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Book: Jazz on a Saturday Night

By Leo & Diane Dillon

Kids will groove to this toe-tapping treasure.

Review date: 1/19/2008

Age 4+

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Book: Let It Shine

By Ashley Bryan

Color-burst pictures illuminate gospel songs.

Review date: 2/1/2008

Age 4+

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Book: Henry's Freedom Box

By Ellen Levine

Heart-wrenching but hopeful story of escape.

Review date: 1/18/2008

Age 5+

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Book: Elijah of Buxton

By Christopher Paul Curtis

Humorous, powerful, masterful escaped-slave tale.

Review date: 11/18/2007

Age 9+

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Book: November Blues

By Sharon M. Draper

Award-winning look at teen pregnancy.

Review date: 1/21/2008

Age 12+

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