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Children's book Author
Carole Boston Weatherford
Biography
Two-time NAACP Image Award winner Carole Boston Weatherford is a New York Times best-selling author and poet. Her books include the Coretta Scott King Honor Book Becoming Billie Holiday, and the Caldecott Honor Books Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom, Freedom in Congo Square, and Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer, Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement. For career achievements, she has been recognized by the North Carolina English Teachers Association and the Children’s Book Guild of Washington, DC. She teaches at Fayetteville State University in North Carolina. Visit her online at CBWeatherford.com.
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Moses
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2006
A woman escapes slavery, guided by faith, on a perilous journey to freedom.
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$1697
Bros
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2024
A joyful day of adventure and friendship unfolds for a group of boys.
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$1697
Unspeakable
Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021
A thriving community faces devastation in a forgotten tragedy of racial violence.
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$858
Me and the Family Tree
Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 1997
A girl discovers her unique traits while celebrating family connections.
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$1797
How Do You Spell Unfair?
Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2023
A young spelling champion faces prejudice at a national competition, challenging her determination and spirit.
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$1899
André
Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025
From rural roots to fashion icon, one man's journey defies the odds.
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Book Stats
32
Authored
0
Illustrated
26
Collaborators
Picture books
26
Chapter books
4
Board books
2
Publishing timeline
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Publication timeline from 1995 to 2025.
Book mix
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Book type breakdown: 26 picture books, 4 chapter books, 2 board books.
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André
Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025
From rural roots to fashion icon, one man's journey defies the odds.
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$1797
Family Feast!
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025
A family gathers to cook, share stories, and celebrate togetherness.
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$1797
Grind
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025
Discover the thrill of skateboarding, from daring tricks to Olympic dreams.
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$1797
Rap It Up!
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025
Discover the rhythm of rap and unleash your creative voice.
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$1797
Hair Like Obama's, Hands Like Lebron's
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2024
Celebrate Black history and excellence through a child's eyes, inspired by iconic figures and cultural legacy.
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$1697
Bros
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2024
A joyful day of adventure and friendship unfolds for a group of boys.
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$1797
Kin
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023
Uncover a family's hidden past shaped by enslavement and freedom through evocative poetry and art.
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$1797
How Do You Spell Unfair?
Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2023
A young spelling champion faces prejudice at a national competition, challenging her determination and spirit.
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$1697
You Are My Pride
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023
Mother Africa's voice echoes, uniting humanity's shared roots and timeless bond.
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$1797
Standing in the Need of Prayer
Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2022
Explore pivotal moments in African American history through a powerful visual journey of resilience and hope.
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$1697
Unspeakable
Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021
A thriving community faces devastation in a forgotten tragedy of racial violence.
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$1797
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020
Discover Aretha Franklin's journey from church singer to civil rights icon.
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$1697
Box
Picture Book · Ages 10–13 · 2020
A man risks everything to escape slavery by mailing himself to freedom.
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$1697
How Sweet the Sound
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018
A stormy night transforms a slave ship owner into a hymn writer who fights for freedom.
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$1799
Be a King
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018
Discover how Dr. King's legacy inspires a new generation to stand for justice and change the world.
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$1797
Schomburg
Picture Book · Ages 9–12 · 2017
A law clerk's quest to preserve African heritage reshapes history.
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$1597
Dorothea Lange
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017
A photographer captures the faces of the Great Depression, revealing untold stories.
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$1697
The Legendary Miss Lena Horne
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017
A trailblazing actress defies stereotypes to find her true voice in the civil rights movement.
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$1799
In Your Hands
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017
A mother's heartfelt hopes for her child's future unfold in tender moments.
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$1697
Freedom in Congo Square
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016
In 19th century Louisiana, slaves find brief freedom and joy in Congo Square every Sunday.
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$1797
Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2015
A civil rights champion fights for equal voting rights against fierce opposition.
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$1597
Gordon Parks
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2015
A self-taught photographer uses his camera to challenge racism in America.
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$1597
Sugar Hill
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014
Explore Harlem's Sugar Hill, where art and culture defied segregation.
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$958
Oprah
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2010
Discover how a little girl from a pig farm became the Queen of Talk.
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$1895
Becoming Billie Holiday
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2008
A young singer's voice rises above poverty and hardship to become legendary.
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$1797
Before John Was a Jazz Giant
Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2008
Discover how childhood sounds shaped a jazz legend's future.
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$1795
The Library Ghost
Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2008
A ghost seeks answers to a riddle in a library.
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$1899
Moses
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2006
A woman escapes slavery, guided by faith, on a perilous journey to freedom.
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$759
Freedom on the Menu
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2004
A young girl witnesses a pivotal stand for equality, sparking hope for change.
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$858
Me and the Family Tree
Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 1997
A girl discovers her unique traits while celebrating family connections.
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$759
Grandma and Me
Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 1997
Discover the special bond between a child and their grandma through playful rhymes.
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$1135
Juneteenth Jamboree
Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 1995
A girl discovers the true meaning of Juneteenth in her new Texas home.
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