Soul On Wheels

$hop &
$ave

Book
Selections

Body Care
Boutique

Art
Gallery

More Childrens Books 1 | 2 | 3

Title:The Skin I'm In
Author:Sharon G. Flake
# of pages:171
List Price: $5.99
Buy Now: $5.99

The first time I seen her, I got a bad feeling inside...
So begins the story of Maleeka Madison, a child burdened with the low self-esteem that many black girls face when they're darker skinned. When Maleeka lays eyes on her new teacher, Miss Saunders, she encounters someone who, she feels, is worse off than she is. Miss Saunder's skin, which is blotched with a rare skin condition, comes to serve as a mirror to Maleeka's struggle. Miss Saunders is tough -- she doesn't stand for the snickers and shouts that her students hurl at her. But can Maleeka stand up to tough -- talking Charles? will she ever accept Caleb's friendship, the unconditional acceptance he's been showing her from the get-go? And how can she ever learn to love the skin she's in?

Leading the Struggle for Freedom
In 1997, a slave named Isabella was born in New York. After being freed in 1827, she chose the name by which she has been remembered long after her death -- Sojourner Truth.
Truth was a preacher, an abolitionist, an activist of both blacks and women. Although she couldn't read, she could quote the bible word for word, and was a powerful speaker. An imposing six feet tall, with a profound faith in God's love and a deep rich voice, she stirred audiences around the country until her death in 1883.

Title:Sojourner Truth
Ain't I A Woman?
Author:Patricia & Fredrick McKissack
# of pages:186
List Price:$4.95
Buy Now:$4.95

Title:Tar Beach
Author:Faith Ringgold
# of pages:
List Price: $6.99
Buy Now:$6.99

Cassie Louise Lightfoot has a dream: to be free to go wherever she wants for the rest of her life. One night, up on "Tar Beach"--the rooftop of her family's Harlem apartment building--her dream comes true. The stars lift her up, and Cassie Louise Lightfoot is Flying.

An important addition to your child's library. This book not only lists the hundreds of inventions by African Americans, but also provide patent numbers, and diagrams.

Did you know that it is impossible to get through an entire day and not come in contact with an African-American invention? Did you know that the Toilet bowl and the pencil sharpener are just two of such inventions? This book lists many more including the inventors themselves, the diagrams and detailed account of some of the inventions are priceless.

Title:African-American Inventors
Author:McKinley Burt Jr.
# of pages:
List Price:$14.95
Buy Now:$13.00

Title:Developing Positive Self-Images & Discipline
Author:Jawanza Kunjufu
# of pages:
List Price: $9.95
Buy Now: $9.00

*What is the relationship between educating Black Children and the problems of the larger society?
*Are Black Children being educated or trained.
*Why are teachers spending more time disciplining children than educating them?
*Do you have a home program to develop your child's God given talent?

Jawanza Kunjufu is an educational consultant, motivational speaker and the author of over 20 books dealing with the economic,political, educational and social issues confronting African-Americans today.

A Black Parents Handbook to Educating Your Children (outside of the classroom) is a guide providing strategies and suggestions for parents to utilize towards the educational growth and development of their children. The author Baruti K. Kafele was selected as the 1996-1997 East Orange School District and Essex County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. He was also selected for Who's Who Among America's Teachers four times - 1998, 2000 and twice in 2002.

Title:A Black Parent's Handbook to Educating Your Children
Author:Baruti K. Kafele
# of pages:73
List Price:$5.00
Buy Now:$5.00

Title:Book of Black Heroes from A-Z
Author:Wade Hudson
# of pages:54
List Price: $7.95
Buy Now:$7.95

THE AFRO-BETS KIDS INTRODUCE 49 BLACK HEROES...
From Ira Aldridge to Aretha Franklin From Frederick Douglass to Martin Luther King From Harriet Tubman to Malcolm X From Ida Wells to Shaka Zulu

In this follow-up to his best-selling Gifted Hands, Dr. Ben Carson prescribes his personal formula for success. And who could better advice than a man who has transformed himself from a ghetto kid into the most celebrated pediatric neurosurgeon in the world? With an acrostic, Dr. Carson spells out his philosophy of living.
T-Talent/time:Recognize them as gifts
H-Hope for good things and be honest
I-Insight from people and good books
N-Be nice to all people
K-Knowledge: Recognize it is the key to living

B-Books:Read them actively
I-In-depth learning skills: Develop them
G-God: Never get too big for him

Think Big emphasizes how to evaluate and respond to problems in order to overcome them and make the most of your inner potential.

Title:Think Big
Author:Ben Carson
# of pages:278
List Price: $5.99
Buy Now: $5.99

Title:Gifted Hands
Author:Ben Carson
# of pages:224
List Price: $5.99
Buy Now: $5.99

Ben Carson, M.D., works medical miracles. Today, he's one of the most celebrated neurosurgeons in the world. In Gifted Hands, he tells of his inspiring odyssey from his childhood in inner-city Detroit to his position as director of pediatric neurosurgery at John Hopkins Hospital at age 33. Ben Carson is a role model for anyone who attempts the seemingly impossible as he takes you into the operating room where he has saved countless lives. Filled with fascinating case histories, this is the dramatic and intimate story of Ben Carson's struggle to beat the odds--and the faith and genius that makes him one of the greatest life-givers of the century.

Dr. Ben Carson is professor and director of pediatric neurosurgery at the John Hopkins Medical institutions and the author of two other best-selling books, Gifted Hands and Think Big. A widely respected role model, he shares motivational insights with inner-city kids and corporate executives alike.
In The Big Picture, Dr. Carson shares with you the overarching philosophy that has shaped his life, causing him to rise from failure to far reaching influence. This book is not about HOW to succeed--it's about WHY to succeed. it's about broadening your perspective. It's about finding a vision for your own life that can reframe your priorities, energize your efforts, and inspire you to change the world around you.

Title:The Big Picture
Author:Ben Carson
# of pages:271
List Price: $12.99
Buy Now: $11.00

Title:Little Lion Goes to School
Author:Kellie Magnus
# of pages:
List Price: $9.00
Buy Now: $9.00

A young Rasta boy struggles to fit in at a new school where the children tease him for being poor and different. With his father's help he learns to value who he is, not what he possesses, and that what makes him different also makes him special. Written in rhyme.
Little Lion Goes to School is the first in a series that will follow the young Rastafarian through his adventures growing up in the Caribbean. While the book is set in the Caribbean, it's themes and message are appropriate for children of all ethnicities.

When I Look in the Mirror is an outstanding introduction for developing positive self image and positive self knowledge for our young people. This book is a guide for helping parents and young readers alike to see and develop the beautiful creative aspects that lie deep within themselves.

Title:When I Look in the Mirror
Author:Greywolf
# of pages:
List Price: $6.95
Buy Now: $6.95

More Childrens Books 1 | 2 | 3

$hop &
$ave

Book
Selections

Body Care
Boutique

Art
Gallery