Read Across America* & R.N. Harris
Author Kelly Starling-Lyons writes stories all can enjoy!
Joining us March 2, 2021 on ZOOM, children's book author, Kelly Starling-Lyons will share stories with the R.N. Harris Elementary School Community.
- Check out the selections below and others at http://www.kellystarlinglyons.com/.
- Titles below including Tiara's Hat Parade, Jada Jones series, and Ty's Travels available through the Durham County Library: durhamcountylibrary.org.
- Limited titles available through the R.N. Harris Destiny Catalog: harris.dpsnc.net.
- This author visit is made possible by a grant from the DPS Foundation.
Ty's Travels All Aboard
Copyright, 2020
HarperCollins Publisher
Ty wishes his family would play with him, but everyone is too busy before dinnertime. Luckily, Ty knows just what to do… Time for fun. Celebrate the power of imagination in All Aboard!
A Geisel Honor-winning series! "Both an excellent book for guided reading and a winning read-aloud." —Kirkus (starred review)
Now Available in the R.N. Harris Follett Destiny Library Catalog.
Available at Amazon.com; Barnes & Noble. Read aloud at Youtube.com.
Tiara's Hat Parade
Copyright, 2020
Whitman, Albert & Company
Tiara has a gift for storytelling; her momma has a gift for making hats. When a new store opens that sells cheaper hats, Momma has to set her dreams aside, but Tiara has an idea for helping Momma's dreams come true again.
Now available in the R.N. Harris Follett Destiny Library Catalog.
Available at Amazon.com; Barnes & Noble. Read aloud at Youtube.com by KSL.
Going Down Home with Daddy
Copyright, 2019
Peachtree Publishing Company
“On reunion morning, we rise before the sun. Daddy hums as he packs our car with suitcases and a cooler full of snacks. He says there’s nothing like going down home.”
Down home is Granny’s house. Down home is where Lil Alan and his parents and sister will gather with great-grandparents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Down home is where Lil Alan will hear stories of the ancestors and visit the land that has meant so much to all of them. And down home is where all of the children will find their special way to pay tribute to their family history. All the kids have to decide what they’ll share, but what will Lil Alan do? (Barnes & Noble)
Now available in the R.N. Harris Follett Destiny Library Catalog.
Available at Barnes & Noble; Amazon.com. More at Youtube.com.
Dream Builder: The Story of Architect Philip Freelon
Copyright, 2020
Lee & Low Books Inc.
Philip Freelon's grandfather was an acclaimed painter of the Harlem Renaissance. His father, a businessman, attended the 1963 March on Washington, while his mother was an educator and art enthusiast. When Phil decided to become an architect, he chose to focus on schools, libraries, and museums--places that connect people with their heritage and fill hearts with joy. And in 2009, Phil's team won a commission that let him use his personal history in service to the country: the extraordinary Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (book jacket).
Now available in the R.N. Harris Follett Destiny Library Catalog.
Available at Barnes & Noble; Amazon.com. More at KellyStarlingLyons.com.
Sing a Song: How Lift Every Voice and Sing Inspired Generations
Copyright, 2019
Penguin Young Readers Group
In Jacksonville, Florida, two brothers, one of them the principal of a segregated, all-black school, wrote the song "Lift Every Voice and Sing" so his students could sing it for a tribute to Abraham Lincoln's birthday in 1900. From that moment on, the song has provided inspiration and solace for generations of Black families. Mothers and fathers passed it on to their children who sang it to their children and grandchildren. Known as the Black National Anthem, it has been sung during major moments of the Civil Rights Movement and at family gatherings and college graduations (Barnes & Noble).
Now available in the R.N. Harris Follett Destiny Library Catalog.
Available at Barnes & Noble; Amazon.com. More at KellyStarlingLyons.com.
Ellen's Broom
Copyright, 2012
G.P. Putnam's Sons
Ellen always knew the broom resting above the hearth was special. But she doesn't know how special until it's announced that all former slaves living as husband and wife can now legally have their unions recognized (book jacket).
Now available in the R.N. Harris Follett Destiny Library Catalog.
Available at Barnes & Noble; Amazon.com. Book talk at Youtube.com.
A Girl Named Misty: The True Story of Misty Copeland
Copyright, 2018
Scholastic Inc.
Growing up, Misty Copeland was a shy girl who loved to dance. Ballet opened up a whole new world where Misty was able to shine. Because she was African American, Misty faced barriers to becoming a dancer. Through a lot of hard work, determination, and incredible talent, Misty became a star at one of the top ballet companies in the world and helped change the face of dance (back cover).
Now available in the R.N. Harris Follett Destiny Library Catalog.
Available at Barnes & Noble; Amazon.com. Book trailer at Youtube.com.
Hope's Gift
Copyright, 2012
G.P. Putnam's Sons
When Hope's father slips away one tearful night to join the war, Hope doesn't know if she'll ever see him again. But he leaves her with a special gift--a conch shell; its soothing echo, her papa says, is the promised song of freedom (book jacket).
Available at Barnes & Noble; Amazon.com. Read aloud at Youtube.com.
Miss Glenn, Media Coordinator
My dreams are greater than my current position.
With Frederick Douglass on my mind, his autobiography got me believing.
That a person with the will can teach themselves to read.
I've always believed
Reading is the single-most determining factor of a child's future success. ~ E.D. Glenn
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