Books with author Porter

Describes the life of the outstanding tennis player who, in 1990, became the first African-American woman in thirty-two years to reach the singles final at Wimbledon

Grumble Oink to the little boy, "Can you see me?" "Yes," said the little boy. Grumble Oink was so excited to have a friend. "No one is meant to see me. I am invisible and have no smell."

Lift a flap to check the shadows under the bed. Lift another flap to make sure there are no monsters under the wardrobe. Look under the covers to find the toys and then settle down to a bedtime story. This bedtime book allows chidren to control their night fears and enhances their dreams.

Children are encouraged to lift the flaps of this picture book featuring Parsnip to find out what games the friends are playing.

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Follows the life of the Afro-American writer known for her novels, plays, articles, and collections of folklore.

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Hardcover Book

Follows the career of a writer and literary anthropologist who worked to promote African-American culture as its own unique heritage separate from white culture

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