Sure as Sunrise: Stories of Bruh Rabbit and His Walkin n’ Talkin Friends

To be released, 2003 - Houghton Mifflin Company

Molly Bannaky

Houghton Mifflin Company-1999, hardback--$16.00 4 -8 and up ISBN 0-395-72287-2
Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People
An ALA Notable Book
2000 Jane Addams Peace Award
International Reading Award
2000 Skipping Stones Award
2001 Living the Dream Award

After having been accused of stealing a pail of milk in England, Molly was sent to an American colony as an indentured servant. She learned to survive many harsh setbacks before she settled on her own land in Maryland.

"Her grandson was Benjamin Banneker, the famous self-taught African American astronomer and mathematician; but Molly Bannaky's own life story is just as astonishing…"
~Booklist

Miles' Song

Houghton Mifflin Company-2000, hardback-$15.00 paperback--$4.99 -Scholastic Ages 10-14 ISBN 0-395-97938-X
A Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year

Miles, a twelve-year-old slave, is sent to the "breaking ground" to have his spirit crushed because he opened a book. But at the breaking ground he meets a mysterious mentor and then learns to sing his song of freedom.

"The novel reads like a suspense thriller…"
~The Bulletin

"An enlightening and absorbing story about a truly memorable character."
~School Library Journal

In the Hollow of Your Hand: Slave Lullabies

Houghton Mifflin Company-2000, hardback-$18.00 (CD Included) All ages 0-395-85755-4
2000 Riverbank Review 2001
2001 Honors Award, National Parenting Publications Award

Slave lullabies, created from the African-American experience were sung to give hope for a better time to come. The songs and stories convey the love of parents for children.

"A memorable aural and visual journey into the past."
~Publishers Weekly

"A book that will become a keepsake in many homes, including mine."
~New York Times

Here We Go Round

Houghton Mifflin Company-2002, hardback-$15.00 Ages 7-10 ISBN 0-618-16064-7

Born in Washington, DC, 7 year old Roberta has a very difficult time dealing with the fact that a new baby is on the way. Then her mother has to remain in bed for thirty days so, Roberta is sent to live with her grandparents in rural North Carolina. While living in their community she realizes the importance of the family circle.

"Roberta's constant anxiety about the new baby is authentic and compelling, and the historical details add appeal."
~Booklist