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Sharon Bell Mathis

    Sharon Bell Mathis est une auteure dont les œuvres s'adressent principalement aux jeunes lecteurs, se concentrant sur les thèmes de l'auto-célébration et de la conscience noire. Son écriture explore la force trouvée dans les liens familiaux et le soutien communautaire, offrant une représentation vivante de la vie familiale authentique. Elle est reconnue pour capturer un esprit rappelant la Renaissance de Harlem, célébrant l'identité noire d'une manière qui résonne profondément. La voix distinctive de Mathis offre des récits puissants qui explorent la résilience et le don mutuel entre les enfants.

    Draußen auf der Straße
    Ray Charles
    Listen for the Fig Tree
    The Hundred Penny Box
    • The Hundred Penny Box

      • 32pages
      • 2 heures de lecture
      3,9(1295)Évaluer

      The story explores the bond between a boy named Michael and his great-great-aunt Dew, who shares cherished memories linked to her hundred penny box. While Michael's mother considers discarding the box, he recognizes its sentimental value to Aunt Dew. Celebrated with a Newbery Honor, this edition features a durable design, making it a lasting keepsake for families. The narrative beautifully highlights themes of memory, love, and the significance of objects in preserving relationships across generations.

      The Hundred Penny Box
    • Listen for the Fig Tree

      • 184pages
      • 7 heures de lecture

      A sixteen-year-old girl's first celebration of Kwanza gives her a sense of the past and strength to deal with her troubled mother and her own blindness.

      Listen for the Fig Tree
    • Ray Charles

      • 40pages
      • 2 heures de lecture

      The biography chronicles Ray Charles's inspiring journey from losing his sight in childhood to becoming a celebrated jazz and blues musician by age 40. It highlights his determination to learn music in Braille and showcases his profound impact on the music world. This edition features a new introduction and afterword that bring Charles's story up to date, along with illustrations that enhance the narrative.

      Ray Charles