24 Books Published by Harry N. Abrams on AALBC — Book Cover Collage

Click for more detail about The Walk (a Stroll to the Poll) by Winsome Bingham The Walk (a Stroll to the Poll)

by Winsome Bingham
Harry N. Abrams (Sep 12, 2023)
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From award-winning creators Winsome Bingham and E.B. Lewis, The Walk (A Stroll to the Poll) is a powerful, full-color picture book story celebrating a journey crucial to our democracy: the walk to vote—a perfect read aloud.

My granny is taking me on THE WALK.

"Because leaders are not born," she says. "They’re made through molding and modeling."

"What’s the walk?" I ask.

"You’ll see. And there’s a few treasured souls coming too."

Granny and her granddaughter are going on a walk. But this is not just any walk. It’s a walk that must not be missed; one that is more important than ever but has been made increasingly difficult for many to participate in. It’s a walk that joins together a community; that lifts voices; that allows us to speak up, stand up, and say what’s on our minds. It’s a walk for hope.

Where are all these treasured souls going? Just WALK ON and find out.


Click for more detail about Bing, Bop, Bam: Time to Jam! by Valerie Bolling Bing, Bop, Bam: Time to Jam!

by Valerie Bolling
Harry N. Abrams (Aug 08, 2023)
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A joyful, rhyming celebration of music and community, Bing, Bop, Bam: Time to Jam! is an upbeat picture book from the creators of Ride, Roll, Run: Time for Fun! that follows nine children as they help plan a big musical block party.

Sounds soar!
Tunes galore.
Music trance …
Gotta dance!

Author and educator Valerie Bolling’s rhyming text makes for a rollicking read aloud and features instruments from all around the world, including agogô, banjo, daegeum, djembe drums, double bass, erhu, maracas, piano, steel drums, and trumpet. Sabrena Khadija’s stunning, colorful illustrations depict the joy of dancing, playing music, and feasting with neighbors and friends. Readers will clamor to plan jam sessions of their own!


Click for more detail about Aaron Slater and the Sneaky Snake (the Questioneers Book #6) by Andrea Beaty Aaron Slater and the Sneaky Snake (the Questioneers Book #6)

by Andrea Beaty
Harry N. Abrams (May 02, 2023)
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In the sixth book in Andrea Beaty and David Roberts’s New York Times bestselling illustrated Questioneers chapter book series, it’s Aaron Slater, Illustrator, to the rescue when a sly snake slithers into some mischief.

Zookeeper Fred loves snakes, but his favorite is a tiny green snake named Vern. Vern is sneaky and constantly tries to hide in Fred’s lunch. When Vern gets loose in the zoo and lands atop a boy’s head, it’s trouble!

A few citizens demand that all the snakes must go, and the mayor closes the zoo until the city council decides what to do. Is Vern a menace? Are the snakes a danger to society or a valuable resource for everyone? Who gets to decide?

In Aaron Slater and the Sneaky Snake, the Questioneers need all their talents to help Zookeeper Fred, but in the end, it’s Aaron’s art that leads the way.


Click for more detail about The Last Count of Monte Cristo by Ayize Jama-Everett The Last Count of Monte Cristo

by Ayize Jama-Everett
Harry N. Abrams (Apr 25, 2023)
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An Afrofuturist, fully colored, illustrated graphic-novel retelling of Alexandre Dumas's classic 19th-century novel The Count of Monte Cristo, from writer Ayize Jama-Everett and award-winning artist Tristan Roach

A bold retelling of Alexandre Dumas's classic tale of love, betrayal, revenge, and redemption, The Last Count of Monte Cristo is a speculative update that pushes the narrative into a future hundreds of years after the polar ice caps have melted and submerged our planet into a new era of technology and culture.

This futuristic reinterpretation revisits the original inspiration of The Count of Monte Cristo—Alexandre Dumas's own father. A greatly respected general during the French Revolution, Dumas was one of the highest-ranking officers of African descent in a Western army in history. Like the protagonist of his son's story, General Dumas was betrayed and spent years in prison before getting a chance to return to his beloved France.

The Last Count of Monte Cristo is a radical and powerful graphic novel update that reclaims the cultural heritage of Dumas's tale and suggests the terrible future that could threaten the human race if we continue to destroy our planet.


Click for more detail about Bug Bonanza! (ADA Twist, Scientist: Why Files #4) by Andrea Beaty Bug Bonanza! (ADA Twist, Scientist: Why Files #4)

by Andrea Beaty
Harry N. Abrams (Mar 07, 2023)
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Bug Bonanza! is the fourth book in a nonfiction early-reader series about simple science concepts starring Ada Twist, Scientist, spun-off from Andrea Beaty’s New York Times bestselling Questioneers series and the hit Netflix show—cowritten by neuroscientist Dr. Theanne Griffith.

How do bees fly? Why does a spider weave a web? And why are bugs so important to our world?

Ada Twist, Scientist: The Why Files is the perfect nonfiction resource for all these questions pondered by the youngest scientists of tomorrow, as they learn along with Ada. Designed in a scrapbook format, these books combine art from the Netflix show, illustrations, and photography to bring simple science concepts to life.


Click for more detail about Ride, Roll, Run: Time for Fun! by Valerie Bolling Ride, Roll, Run: Time for Fun!

by Valerie Bolling
Harry N. Abrams (Oct 04, 2022)
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A joyful, rhyming picture book that is an ode to community and outdoor play

Pedal, pump.
Speed bump!
Ride, roll, run.
Friends and fun!

This energetic picture book celebrates community and friendship, following children as they play their way through their vibrant neighborhood. Author and educator Valerie Bolling’s rhyming text makes for an exciting read-aloud and is paired with stunning illustrations by Sabrena Khadija.


Click for more detail about The Keeper by Tananarive Due and Steven Barnes The Keeper

by Tananarive Due and Steven Barnes
Harry N. Abrams (Sep 27, 2022)
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NAMED A BEST GRAPHIC NOVEL OF THE YEAR BY THE WASHINGTON POST
NAMED A BOOK WE LOVED BY NPR

A young Black girl finds herself trapped between desperation and her family’s dark history in this horror graphic novel

Aisha has suffered a devastating loss. Her parents were killed in a car crash, and now she must move to decrepit and derelict Detroit to live with her ailing grandmother. However, shortly after moving in, Aisha’s grandmother’s health rapidly deteriorates. With her dying breath, she summons the dark spirit that has protected their family for generations to watch over Aisha.

At first it seems that this spirit, whom Aisha refers to as the Keeper, is truly doing as her grandmother asked, caring for Aisha and keeping her safe; however, it soon becomes clear that this being can only sustain itself by stealing life from others. As the Keeper begins to prey on the apartment building’s other residents, Aisha and her friends must come together to destroy it … or die trying.

Written by masters of horror Tananarive Due and Steven Barnes and illustrated by Marco Finnegan, The Keeper reflects on the horror Black Americans face every day, while still staying true to the genre.


Click for more detail about The Science of Baking (Ada Twist, Scientist: The Why Files #3) by Andrea Beaty The Science of Baking (Ada Twist, Scientist: The Why Files #3)

by Andrea Beaty
Harry N. Abrams (Sep 06, 2022)
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From the New York Times bestselling creator of the Questioneers, Andrea Beaty, and author Theanne Griffith comes The Science of Baking (Ada Twist, Scientist: The Why Files), a nonfiction early-reader book based on the Netflix series!

How does a cake bake? What’s the difference between baking soda and baking powder? And why is it so important to measure the different ingredients in a recipe?

Ada Twist, Scientist: The Why Files is the perfect nonfiction resource for all these questions and more. Based on the bestselling series and the Netflix show, this nonfiction series is perfect for the youngest scientists of tomorrow as they learn along with Ada. Designed in a scrapbook format, these books combine art from the show, illustrations, and photography to bring simple science concepts to life.


Click for more detail about All about Plants! (ADA Twist, Scientist: The Why Files #2) by Andrea Beaty All about Plants! (ADA Twist, Scientist: The Why Files #2)

by Andrea Beaty
Harry N. Abrams (Jul 19, 2022)
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All About Plants (Ada Twist, Scientist: The Why Files) is the second book in a nonfiction early reader series based on the Netflix show from New York Times bestselling creator of the Questioneers, Andrea Beaty, and author Theanne Griffith.

What do plants eat? Why do some plants have flowers and others don’t? And what’s the tallest plant out there?

Ada Twist, Scientist: The Why Files is the perfect nonfiction resource for all these questions and more. Based on the bestselling series and the Netflix show, this nonfiction series is perfect for the youngest scientists of tomorrow as they learn along with Ada. Designed in a scrapbook format, these books combine art from the show, illustrations, and photography to bring simple science concepts to life.


Click for more detail about Ada Twist and the Disappearing Dogs: (The Questioneers Book #5) by Andrea Beaty Ada Twist and the Disappearing Dogs: (The Questioneers Book #5)

by Andrea Beaty
Harry N. Abrams (May 17, 2022)
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Ada Twist and the Disappearing Dogs is the fifth story in author Andrea Beaty and illustrator David Roberts’s New York Times bestselling Questioneers chapter book series following Ada Twist, the star of the Netflix TV show!

Blue River Creek has a problem: there’s a pet thief on the loose! Or at least, Sofia and Iggy are convinced that there is once their pets go missing. But as a scientist, Ada knows it’s important not to jump to conclusions and to follow the facts.

How will they find out what really happened to the town’s pets? By using the scientific method, of course! Through making a hypothesis, collecting data, and experimentation, the Questioneers must find the missing animals before even more pets disappear!


Click for more detail about Gullah Geechee Home Cooking: Recipes from the Matriarch of Edisto Island by Emily Meggett Gullah Geechee Home Cooking: Recipes from the Matriarch of Edisto Island

by Emily Meggett
Harry N. Abrams (Apr 26, 2022)
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The first major Gullah Geechee cookbook from “the matriarch of Edisto Island,” who provides delicious recipes and the history of an overlooked American community.

The history of the Gullah and Geechee people stretches back centuries, when enslaved members of this community were historically isolated from the rest of the South because of their location on the Sea Islands of coastal South Carolina and Georgia. Today, this Lowcountry community represents the most direct living link to the traditional culture, language, and foodways of their West African ancestors.

Gullah Geechee Home Cooking, written by Emily Meggett, the matriarch of Edisto Island, is the preeminent Gullah cookbook. At 89 years old, and with more than 50 grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Meggett is a respected elder in the Gullah community of South Carolina. She has lived on the island all her life, and even at her age, still cooks for hundreds of people out of her hallowed home kitchen. Her house is a place of pilgrimage for anyone with an interest in Gullah Geechee food. Meggett’s Gullah food is rich and flavorful, though it is also often lighter and more seasonal than other types of Southern cooking. Heirloom rice, fresh-caught seafood, local game, and vegetables are key to her recipes for regional delicacies like fried oysters, collard greens, and stone-ground grits. This cookbook includes not only delicious and accessible recipes, but also snippets of the Meggett family history on Edisto Island, which stretches back into the 19th century. Rich in both flavor and history, Meggett’s Gullah Geechee Home Cooking is a testament to the syncretism of West African and American cultures that makes her home of Edisto Island so unique.


Click for more detail about Didn’t We Almost Have It All: In Defense of Whitney Houston by Gerrick Kennedy Didn’t We Almost Have It All: In Defense of Whitney Houston

by Gerrick Kennedy
Harry N. Abrams (Feb 01, 2022)
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Named a BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR… SO FAR by The New Yorker
Named a BEST BOOK OF THE MONTH by The Washington Post

A candid exploration of the genius, shame, and celebrity of Whitney Houston a decade after her passing

On February 11, 2012, Whitney Houston was found submerged in the bathtub of her suite at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. In the decade since, the world has mourned her death amid new revelations about her relationship to her Blackness, her sexuality, and her addictions. Didn’t We Almost Have It All is author Gerrick Kennedy’s exploration of the duality of Whitney’s life as both a woman in the spotlight and someone who often had to hide who she was. This is the story of Whitney’s life, her whole life, told with both grace and honesty.

Long before that fateful day in 2012, Whitney split the world wide open with her voice. Hers was a once-in-a-generation talent forged in Newark, NJ, and blessed with the grace of the church and the wisdom of a long lineage of famous gospel singers. She redefined “The Star-Spangled Banner.” She became a box-office powerhouse, a queen of the pop charts, and an international superstar. But all the while, she was forced to rein in who she was amid constant accusations that her music wasn’t Black enough, original enough, honest enough.

Kennedy deftly peels back the layers of Whitney’s complex story to get to the truth at the core of what drove her, what inspired her, and what haunted her. He pulls the narrative apart into the key elements that informed her life—growing up in the famed Drinkard family; the two romantic relationships that shaped the entirety of her adult life, with Robyn Crawford and Bobby Brown; her fraught relationship to her own Blackness and the ways in which she was judged by the Black community; her drug and alcohol addiction; and, finally, the shame that she carried in her heart, which informed every facet of her life. Drawing on hundreds of sources, Kennedy takes readers back to a world in which someone like Whitney simply could not be, and explains in excruciating detail the ways in which her fame did not and could not protect her.

In the time since her passing, the world and the way we view celebrity have changed dramatically. A sweeping look at Whitney’s life, Didn’t We Almost Have It All contextualizes her struggles against the backdrop of tabloid culture, audience consumption, mental health stigmas, and racial divisions in America. It explores exactly how and why we lost a beloved icon far too soon.


Click for more detail about Exploring Flight! (ADA Twist, Scientist: The Why Files #1) by Andrea Beaty Exploring Flight! (ADA Twist, Scientist: The Why Files #1)

by Andrea Beaty
Harry N. Abrams (Dec 14, 2021)
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From the New York Times bestselling creator of the Questioneers, Andrea Beaty, and author Theanne Griffith, Exploring Flight! (Ada Twist, Scientist: The Why Files) is the first in a full-color nonfiction early-reader series based on the Netflix series!

Why do airplanes look the way they do? Why can’t birds fly when they’re first born? And why do some paper planes fly farther than others?

Ada Twist, Scientist: The Why Files is the perfect nonfiction resource for all these questions and more. Discover everything there is to know about flight from Ada Twist, Scientist—from information about creatures that fly, to the history of aircrafts, to modern technology that allows us to soar through the air faster than ever!

Based on the bestselling series and the Netflix show, this nonfiction series is perfect for the youngest scientists of tomorrow!


Click for more detail about Soul Food Sunday by Winsome Bingham Soul Food Sunday

by Winsome Bingham
Harry N. Abrams (Nov 16, 2021)
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Granny teaches her grandson to cook the family meal in this loving celebration of food, traditions, and gathering together at the table

On Sundays, everyone gathers at Granny’s for Soul Food.
But today, I don’t go to the backyard or the great room.
I follow Granny instead.
“You’re a big boy now,” Granny says. “Time for you to learn.”

At Granny’s, Sunday isn’t Sunday without a big family gathering over a lovingly prepared meal. Old enough now, our narrator is finally invited to help cook the dishes for the first time: He joins Granny in grating the cheese, cleaning the greens, and priming the meat for Roscoe Ray’s grill. But just when Granny says they’re finished, her grandson makes his own contribution, sweetening this Sunday gathering—and the many more to come.

Evocatively written and vividly illustrated, this mouthwatering story is a warm celebration of tradition and coming together at a table filled with love and delicious food.


Click for more detail about Aaron Slater, Illustrator by Andrea Beaty Aaron Slater, Illustrator

by Andrea Beaty
Harry N. Abrams (Nov 02, 2021)
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An uplifting story about the power of art, finding your voice, and telling your story even when you’re out of step with your peers from the #1 bestselling creators of Sofia Valdez, Future Prez and Ada Twist, Scientist!

Aaron Slater loves listening to stories and dreams of one day writing them himself. But when it comes to reading, the letters just look like squiggles to him, and it soon becomes clear he struggles more than his peers. When his teacher asks each child in the class to write a story, Aaron can’t get a single word down. He is sure his dream of being a storyteller is out of reach … until inspiration strikes, and Aaron finds a way to spin a tale in a way that is uniquely his.

Printed with a dyslexia-friendly font, Aaron Slater, Illustrator tells the empowering story of a boy with dyslexia who discovers that his learning disability may inform who he is, but it does not define who he is, and that there are many ways to be a gifted communicator.

Follow Iggy Peck, Rosie Revere, Ada Twist, Sofia Valdez, and Aaron Slater on all of their adventures! Add the picture books, chapter books, and activity books starring The Questioneers by Andrea Beaty and David Roberts to your family library today.


Click for more detail about Pigskins to Paintbrushes: The Story of Football-Playing Artist Ernie Barnes by Don Tate Pigskins to Paintbrushes: The Story of Football-Playing Artist Ernie Barnes

by Don Tate
Harry N. Abrams (Aug 17, 2021)
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From acclaimed author and illustrator Don Tate, the rousing story of Ernie Barnes, an African American pro football player and fine artist

He realized how football and art were one and the same. Both required rhythm. Both required technique. Passing, pulling, breaking down the field—that was an art.

Young Ernie Barnes wasn’t like other boys his age. Bullied for being shy, overweight, and uninterested in sports like boys were “supposed” to be, he instead took refuge in his sketchbook, in vibrant colors, bold brushstrokes, and flowing lines. But growing up in a poor, Black neighborhood during the 1930s, opportunities to learn about art were rare, and art museums were off-limits because of segregation laws. Discouraged and tired of being teased, Ernie joined the school football team. Although reluctant at first, he would soon become a star.

But art remained in Ernie’s heart and followed him through high school, college, and into the NFL. Ernie saw art all around him: in the dynamic energy of the game, the precision of plays, and the nimble movement of his teammates. He poured his passion into his game and his craft, and became famous as both a professional athlete and as an artist whose paintings reflected his love of the sport and celebrated Black bodies as graceful and beautiful.

He played for the Baltimore Colts (1959–60), Titans of New York (1960), San Diego Chargers (1960–62), and the Denver Broncos (1963–64). In 1965, Barnes signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Canada, but fractured his right foot, which ended his professional football career. Soon after, he met New York Jets owner Sonny Werblin, who was impressed by Barnes and his art. In 1966, Barnes had a debut solo exhibition in New York City, sponsored by Werblin at the Grand Central Art Galleries; all the paintings were sold. Barnes became so well-known as an artist that one of his paintings was featured in the opening credits of the TV show Good Times, and he was commissioned to create official posters for the Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics.

From award-winning author and illustrator Don Tate, Pigskins to Paintbrushes is the inspiring story of Ernie Barnes, who defined himself on his own terms and pushed the boundaries of “possible,” from the field to the canvas.

The back matter includes Barnes’s photograph and his official Topps trading card. Also included are an author’s note, endnotes, a bibliography, and a list of websites where Barnes’s work can be seen.


Click for more detail about Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks by Suzanne Slade Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks

by Suzanne Slade
Harry N. Abrams (Apr 07, 2020)
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A picture-book biography of celebrated poet Gwendolyn Brooks, the first Black person to win the Pulitzer Prize

Gwendolyn Brooks (1917-2000) is known for her poems about "real life." She wrote about love, loneliness, family, and poverty—showing readers how just about anything could become a beautiful poem. Exquisite follows Gwendolyn from early girlhood into her adult life, showcasing her desire to write poetry from a very young age. This picture-book biography explores the intersections of race, gender, and the ubiquitous poverty of the Great Depression—all with a lyrical touch worthy of the subject. Gwendolyn Brooks was named the poet laureate of Illinois in 1958. A bold artist who from a very young age dared to dream, Brooks will inspire young readers to create poetry from their own lives.


Click for more detail about Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants by Andrea Beaty Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants

by Andrea Beaty
Harry N. Abrams (Apr 16, 2019)
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From the #1 New York Times bestselling team Andrea Beaty and David Roberts—who created Ada Twist, Scientist and Iggy Peck, Architect—comes a spirited story full of adventure, friendship, and science!

New York Times bestseller!

Now a Netflix Series!

"Packs plenty of information into a high-flying adventure." —School Library Journal

"Adventure, humor, and smart, likable characters make for a winning chapter book." —Kirkus Reviews

In Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants, Ada must rely on her curious mind, her brave spirit, and her best pals, Rosie Revere and Iggy Peck, to solve a mystery in her own backyard.

Ada Twist is full of questions. A scientist to her very core, Ada asks why again and again. One question always leads to another until she’s off on a journey of discovery! When Rosie Revere’s Uncle Ned gets carried away wearing his famous helium pants, it’s up to Ada and friends to chase him down. As Uncle Ned floats farther and farther away, Ada starts asking lots of questions: How high can a balloon float? Is it possible for Uncle Ned to float into outer space? And what’s the best plan for getting him down?

Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants is the second in a unique and exciting series of chapter books for children, parents, and teachers who want to make STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fun.


Click for more detail about Ada Twist, Scientist by Andrea Beaty Ada Twist, Scientist

by Andrea Beaty
Harry N. Abrams (Sep 06, 2016)
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A #1 New York Times Bestseller
A Wall Street Journal Bestseller
A USA Today Bestseller

The creators of the New York Times bestselling picture books Rosie Revere, Engineer and Iggy Peck, Architect are back with a story about the power of curiosity in the hands of a child who is on a mission to use science to understand her world. Ada Twist, Scientist, from powerhouse team Andrea Beaty and David Roberts, is a celebration of STEM, perseverance, and passion.
 
Like her classmates, builder Iggy and inventor Rosie, scientist Ada, a character of color, has a boundless imagination and has always been hopelessly curious. Why are there pointy things stuck to a rose? Why are there hairs growing inside your nose? When her house fills with a horrific, toe-curling smell, Ada knows it’s up to her to find the source. What would you do with a problem like this? Not afraid of failure, Ada embarks on a fact-finding mission and conducts scientific experiments, all in the name of discovery. But, this time, her experiments lead to even more stink and get her into trouble!
 
Inspired by real-life makers such as Ada Lovelace and Marie Curie, Ada Twist, Scientist champions girl power and women scientists, and brings welcome diversity to picture books about girls in science. Touching on themes of never giving up and problem solving, Ada comes to learn that her questions might not always lead to answers, but rather to more questions. She may never find the source of the stink, but with a supportive family and the space to figure it out, she’ll be able to feed her curiosity in the ways a young scientist should.
 
Iggy Peck and Rosie Revere have earned their places among the most beloved children’s characters, and they have inspired countless kids and adults to follow their dreams and passions. Now in her own charming and witty picture book, determined Ada Twist, with her boundless curiosity for science and love of the question “Why?,” is destined to join these two favorites.  The book is the perfect tool to remind both young girls and women that they have the intelligence and perseverance to achieve their dreams.


Click for more detail about Sitting Bull: Lakota Warrior and Defender of His People by S.D. Nelson Sitting Bull: Lakota Warrior and Defender of His People

by S.D. Nelson
Harry N. Abrams (Nov 03, 2015)
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Sitting Bull (c. 1831 - 1890) was one of the greatest Lakota/Sioux warriors and chiefs who ever lived. From Sitting Bull’s childhood—killing his first buffalo at age 10 to being named war chief to leading his people against the U.S. Army, Sitting Bull: Lakota Warrior and Defender of His People brings the story of the great chief to light. Sitting Bull was instrumental in the war against the invasive wasichus (white men) and was at the forefront of the combat, including the Battles of Killdeer Mountain and the Little Bighorn. He and Crazy Horse were the last Lakota/Sioux to surrender their people to the U.S. government and resort to living on a reservation.

The book includes an extensive author’s note and timeline, historical photographs, a map, a bibliography, endnotes, and an index.


Click for more detail about Pop: A Celebration of Black Fatherhood by Carol Ross Pop: A Celebration of Black Fatherhood

by Carol Ross
Harry N. Abrams (Mar 01, 2007)
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In 51 visually stunning, emotionally compelling portraits, acclaimed photographer Carol Ross presents a hopeful, heartwarming, and caring view of black fatherhood in the United States. In an era that pays little positive attention to black fathers, Ross’s inspirational perspective on the relationships between black men and their children is vitally importantand long overdue.

Ross’s richly textured duotone photographs reveal a group of devoted fathers whose common bond is their profound love for their children. For her subjects, Ross has selected men from all walks of lifecollege professors, filmmakers, technicians, construction workers, and corporate executivesalong with well-known music executives, directors, entertainers, and actors, such as Antonio L. A. Reid, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Funk Master Flex, Doug E. Doug, and Melvin Van Peebles. Film star Samuel L. Jackson, photographed with his daughter, provides the book’s foreword, and each portrait is accompanied by a poignant personal recollection by the father depicted.

Exquisitely designed, Pop: A Celebration of Black Fatherhood finally gives black men their own voice about their experience as fathers. Inspired by her own father, Ross’s book is, in her words, “a round of applause, a bow, a ‘God bless you,’ ” to all those fathers who “take their children to that place where, one day, they can fly on their own.”


Click for more detail about One Shot Harris: The Photographs of Charles One Shot Harris: The Photographs of Charles "Teenie" Harris

by Stanley Crouch
Harry N. Abrams (Oct 01, 2002)
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As a photographer for the Pittsburgh Courier, one of the pre-eminent black newsweeklies in America, Charles H. "Teenie" Harris traveled the alleys, workplaces, nightclubs, and neighborhoods of his native Pittsburgh with a Speed Graphic camera in hand. His work, collected in this book for the first time, offers a rare look into the African-American community from the 1930s to the 1970s, during and after the civil rights movement. Whether backstage with Dizzy Gillespie and Lena Horne, in the dugout with Josh Gibson and Satchel Paige, or on the streets of Pittsburgh’s Hill District, Harris skillfully and enthusiastically documented his beloved community. His images are an important visual history of places we have seldom seen, illustrating the 20th-century black experience in a major American city. Harris’s archive contains over 80,000 images in all (the entire Harris archive was recently bought by the Carnegie Museum in Pittsburgh, and they hope to have an exhibition of his work in the future). Stanley Crouch’s essay energetically ties together the disparate issues of African- American history, photography, jazz, baseball, and the history of Pittsburgh that make up Harris’s work, while Deborah Willis’s essay provides a biographical outline of Harris’s career.


Click for more detail about Testimony: Vernacular Art of the African-American South by Kinshasha Conwill and Arthur C. Danto Testimony: Vernacular Art of the African-American South

by Kinshasha Conwill and Arthur C. Danto
Harry N. Abrams (Jan 01, 2002)
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Speaking powerfully and directly to a growing audience, African-American vernacular art is making its mark in the art world. In this outstanding collection of contemporary art, works by 27 self-taught artists bear eloquent testimony to the social, cultural, and spiritual experiences of Southern African Americans.Thornton Dial Sr., Ronald Lockett, Bessie Harvey, Mose Tolliver, and Purvis Young head a roster of leading artists in this genre. Five scholars explore the significance of these emotionally charged, culturally complex artworks and their context in the larger art world; brief biographies and the artists’ own statements are included.Testimony accompanies a traveling exhibition organized by the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture and Exhibitions International.


Click for more detail about I Shot New York by Ralph Ginzburg I Shot New York

by Ralph Ginzburg
Harry N. Abrams (Jun 01, 1999)
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Hundreds of Photographs of New York