7 Top historical books like Nina: A Story of Nina Simone by Traci N. Todd

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Nina: A Story of Nina Simone

By: Traci N. Todd

4.50

Format: 56 pages, Hardcover

This picture book biography tells the story of little Eunice who grew up to become the acclaimed si…

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1. Watercress

By: Andrea Wang

4.53

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Gathering watercress by the side of the road brings a girl closer to her family's Chinese Heritage.… read more

Similar categories in Andrea Wang's Watercress book and Traci N. Todd's Nina: A Story of Nina Simone

  • picture books
  • childrens
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2. The Year We Learned to Fly

By: Jacqueline Woodson

4.39

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Jacqueline Woodson and Rafael López’s highly anticipated companion to their #1 New York Times bests… read more

Similar categories in Jacqueline Woodson's The Year We Learned to Fly book and Traci N. Todd's Nina: A Story of Nina Simone

  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
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3. The 1619 Project: Born on the Water

By: Nikole Hannah-Jones

4.69

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

The 1619 Project’s lyrical picture book in verse chronicles the consequences of slavery and the his… read more

Similar categories in Nikole Hannah-Jones's The 1619 Project: Born on the Water book and Traci N. Todd's Nina: A Story of Nina Simone

  • history
  • childrens
  • historical
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • social justice
  • african american
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4. There Was a Party for Langston

By: Jason Reynolds

4.48

Format: 56 pages, ebook

New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Jason Reynolds’s debut picture book is a snappy… read more

Similar categories in Jason Reynolds's There Was a Party for Langston book and Traci N. Todd's Nina: A Story of Nina Simone

  • music
  • history
  • biography
  • childrens
  • historical
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • african american
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5. Mel Fell

By: Corey R. Tabor

4.47

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A tale about self-confidence and taking a leap of faith, starring a kingfisher. Sometimes, you m… read more

Similar categories in Corey R. Tabor's Mel Fell book and Traci N. Todd's Nina: A Story of Nina Simone

  • picture books
  • childrens
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6. Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre

By: Carole Boston Weatherford

4.48

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A look at the Tulsa Race Massacre, one of the worst incidents of racial violence in US history. The… read more

Similar categories in Carole Boston Weatherford's Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre book and Traci N. Todd's Nina: A Story of Nina Simone

  • history
  • childrens
  • historical
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • social justice
  • african american
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7. A Walk in the Words

By: Hudson Talbott

4.33

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

When Hudson Talbott was a little boy, he loved drawing, and it came naturally to him. But reading? … read more

Similar categories in Hudson Talbott's A Walk in the Words book and Traci N. Todd's Nina: A Story of Nina Simone

  • picture books
  • childrens
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8. Stacey’s Extraordinary Words (The Stacey Stories)

By: Stacey Abrams

4.54

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The debut picture book from iconic voting rights advocate and #1 New York Times bestselling author … read more

Similar categories in Stacey Abrams's Stacey’s Extraordinary Words (The Stacey Stories) book and Traci N. Todd's Nina: A Story of Nina Simone

  • biography
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • african american
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9. Wonder Walkers

By: Micha Archer

4.19

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Micha Archer's detailed collages give readers an outlook on the splendors of nature. When two cu… read more

Similar categories in Micha Archer's Wonder Walkers book and Traci N. Todd's Nina: A Story of Nina Simone

  • picture books
  • childrens
"Is rain the day's tears? Is the moon the world's night light? I wonder. Me too."

-Micha Archer, Wonder Walkers

Cover of Nina: A Story of Nina Simone by Traci N. Todd

10. Nina: A Story of Nina Simone

By: Traci N. Todd

4.50

Format: 56 pages, Hardcover

This picture book biography tells the story of little Eunice who grew up to become the acclaimed si… read more

Similar categories in Traci N. Todd's Nina: A Story of Nina Simone book and Traci N. Todd's Nina: A Story of Nina Simone

  • music
  • history
  • biography
  • childrens
  • historical
  • picture books
  • biography memoir
  • nonfiction
  • social justice
  • african american
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11. Have You Ever Seen a Flower?

By: Shawn Harris

3.87

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

One child experiences a flower with all five senses—from its color to its fragrance to the entire u… read more

Similar categories in Shawn Harris's Have You Ever Seen a Flower? book and Traci N. Todd's Nina: A Story of Nina Simone

  • picture books
  • childrens
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12. Soul Food Sunday

By: Winsome Bingham

4.38

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Granny teaches her grandson to cook the family meal in this celebration of food, traditions, and ga… read more

Similar categories in Winsome Bingham's Soul Food Sunday book and Traci N. Todd's Nina: A Story of Nina Simone

  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
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13. Nigel and the Moon

By: Antwan Eady

4.31

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

From debut author Antwan Eady and artist Gracey Zhang comes a glowing tale about the young dreaming… read more

Similar categories in Antwan Eady's Nigel and the Moon book and Traci N. Todd's Nina: A Story of Nina Simone

  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
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14. Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky

By: Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond

4.42

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Discover a world of creativity and tradition in this fascinating picture book that explores the his… read more

Similar categories in Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond's Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky book and Traci N. Todd's Nina: A Story of Nina Simone

  • history
  • childrens
  • historical
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
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15. Wishes

By: Mượn Thị Văn

4.50

Format: 34 pages, Hardcover

A reflection on immigration, family, and home.Wishes tells the honest story about one Vietnamese fa… read more

Similar categories in Mượn Thị Văn's Wishes book and Traci N. Todd's Nina: A Story of Nina Simone

  • picture books
  • childrens
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16. Bright Star

By: Yuyi Morales

4.10

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Yuyi Morales weaves the tale of a fawn making her way through a landscape that is dangerous, beauti… read more

Similar categories in Yuyi Morales's Bright Star book and Traci N. Todd's Nina: A Story of Nina Simone

  • social justice
  • picture books
  • childrens
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17. We Are Still Here!: Native American Truths Everyone Should Know

By: Traci Sorell

4.29

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Twelve Native American kids present historical and contemporary laws, policies, struggles, and vict… read more

Similar categories in Traci Sorell's We Are Still Here!: Native American Truths Everyone Should Know book and Traci N. Todd's Nina: A Story of Nina Simone

  • history
  • childrens
  • historical
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • social justice
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18. A Boy Named Isamu: A Story of Isamu Noguchi

By: James Yang

3.83

Format: 31 pages, Hardcover

If you are Isamu, stones are the most special of all.How can they be so heavy?Would they float if t… read more

Similar categories in James Yang's A Boy Named Isamu: A Story of Isamu Noguchi book and Traci N. Todd's Nina: A Story of Nina Simone

  • biography
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • biography memoir
  • nonfiction
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19. My City Speaks

By: Darren Lebeuf

4.16

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A young girl, who is visually impaired, finds much to celebrate as she explores the city she loves.… read more

Similar categories in Darren Lebeuf's My City Speaks book and Traci N. Todd's Nina: A Story of Nina Simone

  • music
  • picture books
  • childrens
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20. The Me I Choose To Be

By: Natasha Anastasia Tarpley

4.47

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

The bestselling author of I Love My Hair! joins forces with a dynamic photography duo in this stunn… read more

Similar categories in Natasha Anastasia Tarpley's The Me I Choose To Be book and Traci N. Todd's Nina: A Story of Nina Simone

  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
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21. We Wait for the Sun

By: Dovey Johnson Roundtree

4.32

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In the hour before dawn, Dovey Mae and Grandma Rachel step into the cool, damp night on a secret mi… read more

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  • history
  • biography
  • childrens
  • historical
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • african american

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