New Book Display: Celebrate African-American History Month

Check out this new display celebrating African-American History Month in the Teens & Tweens Space:

Curtis, Christopher Paul
Bucking the Sarge: 15-year old Luther Farrell has lived his entire life under the thumb of his manipulative and money-hungry mother, the "Sarge." Forced to work countless hours at one of the Sarge's group homes in exchange for a college fund, Luther dreams of winning the science fair, living his own life, and convincing classmate Shayla to fall in love with him. When Luther realizes how vicious the Sarge can truly be, will he be able to cut his losses and get out?
YA CURTIS

Draper, Sharon
Copper Sun: 15-year old Amari's life changes forever the day white men enter her village. Forced on a slave ship and sold to a vicious master upon reaching America, Amari's last possession is hope. When she learns about Fort Mose, a Spanish settlement where slaves are freed, she is determined to make the journey there and gain her freedom.
YA DRAPER

Draper, Sharon
Fire From the Rock: 15-year old Sylvia is ready for high school - for new classes, hanging out with her friends, and maybe even a boyfriend. But then her teacher recommends she be placed on the list of African-American students to attend Central High, a segregated school that is to be integrated. Is Sylvia ready for such a difficult challenge?
YA DRAPER

Flake, Sharon
Begging for Change: 14-year old Raspberry Hill's mother has just been beat up and Raspberry has had it. But will stealing from her best friend make things right?
YA FLAKE

Grimes, Nikki
Bronx Masquerade: When their English teacher decides to start hosting open-mike Fridays, Mr. Ward's class at first isn't quite sure what to think. But then they decide to start sharing their writing, and everything changes.
YA GRIMES

Johnson, Angela
The First Part Last: 16-year old Bobby is left to raise his baby daughter Feather on his own, with little help from anyone. Through flashbacks and Bobby's narration, readers will discover how Bobby and Feather came to be where they are.
YA JOHNSON

Lester, Julius
Day of Tears: Slaveowner Pierce Butler has promised Emma's parents he will not sell her in his slave auction, the biggest in U.S. history. But when he decides not to keep that promise, Emma's life is irrevocably and heart-wrenchingly changed.
YA LESTER

Moore, Yvette
Freedom Songs: 14-year old Sheryl loves visiting her family in the South, but the visit her family makes in the spring of 1963 makes her see things differently. Her uncle Pete has decided to join the Freedom Riders, and Sheryl is determined to help him.
YA MOORE

Myers, Walter Dean
Harlem Summer: It's 1925 in Harlem, and 16-year old Mark Purvis cares about only two things - getting to play his sax with Fats Waller and staying alive until the end of the summer. While trying to convince the legendary piano player to listen to him play, Mark finds himself on the bad side of local gangster Dutch Schultz. What will he do next?
YA MYERS