Bøger af Dinah Johnson

Hair comes in all colors, textures, and styles. Whether it is worn long or short, in braids or cornrows, or left natural in an Afro, hair plays a big part in who we are and how we feel about ourselves.In this inspiring book, Kelly Johnson's stunning photographs of girls wearing a range of hairstyles and the lyrical words of Dinah Johnson's poem celebrate African American hair in all its radiant variety.Hair Dance! is a 2008 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

"A picture book biography about Ida B. Wells and her life as a suffragist, with a focus on the Women's March of 1913"--

With charm and grace, this celebratory picture book takes young readers through the daily chores and activities of each weekday - from hanging out the wash to jumping Double Dutch - all in anticipation of Sunday. Once this special day finally arrives, it is filled with prayer, song and dance, savory food, storytelling, country drives, and most of all, family warmth and cheer.Dinah Johnson's vibrant, engaging language and Tyrone Geter's handsome illustrations joyfully embrace the faith and spirituality within an African-American community and beyond.

"A richly informative alphabet picture book celebrating Harlem's vibrant traditions, past and present"--

A gorgeous, imagination-sparking introduction to the beauty and interconnectedness of the Black diaspora.A young girl living on the coast of South Carolina dreams of her distant relatives on the shores of Africa and beyond. Indigo Dreaming is a poetic meditation between two young girls?on different sides of the sea?who wonder about how they are intricately linked by culture, even though they are separated by location. The girls' reflections come together, creating an imaginative and illuminating vision of home, as well as a celebration of the Black diaspora.This gorgeous lyrical tale engages the senses and evokes childlike curiosity and wonder.