7 must-read history books like Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston by Alicia D. Williams

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Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston

By: Alicia D. Williams

4.24

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A picture book that shines the light on Zora Neale Hurston, the writer and storycatcher extraordina…

If you liked the history plot in Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston by Alicia D. Williams , here is a list of 7 books like this:

1. Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom

By: Kadir Nelson , Carole Boston Weatherford

3.92

Format: None pages, Hardcover

This poetic book is a resounding tribute to Tubman's strength, humility, and devotion. With proper … read more

Similar categories in Kadir Nelson's Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom book and Alicia D. Williams's Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston

  • history
  • biography
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • african american
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2. Big

By: Vashti Harrison

4.66

Format: 60 pages, Kindle Edition

This deeply moving story shares valuable lessons about fitting in, standing out, and the beauty of … read more

Similar categories in Vashti Harrison's Big book and Alicia D. Williams's Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston

  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
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3. Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1)

By: Christopher Denise

4.51

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A Caldecott Honor Winner and  New York Times  Bestseller!  A determined Owl builds strength and … read more

Similar categories in Christopher Denise's Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1) book and Alicia D. Williams's Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston

  • picture books
  • childrens
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4. Berry Song

By: Michaela Goade

4.43

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Caldecott Medalist Michaela Goade's first self-authored picture book is a celebration of the land s… read more

Similar categories in Michaela Goade's Berry Song book and Alicia D. Williams's Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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5. 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 Alicia D. Williams's Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston

  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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6. 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 Alicia D. Williams's Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston

  • biography
  • history
  • childrens
  • historical
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • african american
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7. The Teeny-Weeny Unicorn

By: Shawn Harris

3.76

Format: 48 pages, Library Binding

Meet Teeny-Weeny! A pint-sized unicorn in this funny, modern fairy tale about perception and self-c… read more

Similar categories in Shawn Harris's The Teeny-Weeny Unicorn book and Alicia D. Williams's Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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8. 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 Alicia D. Williams's Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston

  • history
  • childrens
  • historical
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • african american
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9. Milo Imagines the World

By: Matt de la Peña

4.49

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Milo is on a long subway ride with his older sister. To pass the time, he studies the faces around … read more

Similar categories in Matt de la Peña's Milo Imagines the World book and Alicia D. Williams's Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston

  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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10. Things in the Basement

By: Ben Hatke

4.23

Format: 240 pages, Kindle Edition

From New York Times bestselling author Ben Hatke comes Things in the Basement, a young readers grap… read more

Similar categories in Ben Hatke's Things in the Basement book and Alicia D. Williams's Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston

  • childrens
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11. 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 Alicia D. Williams's Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston

  • 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

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12. Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story

By: Danielle Greendeer

4.36

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

In this Wampanoag story told in a Native tradition, two kids from the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe learn… read more

Similar categories in Danielle Greendeer's Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story book and Alicia D. Williams's Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston

  • history
  • childrens
  • historical
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
Cover of Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion by Shannon Stocker

13. Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion

By: Shannon Stocker

4.50

Format: 40 pages, Paperback

This picture book tells the true story of world-famous deaf percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie. T… read more

Similar categories in Shannon Stocker's Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion book and Alicia D. Williams's Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston

  • biography
  • history
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • biography memoir
  • nonfiction
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14. I Am the Storm

By: Jane Yolen

4.26

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A tornado, a blizzard, a forest fire, and a hurricane are met, in turn, with resilience and awe in … read more

Similar categories in Jane Yolen's I Am the Storm book and Alicia D. Williams's Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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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 Alicia D. Williams's Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
Cover of Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston by Alicia D. Williams

16. Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston

By: Alicia D. Williams

4.24

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A picture book that shines the light on Zora Neale Hurston, the writer and storycatcher extraordina… read more

Similar categories in Alicia D. Williams's Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston book and Alicia D. Williams's Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston

  • biography
  • history
  • childrens
  • school
  • historical
  • picture books
  • biography memoir
  • nonfiction
  • family
  • african american
Cover of Go Forth and Tell: The Life of Augusta Baker, Librarian and Master Storyteller by Breanna J. McDaniel

17. Go Forth and Tell: The Life of Augusta Baker, Librarian and Master Storyteller

By: Breanna J. McDaniel

4.41

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

From an award-winning author and illustrator comes this picture book biography about beloved librar… read more

Similar categories in Breanna J. McDaniel's Go Forth and Tell: The Life of Augusta Baker, Librarian and Master Storyteller book and Alicia D. Williams's Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston

  • biography
  • history
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • biography memoir
  • nonfiction
  • african american
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18. Happy Right Now

By: Julie Berry

4.19

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

An illustrated picture book that teaches the best way to be happy is to embrace the circumstances w… read more

Similar categories in Julie Berry's Happy Right Now book and Alicia D. Williams's Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston

  • picture books
  • childrens
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19. Hat Cat

By: Troy Wilson

4.07

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

When Hat the cat's doting human friend doesn't come home for a while, will a young visitor offer th… read more

Similar categories in Troy Wilson's Hat Cat book and Alicia D. Williams's Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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20. Being Home

By: Traci Sorell

4.18

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

From Sibert honor–winning author Traci Sorell and Caldecott Medal–winning artist Michaela Goade com… read more

Similar categories in Traci Sorell's Being Home book and Alicia D. Williams's Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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21. My Block Looks Like

By: Janelle Harper

4.20

Format: 41 pages, Kindle Edition

A love letter to the hustle, the bustle, the joy, and the grit of city life by debut author and Bro… read more

Similar categories in Janelle Harper's My Block Looks Like book and Alicia D. Williams's Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston

  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens

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