posted
28/02/13
The Underground Railroad by William Still
Book Description:
William Still’s encyclopaedic collection of slave narratives.
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posted
24/02/13
Doll Hair Salon by Trula Magruder
Book Description:
Find just the right style for your doll on those special days in her life—from school and sports to clubs and casual events. The kit includes styling secrets, salon accessories, and a case that converts to a styling center. Plus even more hairstyles—and an “I Like Your Style” music video on the free DVD will make your salon a sure-fire success!
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posted
20/02/13
Hairs/Pelitos by Sandra Cisneros
Book Description:
Everybody in our family has different hair/ Todos en nuestra familia tenemos pelo diferente, begins this rhythmic, bilingual picture book taken from acclaimed novelist/short-story writer Cisneros’s The House on Mango Street. Ybanez expands upon the diversity theme by rendering the family members in a variety of unusual skin tones as well as with distinctive hairstyles. Purple-faced Papa has hair “like a broom,/ all up in the air,” while Nettie’s “slippery” orange hair contrasts vividly with her blue skin. The narrator waxes lyrical on the subject of Mama’s hair: “sweet to put your nose into when she is holding you, holding you and you feel safe, [it] is the warm smell of bread before you bake it.” Each spread is framed by bright borders ornamented with everyday objects-shoes and bikes; steaming cups of coffee; dice, jacks and jumpropes. Inside, the characters seem to float across swirling blocks of color. A spirited and buoyant celebration of individuality and of the bonds within families.
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