Standing in the Need of Prayer: A Modern Retelling of the Classic SpiritualThis inspirational book encapsulates African American history and invites conversations at all levels. Stretching more than four hundred years, this book features pivotal moments in history, such as the arrival of enslaved people in Jamestown, Virginia, in 1619; Nat Turner's rebellion; the integration of the US military; the Selma to Montgomery marches; and peaceful present day protests. It also celebrates the feats of African American musicians and

and confidence

lyrical text and warmly exuberant illustrations

especially as racial tensions affect her school

Sundae solves her problem with a creative donation idea

they had a home

offering up Freya's darkest secrets in exchange for their trust

Margot Noble needs some relief from the stress of running the family winery with her brother

and stories are worth everything

Book One spans Lewis' youth in rural Alabama

12-year old Josh Bell

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Matt de la Peña is the Newbery Medal-winning author of Last Stop on Market Street