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A is for Activist by Innosanto NagaraIntroduces the letters of the alphabet with terms related to social justice, environmental justice, civil rights, LGBTQ rights, and other causes activists support.
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The Stone Thrower by Jael Ealey RichardsonA picture book portrayal of the childhood of football star Chuck Ealey, written by his daughter, describes how in spite of racist taunts he strove to escape his segregated Ohio community through education and sports.
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Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'oThe Academy Award-winning actress presents the story of a little girl with beautiful, midnight-colored skin that makes her feel different from everyone, until a magical journey in the night sky transforms her perspective.
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All Because You Matter by Tami CharlesA lyrical, heart-lifting love letter to Black and Brown children everywhere reminds them how much they matter, that they have always mattered and they always will.
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We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices by Wade HudsonA collection of art, essays, letters, poems, and stories celebrates standing up against prejudice and racism, and includes entries by such authors as Kwame Alexander, Kat Williams-Garcia, Jacqueline Woodson, and Jason Reynolds.
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More, More, More, Said the Baby by Vera B. WilliamsLittle Guy, Little Pumpkin, and Little Bird are the stars of their own special tales, celebrating the love that is joyously generated for babies while exploring the makeup of the family from various perspectives.
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Let's Talk About Race by Julius LesterOffers readers a poetic introduction to the topic of race as the differences and unique features of races are celebrated while discussing the important bond everyone shares with one another as human beings through many common similarities.
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Woke: A Young Poet's Call to Justice by Mahogany L. BrowneA collection of poems by women of color, written for today’s generation of young activists, reflects the passion of the fight for social justice while tackling subjects ranging from discrimination and empathy to acceptance and speaking out.
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Your Name is a Song by Jamilah Thompkins-BigelowFrustrated by a day full of teachers and classmates mispronouncing her beautiful name, a little girl tells her mother she never wants to come back to school. In response, the girl's mother teaches her about the musicality of African, Asian, Black-American, Latinx, and Middle Eastern names on their lyrical walk home through the city. Empowered by this newfound understanding, the young girl is ready to return the next day to share her knowledge with her class.
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Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Black Boy by Tony Medina A fresh perspective of young men of color depicting thirteen views of everyday life: young boys dressed in their Sunday best, running to catch a bus, and growing up to be teachers, and much more.
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Baseball Saved Us by Ken MochizukiA Japanese American boy learns to play baseball when he and his family are forced to live in an internment camp during World War II, and his ability to play helps him after the war is over.
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The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson Other students laugh when Rigoberto, an immigrant from Venezuela, introduces himself but later, he meets Angelina and discovers that he is not the only one who feels like an outsider.
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Child of the Civil Rights Movement by Paula Young SheltonA daughter of civil rights activist Andrew Young describes her experiences of growing up in the Deep South at the height of the movement, sharing her witness to the efforts of her father, family friend Martin Luther King, Jr. and thousands of others who participated in the historic march from Selma to Montgomery.
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The Big Umbrella by Amy June BatesAn authorial debut by the illustrator of Hillary Rodham Clinton and her daughter combines lush artwork and lyrical text in a subtle tribute to inclusion and tolerance that depicts a growing number of young people huddling under a big umbrella on a rainy day.
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Hands up! by Breanna J. McDanielA young girl lifts her hands up during everyday moments—including greeting the sun, getting dressed and playing basketball—before finally raising her hands in resistance at a protest march.
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Black is a Rainbow Color by Angela JoyA child reflects on the meaning of being Black in this moving and powerful anthem about a people, a culture, a history and a legacy that lives on.
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Dreamers by Yuyi MoralesDreamers is a celebration of making your home with the things you always carry: your resilience, your dreams, your hopes and history. It's the story of finding your way in a new place, of navigating an unfamiliar world and finding the best parts of it. In dark times, it's a promise that you can make better tomorrows.
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Layla's Head Scarf by Miriam CohenNew in first grade, shy Layla is reluctant to participate in class activities because she feels her head scarf makes her look too different from her classmates.
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Let the Children March by Monica Clark-RobinsonDocuments the inspirational peaceful protests in 1963 Birmingham, Alabama, combining poetic text and poignant illustrations that celebrate the powerful words of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the resolve of thousands of African-American children to march for their civil rights.
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My Hair Is a Garden by Cozbi A. Cabrera After being teased yet again about her unruly hair, MacKenzie consults her neighbor, Miss Tillie, who compares hair care with tending her beautiful garden and teaches MacKenzie some techniques. Includes tips for shampooing, conditioning, and protecting black hair, and recipes for hair products.
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Ron's Big Mission by Rose BlueLiving in the segregated south of the 1950s, nine-year-old Ron uses peaceful resistance and personal determination to challenge the establishment in order to attain his own library card so he can check out the books he loves, in a moving story about a young boy who grows up to become a skilled scientist and Challenger astronaut.
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I Am Every Good Thing by Derrick D. BarnesProud of everything that makes him who he is, a young Black narrator celebrates the creativity, adventurous spirit, humor and loyalty that shape his undeterred spirit and confident goals, even when people who do not understand try to limit his potential.
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Don't Touch My Hair! by Sharee MillerA young girl imparts a lesson about the importance of asking permission when everyone she meets, from strangers in the street to aliens in space, want to touch her soft and bouncy hair.
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Momma, Did You Hear the News? by Sanya Whittaker GraggLittle Avery becomes concerned after seeing another police shooting of an unarmed man. His parents decide it is time to have "The Talk". They teach him and his brother a catchy chant to help remember what to do if approached by an officer, while also emphasizing that all policemen are not bad. A to the L to the I-V-E...come home ALIVE....THAT is the key,
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Not My Idea: A Book About Whiteness by Anastasia HigginbothamExplains that although many adults do not care to admit it, color does still matter in the United States; discusses racism and the fight against it; and argues that bias is a problem for whites, but that white people do not have to accept it.
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The ABCs of Black History by Rio CortezCulturally evocative illustrations and lyrical text by a Pushcart-nominated poet celebrate historical activists, events and locations that shaped Black history and the fight for equality, in a picture book complemented by a timeline and additional back matter.
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The Skin You Live In by Michael TylerThemes associated with child development and social harmony, such as friendship, acceptance, self-esteem, and diversity are promoted in simple and straightforward prose, offering a venue through which parents and teachers can discuss important social concepts with their children.
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The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read by Rita L. HubbardFrom a Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator and an emerging author comes the inspirational story of Mary Walker, a woman whose long life spanned from the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement, and who, through perseverance and dedication, learned to read at age 116, proving that it’s never too late to learn new things. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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All are welcome
by Alexandra Penfold
Illustrations and simple, rhyming text introduce a school where diversity is celebrated and songs, stories, and talents are shared
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Shades of People by Shelley RotnerExplores the many different shades of human skin, and points out that skin is just a covering that does not reveal what someone is like inside.
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The Case for Loving: The Fight for Interracial Marriage by Selina AlkoA tribute to the brave example of the Loving family describes how they were arrested in mid-20th-century Virginia for violating laws against interracial marriage and argued their case all the way to the Supreme Court, prompting a landmark civil rights triumph.
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An ABC of Equality by Chana Ginelle EwingFrom A to Z, simple explanations accompanied by engaging artwork teach children about the world we live in and how to navigate our way through it. Each right-hand page includes a brightly decorated letter with the word it stands for and an encouraging slogan. On the left, a colorful illustration and bite-size text sum up the concept. Cheerful people from a range of backgrounds, ethnicities, and abilities lead the way through the alphabet.
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Say Something by Peter H. ReynoldsThe creator of the best-selling The Word Collector and The Dot presents an empowering story for kid activists about finding one's voice and using it to make the world a better place.
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This Promise of Change: One Girl's Story in the Fight for School Equality by Jo Ann Allen BoyceA versed account shares the firsthand experiences of one of the young people who made history by joining 11 other African American students to integrate Central High School in 1956 Little Rock, describing how it felt to be rendered a civil rights spokesperson in the face of daunting national protests.
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Antiracist Baby by Ibram X. KendiIllustrations and rhyming text present nine steps Antiracist Baby can take to improve equity, such as opening our eyes to all skin colors and celebrating all our differences.
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Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker RhodesAfter seventh-grader Jerome is shot by a white police officer, he observes the aftermath of his death and meets the ghosts of other fallen black boys including historical figure Emmett Till.
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Where Are You From? by Yamile Saied MéndezA lyrical debut picture book celebration of diversity for children follows the experiences of a little girl who is unsure of how to answer when she is asked where she is really from.
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