unerring childlike simplicity, a sister's special love for her little brother. Javaka Steptoe's bold artwork offers a stunning new interpretation of the reassuring, lyrical text and brings to yet another genera ..." |
 | | In Daddy's Arms I Am Tall(1st Edition) African Americans Celebrating Fathers by Javaka Steptoe Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 1997 by Lee & Low Books ISBN-13: 978-1-880000-31-1, ISBN: 1-880000-31-8 ""When you follow in the path of your father, you learn to walk like him." This simple, yet potentially double-edged Ashanti proverb begins Javaka Steptoe's picture-book debut, a powerful collection of poems celebrating African American fathers, by new and established African American writers. Breathtaking, evocative mixed-media spreads--bedecked with beads, burlap, and buttons--earned Steptoe's brilliant collection the 1998 Coretta Scot ..." |
 | | Radiant Child The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat by Javaka Steptoe 40 Pages, Published 2016 by Little, Brown Books For Young Readers ISBN-13: 978-0-316-39432-1, ISBN: 0-316-39432-7 "Now, award-winning illustrator Javaka Steptoe's vivid text and bold artwork echoing Basquiat's own introduce young readers to the powerful message that art doesn't always have to be neat or clean--and definitely not inside the lines--to be ..." |
 | | Amiri and Odette(1st Edition) A Love Story by Walter Dean Myers, Javaka Steptoe, Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2009 by Scholastic Press ISBN-13: 978-0-590-68041-7, ISBN: 0-590-68041-2 "A boy searches for his newfound love among the city streets, to find that, unwarily, she's been caught in the arms of an evil street lord who means her harm. It is only through perseverance and undying love that the girl is returned to the safety of her one true love. Lyrical text and stunning mixed media artwork make for a powerful recasting of the classic ballet Swan Lake. They danced like mist on water As light as summer breeze. He t ..." |
 | | Rain Play(1st Edition) (Rise and Shine) by Cynthia Cotten, Javaka Steptoe Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2008 by Henry Holt And Co. (Byr) ISBN-13: 978-0-8050-6795-8, ISBN: 0-8050-6795-7 "A delightful, poetic celebration of rainy day fun shows how most people leave the park when rain begins to fall, while others enjoy the sights, sounds, and feel of the cool water--until thunder and lightning come near." |
 | | In Daddy's Arms I Am Tall African Americans Celebrating Fathers by Javaka Steptoe Paperback, 26 Pages, Published 2002 by Scholastic ISBN-13: 978-0-439-05655-7, ISBN: 0-439-05655-1 "In this intergenerational collection of poetry by new and established African American writers, fatherhood is celebrated with honor, humor, and grace. Folami Abiade, Dinah Johnson, Carole Boston Weatherford, Dakari Hru, Michael Burgess, E. Ethelbert Miller, Lenard D. Moore, David Anderson, Angela Johnson, Sonia Sanchez, and Davida Adedjouma all contribute. Javaka Steptoe, who also offers a poem, employs an inventive range of media to br ..." |
 | | In Daddy's Arms I Am Tall African Americans Celebrating Fathers (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) by Javaka Steptoe Library, 32 Pages, Published 2001 by Turtleback ISBN-13: 978-0-613-33300-9, ISBN: 0-613-33300-4 "FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Twelve poets give testimony to the powerful bond between African American fathers, children, and grandchildren in this brilliantly illustrated volume." |
 | | What's Special About Me, Mama?(1st Edition) by Kristina Evans, Javaka Steptoe Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2011 by Jump At The Sun ISBN-13: 978-0-7868-5274-1, ISBN: 0-7868-5274-7 "What's special about me, Mama?So many things, Love.Like what, Mama?Like your eyes, Love, and the way they tell amazing stories without any words.But everyone says I have your eyes. What's special about me? A boy wonders what exactly makes him unique among everyone else in his family. In rhythmically written, comforting answers, Mama lists his many wonderful traits, both physical attributes and behavior. Her son thinks all of those quali ..." |
 | | All of the Above by Shelley Pearsall, Javaka Steptoe Library, 234 Pages, Published 2008 by Perfection Learning ISBN-13: 978-0-7569-8144-0, ISBN: 0-7569-8144-1 "Based on a true story, All of the Above is the delightful and suspenseful story of four inner city students and their quest to build the world's largest tetrahedron. Weaving together the different personal stories of the kids, their teacher, and the community that surrounds them, award-winning author Shelley Pearsall has written a vividly engaging story about the math, life and good-tasting barbecue. Filled with unexpected humor, poigna ..." |
 | | Hot Day on Abbott Avenue (Jane Addams Honor Book (Awards)) by Karen English, Javaka Steptoe Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2004 by Clarion Books ISBN-13: 978-0-395-98527-4, ISBN: 0-395-98527-7 "It's the hottest, stickiest day of the summer. A fat-sun-in-the-sky day. An eating-ice-pops-on-the-porch day. And for Kishi and Renée, it's a best-friends-breakup day. Each girl sits on her own front porch, waiting for the other to apologize, even though they know they'll never speak to each other again, no matter how bored they get. But then the sounds of feet slapping the pavement and voices chanting double-dutch rhymes drift up the a ..." |
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