BOX Henry Brown Mails Himself to Freedom by Carole Boston Weatherford, MicheleWood Hardcover, 56 Pages, Published 2020 by Candlewick ISBN-13: 978-0-7636-9156-1, ISBN: 0-7636-9156-9
"In a moving, lyrical tale about the cost and fragility of freedom, a New York Times best-selling author and an acclaimed artist follow the life of a man who courageously shipped himself out of slavery.What have I to fear?My master broke every promise to me.I lost my beloved wife and our dear children.All, sold South. Neither my time nor my body is mine.The breath of life is all I have to lose.And bondage is suffocating me.Henry Brown wr ..."
Born to Swing Lil Hardin Armstrong's Life in Jazz by Mara Rockliff, MicheleWood Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2018 by Calkins Creek ISBN-13: 978-1-62979-555-3, ISBN: 1-62979-555-0
"Award-winning author Mara Rockliff and acclaimed illustrator Michele Wood capture the story of "Hot Miss Lil" Hardin Armstrong, legendary jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader--and a female pioneer on the music stage.Ever since she was a young girl, Lil Hardin played music with a beat. She jammed at home, at church, and even at her first job in a music store. At a time when women's only place in jazz was at the microphone, Lil earned a ..."
"An inspirational, joyous celebration of poetry, art, and rhythm, tracing the history of African-American gospel music and the poets, singers, and thought leaders who have fearlessly and soulfully contributed to the spiritual and social evolution of America.Clap Your Hands, created by the dynamic author and illustrator team of Toyomi Igus and Michele Wood,winners of the Coretta Scott King Award for I See the Rhythm, shares the African Am ..."
"The International Handbook of Art Therapy in Palliative and Bereavement Care offers a multicultural and international perspective on how art therapy can be of help to individuals, groups, families, communities, and nations facing death and dying as well as grief and loss. Over 50 art therapists from around the world write about the transforming power of art therapy in the lives of those facing terminal illness, dementia, loss, and grief ..."
"Tally Tripp MA, MSW, LCSW, ATR-BC is a registered and board-certified art
therapist, licensed clinical social worker and certified trauma therapist working
extensively with complex trauma, grief and loss in the Washington, D.C. area. In
addition to her ... She received a DAAD award in 2009–2010. Neasa Whelan MA,
BA, ..."
"The International Handbook of Art Therapy in Palliative and Bereavement Care offers a multicultural and international perspective on how art therapy can be of help to individuals, groups, families, communities, and nations facing death and dying as well as grief and loss. Over 50 art therapists from around the world write about the transforming power of art therapy in the lives of those facing terminal illness, dementia, loss, and grief ..."
"Starred review, Kirkus Reviews Starred review, Publishers Weekly Starred review, School Library Journal Best Books of 2019, Kirkus Reviews From the joyous to the poignant, poems by award-winning, diverse poets are paired with images by celebrated illustrators from similar backgrounds to pay homage to what is both unique and universal about growing up in the United States. Newbery Medalist Kwame Alexander takes us on a riotous ride throu ..."