During the Great Migration in 1930's Louisiana, eight-year-old Jenny tries to understand why a man named Jim Crow is making trouble for her family.

Incredible stories of Black civil rights leaders for kids ages 8 to 12 The Civil Rights Movement was an organized effort by Black Americans to claim the fundamental rights that the U.S. government had denied them-even long after slavery had ended. This collection of biographies for kids explores 15 civil rights leaders and the extraordinary things they accomplished in the face of huge challenges. See how these men and women bravely stood up for...

Born blind into a life of slavery, Thomas Wiggins was dismissed as a "useless burden." But, through the loving protection of his family, he went on to become one of the greatest musicians of his time. From Tom's childhood on a plantation to his performances in the concert halls of Europe, Glenda Armand shares the beautiful and at times heartbreaking story of a long-overlooked musical great, the love that supported him, and the struggle for freedom....

As Frances helps her grandmother with New Year's Day dinner, Grandma teachers her the orgins of the different dishes and soul food they prepare together. Includes a recipe for Fay's Fabulous Pralines.