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Author Set: Eloise Greenfield
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Africa Dream
by Eloise Greenfield and Carole ByardAn African-American child dreams of long-ago Africa, where she sees animals, shops in a marketplace, reads strange words from an old book, and returns to the village where her long-ago granddaddy welcomes her. Greenfield's lyrical telling and Byard's marvelous pictures make this book close to an ideal adventure for children, black or white. ' -Publishers Weekly.
1978 Coretta Scott King Award
For the Love of the Game
by Eloise Greenfield and Jan Spivey GilchristThis inspiring poem encourages children to view life with the same determination and passion that Michael Jordan displays in how he plays basketball. By listening to their inner voice and looking to those who love and support them, children can find their own way to fly. Distinguished poet Eloise Greenfield and celebrated artist Jan Spivey Gilchrist honor the beauty of the human spirit and offer a timeless message that will resonate with readers young and old.
The Great Migration
by Eloise Greenfield and Jan Spivey GilchristWe were one family among the many thousands. Mama and Daddy leaving home, coming to the city, with their hopes and their courage, their dreams and their children, to make a better life.
When Eloise Greenfield was four months old, her family moved from their home in Parmele, North Carolina, to Washington, D.C. Before Jan Spivey Gilchrist was born, her mother moved from Arkansas and her father moved from Mississippi. Both settled in Chicago, Illinois. Though none of them knew it at the time, they had all become part of the Great Migration.
In this collection of poems and collage artwork, award winners Eloise Greenfield and Jan Spivey Gilchrist gracefully depict the experiences of families like their own, who found the courage to leave their homes behind during The Great Migration and make new lives for themselves elsewhere. The Great Migration concludes with a bibliography.
Childtimes
by Eloise Greenfield and Lessie Jones LittleChildhood memories of three black women - grandmother, mother, and daughter - who grew up between the 1880s and 1950s.
Easter Parade
by Eloise GreenfieldFrom the dust jacket: "The year is 1943, and two cousins--Leanna in Chicago and Elizabeth in Washington, D.C. --are getting ready for the Easter Parade. Even though Leanna doesn't quite know what to expect, she can barely contain her excitement. For Elizabeth and her mother, getting ready for the parade is another reminder of how much they miss Elizabeth's father, who is away fighting in the war. Money is tight, and they can't get any new finery. But a long-distance phone call--a rarity in those days--from a chipper Leanna and an important letter from overseas are enough to make Easter something special this year. Eloise Greenfield's moving story demonstrates the strength that love and hope give to women at all times.
Honey I Love and Other Love Poems
by Eloise GreenfieldThe author's collection of poems clearly reflects her deepest aim in all her children's books--to give children words to love, to grow on.
Koya Delaney and the Good Girl Blues
by Eloise GreenfieldKoya Delaney, an eleven-year-old African-American girl, has trouble expressing anger, until her cousin, a popular male singer, comes to town.
Paul Robeson (Crowell Biographies)
by Eloise GreenfieldA biography of the black man who became a famous singer, actor, and spokesman for equal rights for his people.
Talk About a Family
by Eloise GreenfieldGenny's parents are fighting . . . again. Her little sister is hiding in the bathroom. Still, Genny is hopeful. Tonight is the night her big brother Larry comes home from the army. Genny is confident that Larry will say exactly the right thing to make the family happy and loving again -- the way they used to be. But when Larry's return doesn't produce the miracle she had counted on, Genny is angry. It takes a sympathetic friend to help her understand that change isn't necessarily bad -- and that families can still love each other, no matter what happens.
