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Cherish Me
(Harper Growing Tree)
by Joyce Carol Thomas, Nneka Bennett, Growing Tre
Paperback, 24 Pages, Published 1998 by Harperfestival
ISBN-13: 978-0-694-01097-4, ISBN: 0-694-01097-9

"First published in Thomas's award-winning collection of poetry"Brown Honey in Broomwheat Tea", this prose poem carries with it a heartfelt message for young children who are just learning to appreciate their own unique and wonderful qualities. Full color."






Crowning glory(1st Edition)
poems
by Joyce Carol Thomas, Illustrator-Brenda Joysmith
Library, 32 Pages, Published 2002 by Joanna Cotler
ISBN-13: 978-0-06-023474-4, ISBN: 0-06-023474-1

"A collection of poems, including "First Braids," "Grandma's Way," and "Mama's Glory," in which an Afro-American girl celebrates herself, her family, and her heritage."






The Blacker the Berry
(Paperback or Softback)
by Joyce Carol Thomas
Paperback, Published 2022 by Harpercollins Publishers Inc, United States
ISBN-13: 978-0-06-314488-0, ISBN: 0-06-314488-3






In the Land of Milk and Honey
(Paperback)
by Joyce Carol Thomas
Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2022 by Harpercollins Publishers Inc, United States
ISBN-13: 978-0-06-321934-2, ISBN: 0-06-321934-4

"This is the true story of author Joyce Carol Thomas's trip from Oklahoma to California in 1948, when she moved there as a girl."






In the Land of Milk and Honey
by Joyce Carol Thomas
Hardcover
ISBN-13: 978-0-06-025384-4, ISBN: 0-06-025384-3






I Have Heard of a Land
by Joyce Carol Thomas
ISBN-13: 978-1-4131-0845-3, ISBN: 1-4131-0845-8






Lies and Other Tall Tales(Reprint)
by Zora Neale Hurston, Joyce Carol Thomas, Christopher Myers
Paperback, 40 Pages, Published 2015 by Harpercollins
ISBN-13: 978-0-06-000657-0, ISBN: 0-06-000657-9

"These tales are so tall they touch the sky! From Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Honor artist Christopher Myers and Zora Neale Hurston.While traveling in the Gulf States in the 1930s, Zora Neale Hurston, author of the classic Their Eyes Were Watching God, collected and recorded some real whoppers told by folks from all walks of life. Not "dog ate my homework" kind of lies, but tales so wild you didn't ever want to hear the truth. ..."






In the Land of Milk and Honey
by Joyce Carol Thomas, Floyd Cooper, Kenneth W. Thomas
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2012 by Amistad
ISBN-13: 978-0-06-025383-7, ISBN: 0-06-025383-5

"Lemons as big as oranges, the cool Pacific Ocean, mountains that rise up beyond the outstretched bay—California beckons as one girl makes her way west on a journey filled with excitement, hope, and the promise of a place where people from all paths come together and music fills the air.This is the true story of author Joyce Carol Thomas's trip from Oklahoma to California in 1948, when she moved there as a girl. During that time, many pe ..."






House of Light
by Joyce Carol Thomas
Published 2011
ISBN-13: 978-1-4498-6023-3, ISBN: 1-4498-6023-0






Brown Honey in Broomwheat Tea
by Joyce Carol Thomas
Published 2009
ISBN-13: 978-0-7848-2108-4, ISBN: 0-7848-2108-9






Blacker the Berry, The
by Joyce Carol Thomas, Floyd Cooper
Library, 32 Pages, Published 2008 by Amistad
ISBN-13: 978-0-06-025376-9, ISBN: 0-06-025376-2

" We are color struck The way an artist strikes His canvas with his brush of many hues Look closely at these mirrors these palettes of skin Each color is rich in its own right Black is dazzling and distinctive, like toasted wheat berry bread; snowberries in the fall; rich, red cranberries; and the bronzed last leaves of summer. In this lyrical and luminous collection, Coretta Scott King honorees Joyce Carol Thomas and Floyd Cooper ..."






Brown Honey in Broomwheat Tea(Reprint)
by Joyce Carol Thomas
Library, Published 2008
ISBN-13: 978-1-4395-5553-8, ISBN: 1-4395-5553-2

"A collection of poems exploring the theme of African-American identity."






The Blacker the Berry(1st Edition)
(Ala Notable Children's Books. Middle Readers)
by Joyce Carol Thomas, Floyd Cooper, Brenda Joysmith
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2008 by Amistad
ISBN-13: 978-0-06-025375-2, ISBN: 0-06-025375-4

"Black is dazzling and distinctive, like toasted wheat berry bread; snowberries in the fall; rich, red cranberries; and the bronzed last leaves of summer. In this lyrical and luminous poetry collection, Coretta Scott King honorees Joyce Carol Thomas and Floyd Cooper celebrate these many shades of black beautifully.Included in Brightly.com's 2017 list of recommended diverse poetry picture books for kids. "Highly recommended for home and s ..."






Marked By Fire(25th Edition)
by Joyce Carol Thomas
Paperback, 168 Pages, Published 2007 by Hyperion Book Ch
ISBN-13: 978-1-4231-0144-4, ISBN: 1-4231-0144-8

"Fire is WarmAbyssinia Jackson grew up under a vast Oklahoma sky shaded with pecan trees and dotted by endless rows of cotton-pickers cotton. She had the gift of song, a storyteller's talent, the love of her parents, and the affection and pride of her community.Fire Can BurnThen a tornado hits and drives Abby's family apart. A deranged neighbor targets her for a campaign of vengeful terror. And a vicious physical assault all but breaks h ..."






Marked By Fire(25th Edition)
by Joyce Carol Thomas
Hardcover, 192 Pages, Published 2007 by Hyperion Book Ch
ISBN-13: 978-1-4231-0143-7, ISBN: 1-4231-0143-X

"Fire is WarmAbyssinia Jackson grew up under a vast Oklahoma sky shaded with pecan trees and dotted by endless rows of cotton-pickers cotton. She had the gift of song, a storyteller's talent, the love of her parents, and the affection and pride of her community.Fire Can BurnThen a tornado hits and drives Abby's family apart. A deranged neighbor targets her for a campaign of vengeful terror. And a vicious physical assault all but breaks h ..."






Healer
(Paperback)
by Joyce Carol Thomas
Paperback, 132 Pages, Published 2007 by Xulon Press
ISBN-13: 978-1-60266-702-0, ISBN: 1-60266-702-0

"HEALER By Joyce Carol Thomas Abyssinia Jackson heals in her outdoor garden where she counsels young women, Jasmine and Ginger. The dancing Ginger was adopted (and spoiled) by the recently married Zenobia. Jasmine, a broken doll of a young woman, waits to be mended in the garden. And the recovering alcoholic Laura Hawkins, upset by her best friend Zenobia¿s happy wedding, backslides into drunkenness. In a drunken drama at the Dew Drop ..."






Shouting
by Joyce Carol Thomas, Annie Lee
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2007 by Hyperion Books For Children/Nw
ISBN-13: 978-0-7868-0664-5, ISBN: 0-7868-0664-8

" SHOUTING is the holy dance. It's the exhilarating, foot-tapping, hand-clapping, gospel slide, quick-step-of-the feet, and being seized by the spirit in the sanctified church. Propelled by music, you can hear and feel this dance from your soul to the tips of your toes. Read along as the "good spirit" moves a mother and daughter and their congregation to take part in a wondrous celebration of life, faith, and hope. Joyce Carol Thomas lyr ..."






The Three Witches by Zora Neale Hurston 2006 Picture Book
by Zora Neale Hurston, Joyce Carol Thomas, Illustrator-Faith Ringgold
Library, 32 Pages, Published 2006 by Harpercollins Publishers
ISBN-13: 978-0-06-000650-1, ISBN: 0-06-000650-1

"The Three Witches was first published in every tongue got to confess, the third volume of folklore collected by Zora Neale Hurston while traveling in the Gulf States in the 1930s."






The Three Witches(1st Edition)
by Zora Neale Hurston, Joyce Carol Thomas, Faith Ringgold
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2006 by Harpercollins
ISBN-13: 978-0-06-000649-5, ISBN: 0-06-000649-8

" The three bad witches are HUNGRY! "Let's eat these children," they say. They may have teeth that are longer than their lips and they may wear high heels, but they are NO match for two smart children, their brave grandma, three hound dogs, and a fast-running snake. The Three Witches was first published in every tongue got to confess, the third volume of folklore collected by Zora Neale Hurston while traveling in the Gulf States in the ..."






The Six Fools
by Zora Neale Hurston, Joyce Carol Thomas, Illustrator-Ann Tanksley
Library, 40 Pages, Published 2005 by Harpercollins Publishers
ISBN-13: 978-0-06-000647-1, ISBN: 0-06-000647-1

"Based on a story collected by the author during her travels along the Gulf States, atale finds a young man searching for three people more foolish than his ..."



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