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From Here to Equality Reparations for Black Americans In The Twenty-First CenturyWilliam A. Darity Jr. (A) and A. Kirsten Mullen (A)
List Price: $22.00 (Paperback – A Case for Reparations – 2022)
Racism and discrimination have choked economic opportunity for African Americans at nearly every turn. At several historic moments, the trajectory of racial inequality could have been altered dramatically.
But neither Reconstruction nor the New…
$22.00
The Sum Of UsABOUT THE SUM OF US (ADAPTED FOR YOUNG READERS)
The New York Times bestseller, now adapted for a new generation of young readers, leaders, thinkers, and activists. A groundbreaking call to action that examines how racism affects and harms all of us and how we need to face it head-on, together.
The future can be…
Heather McGhee (Author)
$17.99
My Mind Is A Mountain / Mi mente es una montanaIntroduce your little ones to the metaphor that the mind is a mountain and how it can powerfully handle all emotions from the lowest of the lows to the highest of the highs – and everything in between – in both English and Spanish.
My mind is a mountain, powerful and strong!
My Mind is…
Cindy Montenegro (Author) and Ngobile Adigan (Illustrator)
$17.99
Sadiq and the Desert StarWhen Sadiq’s father leaves on a business trip, he worries he’ll miss his baba too much.
But Baba has a story for Sadiq: the story of the Desert Star. Learning about Baba’s passion for the stars sparks Sadiq’s interest in outer space. But can Sadiq find others who are willing to help him start the…
Siman Nurali (Author) and Annan Sarkar (Illustrator)
$8.99
June Peters, You Will Change The World One DayJune Peters, is a vibrant ten year old girl who understands the importance of giving. She’s determined to make a difference in the world and will do whatever it takes to complete her mission.
However, she learns a valuable lesson about talking to strangers and giving away her lunch money. June is still eager to…
Alika R. Turner (Author) and Navi N. Rohma
$14.99
Unbeatable: How Crispus Attucks Basketball Broke Racial Barriers and Jolted the WorldAttucks! is true story of the all-black high school basketball team that broke the color barrier in segregated 1950s Indiana, masterfully told by National Book Award winner Phil Hoose.
By winning the state high school basketball championship in 1955, ten teens from an Indianapolis school meant to be the centerpiece of racially segregated education in…
Phillip Hoose (Author)
$15.99
Frankie Sparks And The Lucky Charm #4
Megan Frazer Blakemore (Author) and Nadja Sarrel (Illustrator)
$17.99
More Than PeachPenned by the very first Crayon Activist, Bellen Woodard, this picture book will tug at readers’ heartstrings and inspire them to make a difference!
When Bellen Woodard’s classmates referred to “the skin-color” crayon, in a school and classroom she had always loved, she knew just how important it was that everyone understood that “skin can…
Ellen Woodard (Author) and Fanny Liem (Illustrator)
$17.99
Fatima’s Great OutdoorsAn immigrant family embarks on their first camping trip in the Midwest in this lively picture book by Ambreen Tariq, outdoors activist and founder of @BrownPeopleCamping
Fatima Khazi is excited for the weekend. Her family is headed to a local state park for their first camping trip! The school week might not have gone as…
Ambreen Tariq (Author) and Stevie Lewis (Illustrator)
$17.99
Lift as You Climb: The Story of Ella BakerLearn about the civil rights activist Ella Baker in this inspiring picture book from Sibert Honor winner Patricia Hruby Powell and Caldecott Honor winner R. Gregory Christie.
“What do you hope to accomplish?” asked Ella Baker’s granddaddy when she was still a child.
Her mother provided the answer: “Lift as you climb.”
Long before the…
Patricia Hruby Powell (Author) and R. Gregory Christie
$18.99
You Can Be ABC’sBased on the empowering and beloved viral video rap by six-year-old Sam White and his dad, Bobby, as seen on The Ellen Show and more, comes a book about the many careers kids can aspire to, from A to Z!
You can be an A–an architect, a B–a biochemist, a C–a computer software developer, and…
Robert Samuel White II (Author) and Robert Samuel
$17.99
Dream StreetNAMED ONE OF THE BEST CHILDREN’S BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES • FIVE STARRED REVIEWS
Visit a truly special street bursting with joy, hope, and dreams. Inspired by the neighborhood where they grew up as cousins, this gorgeous picture book from an award-winning illustrator and critically acclaimed author is the perfect gift or…
Tricia Elam Walker (Author) and Eukua Holmes (Illustrator)
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What Was Reconstruction?In the same style as the New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series, What Was? focuses on compelling historical events, great battles, protests, and discoveries.
Learn about a pivotal time in American history and its momentous effects on civil rights in America in this enlightening title about Reconstruction.
Reconstruction — the period after the Civil War –…
Sherrie L Smith (Author) , Tom Foley (Illustrator)
$7.99
Why You’ll Never Find the One: And Why It Doesn’t MatterA funny and affirming illustrated guide, in New Yorker cartoonist Sarah Akinterinwa’s signature style, that offers a unique approach to finding love (or not).
This illustrated dating guide by cartoonist Sarah Akinterinwa, rooted in her experiences as a Black woman in her late twenties, encourages readers to be introspective, honest, and practical in their love lives.…
Sarah Akinterinwa (Author)
$19.95
I Want to Ride the Tap TapWriter Danielle Joseph and illustrator Olivier Ganthier’s I Want to Ride the Tap Tap is a day-of-the-week picture book about a Black family who ride the taxi-bus service―called a tap tap―in Haiti, and the fascinating people they meet along the way, illustrated by a Haitian artist known for his vibrant street art.
Monday through Saturday, Claude and…
Danielle Joseph (Author) and Olivier Ganthier (Illustrator)
$18.99
Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale HurstonFrom the Newberry Honor–winning author of Genesis Begins Again comes a shimmering picture book that shines the light on Zora Neale Hurston, the extraordinary writer and story catcher extraordinaire who changed the face of American literature.
Zora was a girl who hankered for tales like bees for honey. Now, her mama always told her that…
Alicia D. Williams (Author) and Jacqueline Alcantara (Illustrator)
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Daddy Speaks LoveA moving tribute to the joy and grounding that fathers bring to their children’s lives.
What does a daddy do? From day one, this daddy speaks love to his little one. And along with that love, his words and actions speak many other things, too: like truth, joy, comfort, and pride. Like many dads, he…
Leah Henderson (Author) and E.B. Lewis (Illustrator)
$17.99
Baby Code: Girls Who CodeIt’s never too early to get little ones interested in computer coding with this unique series of board books!
How do you explain coding in art to a baby? By showing how it’s all around them, and how they can take part in it, of course! By using items in a baby’s world, like a…
Sandra Horning (Author) and Melissa Crowton (Illustrator)
$9.99
Love Is a RevolutionWhen Nala Robertson reluctantly agrees to attend an open mic night for her cousin-sister-friend Imani’s birthday, she finds herself falling in instant love with Tye Brown, the MC. He’s perfect, except . . .
Tye is an activist and is spending the summer putting on events for the community when Nala would rather watch movies…
Renee Watson (Author)
$18.99
Leon the Extraordinary: A Graphic Novel (Leon #1)Leon is an ordinary kid who becomes extraordinary when he fights a supervillain to save his school!
In the city where Leon lives, superheroes — and supervillains — are commonplace. So how does an ordinary kid like Leon, who has no superpowers himself, become the superhero he wants to be? When all his classmates suddenly…
Jamar Nicholas (Author) and (Illustrator)
$14.99
Shine Bright: An Empowering Picture Book About Confidence and Self-Love for Black GirlsBursting with inspiration and affirmation, Kheris Rogers’ debut picture book encourages children everywhere to love the skin they are in.
When her confidence is shaken by peers who say they are scared of her because she’s “too dark,” Imani turns to her sister for a loving reminder that she’s smart, hope, brave, beautiful, strong, and just enough. After embracing what makes…
Kheris Rogers (Author) and Mechal Renee Roe (Illustrator)
$18.99
(Future Hero #1) Future HeroThe start of a thrilling, highly illustrated series about a boy who finds a portal to a legendary world in his local barbershop . . . and learns he’s the hero they’ve been waiting for. For younger fans of Black Panther and Last Gate of the Emperor!
Jarell has never quite known where he belongs.…
Remi Blackwood (Author)
$6.99
Brown Skin GymnastNina is an energetic girl who loves gymnastics.
It is her dream to become a gymnast. Everywhere Nina goes, she wants everyone to see her awesome gymnastics moves and she is NOT shy about it. Nina even helps her friends and family learn how to do gymnastics moves too.
Laila Summers (Author) and Sonja Bush (Illustrator)
$13.99
Jazz For Lunch!Last Stop on Market Street gets a jazzy twist in this finger-licking good celebration of music, food, and family.
Struttin’ with Auntie Nina down to a club,
We’re gonna hear some music and then eat some grub.
Wanna get up close, but we’re stuck in the back,
We can’t see the drums and we can’t get…
Jarrett Dapier (Author) and Eugenia Mello (Illustrator)
$17.99
Living While Black: Portraits of Everyday ResistanceIn homage to the radical power of art, Living While Black celebrates the small acts of resistance that comprise the daily lives of Black folks by presenting them in a series of vivid illustrations.
Laughing. Grieving. Being a kid. Even the purest expression of pleasure, the most human display of sorrow, or the simplest delight of childhood…
Ajuan Mance (Author and Illustrator)
$22.75
Carpenter’s HelperA warm, wonderful picture book that gently reminds us of the importance of respecting our natural world and highlights the joys and rewards of helping others.
Join a girl as she helps a mama and papa bird build a nest in her bathroom, hatch their eggs, and teach their babies to fly away.
Renata and…
Sybil Rosen (Author) and Camille Garoche (Illustrators)
$18.99
I Have A SuperpowerFour-time NBA champion and superstar Stephen Curry makes a splash with his picture book debut inspiring young readers to unlock their very own superpower.
“A positive boost from a strong role model.” —Kirkus
“With accessible advice honoring commitment to craft and fortitude, this is a sporty and strong addition to growth-mindset and social-emotional-learning conversations.” —Booklist…
Steph Curry (Author) and Geneva Bowers (Illustrator)
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I’ll Hold Your HandThis sweet picture book celebrates a parent’s love and support of a child through life’s milestones, from learning to walk to the first day of school and all the highs and lows in between.
From the night you arrive to your first night away,
from learning to crawl to healing a broken heart,
and for…
Maggie C. Rudd (Author) and Elsa Chavarri (Illustrator)
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My Very Favorite Book in the Whole Wide WorldFrom Super Bowl champion and literacy crusader Malcolm Mitchell comes an exciting new story that shows even reluctant readers that there is a book out there for everyone!
Meet Henley, an all-around good kid, who hates to read. When he’s supposed to be reading, he would rather do anything else. But one day, he gets…
Malcolm Mitchell (Author) and Michael Robertson (Illustrator)
$17.99
Remember to Dream, EbereFrom a Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award winner comes an inspirational and heartwarming tale of a mother and child, and the dreams they build together.
When Ebere’s mother puts her to bed at night, she always says, “Remember to dream, Ebere.” And dream, Ebere does! Encouraged by her mother to make her dreams as big…
Cynthia Erivo (Author) and Charnelle Pinkney Barlow (Illustrator)
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Magnolia FlowerFrom beloved African American folklorist Zora Neale Hurston comes a moving adaptation by National Book Award winner and #1 New York Times bestselling author of How to Be an Antiracist and Antiracist Baby, Ibram X. Kendi.
Magnolia Flower follows a young Afro Indigenous girl who longs for freedom and is gorgeously illustrated by Love is Wise (The People Remember, Ablaze with Color).…
Zora Neal Hurston (Author) and Ibrahm X Kendi
$19.99
Sweetest Kulu“Dream a little, Kulu, this world now sings a most beautiful song of you.”
This beautiful bedtime poem, written by acclaimed Inuit throat singer Celina Kalluk, describes the gifts given to a newborn baby by all the animals of the Arctic.
Lyrically and tenderly told by a mother speaking to her own little Kulu; an…
Cellina Kalluk (Author) and Alexandria Neonakis (Illusstrator)
$9.99
Sharing a SmileIn the spirit of Come With Me, this timely and charming tale about mask-wearing follows a little girl and her generous plan to find her own courage by helping those in her neighborhood find theirs.
In a changing world, little Sophie is feeling a bit worried. She loves being outside and playing with her friends in her…
Nikki Kramar (Author) and Ashley Evans (Illustrator)
$17.99
The Shadow PrinceIn this middle grade solar punk novel set in an alternate Egyptian universe, twelve-year-old Ash must compete to become the Shadow–and protector–of the prince.
FIVE DEADLY TESTS, ONLY ONE SHADOW PRINCE
Growing up as an orphan in a remote village in the Egyptian desert, Ash’s life is pretty ordinary–sort of. He spends most of his…
David Anthony Durham (Author)
$21.95
Me (Moth)FINALIST FOR THE 2021 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR YOUNG PEOPLE’S LITERATURE
A debut YA novel-in-verse by Amber McBride, Me (Moth) is about a teen girl who is grieving the deaths of her family, and a teen boy who crosses her path.
Moth has lost her family in an accident. Though she lives with her aunt, she feels…
Amber McBride (Author)
$19.99
What Was the Harlem Renaissance?In this book from the #1 New York Times bestselling series, learn how this vibrant Black neighborhood in upper Manhattan became home to the leading Black writers, artists, and musicians of the 1920s and 1930s.
Travel back in time to the 1920s and 1930s to the sounds of jazz in nightclubs and the 24-hours-a-day bustle of the…
Sherri L. Smith (Author), Who HQ (Author) and
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Who Is Stacey Abrams?Discover how a young girl who loved to read and write became a voting rights activist, a candidate for governor of Georgia, and an author.
Presenting Who HQ Now: an exciting addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series!
Stacey Abrams began her career in politics at the age of seventeen when she was hired…
Shelia P. Moses (Author), Who HQ (Author)and Dede
$5.99
What Is the Civil Rights Movement?Relive the moments when African Americans fought for equal rights, and made history.
Even though slavery had ended in the 1860s, African Americans were still suffering under the weight of segregation a hundred years later. They couldn’t go to the same schools, eat at the same restaurants, or even use the same bathrooms as white…
Sherrie Smith (Author), Who HQ (Author) and Tim Foley (Illustrator)
$5.99
What Is Black Lives Matter?From the #1 New York Times bestselling series comes the latest title in the Who HQ Now format for trending topics. It tells the history of a political and social movement that advocates for non-violent civil disobedience and protests against incidents of police brutality–and all racially motivated violence–against Black people.
When a Black teenager named Trayvon Martin was senselessly killed in…
Lakita Wilson (Author), Who HQ (Author) and Gregory
$4.99
What Is Juneteenth?Discover more about Juneteenth, the important holiday that celebrates the end of chattel slavery in the United States.
On June 19, 1865, a group of enslaved men, women, and children in Texas gathered around a Union solder and listened as he read the most remarkable words they would ever hear. They were no longer enslaved:…
Kirsti Jewel (Author), Who Hq (Author) and Manuel
$7.99
Drawn TogetherThe recipient of six starred reviews and the APALA Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature!
Named a Best Book of 2018 by the Wall Street Journal, NPR, Smithsonian, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, Booklist, the Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, BookRiot, the New York Public Library, the Chicago Public Library—and many more!
When a young boy visits his grandfather, their lack…
Minh Le (Author) and Dan Santat (Illustrator)
$18.99
Libby Loves Science: A STEM Picture Book About Creativity, Teamwork, and Experiments for KidsLibby loves science! In this STEM-themed picture book, a companion to the popular Cece Loves Science, Libby and her friends are put in charge of the science booth at their school fair. There’s only one problem: No one is visiting their booth! Does everyone think science is boring?
Libby and her friends use teamwork, creativity, and just…
Kimberly Derting (Author) and Shelli R. Johannes (Illustrator)
$19.99
Maya’s SongFrom bestselling, award-winning creators Renée Watson and Bryan Collier comes a stunningly crafted picture book chronicling the life of poet and activist Maya Angelou.
This unforgettable picture book introduces young readers to the life and work of Maya Angelou, whose words have uplifted and inspired generations of readers. The author of the celebrated autobiography I Know…
Renee Watson (Author) and Bryan Collier (Illustrator)
$19.99
Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn BrooksA picture-book biography of celebrated poet Gwendolyn Brooks, the first Black person to win the Pulitzer Prize
A 2021 Coretta Scott King Book Award Illustrator Honor Book
A 2021 Robert F. Sibert Informational Honor Book
A 2021 Association of Library Service to Children Notable Children’s Book
Gwendolyn Brooks (1917–2000) is known for her poems about…
Suzanne Slade (Author) and Cozbi A. Carbrera (Illustrator)
$18.99
Ancient Egypt (Scholastic Discover More)Penelope Arlon (A)
List Price: $11.99 (Paperback – Ancient Egypt Guide – 2014)
A visual guide to ancient Egypt for newly confident readers.
This book is packed with exclusive photos so that kids can see ancient Egypt like never before! The images are accompanied by time lines, step-by-steps, and cross-section graphics for original and startling…
$11.99
Sprouting Wings: The True Story of James Herman Banning, the First African American Pilot to Fly Across the United StatesLouisa Jagger (A) and Shari Becker (A) and Floyd Cooper (ILT)
List Price: $18.99 (Hardcover – First Black Pilot to Fly Across the USA – 2021)
The inspirational and true story of James Herman Banning, the first African American pilot to fly across the country, comes to life in this picture book biography perfect for…
$18.99
African Icons: Ten People Who Shaped HistoryTracey Baptiste (A)
List Price: $19.95 (Hardcover – African Kings and Queens – 2021)
“In African Icons, Baptiste engages in the hard work of unveiling the myths about the African continent to young readers . . . This is a great beginner’s guide to pre-colonial Africa.”
—Ibram X. Kendi, National Book Award-winning author of Stamped from the Beginning and How…
$19.95
Take Back The BlockChrystal D. Giles. (A)
List Price: $19.99 (Hardcover – Community and Gentrification – 2021)
“This book made me want to step aside, hand over the mic, and listen to Wes. A must-read.” –Mariama J. Lockington, author of For Black Girls Like Me
Brand-new kicks, ripped denim shorts, Supreme tee—
Wes Henderson has the best style in sixth grade.…
$19.99
I Don’t Eat That! A Children’s Book About Food
Erica M. Burrell M.Ed (A and ILT)
List Price: $19.99 (Hardcover – Food Knowledge and Eating – 2022)
Elodie never eats school lunch like her classmates do and they want to know why. So she educates her friends about different types of food and how food is made. Do you know where your food comes…
$19.99
Please, Baby, PleaseSpike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee (A) and Kadir Nelson (ILT)
List Price: $8.99 (Paperback -Family / Toddler – 2006)
From moments fussy to fond, Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Spike Lee and his wife, producer Tonya Lewis Lee, present a behind-the-scenes look at the chills, spills, and unequivocal thrills of bringing up baby! Vivid illustrations from…
$8.99
Black History for BeginnersDenise Dennis (A) and Susan Willmarth (ILT)
List Price: $15.99 (Paperback- Graphic Novel / African American History – 2007)
This book covers a rich history often ignored. It chronicles the struggle from capture and enslavement in Africa right up through Civil Rights and the different kind of struggle Blacks face today. (192 pgs)
About The…
$15.99
Mummy Mazes: A Monumental BookElizabeth Carpenter (A)
List Price: $11.99 (Paperback – Activity Book / Mazes / Ancient Egypt – 2010)
The first new idea in maze books since Egyptian times. Originally self- published, Mummy Mazes has won awards and seals of approval from Dr. Toy, The National Parenting Center, Independent Publishers, and Creative Child Magazine.
Written and drawn…
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African History for BeginnersHerb Boyd (A) and Shey Wolvek Pfister (ILT)
List Price: $14.95. (Paperback – Graphic Novel / African History – 2007)
African History For Beginners explores the rich history of this continent of contrasts. Discover the glory of the Pharaohs and Towers of Zimbabwe, the cosmology of the Yoruba, the courage of the Masai and the…
$14.95
Barber Game Time Books: End ZoneTiki Barber (A), Ronde Barber (A), Paul Mantell (Contri)
List Price: $7.99 (Paperback – Series / Sports/ Football – 2014)
The Hidden Valley Eagles have high hopes for the football championship in this novel from NFL superstars and bestselling authors Tiki and Ronde Barber.
Tiki and Ronde are ready to end junior high with a…
$7.99
Jazzy Miz MozettaBrenda C. Roberts (A), Frank Morrison (A) and (ILT)
List Price: $16.99 (Hardcover – Dancing / Friends – 2004)
Jazzy Miz Mozetta is the winner of the 2005 Coretta Scott King – John Steptoe New Talent Award
One fine evening, Miz Mozetta puts on her firecracker-red dress and heads outside to enjoy the moonlight. When…
$16.99
The Watsons Go to Birmingham–1963Christopher Paul Curtis (A)
List Price: $8.99 (Paperback – Fiction / Family / Segregation-2000)
The Newbery Honor-winning American classic, The Watsons Go to Birmingham–1963, celebrates 20 years with this anniversary edition featuring a special letter from Christopher Paul Curtis and an introduction by noted educator Dr. Pauletta Bracy.
Enter the hilarious world of ten-year-old Kenny…
$8.99
The Mighty Miss MaloneChristopher Paul Curtis (A)
List Price: $8.99 (Paperback – Fiction / Depression Era / Family – 2013)
We are a family on a journey to a place called wonderful” is the motto of Deza Malone’s family. Deza is the smartest girl in her class in Gary, Indiana, singled out by teachers for a special path…
$8.99
I Have A Dream (Book and CD)Kadir Nelson (A and ILT)
List Price: $18.99 (Hardcover – Biography / African American Leader – 2014)
A Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book
From Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s daughter, Dr. Bernice A. King: My father’s dream continues to live on from generation to generation, and this beautiful and powerful illustrated edition of his…
$19.99
What Color Is My World?: The Lost History of African-American InventorsKareem Abdul-Jabbar (A) and Ray Obstfeld (A) and A.G. Ford (ILT)
List Price: $8.99 (Paperback – African American History / Scientists – 2013)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, basketball legend and the NBA’s all time leading scorer, champions a lineup of little-known African-American inventors in this lively, kid-friendly book.
Did you know that James West invented the microphone…
$8.99
Say It Loud: An Illustrated History of the Black AthleteRoxanne Jones (A), Jessie Paolucci (A), Tony Dungy (FRWD)
List Price: $35.00 (Hardcover – African American History / Sports – 2010)
They are heroes, stars, agitators, and entertainers; mentors, innovators, history-makers, and record-breakers. They are the men and women whose physical gifts buoyed the spirits of a people and lifted up the soul of a…
$35.00
Counting OvejasSarah Weeks (A) and David Diaz (ILT)
List Price: $19.99 (Hardcover – Counting / Sheep – 2006)
Una oveja blanca. /
One white sheep.
ŒçAdií_s, oveja blanca! /
Good-bye, white sheep!
What do you do when you can’t sleep? Count sheep in Spanish and English, of course! But what happens when those rascally sheep get…
$19.99
Hallelujah FlightPhil Bildner (A) and John Holyfield (ILT)
List Price: $17.99 (Hardcover – African American History/Aviation – 2010)
The extraordinary story of James Banning, the first African-American pilot to fly across country
During the Great Depression, the ace black pilot James Banning decided to fly from coast to coast to serve as an inspiration to people…
$17.99
I Know Why The Caged Bird SingsMaya Angelou (A)
List Price: $7.99 (Paperback – Biography / Memoir – 2009)
Maya Angelou’s debut memoir is a modern American classic beloved worldwide. Her life story is told in the documentary film And Still I Rise, as seen on PBS’s American Masters.
Here is a book as joyous and painful, as mysterious and memorable, as childhood itself. I…
$7.99
Sukey And The MermaidRobert D. San Souci (A) and Brian Pinkney (ILT)
List Price: $8.99 (Paperback – Folktale/ Mermaid – 1996)
Sukey’s new step-pa is a mean, bossy man. Every day Sukey wakes at dawn to work in the garden. All her step-pa ever does is watch her and yell if she so much as stops to fan…
$8.99
The Dream Keeper And Other PoemsLangston Hughes (A)
List Price:$11.99 (Paperback – Poetry / Harlem Renaissance – 1996)
Illustrated in black-and-white. This classic collection of poetry is available in a handsome new gift edition that includes seven additional poems written after The Dream Keeper was first published. In a larger format, featuring Brian Pinkney’s scratchboard art on every spread, Hughes’s…
$11.99
We Beat the Street: How a Friendship Pact Led to SuccessSampson Davis (A), George Jenkins (A), Rameck Hunt (A), Sharon Draper (A)
List Price: $9.99 (Paperback – Biographies / Friendship / Doctors – 2006)
Growing up on the rough streets of Newark, New Jersey, Rameck, George,and Sampson could easily have followed their childhood friends into drug dealing, gangs, and prison. But when a presentation at…
$9.99
Nana’s Big Surprise: Nana, Que Sorpresa!Amanda Irma Píerez (A) Maya Christina Gonzalez (ILT)
List Price: $10.95 (Paperback – Bi-Lingual / Family / Grief Loss / Memory – 2013)
Nana’s move from Mexico should be a joyous occasion. But this summer Nana is coming to California because Tata, beloved husband and abuelo, has died. Amada and her five brothers hope to…
$10.95
Brown Girl DreamingJacqueline Woodson (A)
List Price: $18.99 (Hardcover – Biography / Poetic Verse / Writer’s Childhood – 2015)
National Book Award Winner
Jacqueline Woodson, one of today’s finest writers, tells the moving story of her childhood in mesmerizing verse.
Raised in South Carolina and New York, Woodson always felt halfway home in each place. In vivid…
$19.99
Mo’ne Davis: Remember My Name: My Story from First Pitch to Game ChangerMo’ne Davis (A)
List Price: $9.99 (Paperback – Biography / Sports / Baseball – 2015)
Be inspired to reach for your dreams!
In August 2014, Mo’ne Davis became the first female pitcher to win a game in the Little League World Series and the first Little Leagues to be featured on the cover of Sports…
$9.99
March: Book OneJohn Lewis (A), Andrew Aydin (A) and Nate Powell (ILT)
List Price: $14.95 (Paperback – Graphic Novel / Biography /African American History – Civil Rights Era – 2015)
Declaration: Congressman John Lewis (GA-5) is an American icon, one of the key figures of the civil rights movement. His commitment to justice and nonviolence has taken…
$14.95
Nappy HairCarolivia Herron (A) and Joe Cepeda (ILT)
List Price: $7.99 (Paperback – Hair / Self Esteem / Family – 1998)
You sure do got some nappy hair on your head, don’t you? Well. It’s your hair Brenda, take the cake. Yep.In a unique and vibrant picture book that uses the African-American call-and-response tradition, a family…
$7.99
Ashanti to Zulu: African TraditionsFrom A to Z, an authentic portrait of 26 African tribes, stunningly illustrated by winners of the 1976 & 1977 Caldecott Medal. The magnificently composed pictures are warm with the tones of the earth & rich with authentic details of African life. Their stylized elegance manages to capture both the variety & vitality of African…
Margarat Musgrove (Author) and Leo and Diane Dillon
$8.99
Sundiata: Lion King of MaliDavid Wisniewski (A) and (ILT)
List Price: $9.99 (Paperback – African King / Mali – 1999)
In the thirteenth century, Sundiata overcame physical handicaps, social disgrace, and strong opposition to rule the West African Sudanese trading empire of Mali. During his reign he established the territorial base of the empire and laid the foundations for…
$9.99
Malcolm Little: The Boy Who Grew Up to Become Malcolm XIlyasha Shabazz (A) and AG Ford (ILT)
List Price: $19.99 (Hardcover – African American Leader / Civil Rights Era – 2014)
Malcolm X grew to be one of America’s most influential figures. But first, he was a boy named Malcolm Little. Written by his daughter, this inspiring picture book biography celebrates a vision of freedom…
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For You Are a Kenyan ChildKelly Cunnane (A) and Ana Juan (ILT)
List Price: $17.99 (Hardcover – Kenya / Child’s Responsibility / Family – 2006)
Imagine you live in a small Kenyan village, where the sun rises over tall trees filled with doves. You wake to the sound of a rooster’s crow, instead of an alarm clock and the school…
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Grandpa, Is Everything Black Bad?Sandy Lynne Holman (A) and Lela Kometiani (ILT)
List Price: $18.95 (Hardcover – African Heritage / Racism and Prejudice – 1998)
An illustrated story of an African American boy who gains appreciation for his dark skin by learning about his African heritage from his grandfather and his drum. (32 pgs) Ages 5 – 8
- Grade…
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Lullaby For a Black MotherLangston Hughes (A) and Sean Qualls (ILT)
List Price: $19.99 (Hardcover – Lullaby Poem / Langston Hughes – 2013)
Description: “My little dark baby, / My little earth-thing, / My little love-one, / What shall I sing / For your lullaby?” With a few simple words as smooth as a song, the poet Langston Hughes…
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NEW Visions For A Black ManNa’im Akbar (A)
List Price: $14.00 (Paperback – Black Manhood – 1991)
Visions For BlackMen raises issues which are not only important to black men but to all of us. How do we restore African manhood to those whom the society has not viewed as the chosen people? Discover the startling prediction of the mystical…
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Ra Sekhi Kemetic Reiki: Level 1Rekhit Kajara Nia Yaa Nebthet (A)
List Price: $18.95 (Paperback – Kemetic Reiki -2014)
Kemetic Reiki is an ancient science of spiritual healing that was practiced by the Egyptian priests, physicians and layman. This book is the Level 1 manual for learning the craft of Kemetic Reiki for personal spiritual development. It includes vital information…
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Just Us WomenJeannette Caines (A) and Pat Cummings (ILT)
List Price: $7.99 (Paperback – Travel Story with Auntie – 1984)
“No boys and no men-just us women,” Aunt Martha tells her niece. And together they plan their trip to North Carolina in Aunt Martha’s brand-new car. This is to be a very special outing-with no one to…
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Baby BlessingsDeloris Jordan (A) and James Ransome (ILT)
List Price: $19.99 (Hardcover – A Baby Celebration Book – 2010)
A Prayer for the Day Your Were Born. This touching story from bestselling author Doloris Jordan celebrates the blessings new parents wish for their babies all through their lives. With a strong emphasis on the bonds families…
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Beauty and the BeastH. Chuku Lee (A) and Pat Cummings (ILT)
List Price: $17.99 (Hardcover (No Jacket Cover) – Fairy Tale 2014)
In this remarkable retelling of Beauty and the Beast, award-winning illustrator Pat Cummings creates an enchanted fairy-tale world flavored by the art, architecture, and culture of West Africa, while writer H. Chuku Lee stays true to…
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Jambo Means Hello: Swahili Alphabet BookMuriel Feelings (A) and Tom Feelings (ILT)
List Price: $8.99 (Paperback – Alphabet / In Swahili – 1992)
Great Swahili Beginner Book
Here is an introduction not only to the letters of the alphabet, but also to another language and culture. Each of the twenty-four letters (there are no q or x sounds in Swahili)…
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I, Too, Am AmericaLangston Hughes (A) and Bryan Collier (ILT)
List Price: $16.99 (Hardcover – Poetry / Equality – 2012)
Winner of the Coretta Scott King illustrator award, I, Too, Am America blends the poetic wisdom of Langston Hughes with visionary illustrations from Bryan Collier in this inspirational picture book that carries the promise of equality.
I, too,…
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Ali An American Champion: The GreatestBarry Dennenberg (A)
List Price: $12.99 (Paperback – Biography / Sports / Boxing Champion – 2014)
The impressive life story of Muhammad Ali is interwoven with vital moments in American history in this visually stunning, full-color biography.
The story of famed boxing champion Muhammad Ali is more appealing and accessible than ever before when told…
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Mysteries of EgyptOldrich Ruzicka (A) And Tomas Tuma (ILT)
List Price: $16.95 ( Shape Books – Theme Egypt -2011)
The new Shape Books series brings the ancient world to three-dimensional life and reveals the most interesting topics from some of the world’s most important empires.
Each title is a self-boxed 3-D board book that replicates an iconic…
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What Was The Underground Railroad?Yona Zeldis McDonough (A), Lauren Mortimer (ILT) and James Bennet (ILT)
List Price: $5.99 (Paperback – Underground Railroad / Escape 2013)
No one knows where the term Underground Railroad came from–there were no trains or tracks, only “conductors” who helped escaping slaves to freedom. Including real stories about “passengers” on the “Railroad,” this book chronicles…
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Discovering Wes MooreWes Moore (A)
List Price: $12.99 (Paperback – Biography / Parallels Two Lives / Same Name – 2013)
For fans of The Wire and Unbroken comes a story of two fatherless boys from Baltimore, both named Wes Moore. One is in prison, serving a life sentence for murder. The other is a Rhodes Scholar, an…
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Harlem’s Little Blackbird: The Story of Florence MillsRenee Watson (A) and Christian Robinson (ILT)
List Price: $17.99 (Hardcover Singer / Harlem Renaissance – 2012)
From Caldecott Honor winner Christian Robinson and acclaimed author Renee Watson, comes the inspiring true story of Florence Mills.
Zora and Langston. Billie and Bessie. Eubie and Duke. If the Harlem Renaissance had a court, they were its kings…
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What Momma Left MeReníe Watson (A)
List Price: $10.99 ( Paperback – Coming of Age / Loss / Family Support / Faith – 2019)
Rediscover Newbery Honor- and Coretta Scott King Author Award-winner Renée Watson’s heart-rending debut, about one girl’s journey to reconnect to joy.
Serenity is good at keeping secrets, and she’s got a whole lifetime’s worth…
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Middle PassageCharles Johnson (A)
List Price: $17.00 (Paperback – African American History / Middle Passage / Slave Trade – 1998)
A twenty-fifth anniversary edition of Charles Johnson’s National Book Award-winning masterpiece of a novel in the tradition of Billy Budd and Moby-Dick heroic in proportion to fiction that hooks the mind” (The New York Times Book…
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My Name Is Truth: The Life of Sojourner TruthAnn Turner (A) and James Ransome (ILT)
List Price: $18.99 (Hardcover – Biography / Abolitionist / Women’s Rights Activist / Evangelists – 2015)
Here is the remarkable true story of how former slave Isabella Baumfree transformed herself into the preacher and orator Sojourner Truth, as told by acclaimed author Ann Turner and award-winning illustrator James…
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The Mis-Education of the NegroCarter G. Woodson (A)
List Price: $9.95 (Paperback – Denounces Eurocentric Education / Supports Black Studies – First Pub. 1933)
The Mis-Education of the Negro is one of the most important books on education ever written. Carter G. Woodson shows us the weakness of Euro-centric based curriculums that fail to include African American history and…
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One Plastic Bag: Isatou Ceesay and the Recycling Women of The GambiaMiranda Paul (A) and Elizabeth Zunon (ILT)
List Price:$19.99 (Hardcover – Gambia / Recycling / Building Economy – 2015)
Plastic bags are cheap and easy to use. But what happens when a bag breaks or is no longer needed? In Njau, Gambia, people simply dropped the bags and went on their way. One plastic bag…
$19.99
Bartlett’s Familiar Black QuotationsRetha Powers (A) and Henry Louis Gates (FRWD)
List Price: $40.00 (Hardcover – Reference / Black Quotations- 2013)
Description: A comprehensive, all-new collection bringing together the most thoughtful, inspiring, and wisest voices from the Black diaspora across history.
BARTLETT’S FAMILIAR BLACK QUOTATIONS paints a rich canvas of Black history through time. Five thousand quotes are…
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Who’s In My Family? All About Our FamiliesRobbie H. Harris (A) and Nadine Bernard Westcott (ILT)
List Price: $18.99 (Hardcover – Different Types of Families – 2012)
Join Nellie and Gus and their family plus all manner of other families for a day at the zoo, where they see animal families galore! To top off their day, Nellie and Gus invite friends…
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The Port Chicago 50: Disaster, Mutiny, and the Fight for Civil RightsSteve Sheinkin (A)
List Price: $15.99 (Paperback – Social Justice / Military / Mutiny – 2014)
An astonishing Civil Rights story from Newbery Honor winner and National Book Award finalist Steve Sheinkin.
On July 17, 1944, a massive explosion rocked the segregated Navy base at Port Chicago, California, killing more than 300 sailors who were…
$15.99
A Sweet Smell of RosesAngela Johnson (A) and Eric Velazquez (ILT)
List Price: $8.99 (Paperback – Civil Rights March – 2007)
There’s a sweet, sweet smell in the air as two young girls sneak out of their house, down the street, and across town to where men and women are gathered, ready to march for freedom and justice. Inspired…
$8.99
From Here to Equality Reparations for Black Americans In The Twenty-First CenturyWilliam A. Darity Jr. (A) and A. Kirsten Mullen (A)
List Price: $22.00 (Paperback – A Case for Reparations – 2022)
Racism and discrimination have choked economic opportunity for African Americans at nearly every turn. At several historic moments, the trajectory of racial inequality could have been altered dramatically.
But neither Reconstruction nor the New…
$22.00
The Sum Of UsABOUT THE SUM OF US (ADAPTED FOR YOUNG READERS)
The New York Times bestseller, now adapted for a new generation of young readers, leaders, thinkers, and activists. A groundbreaking call to action that examines how racism affects and harms all of us and how we need to face it head-on, together.
The future can be…
$17.99
My Mind Is A Mountain / Mi mente es una montanaIntroduce your little ones to the metaphor that the mind is a mountain and how it can powerfully handle all emotions from the lowest of the lows to the highest of the highs – and everything in between – in both English and Spanish.
My mind is a mountain, powerful and strong!
My Mind is…
$17.99
Sadiq and the Desert StarWhen Sadiq’s father leaves on a business trip, he worries he’ll miss his baba too much.
But Baba has a story for Sadiq: the story of the Desert Star. Learning about Baba’s passion for the stars sparks Sadiq’s interest in outer space. But can Sadiq find others who are willing to help him start the…
$8.99
June Peters, You Will Change The World One DayJune Peters, is a vibrant ten year old girl who understands the importance of giving. She’s determined to make a difference in the world and will do whatever it takes to complete her mission.
However, she learns a valuable lesson about talking to strangers and giving away her lunch money. June is still eager to…
$14.99
Unbeatable: How Crispus Attucks Basketball Broke Racial Barriers and Jolted the WorldAttucks! is true story of the all-black high school basketball team that broke the color barrier in segregated 1950s Indiana, masterfully told by National Book Award winner Phil Hoose.
By winning the state high school basketball championship in 1955, ten teens from an Indianapolis school meant to be the centerpiece of racially segregated education in…
$15.99
More Than PeachPenned by the very first Crayon Activist, Bellen Woodard, this picture book will tug at readers’ heartstrings and inspire them to make a difference!
When Bellen Woodard’s classmates referred to “the skin-color” crayon, in a school and classroom she had always loved, she knew just how important it was that everyone understood that “skin can…
$17.99
Fatima’s Great OutdoorsAn immigrant family embarks on their first camping trip in the Midwest in this lively picture book by Ambreen Tariq, outdoors activist and founder of @BrownPeopleCamping
Fatima Khazi is excited for the weekend. Her family is headed to a local state park for their first camping trip! The school week might not have gone as…
$17.99
Lift as You Climb: The Story of Ella BakerLearn about the civil rights activist Ella Baker in this inspiring picture book from Sibert Honor winner Patricia Hruby Powell and Caldecott Honor winner R. Gregory Christie.
“What do you hope to accomplish?” asked Ella Baker’s granddaddy when she was still a child.
Her mother provided the answer: “Lift as you climb.”
Long before the…
$18.99
You Can Be ABC’sBased on the empowering and beloved viral video rap by six-year-old Sam White and his dad, Bobby, as seen on The Ellen Show and more, comes a book about the many careers kids can aspire to, from A to Z!
You can be an A–an architect, a B–a biochemist, a C–a computer software developer, and…
$17.99
Dream StreetNAMED ONE OF THE BEST CHILDREN’S BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES • FIVE STARRED REVIEWS
Visit a truly special street bursting with joy, hope, and dreams. Inspired by the neighborhood where they grew up as cousins, this gorgeous picture book from an award-winning illustrator and critically acclaimed author is the perfect gift or…
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What Was Reconstruction?In the same style as the New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series, What Was? focuses on compelling historical events, great battles, protests, and discoveries.
Learn about a pivotal time in American history and its momentous effects on civil rights in America in this enlightening title about Reconstruction.
Reconstruction — the period after the Civil War –…
$7.99
Why You’ll Never Find the One: And Why It Doesn’t MatterA funny and affirming illustrated guide, in New Yorker cartoonist Sarah Akinterinwa’s signature style, that offers a unique approach to finding love (or not).
This illustrated dating guide by cartoonist Sarah Akinterinwa, rooted in her experiences as a Black woman in her late twenties, encourages readers to be introspective, honest, and practical in their love lives.…
$19.95
I Want to Ride the Tap TapWriter Danielle Joseph and illustrator Olivier Ganthier’s I Want to Ride the Tap Tap is a day-of-the-week picture book about a Black family who ride the taxi-bus service―called a tap tap―in Haiti, and the fascinating people they meet along the way, illustrated by a Haitian artist known for his vibrant street art.
Monday through Saturday, Claude and…
$18.99
Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale HurstonFrom the Newberry Honor–winning author of Genesis Begins Again comes a shimmering picture book that shines the light on Zora Neale Hurston, the extraordinary writer and story catcher extraordinaire who changed the face of American literature.
Zora was a girl who hankered for tales like bees for honey. Now, her mama always told her that…
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Daddy Speaks LoveA moving tribute to the joy and grounding that fathers bring to their children’s lives.
What does a daddy do? From day one, this daddy speaks love to his little one. And along with that love, his words and actions speak many other things, too: like truth, joy, comfort, and pride. Like many dads, he…
$17.99
Baby Code: Girls Who CodeIt’s never too early to get little ones interested in computer coding with this unique series of board books!
How do you explain coding in art to a baby? By showing how it’s all around them, and how they can take part in it, of course! By using items in a baby’s world, like a…
$9.99
Love Is a RevolutionWhen Nala Robertson reluctantly agrees to attend an open mic night for her cousin-sister-friend Imani’s birthday, she finds herself falling in instant love with Tye Brown, the MC. He’s perfect, except . . .
Tye is an activist and is spending the summer putting on events for the community when Nala would rather watch movies…
$18.99
Leon the Extraordinary: A Graphic Novel (Leon #1)Leon is an ordinary kid who becomes extraordinary when he fights a supervillain to save his school!
In the city where Leon lives, superheroes — and supervillains — are commonplace. So how does an ordinary kid like Leon, who has no superpowers himself, become the superhero he wants to be? When all his classmates suddenly…
$14.99
Shine Bright: An Empowering Picture Book About Confidence and Self-Love for Black GirlsBursting with inspiration and affirmation, Kheris Rogers’ debut picture book encourages children everywhere to love the skin they are in.
When her confidence is shaken by peers who say they are scared of her because she’s “too dark,” Imani turns to her sister for a loving reminder that she’s smart, hope, brave, beautiful, strong, and just enough. After embracing what makes…
$18.99
(Future Hero #1) Future HeroThe start of a thrilling, highly illustrated series about a boy who finds a portal to a legendary world in his local barbershop . . . and learns he’s the hero they’ve been waiting for. For younger fans of Black Panther and Last Gate of the Emperor!
Jarell has never quite known where he belongs.…
$6.99
Brown Skin GymnastNina is an energetic girl who loves gymnastics.
It is her dream to become a gymnast. Everywhere Nina goes, she wants everyone to see her awesome gymnastics moves and she is NOT shy about it. Nina even helps her friends and family learn how to do gymnastics moves too.
$13.99
Jazz For Lunch!Last Stop on Market Street gets a jazzy twist in this finger-licking good celebration of music, food, and family.
Struttin’ with Auntie Nina down to a club,
We’re gonna hear some music and then eat some grub.
Wanna get up close, but we’re stuck in the back,
We can’t see the drums and we can’t get…
$17.99
Living While Black: Portraits of Everyday ResistanceIn homage to the radical power of art, Living While Black celebrates the small acts of resistance that comprise the daily lives of Black folks by presenting them in a series of vivid illustrations.
Laughing. Grieving. Being a kid. Even the purest expression of pleasure, the most human display of sorrow, or the simplest delight of childhood…
$22.75
Carpenter’s HelperA warm, wonderful picture book that gently reminds us of the importance of respecting our natural world and highlights the joys and rewards of helping others.
Join a girl as she helps a mama and papa bird build a nest in her bathroom, hatch their eggs, and teach their babies to fly away.
Renata and…
$18.99
I Have A SuperpowerFour-time NBA champion and superstar Stephen Curry makes a splash with his picture book debut inspiring young readers to unlock their very own superpower.
“A positive boost from a strong role model.” —Kirkus
“With accessible advice honoring commitment to craft and fortitude, this is a sporty and strong addition to growth-mindset and social-emotional-learning conversations.” —Booklist…
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I’ll Hold Your HandThis sweet picture book celebrates a parent’s love and support of a child through life’s milestones, from learning to walk to the first day of school and all the highs and lows in between.
From the night you arrive to your first night away,
from learning to crawl to healing a broken heart,
and for…
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My Very Favorite Book in the Whole Wide WorldFrom Super Bowl champion and literacy crusader Malcolm Mitchell comes an exciting new story that shows even reluctant readers that there is a book out there for everyone!
Meet Henley, an all-around good kid, who hates to read. When he’s supposed to be reading, he would rather do anything else. But one day, he gets…
$17.99
Remember to Dream, EbereFrom a Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award winner comes an inspirational and heartwarming tale of a mother and child, and the dreams they build together.
When Ebere’s mother puts her to bed at night, she always says, “Remember to dream, Ebere.” And dream, Ebere does! Encouraged by her mother to make her dreams as big…
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Magnolia FlowerFrom beloved African American folklorist Zora Neale Hurston comes a moving adaptation by National Book Award winner and #1 New York Times bestselling author of How to Be an Antiracist and Antiracist Baby, Ibram X. Kendi.
Magnolia Flower follows a young Afro Indigenous girl who longs for freedom and is gorgeously illustrated by Love is Wise (The People Remember, Ablaze with Color).…
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Sweetest Kulu“Dream a little, Kulu, this world now sings a most beautiful song of you.”
This beautiful bedtime poem, written by acclaimed Inuit throat singer Celina Kalluk, describes the gifts given to a newborn baby by all the animals of the Arctic.
Lyrically and tenderly told by a mother speaking to her own little Kulu; an…
$9.99
Sharing a SmileIn the spirit of Come With Me, this timely and charming tale about mask-wearing follows a little girl and her generous plan to find her own courage by helping those in her neighborhood find theirs.
In a changing world, little Sophie is feeling a bit worried. She loves being outside and playing with her friends in her…
$17.99
The Shadow PrinceIn this middle grade solar punk novel set in an alternate Egyptian universe, twelve-year-old Ash must compete to become the Shadow–and protector–of the prince.
FIVE DEADLY TESTS, ONLY ONE SHADOW PRINCE
Growing up as an orphan in a remote village in the Egyptian desert, Ash’s life is pretty ordinary–sort of. He spends most of his…
$21.95
Me (Moth)FINALIST FOR THE 2021 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR YOUNG PEOPLE’S LITERATURE
A debut YA novel-in-verse by Amber McBride, Me (Moth) is about a teen girl who is grieving the deaths of her family, and a teen boy who crosses her path.
Moth has lost her family in an accident. Though she lives with her aunt, she feels…
$19.99
What Was the Harlem Renaissance?In this book from the #1 New York Times bestselling series, learn how this vibrant Black neighborhood in upper Manhattan became home to the leading Black writers, artists, and musicians of the 1920s and 1930s.
Travel back in time to the 1920s and 1930s to the sounds of jazz in nightclubs and the 24-hours-a-day bustle of the…
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Who Is Stacey Abrams?Discover how a young girl who loved to read and write became a voting rights activist, a candidate for governor of Georgia, and an author.
Presenting Who HQ Now: an exciting addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series!
Stacey Abrams began her career in politics at the age of seventeen when she was hired…
$5.99
What Is the Civil Rights Movement?Relive the moments when African Americans fought for equal rights, and made history.
Even though slavery had ended in the 1860s, African Americans were still suffering under the weight of segregation a hundred years later. They couldn’t go to the same schools, eat at the same restaurants, or even use the same bathrooms as white…
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What Is Black Lives Matter?From the #1 New York Times bestselling series comes the latest title in the Who HQ Now format for trending topics. It tells the history of a political and social movement that advocates for non-violent civil disobedience and protests against incidents of police brutality–and all racially motivated violence–against Black people.
When a Black teenager named Trayvon Martin was senselessly killed in…
$4.99
What Is Juneteenth?Discover more about Juneteenth, the important holiday that celebrates the end of chattel slavery in the United States.
On June 19, 1865, a group of enslaved men, women, and children in Texas gathered around a Union solder and listened as he read the most remarkable words they would ever hear. They were no longer enslaved:…
$7.99
Drawn TogetherThe recipient of six starred reviews and the APALA Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature!
Named a Best Book of 2018 by the Wall Street Journal, NPR, Smithsonian, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, Booklist, the Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, BookRiot, the New York Public Library, the Chicago Public Library—and many more!
When a young boy visits his grandfather, their lack…
$18.99
Libby Loves Science: A STEM Picture Book About Creativity, Teamwork, and Experiments for KidsLibby loves science! In this STEM-themed picture book, a companion to the popular Cece Loves Science, Libby and her friends are put in charge of the science booth at their school fair. There’s only one problem: No one is visiting their booth! Does everyone think science is boring?
Libby and her friends use teamwork, creativity, and just…
$19.99
Maya’s SongFrom bestselling, award-winning creators Renée Watson and Bryan Collier comes a stunningly crafted picture book chronicling the life of poet and activist Maya Angelou.
This unforgettable picture book introduces young readers to the life and work of Maya Angelou, whose words have uplifted and inspired generations of readers. The author of the celebrated autobiography I Know…
$19.99
Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn BrooksA picture-book biography of celebrated poet Gwendolyn Brooks, the first Black person to win the Pulitzer Prize
A 2021 Coretta Scott King Book Award Illustrator Honor Book
A 2021 Robert F. Sibert Informational Honor Book
A 2021 Association of Library Service to Children Notable Children’s Book
Gwendolyn Brooks (1917–2000) is known for her poems about…
$18.99
Ancient Egypt (Scholastic Discover More)Penelope Arlon (A)
List Price: $11.99 (Paperback – Ancient Egypt Guide – 2014)
A visual guide to ancient Egypt for newly confident readers.
This book is packed with exclusive photos so that kids can see ancient Egypt like never before! The images are accompanied by time lines, step-by-steps, and cross-section graphics for original and startling…
$11.99
Sprouting Wings: The True Story of James Herman Banning, the First African American Pilot to Fly Across the United StatesLouisa Jagger (A) and Shari Becker (A) and Floyd Cooper (ILT)
List Price: $18.99 (Hardcover – First Black Pilot to Fly Across the USA – 2021)
The inspirational and true story of James Herman Banning, the first African American pilot to fly across the country, comes to life in this picture book biography perfect for…
$18.99
African Icons: Ten People Who Shaped HistoryTracey Baptiste (A)
List Price: $19.95 (Hardcover – African Kings and Queens – 2021)
“In African Icons, Baptiste engages in the hard work of unveiling the myths about the African continent to young readers . . . This is a great beginner’s guide to pre-colonial Africa.”
—Ibram X. Kendi, National Book Award-winning author of Stamped from the Beginning and How…
$19.95
Take Back The BlockChrystal D. Giles. (A)
List Price: $19.99 (Hardcover – Community and Gentrification – 2021)
“This book made me want to step aside, hand over the mic, and listen to Wes. A must-read.” –Mariama J. Lockington, author of For Black Girls Like Me
Brand-new kicks, ripped denim shorts, Supreme tee—
Wes Henderson has the best style in sixth grade.…
$19.99
I Don’t Eat That! A Children’s Book About Food
Erica M. Burrell M.Ed (A and ILT)
List Price: $19.99 (Hardcover – Food Knowledge and Eating – 2022)
Elodie never eats school lunch like her classmates do and they want to know why. So she educates her friends about different types of food and how food is made. Do you know where your food comes…
$19.99
Please, Baby, PleaseSpike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee (A) and Kadir Nelson (ILT)
List Price: $8.99 (Paperback -Family / Toddler – 2006)
From moments fussy to fond, Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Spike Lee and his wife, producer Tonya Lewis Lee, present a behind-the-scenes look at the chills, spills, and unequivocal thrills of bringing up baby! Vivid illustrations from…
$8.99
Black History for BeginnersDenise Dennis (A) and Susan Willmarth (ILT)
List Price: $15.99 (Paperback- Graphic Novel / African American History – 2007)
This book covers a rich history often ignored. It chronicles the struggle from capture and enslavement in Africa right up through Civil Rights and the different kind of struggle Blacks face today. (192 pgs)
About The…
$15.99
Mummy Mazes: A Monumental BookElizabeth Carpenter (A)
List Price: $11.99 (Paperback – Activity Book / Mazes / Ancient Egypt – 2010)
The first new idea in maze books since Egyptian times. Originally self- published, Mummy Mazes has won awards and seals of approval from Dr. Toy, The National Parenting Center, Independent Publishers, and Creative Child Magazine.
Written and drawn…
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African History for BeginnersHerb Boyd (A) and Shey Wolvek Pfister (ILT)
List Price: $14.95. (Paperback – Graphic Novel / African History – 2007)
African History For Beginners explores the rich history of this continent of contrasts. Discover the glory of the Pharaohs and Towers of Zimbabwe, the cosmology of the Yoruba, the courage of the Masai and the…
$14.95
Barber Game Time Books: End ZoneTiki Barber (A), Ronde Barber (A), Paul Mantell (Contri)
List Price: $7.99 (Paperback – Series / Sports/ Football – 2014)
The Hidden Valley Eagles have high hopes for the football championship in this novel from NFL superstars and bestselling authors Tiki and Ronde Barber.
Tiki and Ronde are ready to end junior high with a…
$7.99
Jazzy Miz MozettaBrenda C. Roberts (A), Frank Morrison (A) and (ILT)
List Price: $16.99 (Hardcover – Dancing / Friends – 2004)
Jazzy Miz Mozetta is the winner of the 2005 Coretta Scott King – John Steptoe New Talent Award
One fine evening, Miz Mozetta puts on her firecracker-red dress and heads outside to enjoy the moonlight. When…
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The Watsons Go to Birmingham–1963Christopher Paul Curtis (A)
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The Newbery Honor-winning American classic, The Watsons Go to Birmingham–1963, celebrates 20 years with this anniversary edition featuring a special letter from Christopher Paul Curtis and an introduction by noted educator Dr. Pauletta Bracy.
Enter the hilarious world of ten-year-old Kenny…
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The Mighty Miss MaloneChristopher Paul Curtis (A)
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We are a family on a journey to a place called wonderful” is the motto of Deza Malone’s family. Deza is the smartest girl in her class in Gary, Indiana, singled out by teachers for a special path…
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I Have A Dream (Book and CD)Kadir Nelson (A and ILT)
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A Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book
From Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s daughter, Dr. Bernice A. King: My father’s dream continues to live on from generation to generation, and this beautiful and powerful illustrated edition of his…
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What Color Is My World?: The Lost History of African-American InventorsKareem Abdul-Jabbar (A) and Ray Obstfeld (A) and A.G. Ford (ILT)
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, basketball legend and the NBA’s all time leading scorer, champions a lineup of little-known African-American inventors in this lively, kid-friendly book.
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Say It Loud: An Illustrated History of the Black AthleteRoxanne Jones (A), Jessie Paolucci (A), Tony Dungy (FRWD)
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They are heroes, stars, agitators, and entertainers; mentors, innovators, history-makers, and record-breakers. They are the men and women whose physical gifts buoyed the spirits of a people and lifted up the soul of a…
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Counting OvejasSarah Weeks (A) and David Diaz (ILT)
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Una oveja blanca. /
One white sheep.
ŒçAdií_s, oveja blanca! /
Good-bye, white sheep!
What do you do when you can’t sleep? Count sheep in Spanish and English, of course! But what happens when those rascally sheep get…
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Hallelujah FlightPhil Bildner (A) and John Holyfield (ILT)
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The extraordinary story of James Banning, the first African-American pilot to fly across country
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I Know Why The Caged Bird SingsMaya Angelou (A)
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Maya Angelou’s debut memoir is a modern American classic beloved worldwide. Her life story is told in the documentary film And Still I Rise, as seen on PBS’s American Masters.
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Sukey And The MermaidRobert D. San Souci (A) and Brian Pinkney (ILT)
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Sukey’s new step-pa is a mean, bossy man. Every day Sukey wakes at dawn to work in the garden. All her step-pa ever does is watch her and yell if she so much as stops to fan…
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The Dream Keeper And Other PoemsLangston Hughes (A)
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Illustrated in black-and-white. This classic collection of poetry is available in a handsome new gift edition that includes seven additional poems written after The Dream Keeper was first published. In a larger format, featuring Brian Pinkney’s scratchboard art on every spread, Hughes’s…
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We Beat the Street: How a Friendship Pact Led to SuccessSampson Davis (A), George Jenkins (A), Rameck Hunt (A), Sharon Draper (A)
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Growing up on the rough streets of Newark, New Jersey, Rameck, George,and Sampson could easily have followed their childhood friends into drug dealing, gangs, and prison. But when a presentation at…
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Nana’s Big Surprise: Nana, Que Sorpresa!Amanda Irma Píerez (A) Maya Christina Gonzalez (ILT)
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Nana’s move from Mexico should be a joyous occasion. But this summer Nana is coming to California because Tata, beloved husband and abuelo, has died. Amada and her five brothers hope to…
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Brown Girl DreamingJacqueline Woodson (A)
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National Book Award Winner
Jacqueline Woodson, one of today’s finest writers, tells the moving story of her childhood in mesmerizing verse.
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Mo’ne Davis: Remember My Name: My Story from First Pitch to Game ChangerMo’ne Davis (A)
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Be inspired to reach for your dreams!
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March: Book OneJohn Lewis (A), Andrew Aydin (A) and Nate Powell (ILT)
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Declaration: Congressman John Lewis (GA-5) is an American icon, one of the key figures of the civil rights movement. His commitment to justice and nonviolence has taken…
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Nappy HairCarolivia Herron (A) and Joe Cepeda (ILT)
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You sure do got some nappy hair on your head, don’t you? Well. It’s your hair Brenda, take the cake. Yep.In a unique and vibrant picture book that uses the African-American call-and-response tradition, a family…
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Ashanti to Zulu: African TraditionsFrom A to Z, an authentic portrait of 26 African tribes, stunningly illustrated by winners of the 1976 & 1977 Caldecott Medal. The magnificently composed pictures are warm with the tones of the earth & rich with authentic details of African life. Their stylized elegance manages to capture both the variety & vitality of African…
Margarat Musgrove (Author) and Leo and Diane Dillon
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Sundiata: Lion King of MaliDavid Wisniewski (A) and (ILT)
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In the thirteenth century, Sundiata overcame physical handicaps, social disgrace, and strong opposition to rule the West African Sudanese trading empire of Mali. During his reign he established the territorial base of the empire and laid the foundations for…
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Malcolm Little: The Boy Who Grew Up to Become Malcolm XIlyasha Shabazz (A) and AG Ford (ILT)
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Malcolm X grew to be one of America’s most influential figures. But first, he was a boy named Malcolm Little. Written by his daughter, this inspiring picture book biography celebrates a vision of freedom…
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For You Are a Kenyan ChildKelly Cunnane (A) and Ana Juan (ILT)
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Imagine you live in a small Kenyan village, where the sun rises over tall trees filled with doves. You wake to the sound of a rooster’s crow, instead of an alarm clock and the school…
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Grandpa, Is Everything Black Bad?Sandy Lynne Holman (A) and Lela Kometiani (ILT)
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An illustrated story of an African American boy who gains appreciation for his dark skin by learning about his African heritage from his grandfather and his drum. (32 pgs) Ages 5 – 8
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Lullaby For a Black MotherLangston Hughes (A) and Sean Qualls (ILT)
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Description: “My little dark baby, / My little earth-thing, / My little love-one, / What shall I sing / For your lullaby?” With a few simple words as smooth as a song, the poet Langston Hughes…
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NEW Visions For A Black ManNa’im Akbar (A)
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Visions For BlackMen raises issues which are not only important to black men but to all of us. How do we restore African manhood to those whom the society has not viewed as the chosen people? Discover the startling prediction of the mystical…
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Ra Sekhi Kemetic Reiki: Level 1Rekhit Kajara Nia Yaa Nebthet (A)
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Kemetic Reiki is an ancient science of spiritual healing that was practiced by the Egyptian priests, physicians and layman. This book is the Level 1 manual for learning the craft of Kemetic Reiki for personal spiritual development. It includes vital information…
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Just Us WomenJeannette Caines (A) and Pat Cummings (ILT)
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“No boys and no men-just us women,” Aunt Martha tells her niece. And together they plan their trip to North Carolina in Aunt Martha’s brand-new car. This is to be a very special outing-with no one to…
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Baby BlessingsDeloris Jordan (A) and James Ransome (ILT)
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A Prayer for the Day Your Were Born. This touching story from bestselling author Doloris Jordan celebrates the blessings new parents wish for their babies all through their lives. With a strong emphasis on the bonds families…
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Beauty and the BeastH. Chuku Lee (A) and Pat Cummings (ILT)
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In this remarkable retelling of Beauty and the Beast, award-winning illustrator Pat Cummings creates an enchanted fairy-tale world flavored by the art, architecture, and culture of West Africa, while writer H. Chuku Lee stays true to…
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Jambo Means Hello: Swahili Alphabet BookMuriel Feelings (A) and Tom Feelings (ILT)
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Great Swahili Beginner Book
Here is an introduction not only to the letters of the alphabet, but also to another language and culture. Each of the twenty-four letters (there are no q or x sounds in Swahili)…
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I, Too, Am AmericaLangston Hughes (A) and Bryan Collier (ILT)
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Winner of the Coretta Scott King illustrator award, I, Too, Am America blends the poetic wisdom of Langston Hughes with visionary illustrations from Bryan Collier in this inspirational picture book that carries the promise of equality.
I, too,…
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Ali An American Champion: The GreatestBarry Dennenberg (A)
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The impressive life story of Muhammad Ali is interwoven with vital moments in American history in this visually stunning, full-color biography.
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Mysteries of EgyptOldrich Ruzicka (A) And Tomas Tuma (ILT)
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The new Shape Books series brings the ancient world to three-dimensional life and reveals the most interesting topics from some of the world’s most important empires.
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What Was The Underground Railroad?Yona Zeldis McDonough (A), Lauren Mortimer (ILT) and James Bennet (ILT)
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No one knows where the term Underground Railroad came from–there were no trains or tracks, only “conductors” who helped escaping slaves to freedom. Including real stories about “passengers” on the “Railroad,” this book chronicles…
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Discovering Wes MooreWes Moore (A)
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For fans of The Wire and Unbroken comes a story of two fatherless boys from Baltimore, both named Wes Moore. One is in prison, serving a life sentence for murder. The other is a Rhodes Scholar, an…
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Harlem’s Little Blackbird: The Story of Florence MillsRenee Watson (A) and Christian Robinson (ILT)
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From Caldecott Honor winner Christian Robinson and acclaimed author Renee Watson, comes the inspiring true story of Florence Mills.
Zora and Langston. Billie and Bessie. Eubie and Duke. If the Harlem Renaissance had a court, they were its kings…
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What Momma Left MeReníe Watson (A)
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Rediscover Newbery Honor- and Coretta Scott King Author Award-winner Renée Watson’s heart-rending debut, about one girl’s journey to reconnect to joy.
Serenity is good at keeping secrets, and she’s got a whole lifetime’s worth…
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Middle PassageCharles Johnson (A)
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A twenty-fifth anniversary edition of Charles Johnson’s National Book Award-winning masterpiece of a novel in the tradition of Billy Budd and Moby-Dick heroic in proportion to fiction that hooks the mind” (The New York Times Book…
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My Name Is Truth: The Life of Sojourner TruthAnn Turner (A) and James Ransome (ILT)
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Here is the remarkable true story of how former slave Isabella Baumfree transformed herself into the preacher and orator Sojourner Truth, as told by acclaimed author Ann Turner and award-winning illustrator James…
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The Mis-Education of the NegroCarter G. Woodson (A)
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The Mis-Education of the Negro is one of the most important books on education ever written. Carter G. Woodson shows us the weakness of Euro-centric based curriculums that fail to include African American history and…
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One Plastic Bag: Isatou Ceesay and the Recycling Women of The GambiaMiranda Paul (A) and Elizabeth Zunon (ILT)
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Plastic bags are cheap and easy to use. But what happens when a bag breaks or is no longer needed? In Njau, Gambia, people simply dropped the bags and went on their way. One plastic bag…
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Bartlett’s Familiar Black QuotationsRetha Powers (A) and Henry Louis Gates (FRWD)
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Who’s In My Family? All About Our FamiliesRobbie H. Harris (A) and Nadine Bernard Westcott (ILT)
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Join Nellie and Gus and their family plus all manner of other families for a day at the zoo, where they see animal families galore! To top off their day, Nellie and Gus invite friends…
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The Port Chicago 50: Disaster, Mutiny, and the Fight for Civil RightsSteve Sheinkin (A)
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A Sweet Smell of RosesAngela Johnson (A) and Eric Velazquez (ILT)
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I’ve Seen the Promised Land: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Walter Dean Myers (A) and Leonard Jenkins (ILT)
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In the Small, Small NightJane Kurtz (A) and Rachel Isadora (ILT)
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I’ve Seen the Promised Land: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Walter Dean Myers (A) and Leonard Jenkins (ILT)
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Las Bellas Hijas de MufaroJohn Steptoe (A) Clarita Kohen (ILT)
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Mufaro has two beautiful daughters. Nyasha is kind and considerate, but Manyara is selfish and spoiled. When the king decides to choose a bride from among The Most Worthy and Beautiful Daughters in the…
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Lets Talk About RaceJulius Lester (A) and Karen Barbour (A) and (ILT)
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Lies and Other Tall TalesCollected by Zora Neal Neal Hurston and Adapted by Christopher Myers (ILT)
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Back in the day, there were liars who could lie so good, you didn’t even want to know the truth. And we have Zora Neale Hurston to thank for collecting their stories. In lies,…
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Like Lava In My VeinsDerrick Barnes (A) and Shawn Martinbrough (ILT)
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All it takes is a loving teacher to help a boy get control of his sizzling superpowers, in this vibrant picture book by bestselling author Derrick Barnes.
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“With over 25 years in business, we’ve built strong partnerships with publishers and distributors—one of the many valuable benefits we’re able to offer our customers.”
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Ashay By The Bay is the #1 Black Children’s Bookstore, aka The Largest Selection of African American and Multi-Cultural Children’s Bookstore. Our hand-picked selection includes 49 collections of diverse and inclusive stories that ignite young minds and foster a love for reading at an early age. From picture books to children’s novels, our bookstore has something for every age and interest.
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I’ve Seen the Promised Land: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Walter Dean Myers (A) and Leonard Jenkins (ILT)
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Jump!: From The Life Of Michael JordanFloyd Cooper (A and ILT)
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Las Bellas Hijas de MufaroJohn Steptoe (A) Clarita Kohen (ILT)
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Mufaro has two beautiful daughters. Nyasha is kind and considerate, but Manyara is selfish and spoiled. When the king decides to choose a bride from among The Most Worthy and Beautiful Daughters in the…
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Lets Talk About RaceJulius Lester (A) and Karen Barbour (A) and (ILT)
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This gorgeous book—great to read with kids of any age—allows for open-ended conversation and questions.” (Brightly.com)
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Lies and Other Tall TalesCollected by Zora Neal Neal Hurston and Adapted by Christopher Myers (ILT)
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Back in the day, there were liars who could lie so good, you didn’t even want to know the truth. And we have Zora Neale Hurston to thank for collecting their stories. In lies,…
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In the Small, Small NightJane Kurtz (A) and Rachel Isadora (ILT)
In the middle of the night the world can seem huge and frightening, especially when you’ve just moved far from home. On Abena and Kofi first night in America, it is late…
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I’ve Seen the Promised Land: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Walter Dean Myers (A) and Leonard Jenkins (ILT)
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Jump!: From The Life Of Michael JordanFloyd Cooper (A and ILT)
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Las Bellas Hijas de MufaroJohn Steptoe (A) Clarita Kohen (ILT)
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Mufaro has two beautiful daughters. Nyasha is kind and considerate, but Manyara is selfish and spoiled. When the king decides to choose a bride from among The Most Worthy and Beautiful Daughters in the…
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Lets Talk About RaceJulius Lester (A) and Karen Barbour (A) and (ILT)
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This gorgeous book—great to read with kids of any age—allows for open-ended conversation and questions.” (Brightly.com)
In this acclaimed book, the author of the Newberry Honor Book To Be a Slave shares his own story…
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Lies and Other Tall TalesCollected by Zora Neal Neal Hurston and Adapted by Christopher Myers (ILT)
List Price: $7.99 (Paperback – Folk Lore – 2015)
Back in the day, there were liars who could lie so good, you didn’t even want to know the truth. And we have Zora Neale Hurston to thank for collecting their stories. In lies,…
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Clubhouse Mysteries #2: Lost in the Tunnel of TimeSharon M. Draper (A) and Jesse Joshua Watson (ILT)
List Price: $6.99 (Paperback – Adventure / Lost In The Tunnel – 2011)
Ziggy, Rashawn, Jerome, and Rico — the Black Dinosaurs — are thrilled to discover that their hometown was a stop on the Underground Railroad. Even more exciting, their new friend Mr. Greene has…
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Dear Benjamin BannekerAndrea Davis Pinkney (A) and Brian Pinkney (ILT)
List Price: $9.99 (Paperback – African American History / Free Black / Scientist Engineer / Genius – 1998)
Benjamin Banneker was born free when most blacks in this country were still enslaved. But it troubled him that not all blacks were not free. An accomplished astronomer and…
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School Collections
Build Your Own School Collection Online and Checkout
Now you can build your own custom collection for your classroom.
Select books from our 49 collections and SAVE 10 – 15% on your order. To get started click on the link School Collection Builder
Setting up is easy—just create an account, enter your school information, and include a purchase order if needed. Orders ship within approximately 10 business days. LEARN MORE
Prefer to order offline? Send us your purchase order, and we’ll process it for you. For assistance, contact Deborah Day direct at ashaybythebayceo@gmail.com or call 844-543-7732.
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