A SELECTED LISTOF RECENT BOOKS

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Prepared in connection with the observanceof Negro History Week, February 9-15, 1969.

Cover illustration from THE JAZZ MAN.Copyright ©)1966 by Mary Hays Weik. Illus-trated by Ann Grifalconi. Used by permission

of Atheneum Publishers.

*Titles of books of special interest to young adults arepreceded by an asterisk.

THE ARTS

IN THE MECCAGwendolyn Brooks

Collection of new poems by a Pulitzer Prize win-ner. 811 B7943i

BLACK VOICES; AN ANTHOLOGY OFAFRO-AMERICAN LITERATURE

Abraham Chapman, editorIncludes fiction, autobiography, poetry, literarycriticism, and brief biographical sketches.

810.8 C366b

WILLIAM STYRON'S NAT TURNER; TENBLACK WRITERS RESPONDJohn Clarke, editorRebuttals by well-known Negro writers refutingthe novelist s views. 810.93 ZS938C5

DARK SYMPHONY; NEGRO LITERATUREIN AMERICAJames A. Emanuel and Theodore L. GrossLiterary testament of the human diversity of theAmerican Negro. 810.8 E53d

*BLACK MUSICLe Roi JonesEssays and reviews spotlighting brilliant youngjazz musicians of today. 784.52 J72b5

POEMS FROM PRISONEtheridge KnightCollection by a promising new Negro poet.

811 K744p

BLACK PRIDE; POEMSDon L. LeeCompilation depicting life in Negro America.

811 L511b

THINK BLACK; POEMSDon L. LeeCollected poems of protest by a new author.

811 L511t

NATIVE SONS: A CRITICAL STUDY OF20th CENTURY NEGRO AMERICANAUTHORS

Edward MargoliesRealistic and penetrating examination of nine blackwriters with special emphasis on those who haveappeared since 1940. 810.9 M335n

CITIES BURNINGDudley RandallFirst collection of poetry by the Detroit author.

811 R149c

THE GREAT WHITE HOPEHoward SacklerEpic drama based on the tumultuous career of JackJohnson, first Negro boxing champion. 812 S12g

BIOGRAPHY*"AARON, R.F."

Henry AaronForthright autobiography traces baseball player'srise from obscurity to exalted position as one ofthe most valued men in his fielL B A112a

*THE RAW PEARLPearl BaileyCandid memories of a remarkable woman, ac-knowledged as one of the foremost entertainers ofour time. B B155r

THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF W. E. B.DUBOISW. E. B. DuBoisFinal accounting of the life of an author and scholarwho became one of the most controversial figuresof the century. B D852a9

*FROM GHETTO TO GLORYBob Gibson with Phil PepeAutobiography and personal philosophies of theSt. Louis Cardinals' star pitcher. B G3581f

*RICHARD WRIGHTConstance WebbIn-depth study of the novelist's life, and more: aliterary analysis of his major works. B W9356W3

HISTORY

*PIONEERS IN PROTESTLerone Bennett, Jr.Twenty Americans, both black and white, fromAttucks to DuBois, who have contributed to theblack protest movement. 326.92 B439p

*GROWING UP BLACKJay David, editorAutobiographical selections by nineteen Negroes,from a slave of Thomas Jefferson to Dick Gregory,telling how it was to be a black child in America.

326.92 D28g

BLACK HISTORY; A REAPPRAISALMelvin Drimmer, editorRecent interpretations by black and white writersof the Negro's role in American history.

326.8 D832b

THE NEGRO AMERICAN: A DOCUMEN-TARY HISTORY

Leslie H. Fishel, Jr., and Benjamin QuarlesContemporary personal accounts,newspaper articles,speeches, and many excellent photographs tell thestory of the Negro from early Africa to 1965.

326.8 F53n

BLACK PROTEST: HISTORY. DOCUMENTSAND ANALYSIS, 1619 TO THE PRESENT

Joanne Grant, editorUnusual collection of writings concerning theblack man's struggle for freedom and equality inAmerica. 326.8 G767b

BLACK RAGEWilliam H. Grier and P. M. CobbsTwo Negro psychiatrists' revealing analysis of theinsidious effects of discrimination on the blackman. 326.8 G865b

BLACK MANHATTANJames Weldon JohnsonReprint of the 1930 classic by the famous Negropoet and novelist, concerning Negro artists duringthe 1920's. 326.8 J64aa

EYEWITNESS: THE NEGRO IN AMERI-CAN HISTORY

William Loren KatZWell-illustrated book containing graphic contem-porary accounts. 326.8 K16e

THE CONTEMPORARY SCENE

BLACK ON BLACK; COMMENTARIES ONNEGRO AMERICANS

Arnold Adoff, compilerIncludes contributions by Ossie Davis, MartinLuther King, James Baldwin, and Malcolm X.

326.8 A239b

*THE SHADOW THAT SCARES MEDick GregoryPungent and witty views on current social phe-nomena by the comedian and civil rights worker.

326.8 G862s

*THE WAY IT SPOZED TO BEJames HerndonA dedicated teacher records the small triumphsand final failure of one year spent in a metropolitanghetto school. 371.96 H431w

THE ALGIERS MOTEL INCIDENTJohn HerseyAccount of murders of three Negro youths inDetroit during the riot of July 1967. 326.8 H427a

*THE TRUMPET OF CONSCIENCEMartin L. KingAuthor's views on poverty, racism, and war.

309.73 K585t

*36 CHILDRENHerbert KohlAuthor's experiences with a sixth grade class in aHarlem school; how communication brought aboutmutual respect. 371.97 K823t

LOOK OUT, WHITEY! BLACK POWER'SGON' GET YOUR MAMA!

Julius LesterForthright explanation of Black Power-its mean-ing and its historical roots. 326.8 L567x

*G. I. DIARYDavid ParksSon of noted Life photographer and author recordshis tour of duty in the army and its effect upon himas a person and a Negro. 959.7 P235g

NIGHTMARE IN DETROIT, A REBELLIONAND ITS VICTIMSVan Sauter and Burleigh HinesJournalistic report of deaths and property damageduring 1967 riot. 326.8 S229n

*LETTERS TO A BLACK BOYBob TeagueNBC-TV newscaster's compilation of letters de-vised to give his son an understanding of contem-porary America. 326.8 T228

BLACK VICTORY: CARL STOKES ANDTHE WINNING OF CLEVELAND

Kenneth WeinbergChronicles the political career of the first Negromayor of a large American city. 326.8 W43b

THE SECOND CIVIL WAR; ARMING FORARMAGEDDON

Garry WillsAuthor reports on America's preparations for futureriots, after revisiting nine major cities and talkingwith militant and non-violent leaders. 326.8 W685s

READY TO RIOTNathan Wright, Jr.Study of the Newark riot which seeks to find solu-tions to causes of civil disturbances. 326.8 W929r

NOVELS AND STORIES

*THORPEMary DuttonPrejudices of white against black affect the onceserene life of a six-year-old white girl. SouthernUnited States, 1930's.

BLOODLINEErnest J. GainesPowerful and memorable short stories dealing withNegro life in the rural South.

*JEREMIAH THUNDERHarold HeifetZYoung Negro goes to live with a remote Indiantribe, thus recreating the legend of a "black god."

*THE SOUL BROTHERS AND SISTER LOUKristin HunterParticipation in a singing group helps heal a Negrogirl's emotional scars.

*THE CONTENDERRobert LipsyteHis dream of becoming a professional fighter helpsone Harlem high school dropout avoid a life ofcrime.

REFERENCE BOOKS

INTERNATIONAL LIBRARY OF NEGROLIFE AND HISTORY

Recent volumes in this continuing series arc:

THE BLACK ATHLETE; EMERGENCE ANDARRIVAL, b~y Edwin P. Henderson. R796 H38bI TOO AM AMERICA; DOCUMENTS FROM1619 TO THE PRESENT, edited by Patricia W.Romero. R326.8 R664i

IN FREEDOM'S FOOTSTEPS; FROM THEAFRICAN BACKGROUND TO THE CIVILWAR, by Charles H Wesley. R326 W494i

AN INTRODUCTION TO BLACK LITERATUREIN AMERICA; FROM 1746 TO THE PRESENT,edited by Lindsay Patterson. R810.8 P277i

THE QUEST FOR EQUALITY; FROM CIVILWAR TO CIVIL RIGHTS, by Charles H. Wesley

R326.8 W516q

E. AZALIA HACKLEY COLLECTION

The E. Azalia Hacklcy Collection, in the Music andPerforming Arts Department of the Main Library, is aunique record ofNegro artists in dance, drama, and music.Books, scores, recordings, programs, photographs, clippings, and memorabilia are contained in this collection.

FOR YOUNG READERS

PICTURE BOOKS

JUST ONE MEAileen BrothersColorful picture book about a small boy who be-comes the objects he sees as he wanders throughhis neighborhood. JE

TRIXIE AND THE TIGERVictoria CabassaA small girl is convinced that a friendly tiger livesunder her bed. JE

CORDUROYDon FreemanA forlorn little Teddy Bear attracts a small girland finds a home. JE

A LETTER TO AMYEzra Jack KeatsBecause of a storm, Peter (of The Snouy Day,Whistle for Willie, and P-ter's Chair) has difficultymailing Amy's invitation to his party and beginsto worry when Amy is late in arriving. JE

STORIES

SOPHIA SCROOBY PRESERVEDMartha BaconThe fantastic adventures of a young girl who ex-pericnces the evils of slavery in Colonial America. J

DARK VENTUREAudrey White BeyerHistorically accurate account of the slave trade asseen through the eyes of both slave and master.Illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon. J

THE NITTY GRITTYFrank BonhamDisillusioned by a nomad uncle whom he worships,a young boy reverses his decision to become aschool dropout. J

ANN AURELIA AND DOROTHYNatalie Savage CarlsonHumorous and sometimes touching story showingthe confusing contemporary scene of social ills suchas broken homes. J

DEAD END SCHOOLRobert ColesAfter Negro ghetto mothers protest and demon-strate, their children are bussed across town to awhite school. Based on a true story. Illustratedby Norman Rockwell. j

GABRIELLE AND SELENAPeter DesbaratsTwo best friends, one white and the other black,become bewildered and amused when they assumeeach other's identities. J

THE HOUSE OF DIES DREARVirginia HamiltonMysterious forces endeavor to frighten a Negrofamily from their new home, which was formerly astop on the Underground Railroad. J

SAIL CALYPSO!Adrienne JonesTwo boys of different races forget their deep feel-ings of hostility while rebuilding a derelict boat. J

STRIPED ICE CREAMJoan M. LexauAn exceedingly warm and satisfying story of onesmall child's love, sorrows, and deprivations. J

SONG OF THE EMPTY BOTTLESOsmond MolarskyThad composes a song after buying a guitar withmoney earned selling bottles. J

BIOGRAPHY

FORTEN THE SAILMAKER: PIONEERCHAMPION OF NEGRO RIGHTS

Esther M. DoutyInspiring biography of a courageous champion ofNegro rights in early America. jB F76D

CHARLES RICHARD DREW, PIONEER INBLOOD RESEARCH

Richard HardwickBrilliant scientist makes the breakthrough in bloodpreservation and storage, enablingwidespread estab-lishment and use of lifesaving blood plasma banks.

jB D82H

LOUIS ARMSTRONGKenneth RichardsEngrossing and warm portrayal of a great artistand goodwill ambassador. jB A73R

THE MIND AND HEART OF FREDERICKDOUGLASS: EXCERPTS FROM SPEECH-ES OF THE GREAT NEGRO ORATOR

Barbara Ritchie, editorProvocative excerpts from speeches which have asgreat a meaning now as a century ago. jB D748m

I HAVE A DREAM: THE STORY OFMARTIN LUTHER KING IN TEXT ANDPICTURES

Time-Life BooksJournalistic chronicle of the civil rights movementand the work and ideals of Martin Luther Kingfrom the 1956 Montgomery bus boycott to hisassassination. jB K58i

HISTORY

CHRONICLES OF NEGRO PROTEST, ABACKGROUND BOOK FOR YOUNGPEOPLE DOCUMENTING THE HISTO-RY OF BLACK POWER

Bradford Chambers, editorBlack protest from early Colonial documents onslavery to the Riot Commission Report of 1968.

j326 C35c

THE NEGRO REVOLUTIONRobert GoldstonPanoramic history which acknowledges and docu-ments America's injustices to the Ncgro and recordshis struggle for rights and dignity. j326 G57m

MARCHING TOWARD- FREEDOM: THENEGRO IN THE CIVIL WAR, 1861-1865James M. McPhersonDocumentary account of the thoughts, feelings,aspirations, and contributions of the Negro duringthe Civil War period. j973.7 M24m

RIFLES AND WAR BONNETSMarian T. PlaceNinth and Tenth Negro Cavalry regiments' cam-paign against Indians in the late nineteenth century.

j973 P69r

OTHER NONFICTION

I AM THE DARKER BROTHER: AN AN-THOLOGY OF MODERN POEMS BYNEGRO AMERICANS

Arnold Adoff, editorPoetic reflection on the plight of the Negro andinsight intohis attitudes and experiences. Drawingsby Benny Andrews. j808.1 A23i

THE COLOR OF MANRobert CohenExplains the reasons for differences in color, andthe effects of these differences on mankind. Beau-tiful photography. j572 C66c

THE NEWSJoan MurrayNew York television news reporter speaks candidlyabout her personal background and the challengesand satisfactions of her work. Photographs byGeorge Krause. j374.9 M94n

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