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Ellington Was Not a StreetIn a reflective tribute to the African American community of old, noted poet Ntozake Shange recalls her childhood home and the close knit group of innovators that often gathered there. These men of vision, brought to life in the majestic paintings of artist Kadir Nelson, lived at a time when the color of their skin dictated where they could live, what schools they could attend, and even where they could sit on a bus or in a movie theater. Yet in the
In a reflective tribute to the African-American community of old, noted poet Ntozake Shange recalls her childhood home and the close-knit group of innovators that often gathered there. These men of vision, brought to life in the majestic paintings of artist Kadir Nelson, lived at a time when the color of their skin dictated where they could live, what schools they could attend, and even where they could sit on a bus or in a movie theater.Yet in the face of this tremendous adversity, these dedicated souls and others like them not only demonstrated the importance of Black culture in America, but also helped issue in a movement that changed the world. Their lives and their works inspire us to this day, and serve as a guide to how we approach the challenges of tomorrow.
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Published: 01/01/2004
ISBN: 9780689828843
Pages: 40
Weight: 1.13lbs
Size: 12.22h x 9.30w x 0.39d
Award: Parents Choice Award (Spring) (1998-2007) - Winner
Award: Coretta Scott King Award - Winner
Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 11/15/2003 pg. 1364
Black Issues Book Review 01/01/2004 pg. 66
Publishers Weekly 12/22/2003 pg. 59
School Library Journal 01/01/2004 pg. 122
Booklist 02/15/2004 pg. 1070
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2004 pg. 295
Christian Home & School 05/01/2004 pg. 28
Booksense '76 Childrens Sum 04 06/01/2004 pg. 1
School Library Journal 10/01/2004 pg. 52
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2004 pg. 460 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Multicultural Review 12/01/2004 pg. 91
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2004 pg. 460 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
ALA Notable Children's Books 02/15/2005 pg. 1020
School Library Journal 04/01/2005 pg. 56
Black Issues Book Review 07/01/2005 pg. 65
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★★★★★ 5
Very nice
Color: White & Black, Size: 51"x67", Color: White & Black, Size: 51"x67"
Great quality. It is a very soft, thick throw to snuggle right up into. Looks so good drapped over my recliner that I bought a second one. Black and white throw pictured and folded in half. I am very pleased.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Soft and beautiful!
Color: Brown, Size: 60"x80"
Love it! So soft and pretty. A little small for my queen sized bed, I would size up. But beautiful and warm, feels high quality. No shedding.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2026
★★★★★ 4
DO NOT PUT IN DRYER
Color: Cream&grey, Size: 60"x80"
Very soft, very comfortable, very warm, sheds a lot at first. 9/10 for initial impression.
So how do you wash it? The instructions say take it to a professional dry cleaner which costs more than the blanket, so that option is out. I've been looking everywhere and everyone says something different, I've ruined two blankets trying to figure it out how to clean them. DO NOT PUT IN YOUR DRYER WITH HEAT, EVER, PERIOD. I ruined my second blanket by putting it in the dryer for just 7 minutes on 'delicate' heat, just don't do it. Even using no heat in the dryer will cause the material to become slightly more abrasive after each cycle. MACHINELESS AIR DRY ONLY. The faux fur has an insanely low fraying point and even getting it moderately warm causes it to become abrasive and have a harsh tangled 'dog blanket' feel to it that is permanent.
COLD WASH ONLY ON DELICATE. This seems to have little to no effect on the quality of the blanket. Use high quality detergent with little to no additives for delicates and a laundry bag. Fabric softeners are a big NO, they will shorten the life of your blanket substantially.
For colors, The Cream and Grey and Yellow and Grey are very nice and picture accurate. The Camal was far darker than the images would have you believe and it has a greenish copper tint to it. The Ivory looks awful with how they brushed the tips.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2025
★★★★★ 5
My Favorite Blanky
Color: Yellow&grey, Size: 60"x80", Color: Yellow&grey, Size: 60"x80"
The color of the yellow/grey is exceptional. The blending and pattern of the two colors makes for a very realistic looking pelt and the colors go with an extensive variety of other colors you may have in your home. In a couple of spots you could see little clumps where the fur was sticking out further than the rest, almost like it was trying to shed, but I just took scissors and cut the little tuffs to be even with the rest of the fur. Never once has it actually shed. It holds smells really well so washing it on a delicate cycle with those scent booster beads and then putting it in the dryer on the Air Dry setting creates this magical scent that fills an entire room. I have issues with a lot of textures so I’m very particular about my fabrics and furs and I can tell you this blanket feels like pure bliss and does not give me sensory overload or an icky feeling. It’s a great weight as well, id say it’s a medium-heavy blanket. It’s exactly what I was looking for. I have had this blanket for about a year now and the quality is definitely worth it. It’s held up against 3 big dogs, my toddler, and my newborn and it still looks like it just got delivered to me. Personally I thought the blanket was going to be bigger, but I am still content with the size. it’s gone from my couch to my bed and fits both perfectly. I love it on both. I feel that for the price the blanket could have been bigger but other than that, it was worth the money.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Recommend
Color: White & Black, Size: 60"x80"
Very nice appaearance, soft, and large enough for cozy winter nights. No shedding that I can tell. Happy with purchase.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2026
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