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Beacon of Hope
- The Life of Barack Obama
- By: Doreen Rappaport, Tonya Engel - illustrator
- Narrated by: Leon Nixon
- Length: 21 mins
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Before he became the president, Barack Obama was a little boy called Barry. Amid a happy childhood, he also yearned for a better understanding of Black history and culture, and a better sense of his own identity as a Black American. Spurred by conversations around race, injustice, and inequality, he became a community organizer, practiced civil rights law, and was elected to the US Senate. “Yes we can!” became a rallying cry for his message of hope and change throughout the 2008 presidential election—which resulted in Barack Obama becoming the first Black president of the United States.
By: Doreen Rappaport, and others
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La Revolución Americana para niños [The American Revolution for Children]
- Una guía fascinante sobre la guerra de Independencia de Estados Unidos (Historia para los pequeños) [A Fascinating Guide to the American War of Independence (History for the Little Ones)]
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Luis Trumper
- Length: 1 hr and 33 mins
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Durante años, los eruditos han estudiado a individuos o acontecimientos concretos de la Revolución americana. Se han centrado en revolucionarios como Alexander Hamilton o en acontecimientos como la batalla de Lexington y Concord. Pero la Revolución americana fue algo más que unas pocas personas y batallas. Estaba llena de ideas que cambiaron el mundo. Es hora de retroceder en la historia y aprender sobre la Revolución americana. En este nuevo y cautivador libro, descubrirá qué hizo tan especial a la Revolución americana y cómo sigue influyendo en nosotros hoy en día.
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Go Tell It
- How James Baldwin Became a Writer
- By: Quartez Harris, Gordon C. James - illustrator
- Narrated by: Shamaan Casey
- Length: 17 mins
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Before James Baldwin was a celebrated novelist, essayist, playwright, poet, and activist, he was a boy who fell in love with stories. Words opened up new worlds for young Jimmy, who read and wrote at every opportunity. He ultimately realized his dreams of becoming an author and giving voice to his community, and in doing so he showed the world the fullness of Black American life. This book biography of an American icon is a poetic introduction to James Baldwin and celebration of the power of language.
By: Quartez Harris, and others
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The Forgotten Four
- Breaking the Color Barrier in Pro Football
- By: Elliott Smith
- Narrated by: Cicely Lewis
- Length: 15 mins
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The National Football League (NFL) changed forever in 1946. That year the Forgotten Four—Kenny Washington, Woody Strode, Marion Motley, and Bill Willis—joined the league. Learn about the history of Black football players, the integration of the league, and the first Black coaches, referees, and team owners in the NFL. Then discover how Black football players continue to make a difference on and off the field.
By: Elliott Smith
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Hoops Heroes
- The Untold Story of Black Basketball
- By: Elliott Smith
- Narrated by: Cicely Lewis
- Length: 14 mins
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When much of the US was segregated, Black athletes were not allowed to play alongside white athletes. Black athletes started their own sports leagues, including the Black Fives. Learn about basketball's beginnings and the stars of the Black Fives Era, including Charles "Tarzan" Cooper and Ora Washington. Then discover how the National Basketball Association became integrated, what led to the creation of the Women's National Basketball Association, and how the Black Fives had a lasting impact.
By: Elliott Smith
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Ballpark Legends
- The Legacy of the Negro Leagues (Black Trailblazers in Sports)
- By: Elliott Smith
- Narrated by: Cicely Lewis
- Length: 14 mins
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Major League Baseball (MLB) is a diverse sport played by athletes from around the world. But in the late 1800s and the first half of the 1900s, MLB was mostly segregated. Black players and coaches were not welcome. The Negro Leagues gave these players and coaches other options to play pro baseball. Meet unsung Negro Leagues stars such as Moses Fleetwood Walker and Toni Stone, and learn about the activists and heroes who helped integrate America's Pastime.
By: Elliott Smith
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Beacon of Hope
- The Life of Barack Obama
- By: Doreen Rappaport, Tonya Engel - illustrator
- Narrated by: Leon Nixon
- Length: 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Before he became the president, Barack Obama was a little boy called Barry. Amid a happy childhood, he also yearned for a better understanding of Black history and culture, and a better sense of his own identity as a Black American. Spurred by conversations around race, injustice, and inequality, he became a community organizer, practiced civil rights law, and was elected to the US Senate. “Yes we can!” became a rallying cry for his message of hope and change throughout the 2008 presidential election—which resulted in Barack Obama becoming the first Black president of the United States.
By: Doreen Rappaport, and others
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La Revolución Americana para niños [The American Revolution for Children]
- Una guía fascinante sobre la guerra de Independencia de Estados Unidos (Historia para los pequeños) [A Fascinating Guide to the American War of Independence (History for the Little Ones)]
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Luis Trumper
- Length: 1 hr and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Durante años, los eruditos han estudiado a individuos o acontecimientos concretos de la Revolución americana. Se han centrado en revolucionarios como Alexander Hamilton o en acontecimientos como la batalla de Lexington y Concord. Pero la Revolución americana fue algo más que unas pocas personas y batallas. Estaba llena de ideas que cambiaron el mundo. Es hora de retroceder en la historia y aprender sobre la Revolución americana. En este nuevo y cautivador libro, descubrirá qué hizo tan especial a la Revolución americana y cómo sigue influyendo en nosotros hoy en día.
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Go Tell It
- How James Baldwin Became a Writer
- By: Quartez Harris, Gordon C. James - illustrator
- Narrated by: Shamaan Casey
- Length: 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Before James Baldwin was a celebrated novelist, essayist, playwright, poet, and activist, he was a boy who fell in love with stories. Words opened up new worlds for young Jimmy, who read and wrote at every opportunity. He ultimately realized his dreams of becoming an author and giving voice to his community, and in doing so he showed the world the fullness of Black American life. This book biography of an American icon is a poetic introduction to James Baldwin and celebration of the power of language.
By: Quartez Harris, and others
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The Forgotten Four
- Breaking the Color Barrier in Pro Football
- By: Elliott Smith
- Narrated by: Cicely Lewis
- Length: 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
The National Football League (NFL) changed forever in 1946. That year the Forgotten Four—Kenny Washington, Woody Strode, Marion Motley, and Bill Willis—joined the league. Learn about the history of Black football players, the integration of the league, and the first Black coaches, referees, and team owners in the NFL. Then discover how Black football players continue to make a difference on and off the field.
By: Elliott Smith
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Hoops Heroes
- The Untold Story of Black Basketball
- By: Elliott Smith
- Narrated by: Cicely Lewis
- Length: 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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When much of the US was segregated, Black athletes were not allowed to play alongside white athletes. Black athletes started their own sports leagues, including the Black Fives. Learn about basketball's beginnings and the stars of the Black Fives Era, including Charles "Tarzan" Cooper and Ora Washington. Then discover how the National Basketball Association became integrated, what led to the creation of the Women's National Basketball Association, and how the Black Fives had a lasting impact.
By: Elliott Smith
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Ballpark Legends
- The Legacy of the Negro Leagues (Black Trailblazers in Sports)
- By: Elliott Smith
- Narrated by: Cicely Lewis
- Length: 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Major League Baseball (MLB) is a diverse sport played by athletes from around the world. But in the late 1800s and the first half of the 1900s, MLB was mostly segregated. Black players and coaches were not welcome. The Negro Leagues gave these players and coaches other options to play pro baseball. Meet unsung Negro Leagues stars such as Moses Fleetwood Walker and Toni Stone, and learn about the activists and heroes who helped integrate America's Pastime.
By: Elliott Smith
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The Story of Barack Obama
- An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers
- By: Tonya Leslie PhD
- Narrated by: David Edwards
- Length: 30 mins
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Barack Obama was the first African American president of the United States. Before he made history fighting for the environment, healthcare, and civil rights, he was a smart kid who knew he wanted to help others. He worked hard to become a lawyer, a senator, and then president, all so that he could make people’s lives better. With this Barack Obama children’s book, you can explore how he went from being a boy growing up in Hawaii to one of the most celebrated leaders in the world. How will his extraordinary journey inspire you?
By: Tonya Leslie PhD
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The History of Juneteenth
- A History Book for New Readers
- By: Arlisha Norwood PhD
- Narrated by: Jalin Gray
- Length: 30 mins
- Unabridged
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On June 19, 1865, a Union soldier traveled to Texas to tell the enslaved people who lived there that they were free and that slavery was now illegal in every state. The people danced and sang in celebration of their freedom. Today, we pay tribute to this historical day with a special holiday on June 19 called Juneteenth. This story takes kids on an exciting journey through all the events that led up to the first Juneteenth, the day itself, and the impact it had on the future of the United States.
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Rosa
- By: Nikki Giovanni
- Narrated by: Nikki Giovanni
- Length: 11 mins
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Fifty years after her refusal to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama, city bus, Mrs. Rosa Parks is still one of the most important figures in the American civil rights movement. This tribute to Mrs. Parks is a celebration of her courageous action and the events that followed.
By: Nikki Giovanni
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La storia degli uomini
- By: Gianni Rodari
- Narrated by: Marco Quaglia
- Length: 4 hrs and 41 mins
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Dalla clava ai robot, le più importanti trasformazioni nella storia dell'umanità, in Occidente e Oriente, nell'antico e nel nuovo mondo. Con il piacere di leggere il racconto di un grande scrittore per ragazzi e per adulti.
By: Gianni Rodari
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Africa for Kids
- Through the Lives of Its Kings and Queens
- By: Catherine Fet
- Narrated by: Scott Shuster
- Length: 4 hrs and 22 mins
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The history of Africa—the way it is taught in our US schools—focuses on the timeline of the material culture of great African civilizations and empires of the past, on population migrations, and colonization by the Europeans. The historical figures of the African past appear mostly in the context of their interactions with the Europeans—trading with them, or resisting colonization.
By: Catherine Fet
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The Story of Amelia Earhart
- An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers
- By: Stacia Deutsch
- Narrated by: Ebonie Ellington
- Length: 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Amelia Earhart became the first woman pilot to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean in an airplane—and she broke many other flight records before her mysterious disappearance. Before she made history and changed the world for pilots everywhere, Amelia was an adventure-loving kid who wasn’t afraid to be different. She worked hard and learned how to fly airplanes at a time when many people didn’t think women should be pilots. Explore how Amelia Earhart went from being a young girl growing up in Kansas to an American hero and a celebrated pioneer of flight.
By: Stacia Deutsch