Steptoe, J. (1987). Mufaro's beautiful daughters: An African tale. New York: Lee & Shepard. (Illus. by John Steptoe). Grades pre-school - 3. Traditional Literature.

An African version of the Cinderella tale, complete with a King seeking a wife, self-centered sisters, and a snake. This book is another addition to your Cinderella library and is sure to inspire comparisons of other Cinderella stories.

Caldecott Honor Book Coretta Scott King Award

Rockwell, A. (2002). Only passing through: The story of Sojourner Truth. New York: Dragonfly Books. Illustrated by Anne Rockwell. Picture book/biography. Grades 3-6. This book tells the story of Sojourner Truth as she transforms from an enslaved young girl to an emancipated women speaking out against slavery. Be sure to do a picture walk first!
2001 Coretta Scott King Honor Award - illustrations

Shange, N. (2004). Ellington was not a street. New York: Simon and Schuster. Illustrated by Kadir A. Nelson. Poetry. Grades 3-5. Historical fiction.

Based on author’s family friendships with W. E. B. Dubois, Paul Robeson, Dizzy Gillespie, and Duke Ellington- “men who changed the world”. Good choice for literature circles.
2005 Coretta Scott King Honor Award