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Books for Black History Month! February 2022
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Picture Book Recent Releases |
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Bright Brown Baby : A Treasury
by Andrea Davis Pinkney
A celebration of Black and Brown babies and the happiness, gentle moments and endless love shared between children and their caregivers. With illustrations by Brian Pinkney.
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The Proudest Color!
by Sheila Modir
Zahra sees the world in vivid color. When she's happy, she feels a razzle-dazzle pink in her hands. When she's sad, she feels a deep blue behind her eyes. But she isn't quite sure how to feel about the color of her skin. Kids at school tell her she is different, but her mother tells her to be proud!
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When We Say Black Lives Matter
by Maxine Beneba Clarke
In this exuberant exploration of the Black Lives Matter motto, a loving narrator relays to a young Black child the strength and resonance behind the words.
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Change Sings : A Children's Anthem
by Amanda Gorman
This lyrical picture book debut from the presidential inaugural poet and activist shows that anything is possible when our voices join together, as a young girl leads a cast of characters on a musical journey.
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Fiction and Non-Fiction Recent Releases
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Black Boy Joy : 17 Stories Celebrating Black Boyhood
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.
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Partly Cloudy
by Tanita S. Davis
Madalyn has recently moved in with her Papa Lobo and finds that she is the only Black girl in her class at her new school. Most of her classmates are friendly, but assumptions of others lead to some serious storms. Madalyn learns that life isn't always made up of clear skies, and that partly cloudy days still contain a bit of blue.
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Isaiah Dunn is My Hero
by Kelly J. Baptist
Referring to his late father’s journal for advice on how to be the man of the house, 10 year old Isaiah taps the support and ideas of two school friends who help him navigate rules and find the superhero strength it takes to grow up.
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Uncomfortable Conversations With a Black Boy
by Emmanuel Acho
Filled with honest answers and actionable advice, Acho's book for young audiences offers an introduction to systemic racism and racist behavior. Included are safe, judgment-free answers to common questions about uncomfortable subjects, from white privilege to how to disrupt community racism.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 4-12! |
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