Go forth and tell : the life of Augusta Baker, librarian and master storyteller
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Harrison, April, illustrator.
Published
New York : Dial Books for Young Readers, [2024].
ISBN
9780593324202, 059332420X
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
Status
Copies
Location | Call Number | Status |
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Sudbury - Children's | J BIO CHANGE-MAKERS BAKER | Checked Out |
Location | Call Number | Status |
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Acton - act | ON ORDER | On Order |
Location | Call Number | Status |
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Acton - Children's | J BIO BAKER, A | Checked Out |
Arlington - Children's | J B BAKER, A. | Checked Out |
Arlington Fox - Children's - New | J B BAKER, A. | Checked Out |
Ashland - Children's - New | J BIO BAKER | On Shelf |
Bedford - Children's | J BIO Baker, Augusta | On Shelf |
More Details
Published
New York : Dial Books for Young Readers, [2024].
Format
Book
Language
English
ISBN
9780593324202, 059332420X
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
"A luminous picture book biography about librarian and storyteller Augusta Baker, the first Black coordinator of children's services at all branches of the New York Public library"--,Provided by publisher.
Description
"Before Augusta Braxton Baker became a storyteller, she was an excellent story listener. Her grandmother brought stories like Br'er Rabbit and Arthur and Excalibur to life, teaching young Augusta that where there's a will, there's always a way. When she grew up, Mrs. Baker began telling her own fantastical stories to children at the 135th Street Branch of the New York Public Library in 1940s Harlem. But she noticed that there were hardly any books at the library featuring Black people in respectful, empowering ways. Thus began her journey of championing books, writers, illustrators, librarians and teachers centering Black stories, and inspiring future acclaimed authors like Audre Lorde, James Baldwin, Walter Dean Myers, and Tom Feelings along the way."--,Front cover flap.
Target Audience
Ages 5-8 years.,Dial Books for Young Readers.
Subjects
LC Subjects
African American women librarians -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
African Americans -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Baker, Augusta, -- 1911-1998 -- Juvenile literature.
Biography.
Children's librarians -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Librarians -- Juvenile literature.
New York Public Library -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Picture books.
Storytellers -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Women -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
African Americans -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Baker, Augusta, -- 1911-1998 -- Juvenile literature.
Biography.
Children's librarians -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Librarians -- Juvenile literature.
New York Public Library -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Picture books.
Storytellers -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Women -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
McDaniel, B. J., & Harrison, A. (2024). Go forth and tell: the life of Augusta Baker, librarian and master storyteller . Dial Books for Young Readers.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)McDaniel, Breanna J. and April, Harrison. 2024. Go Forth and Tell: The Life of Augusta Baker, Librarian and Master Storyteller. Dial Books for Young Readers.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)McDaniel, Breanna J. and April, Harrison. Go Forth and Tell: The Life of Augusta Baker, Librarian and Master Storyteller Dial Books for Young Readers, 2024.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)McDaniel, Breanna J.,, and April Harrison. Go Forth and Tell: The Life of Augusta Baker, Librarian and Master Storyteller Dial Books for Young Readers, 2024.
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