Barbara Williams Livres

This is the biography of Fred Nicklewhite, a famous tailor who lived to be over 100 years old. He was born in the Bahamas and ventured to Harlem and eventually Vermont where he kept his trade and worked on outfits for some historic people.

Set in the context of early pioneering life, this expanded edition of a classic from 1950 features original illustrations and offers insights into the author's perspectives on writing, art, and the societal roles of women in 19th-century Europe and Canada. It explores the challenges and experiences of a gentlewoman navigating her place in a changing world.

Gracie, who is Asian, has been wondering why she looks different than her parents, who are Caucasian. She finally decides to ask her mommy one night at bed. Mommy's been waiting for just the right time to tell Gracie the wonderful, touching, sometimes funny, and inspiring story of her birth and how she heals the hearts of a couple who had been waiting for her for years without even realizing it. This book is a must read for parents of interracial adopted children who begin to understand as they grow up that something is different about them and their parents. As the questions begin to be ask it opens the door for the perfect opportunity to begin explaining to them why they are so special.

"No Turning Back" is the first tale in this book which contains a variety of human interest stories, some humorous, some to stir your imagination - even a children's story written to be read to small people. Some tales are personal, drawn from my own experiences. Human beings and how they cope with adversity has always inspired me to write. I will leave my readers to decide which are true, and which are fi ctitious. Enjoy what you will.

A little boy explores his neighborhood daily with his mom, collecting ordinary objects that he treasures and stores in his pockets. This charming tale invites children to discover what Markie finds and how he cleverly brings his treasures home. The story concludes with a memory question, encouraging young readers to reflect on their own recollections, fostering a sense of pride in their memory skills.

Focusing on the importance of education, this book aims to enhance children's reading comprehension and knowledge through personal experiences. It encourages young readers to excel academically, reinforcing their learning and boosting their confidence in school. By promoting the value of reading, it highlights how gaining knowledge not only benefits students but can also support their families financially. The narrative emphasizes the positive impact of being well-informed and the pride it brings to both students and their teachers.