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Black history in its own words
by Ronald Wimberly
"Black History In Its Own Words started in January 2015 when Matt Bors asked me to find eight quotes and illustrate them for The Nib for February, Black History Month. I chose quotes ranging from the casual to the profound from luminaries both past and present. I had so much fun that I did four extra. The next year, 2016, I drafted 12 more; I had a habit. Presented here are the original 24 as well as 15 new ones for 2017."--Front matter
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The dead are arising : the life of Malcolm X
by Les Payne
A revisionary portrait of the iconic civil rights leader draws on hundreds of hours of interviews with surviving family members, intelligence officers and political leaders to offer new insights into Malcolm X’s Depression-era youth, religious conversion and 1965 assassination.
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My Vanishing Country
by Bakari Sellers
Part memoir, part historical and cultural analysis, Bakari Sellers presents an eye-opening journey through the South's past, present, and future. In his personal history, we are awakened to the crisis affecting the other "Forgotten Men & Women," who the media seldom acknowledges.
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The vanishing half
by Brit Bennett
Separated by their embrace of different racial identities, two mixed-race identical twins reevaluate their choices as one raises a black daughter in their southern hometown while the other passes for white with a husband who is unaware of her heritage.
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Local History: Snapshot Stories One important area in our collections we are working on is our online Local History Collection, which lacks representation of the history of Black Americans in Santa Cruz. One approach we are taking is to invite members of the public to share their historic photos that document Black History in Santa Cruz to our Snapshot Stories program. This unique collection highlights images from the public that document Santa Cruz History. Learn More!
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Santa Cruz Warriors Read AloudJoin us for some great Read Alouds of our favorite kids’ books with the Santa Cruz Warriors! Starting Monday February 8, we will start releasing these great video read alouds on the library's YouTube Channel and on our Facebook Page.
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Bedtime Stories: BHM Story & Craft Celebrate Black History Month by learning about the artist Jean-Michel Basquiat during Stories for Bedtime with Jackie and crafting a collage in the shape of a crown. Basquiat used the crown as a multi-faceted symbol throughout his work. It represented black people's struggle throughout history and his own personal power. Decide what the crown means for you and adorn yours with symbols that have personal meaning, or that make you happy! SCPL Librarian Jackie reads bedtime stories, sings songs, and chants rhymes for families every other Wednesday at 7:00 pm on the library's YouTube Channel and on our Facebook Page. FEB 17 • 7:00 PM Pick up your craft kit during your local Library Grab & Go hours starting February 10th and craft along with Jackie!
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The book party
by Kwame Alexander
Evocative poetry by the Newbery Medal-winning author of The Crossover and sensory artwork by the two-time Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator of The Right Word take readers on a lyrical adventure through the world of reading. 100,000 first printing
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The undefeated
by Kwame Alexander
Originally performed for ESPN’s The Undefeated, this poem by the Newbery Award-winning author of The Crossover and artwork from a two-time Caldecott Honoree is a love letter to black life in the United States, highlighting the unspeakable trauma of slavery; the faith and fire of the Civil Rights Movement; and the grit, passion and perseverance of some of the world’s greatest heroes. Simultaneous eBook Illustrations.
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This promise of change : one girl's story in the fight for school equality
by Jo Ann Allen Boyce
A 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. Simultaneous eBook.
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Just like me
by Vanessa Brantley-Newton
A collection of poetic mini-stories by the creator of Grandma’s Purse explores the feelings and experiences of everyday girls from diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Illustrations.
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Woke baby
by Mahogany L. Browne
"For all the littlest progressives, waking up to seize a new day of justice and activism. Woke babies are up early. Woke babies raise their fists in the air. Woke babies cry out for justice. Woke babies grow up to change the world. This lyrical and empowering book is both a celebration of what it means to be a baby and what it means to be woke. With bright playful art, Woke Baby is an anthem of hope in a world where the only limit to a skyscrapper is more blue."--Publisher's description
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Let the children march
by Monica Clark-Robinson
Documents 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. 25,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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