Uncle Jed's Barbershop

LeVar finds out about making dreams come true with determination and faith, as he talks with The Persuasions, an a cappella quartet. These friends pursued their dream in spite of being told that a singing group without musical instruments didn't have a chance for success.

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Uncle Jed's Barbershop

Sarah Jean's Uncle Jed, the only black barber in the county, overcomes many setbacks, including the Great Depression of the 1930's, as he works to save enough money to open his own barber shop.

Author: Margaree King Mitchell
Illustrator: James Ransome
Publisher: Simon & Schuster

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Zora Hurston and the Chinaberry Tree

Zora Hurston and the Chinaberry Tree

Zora listens to her mother, who tells her that like each new branch of the chinaberry tree, dreams are always within reach. When Zora is faced with her mother's death, she realizes the importance of what her mother taught her. This book presents a little-known episode in the childhood of renowned writer Zora Neale Hurston.

Author: William Miller
Illustrator: Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu
Publisher: Lee & Low Books

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Alvin Ailey

Alvin Ailey

A biography of Alvin Ailey, who created his own modern dance company to explore the black experience. Describes his life, dancing, and choreography.

Author: Andrea Davis Pinkney
Illustrator: Brian Pinkney
Publisher: Hyperion

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A Peddler's Dream

A Peddler's Dream

A Lebanese man who comes to the United States to seek his fortune suffers several setbacks, but makes his dream come true.

Author: Janice Shefelman
Illustrator: Tom Shefelman
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin

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