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Black History Month Titles by Black authors that celebrate Black culture, history, and joy |
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Stacey's remarkable books
by Stacey Abrams
When she discovers that a new student has trouble reading in English, Stacey shares books and stories to help her practice and soon other students join them, learning about other worlds and cultures--and the power of friendship. 250,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Black boy, black boy : celebrate the power of you
by Ali Kamanda
Profiles many inspirational Black men throughout history, including Colin Kaepernick, Fela Kuti, Matthew Henson and Chinua Achebe, who have paved the way for Black boys. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The me I choose to be
by Natasha Tarpley
This joyful ode to the power of potential is an immersive call for self-love and highlights the inherent beauty of all Black and Brown children. 35,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Your special voice
by Temi Adamolekun
Empowers children to find their own special voice, whether it's soft or loud, kind or proud, to make a difference in the world. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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What does brown mean to you?
by Ron Grady
This joyously affirming picture book encourages children to explore and see the beauty of their skin reflected in their families, communities and the world around them with the help of a young boy named Benny. 30,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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You so black by Theresa Tha S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D.Based on the author's beautiful, viral spoken word poem of this same name, this powerful picture book shows readers that Black is everywhere, and in everything, and in everyone, and how they can find love, joy, resilience and beauty in Blackness. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Me and the family tree
by Carole Boston Weatherford
Reflecting on her family, a young girl notices how the traits she shares with the people around her create amazing family connections, giving each person the opportunity to contribute to the family tree. Illustrations.
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Ways to share joy
by Renée Watson
Ryan is caught between two friends who both want to be her best friend, her brother ruins her latest baking project, and a classmate keeps teasing her at school, yet Ryan still looks for a way to see the bright side of things and not let anything steal her joy
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King of the ice
by Kelly Starling Lyons
"When his friend RJ bets that Miles will wipe out at the ice rink, he is determined to prove him wrong"
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Marika marches for equality
by Salima Alikhan
In 1970 thirteen-year-old Marika dreams of going to Harvard to study economics, but her parents both believe that a woman's place is in the home; Marika does not understand why they are so attached to "traditional values," especially since they defied convention when they were married at a time when interracial marriages were illegal in many states--so Marika defies her parents and joins her Black friend, Beth, and her parents and attends the Women's Strike for Equality without permission
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Amari and the Great Game
by B. B. Alston
Immediately regretting her decision not to become the new leader of the secretive League of Magicians, Junior Agent Amari is forced to take part in the Great Game to save her brother and determine the future of magickind. Simultaneous eBook.
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Isaiah Dunn saves the day
by Kelly J. Baptist
This sequel to the award-winning novel Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero finds Isaiah in middle school dealing with the troublesome behavior of his mentee Kobe, calling upon every hero he knows to learn Kobes secret. Simultaneous eBook.
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Black boy joy
by Kwame Mbalia
Featuring contributions from such critically acclaimed Black authors as Jason Reynolds, Jerry Craft and Kwame Mbalia, this celebration of
Black boyhood is told through a brilliant collection of stories, comics
and poems. Simultaneous eBook.
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