New Releases by Angela Shelf Medearis

Offering a powerful-but-playful portrait of urban teens—especially teens of color—this collection of poetry is at once rife with contemporary issues as well as the timeless challenges of high school. Whether focusing on topics such as troubled families, racism in the streets, and depression or boy-girl obsession, the joys of graduation, sports triumphs, and personal achievement, Angela Shelf Medearis writes with wry humor and a direct honesty with which young readers will immediately identify. This is an excellent resource to engage adolescent readers and writers in a discussion of issues they will recognize from their own lives.

Originally published: New York: Lodestar Books, an affiliate of Dutton Children''s Books, 1994.

"Filled with delicious, inventive recipes . . . much more than a great resource for families who struggle with challenges of meal planning for diabetics." —Donna Pierce, BlackAmericaCooks.com and SkilletDiaries.com The Kitchen Diva''s Diabetic Cookbook is an inspirational collection of more than 150 simple, flavorful, budget-friendly recipes that address the dietary needs of prediabetics, juvenile diabetics, type 1 and type 2 diabetics, women with gestational diabetes, people with diabetic-related complications, and anyone seeking to embrace a healthier diet and lifestyle. These recipes are a modern twist on comfort food and incorporate healthy ingredients and spices designed to help keep diabetics'' insulin levels in balance. You''ll find recipes featured on The Dr. Oz Show, such as Buttermilk Pecan-Crusted Tilapia and Diva-licious Potpie, along with everyday favorites, such as Apple-Stuffed Waffle Sandwiches, Jerk Chicken Salad with Tropical Fruit Dressing, Roasted Tomatoes Stuffed with Lemon and Herb Cauliflower Couscous, and Easy Fruit Cobbler. A detailed nutritional and caloric analysis is included with each recipe to ensure that daily nutritional requirements are met. It''s the perfect cookbook for anyone seeking a variety of imaginative, healthy, and delicious recipes suitable for all diabetics and those who dine with them. "I have been a fan of Angela Shelf Medearis for years. This cookbook is a must have. It is chock-full of delicious recipes and excellent information for people with diabetes or anyone who enjoys good, healthy foods." —Charlotte Lyons, former food editor for Ebony magazine

After some kitchen disasters, Angela Medearis went from a cooking novice to a culinary historian eager to share her knowledge with others. Becoming the sassy, boa-wearing Kitchen Diva helped make sharing her message fun and inspired her popular TV show of the same name. The Kitchen Diva Cooks! is a collection of recipes from her motivational show, which teaches viewers about the history of their favorite foods, how to prepare healthful meals, and how to make cooking enjoyable.

A springtime outing leads to trouble when Tess Tiger gets lost in the woods in this early reader. Full color.

Ranging from Moroccan Zucchini Pancakes to Congo Moambe, a taste-tempting array of recipes for meatless dishes is based on African, Afro-Caribbean, Native American, Creole, Slavery and Southern, and Modern culinary traditions and is accompanied by tips on how to create an ethnic vegetarian kitchen, culinary techniques, personal reminiscences, and culinary lore. Original. 35,000 first printing.

"Lucy learns the power of a story after the children''s librarian gives her a book to help her quiet her noisy brothers."--Source inconnue

This year Sharie''s mother wants their family to celebrate Kwanzaa. And she has to work on a project with Caitlin, who insists on studying her family''s Greek Christmas. Hannah, Sharie''s best friend, invites her over for Hanukkah.

Sharie, who considers herself a misfit compared to her pretty sister Sandra, wants to get out of her piano recital and ride a roller coaster.

A snowball fight leads to a new dance and starts a new town tradition.

Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 2001 Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People for 2001 2001 ALA Notable Book for Children 2002-2003 Show Me Readers Award Master List 2003 Louisiana Young Readers'' Choice Award Master List Not Just for Children Anymore! 2001 2001 Notable Books for a Global Society Honor Book 2003 Winner, Storytelling World Award "A fine choice for a Kwanzaa gift."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Striking woodcuts and a resonant original folktale are the warp and weft of this understated, effective approach to Kwanzaa."—Publishers Weekly, starred review In an African village live seven brothers who make family life miserable with their constant fighting. When their father dies, he leaves an unusual will: by sundown, the brothers must make gold out of seven spools of thread. If they fail, they will be turned out as beggars. Using the Nguzo Saba, or "seven principles" of Kwanzaa, the author has created an unforgettable story that shows how family members can pull together, for their own good and the good of the entire community. Magnificent and inspiring linoleum block prints by Daniel Minter bring joy to this Kwanzaa celebration.

Danny''s dad plays with his son and his friend.

Boldness and a gift for improvising verse enable eight-year-old African American Daisy Turner to triumph over an incident of discrimination in her nineteenth century rural Vermont school. Told in Daisy''s voice, the book''s themes of identity and self-affirmation offer a powerful lesson to today''s youngsters who face similar situations of prejudice and stereotyping in twenty-first century classrooms. Suggestions on the concluding page provide creative ways for young readers to develop their own storytelling style in verse. Ages 6-10

INQUIZITIVE SCIENCE EARLY LEVEL: SOUNDS ALL AROUND - A series of information books that integrate literacy and science. INQUIZITIVE with a focus upon science has been developed to help young children gain an understanding of: the different ways information can be read and communicated, the specialised language and language structures used in non-fiction texts, the way non-fiction is organised to highlight information and the selective way non-fiction is read according to the reader''s purpose. Suitable for 4-8 year olds.

First published: [New York]: Lodestar Books, 1994.

A biography of the journalist, newspaper owner, and suffragette who campaigned for civil rights and founded the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

Ransome''s paintings are glorious in this celebration of the market in the French Quarter of New Orleans at the turn of the century, and Medearis'' poetic rhyme captures the rhythm of the street cries and the ragtime beat of the marching band. A young girl is awakened by the shouts of the street vendors ("Nice little snap beans / pretty little corn"). She runs to the window, opens it wide. What she sees are "Creole women in red bandannas," shouting vendors with baskets on their heads, fruit sellers with juicy watermelons, shoppers searching for best buys. The beautifully composed, richly colored paintings are filled with light and movement, from market street scenes to close-ups of luscious vegetables. The child is part of it all, reaching for fruit, watching, listening, and then joining in, high-stepping, whirling, and twirling to the hot jazz notes of the marching band.

To win a $5000 reward, a chef named Dan agrees to stay in a haunted house overnight and when he meets a very hungry ghost, he gets more than he had expected.

Provides recipes and suggestions for celebrations for African-American holidays and special occasions throughout the year.

Explores the dance traditions of African Americans, from their origins in the expressive dances that the slaves brought from Africa through the development of jazz and tap to modern dance and ballet.

Introduces the influence of African-based foods, cooking techniques, and traditions to American culinary history.

Discusses the evolution of African-American music from its roots in the rhythms and instruments from Africa through the development of the blues, gospel, and soul to modern rock and rap.

A couple''s youngest son is forced to leave his West African village because he chooses music over the more practical occupations of his brothers, but years later he returns to show the wisdom of his choice.

The children learn 100 spelling words, plant 100 seeds, bake 100 cookies, and "do everything the 100 way" to celebrate this special day.

A collection of stories mainly set in Texas and based on tales of local ghosts.

After waiting anxiously for the arrival of snow, children enjoy it by making snow angels, throwing snowballs, and riding their sleds.

Poppa finds a pair of lovely pants, only six inches too long, but Grandma Tiny, Big Momma, and Aunt Viney are all too tired to hem them before church.