Though Valerie Wilson Wesley also writes for adults, her work for older kids is similar to Karen English's. Both authors write upbeat, character driven fiction featuring African-American...

Focusing on friendships, family dynamics, and challenges at school, the slice-of-life chapter book series by each of these prolific authors may be relatable to many young readers. Karen...

These authors' works have the genre "african american fiction"; the subjects "african american children," "north american people," and "african americans"; include the identity "black";...

These authors' works have the genre "african american fiction"; the subjects "african american children," "north american people," and "schools"; include the identity "black"; and characters...

These authors' works have the genre "african american fiction"; the subjects "african american children," "african americans," and "third-grade girls"; and include the identity "black."...

These authors' works have the appeal factors well-crafted dialogue, and they have the subjects "schools," "third-grade girls," and "elementary schools"; and characters that are "likeable...

These authors' works have the genre "african american fiction"; the subjects "african american children," "north american people," and "best friends"; include the identity "black";...

These authors' works have the subjects "african american children," "schools," and "best friends."

These authors' works have the genre "african american fiction"; the subjects "african american children," "north american people," and "best friends"; include the identity "black";...

These authors' works have the appeal factors character-driven, and they have the genre "realistic fiction"; the subjects "schools," "girls," and "best friends"; and characters that...

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These authors' works have the subjects "best friends," "third-grade girls," and "elementary schools."