Tracey Baptiste Bücher

Turn back the clock with History Comics! In this volume, learn about two brave women who stood up against segregation, setting in motion the Montgomery Bus Boycott!

The story follows Misty, who relocates from Trinidad to Brooklyn and uncovers her identity as a moko jumbie spirit with magical abilities, shared among her cousins. As the annual West Indian Labor Day parade approaches, they must confront a looming threat that seeks to capture their magical powers, intertwining cultural heritage with adventure and supernatural elements.

Set in the 1800s, the narrative follows Louise and Nat as they navigate life in a frontier town during the Wild West era. Readers will explore the challenges and adventures faced by settlers seeking fortunes as farmers, ranchers, and miners. The story vividly illustrates the daily lives, work, and travel of people in a time when law and order were scarce, offering an engaging glimpse into this thrilling chapter of American history.

"Mama says jumbies exist only in stories. So Naya sets out on a nighttime adventure to find out for herself ... Naya is sure that jumbies are real. Some have big mouths. Or thick fur. Or glowing skin. Or sharp teeth. Kind of like her new friends"-- Provided by publisher

In a richly designed work with maps, portraits, and graphics throughout, the award-winning author of the Jumbies series shows readers this underrepresented side of Black history and Black excellence.

From NYT bestselling author Tracey Baptiste comes a singular picture book that is both a biography about Claudette Colvin, the teen whose activism launched the Montgomery bus boycott, and a celebration of collective action. When fifteen-year-old Claudette Colvin boarded a segregated bus on March 2, 1955, she had no idea she was about to make history. At school she was learning about abolitionists like Harriet Tubman and Sojourner Truth, which helped inspire her decision to refuse to give up her seat to a white woman, which led to her arrest, which began a crucial chain of events: Rosa Park's sit-in nine months later, the organization of the Montgomery bus boycott by activists like Professor Jo Ann Robinson and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the Supreme Court decision that Alabama's bus segregation was unconstitutional—a major triumph for the civil rights movement. Because of Claudette's brave stand against injustice, history was transformed. Now it's time for young readers to learn about this living legend, her pivotal role in the civil rights movement, and the power of one person reaching out to another in the fight for change.

Grace's summer in Trinidad takes an unexpected turn when she discovers a mysterious photograph of a man with the same unique birthmark as hers. As she seeks to uncover his identity, her journey reveals profound truths about her family and herself. This quest for answers intertwines themes of identity, heritage, and the connections that bind generations, leading Grace to a transformative understanding of her roots and the significance of her individuality.

Deep beneath the waves, a great enemy awakens . . .

Nach einem Autounfall erwacht Bianca schwer verletzt im Krankenhaus. Doch wo ist Lonnie? Von ihrem besten Freund fehlt jede Spur. Ans Bett gefesselt sucht Bianca Ablenkung in einer brandneuen Virtual-Reality-Version von Minecraft. Jeder ihrer Gedanken wird hier Realität, und endlich ist sie wieder Herrin ihrer Welt. Bis Bianca auf einen stummen, scheinbar beschädigten Avatar trifft … Lonnie! Und plötzlich wird es gefährlich - denn im Spiel materialisieren sich nicht nur Biancas Wünsche, sondern auch ihre größten Ängste! EIN SPANNENDER MINECRAFT-THRILLER!

A picture book that celebrates music, love, and family from author Cedella Marley. A poetic story about a young girl who moves to a new country and learns to make friends—inspired by a childhood growing up with the musician Bob Marley as a father. When Marley and her family move from Jamaica to Delaware, she knows life is about to change in big ways. And she's got the perfect plan to help her and her siblings make friends: an outdoor concert for the whole neighborhood! But when weather ruins their plans, she discovers help in the most unlikely places as her new neighbors quickly become the kindest of friends. In this joyful, vibrant picture book inspired by her childhood and iconic father, Cedella Marley assures children that nothing can stop the music as long as they have community.