Uptown
by Bryan Collier
E COLLIER, B.
Discover the vibrant world of Harlem, New York, as seen through the eyes of one little boy who lives there. "Uptown . . . Harlem, New York. Chicken and waffles. Jazz. Home."

Freight Train
by Donald Crews
E CREWS, D.
Brief text and illustrations trace the journey of a colorful train as it goes through tunnels, by cities, and over trestles.

Stompin' at the Savoy
by Donald Crews
E CREWS, D.

Mindy feels too nervous to go to her jazz dance recital until a magical drum whisks her away to the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem where she finds her "happy feet."

Rap a Tap Tap : Here's Bojangles -- Think of That!
by Leo Dillon
E DILLON, L.

In toe-tapping verse and joyful paintings, Caldecott Medalists Leo and Diane Dillon celebrate the spirit and exuberance of a legendary dancer who brings music and happiness to everyone he meets. Clap your hands and tip your hat as the astonishing "Mr. Bojangles" gracefully leaps across each page and wins the hearts of people everywhere.

The Patchwork Quilt
by Valerie Flournoy
E FLOURNOY, V.

Using scraps cut from the family's old clothing, Tanya helps her grandmother and mother make a beautiful quilt that tells the story of her family's life.

Danitra Brown, Class Clown
by Nikki Grimes
E GRIMES, N.

Through a series of rhyming poems, Zuri faces her fears about starting a new school year with the help of free-spirited best friend, Danitra.

Grandma Lena's Big Ol' Turnip
by Denia Hester
E HESTER, D.

Grandma Lena grows a turnip so big that it takes her entire family pull it up and half of the town to eat it.

Tell Me a Story, Mama
by Angela Johnson
E JOHNSON, A.
A young girl and her mother remember together all the girl's favorite stories about her mother's childhood.

Jazz
by Walter Dean Myers
E MYERS, W.

Illustrations and rhyming text celebrate the roots of jazz music.