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Lola Meets The BeesIn the latest Lola Reads book, Lola learns about urban beekeeping in this simple and charming introduction to the importance of bees.
Lola is buzzing with excitement! She is off to visit beekeeper Zora and meet her honeybees.
At Zora’s, Lola goes up to the roof to see the hives. Lola wears a special…
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Leo, Rise and Shine!Leo, Lola’s little brother from Leo Loves Mommy and Leo Loves Daddy, is back in a new good-morning story that wakes his whole body up!
Perfect for establishing morning routines, this sweet companion to Leo, Sleep Tight! and spin-off of the best-selling Lola Reads series is sure to delight. Leo has had…
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The Second Chance of Darius LoganEisner award-winning author David F. Walker explodes onto the YA literary scene with a remarkable story about justice and second chances and all the ways we can make our own world in the image of our dreams.
Darius Logan is far from a hero. Since his parents were killed, he has spent most of…
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Titan and the Wild Boars : The True Cave RescueAN RICBA CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARD 2021 NOMINEE!
A NATIONAL SCIENCE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION AND CHILDREN’S BOOK COUNCIL BEST STEM BOOK OF 2019!
A CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST BOOK OF 2019!
A 2020 NOTABLE SOCIAL STUDIES TRADE BOOKS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE!<br…
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Up Periscope! How Engineer Raye Montague Revolutionized Ship BuildingDiscover the hidden figure who created the first comprehensive computer program to design ships for the US Navy.
Girls like Raye Montague weren’t supposed to like math or science, or go to engineering school. But tenacious Raye had a plan, one that eventually took her all the way to the US Navy. There, she…
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For You I WillESPN SportsCenter anchor Elle Duncan and Corretta Scott King Illustrator Honoree Laura Freeman team up in this moving ode to Duncan’s daughter that will resonate with mothers and daughters everywhere.
I will wrap my arms around you, so you will know comfort.
And when you’re ready to leave, I’ll be…
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Brown Girls Do Ballet: Celebrating Diverse Girls Talking Center StageThis stunning children’s book from the photographer behind the Instagram sensation Brown Girls Do Ballet, combines irresistible photos of young ballerinas of color with inspirational text that empowers all children to express their true selves through movement and music.
When TaKiyah Wallace-McMillian went to enroll her three-year-old daughter into her first ballet class,…
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Success Skills for Middle Schoolers: How to Build Resilience, Confidence and Take Care of You. The Essential Middle SchoolTHE ESSENTIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL SURVIVAL GUIDE
The Core Skills Every Middle Schooler Should Know to Become a Confident, Happy, and Successful Teenager.
Middle school is a pivotal time, full of new experiences and opportunities that help shape a child’s future. While these are exciting times, they can also be challenging. Middle schoolers face…
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Broken PencilsJonah Tarver, a troubled Oakland teenager grappling with his parents’ troubled marriage, his own mental disorder, and the weight of his best friend’s death, embarks on a desperate quest to find meaning in life.
On his eighteenth birthday, coinciding with his Senior prom, Jonah, along with his girlfriend Taniesha, his best friend Trevon, and…
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Executive Functioning Workbook for Kids: 40 Fun Activities to Build Memory, Flexible Thinking, and Self-Control Skills at Home, in School, and BeyondHelp kids grow their executive functioning skills with activities for ages 6 to 9
Executive functioning is the name for the skills we use to pay attention, complete tasks, and remember important things. But that’s a lot for a brain to do every day―especially for kids. TheExecutive Functioning Workbook for Kids helps them train…
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The Book of Ingeniously Daring Chemistry: 24 Experiments for Young Scientists (Irresponsible Science)From Sean Connolly, the master of messy and dangerous (and therefore extra-fun) science, a collection of more than 20 hands-on experiments that are like an interactive journey through the periodic table of elements.
In this introduction to chemistry for STEM-curious kids ages 9 and up, each chapter of The Book of Ingeniously Daring Chemistry focuses…
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Dear You, Dream Big!A new classic for Black and Brown children.
ANYTHING and EVERYTHING is possible!
Perhaps you want to become an artist, or a scientist, or maybe even president. Even when–especially when–the path is hard, Dear YOU: Dream BIG.
A personal, poetic, and uplifting affirmation from Caribbean-born author Baptiste Paul encouraging today’s Black youth…
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Be, Black Girl, BeA lyrical and affirming ode to Black girls. An ideal next read for fans of I Am Enough and the perfect gift for mothers and daughters, baby showers, and graduation.
Be, Black Girl, Be
Breathe in your truth. And never let anyone dull your shine.
With poetic text and exuberant artwork, this book…
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Repeat After Me: Big Things to Say Every DayNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From parents and actors Jazmyn Simon and Dulé Hill comes a picture book filled with beautiful, inspiring affirmations reminding kiddos of their infinite wonder. Perfect for children of any age!
I am worthy. I am loved. I am enough.
Every child, no matter their age, needs…
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Get Up, Stand UpThe third picture book adaptation of one of Bob Marley’s beloved songs that has a timely message for children: To counter injustice, lift others up with kindness and courage.
A heartfelt and meaningful book that brings Bob Marley’s music to life in a new way: As a young girl goes on with her…
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Eyes, Nose, Belly, Toes: My First Human Body BookAll about the human body for kids 1 to 3!
“All kids will see themselves in this beautiful book, intentionally designed to help toddlers learn about the amazing things their bodies can do.” — Emily Oster, CEO of ParentData and bestselling author of Expecting Better, Cribsheet, and<span class="a-text-bold…
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Mind Body Baby: Chakras Board bookMind Body Baby: Meditation is a board book that families can use with their youngest for bonding and to find peace and calm in the middle of life’s daily stresses.
This board book teaches little ones to clear their minds and relax. Aided by simple text and instructive illustrations, babies will learn…
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GreatnessTake a journey through Black history and find your greatness in this stunning book from the award-winning team behind the New York Times bestsellers Crowned and Glory.
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My Dad Is A DJNational Book Award winner Kathryn Erskine teams up with Keith Henry Brown on this lyrical picture book that celebrates music and Black identity.
Trevor’s dad is a DJ, and he always picks the best music—
tunes jivin’, beat drivin’, high fivin’!
—he’s DJ Dap Daddy!
But after his parents split up…
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If Dominican Were A ColorThe colors of Hispaniola burst into life in this striking, evocative debut picture book that celebrates the joy of being Dominican.
If Dominican were a color, it would be the sunset in the sky, blazing red and burning bright.
If Dominican were a color, it’d be the roar of the ocean…
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Crowned With GloryAn ode to Black hair and Black girl joy, this joy-filled rhyming picture book invites young readers into the world of a young Black girl as she rocks her God-given beauty.
Hello, world! I’m a gift from above.
I already know that I am loved.
Gazing around with a great big…
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Be The Light: How She Became Angela DavisThe life of civil rights icon Angela Davis is illuminated in an extraordinary picture book biography. Booklist praised this profound exploration of American history, activism, the civil rights movement, and the power of the people as a one that “should be part of all social studies curricula.” For fans of Maya’s Song, Nina, and <span class="a-text-bold…
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The Can-Do Mindset: How to Cultivate Resilience, Follow Your Heart, and Fight for Your PassionsOne of the most decorated and celebrated women’s basketball players of all time breaks down her ultimate recipe to success, using her own deeply inspiring journey to teach readers how to live bravely, unapologetically, and with purpose.
“Candace Parker has been a trailblazer on and off the court, inspiring us all with her resilience,…
$28.00
Invisible SonFrom the award-winning and critically acclaimed author of This Is My America comes another thriller about a wrongly accused teen desperate to recclaim both his innocence and his first love.
Life can change in an instant.
When you’re wrongfully accused of a crime.
When a virus shuts everything down.
When…
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Nic Blake And The Remarkables: The Book of AnansiThe highly anticipated sequel to the instant #1New York Times bestseller Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy—a boldly original and suspenseful fantasy adventure by one of the most popular and imaginative voices of this generation, Angie Thomas.
All of Nic’s dreams have come true. After years of living…
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Words Are My Superpower: A Kid’s Guide to Affirmations, Mantras, and Positive ThinkingFrom award-winning author and spoken-word artist Harold Green III, a reminder of the power of language and an inspiring guide to “using our words” to effect the change we want to see—and be—in the world.
Harold Green III’s Words Are My Superpower offers practical advice for younger readers on how the words they choose have…
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Empathy Workbook for Kids: 50 Activities to Learn About Kindness, Compassion, and Other People’s FeelingsEmpathy-building tools for kids ages 6 to 9
Help young kids discover how to be kind as they develop their empathy skills and learn to handle difficult social situations. Created by a school psychologist, this top choice in empathy books for kids is full of fun exercises that teach kids how to understand and…
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Sports Nutrition for Young Adults: A Game-Winning Guide to Maximize PerformanceFuel smart, play hard, recover strong with the trusted nutrition guide for high school and college athletes.
Sports Nutrition for Young Adults gives you the proven playbook to eat for peak performance. Written by registered dietitian Jackie Slomin, MS, RDN―an expert in sports nutrition for teens―this book translates the latest science into simple, actionable…
$15.99
Clouds over CaliforniaA moving novel about how a girl’s family and friendships are turned upside down—just as the world is changing in 1970s Los Angeles, for fans of Rita Williams-Garcia and Renée Watson.
Stevie’s life is fluctuating rapidly. She’s starting over in a brand new middle school. Quiet and observant, it’s hard for her to…
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The Door of No Return (Series Book 1)From the Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award winning author Kwame Alexander, comes the first book in a searing, breathtaking trilogy that tells the story of a boy, a village, and the epic odyssey of an African family.
In his village in Upper Kwanta, 11-year-old Kofi loves his family, playing oware with his grandfather and swimming in…
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Jada Sly, Artist & SpyJada Sly, a hilarious and spunky artist and spy, explores New York City on a mission to find her mom in this “fast paced, fun” illustrated novel from an acclaimed author (School Library Connection).
Ten-year-old Jada Sly is an artist and a spy-in-training. When she isn’t studying the art from her…
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Juneteenth: Our Day of Freedom (Step into Reading)Some call it Freedom Day; some call it Emancipation Day; some call it Juneteenth. Learn more about this important African American holiday.
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What Do Brothas Do All Day?These joyous portraits of Black men engaged in everyday life celebrate the deep roots and rich cultures of African American communities.
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Beyond the Game: LeBron James (Beyond the Game: Athletes Change the World)This is the story of LeBron James and his social justice work.
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Summer Is HereSummer is finally here, and she’s bringing the most perfect day! From sunup to sundown!
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Jimmy’s Rhythm & Blues: The Extraordinary Life of James BaldwinJimmy’s Rhythm & Blues: The Extraordinary Life of James Baldwin a Harlem Boy to a Legendary Writer and Civil Rights Advocate
Celebrate James Baldwin’s one-hundredth birthday anniversary with the first-ever illustrated biography of this legendary writer, orator, activist, and intellectual.
Before he became a writer, James “Jimmy” Baldwin was a young boy from Harlem,…
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Sonny’s Bridge: Jazz Legend Sonny Rollins Finds His GrooveThis groovy, bebopping, music picture book biography chronicles legendary jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins’s search for inspiration on the Williamsburg Bridge after quitting the jazz scene in 1959.
Rollins is one of the most prolific sax players in the history of jazz, but, in 1959, at the height of his career, he vanished from the…
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Makeda Makes a Home for Subway (I Can Read Level 2)The second title in a delightful new Level 2 I Can Read! series from acclaimed author Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich and illustrator Lydia Mba, starring Makeda, an exuberant seven-year-old “maker” and problem solver who loves to create.
Perfect for readers who love Rosie Revere, Engineer and Reina Ramos Works It Out.
Makeda is…
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Ty’s Travels: Beach Day! (My First I Can Read)A Geisel Honor-winning series * Author Kelly Starling Lyons selected as the 2021 Piedmont Laureate * A Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year 2022
Join Ty on his imaginative adventures in Ty’s Travels: Beach Day!, a My First I Can Read book by acclaimed author and illustrator team Kelly Starling Lyons…
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When Winter Robinson CameThe whole world seems to transform during the summer of 1965, when Eden’s cousin from Mississippi comes to visit her in L.A. just as the Watts Riots erupt, in this stirring new novel by Coretta Scott King Honor winner Brenda Woods.
When Eden’s cousin Winter comes for a visit, it turns out he’s not…
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Project MercuryA riveting story with a dollop of southern gothic appeal.” – Booklist
Ike Pressure is an Army brat.
Which, if you ask him, is not an insult.
His mom’s new job is in Mercury, Nevada, on a secretive military base close to Area 51. What’s more, his childhood friend, Eesha Webb, and her family are…
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Adia Kelbara and the Circle of Shamans (Book 1)The first book in a fast-paced, witty, and bighearted debut Afrofantasy trilogy about a twelve-year-old apprenticing in the kitchens at the prestigious Academy of Shamans who must ally with a snarky goddess and a knife-wielding warrior to save her kingdom.
Perfect for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers and The…
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You Gotta Meet Mr. Pierce!: The Storied Life of Folk Artist Elijah PierceA picture book biography about the barber shop of woodcarver Elijah Pierce, recipient of the highest folk art honor in the United States.
“Creeeeak!” goes the screen door to self-taught artist Elijah Pierce’s barbershop art studio. A young boy walks in for an ordinary haircut and walks out having discovered a lifetime of art.
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The ReckoningA powerful contemporary novel about an aspiring 12 year-old filmmaker whose world is turned upside down when his grandfather is slain in a senseless and racist act of violence. From the author of the award-winning memoir, Defiant: Growing Up in the Jim Crow South and co-editor of Recognize! An Anthology Honoring and…
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IF YOU READ THISFrom the author of the critically acclaimed novel When Life Gives You Mangos comes a captivating journey of love, loss, and letters. Named a best book of the year by Waterstones!
When Brie was younger, her mama used to surprise her with treasure hunts around their island town. After she died three years…
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Mind, Body, & Soul: A Self-Care Coloring Book for Black WomenRelax, rejuvenate, and renew your mind, body, and soul with this coloring books designed for Black women that focuses and elevates the already popular—and effective—self-care activity with illustrations to color and affirmations to empower.
Celebrate what makes Black women powerful, brilliant, and brave with Mind, Body, & Soul: A Self-Care Coloring Book for Black…
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A Coloring Book of CleopatraBellerophon Books
List Price: $3.50 (Paperback – Coloring Book – 1992)
Cleopatra, perhaps the greatest woman of ancient times, has her amazing story told and illustrated in this exciting book, with art from ancient times to modern. (20 pgs) All Ages
- Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.2 x 0.1 inches
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A Coloring Book of Queen NefertitiBellerophon Books
List Price: $3.50 (Paperback – Coloring Book – 1992)
Nefertiti and Akh-en-aten, Tuts brother, ruled Egypt during the age of her greatest art. The grand and elegant pictures show their life at court, with their children playing throughout. All Ages
- Product Dimensions: 10.6…
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A Coloring Book of The Black CowboyBellerophon Books
List Price $3.50 (Paperback – Coloring Book – 1992)
The stories of black cowboys from Esteban, who traveled with Cabeza de Vaca in 1533, up through Dwayne Hargo, World Champion Rodeo Clown of modern times. Line drawings of the cowboys and their horses to color. (20 pgs) All…
$3.50
I Love Saturdays y DomingosAlma Flor Ada (A) and Elivia Savadier (A) (ILT)
List Price: $7.99 (Paperback – English/Spanish / Grandparents – 2002)
A little girl recounts the joy of her weekends, Saturdays spent with her Euro-American Grandma and Grandpa and Sundays (los domingos) with Abuelito and Abuelita, her Mexican-American grandparents. She does different things…
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A Coloring Book of The Story of Africa and her FlagsBellerophon Books
List $4.95 (Paperback – Coloring Book – 2000)
The splendid flags of Africa are here to color, and the stories of each country are remarkably told by a scholar of the continent. (16 pgs) All Ages
- Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
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A Coloring Book of Tut Ankh Amun and His FriendsBellerophon Books
List $4.95 (Paperback – Coloring Book – 1979)
Cyril Aldred, the author of Akhenaton & Nefertiti, etc. This fine period of portraiture, with people surrounding the boy king, helps fill out the missing pages of Tuts reign. All
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A Coloring Book of TutankhamenBellerophon Books
List Price: $3.50 (Paperback – Coloring Book – 1995)
The pictures in this book are largely taken from the glorious scenes of the small shrine of Tutankhamen. There are earrings and such to cut out, and the text is written by Cyril Aldred, the author of Akhenaton &…
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A Cool MoonlightAngela Johnson (A)
List Price: $7.99 (Paperback – Teen Fiction / Special Needs / Rare Skin Disease – 2003)
Born with a rare and dangerous allergy to sunlight, Lila’s spent her life hidden from the daylight-staying covered up and indoors until dark,…
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A Is For AfricaIfeoma Onyefulu (A and Photos)
List Price $7.99 (Paperback – Alphabet Book / African Themes and Concepts – 1999)
This alphabet is based on my own favorite images of the Africa I know, writes Onyefulu, a member of the Igbo tribe who grew up in Nigeria and now lives in…
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Ready to Read: A Lesson For Martin Luther King Jr. (Level 2)Rodney Pate (ILT) (A) and Denise Lewis Patrick (A)
List Price: $4.99 (Paperback – Fictional / MLK – 2003)
Martin Luther King Jr. is having some problems with his best friend, Bobby. They are going to different schools this year, and Bobby dad is not letting his son play with…
$4.99
A Strong Right Arm: The Story of Mamie Peanut JohnsonMichelle Y. Green (A), Kadir Nelson (ILT), Mamie Johnson (Introduction)
List Price: $7.99 (Paperback – Biography / Female / Sports / Negro Leagues / Pitcher – 2004)
Motivated by her love for the game and inspired by the legendary Jackie Robinson, Mamie Johnson is determined to be a professional baseball pitcher.…
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AbiyoyoPete Seeger (Storysong) and Michael Hays (ILT)
American folk singer Pete Seeger retells a South African folktale about a boy and his father who, after being banished from town for making mischief, are welcomed back when they find a way…
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Akbar Papers in African PsychologyDr. Naim Akbar (A)
List Price: $18.99 (Paperback – Psychology / African / Worldview – 2003)
African Psychology is not a thing, but a place-a view, a perspective, a way of observing. It is a perspective that is lodged in the historical primacy of the human view from the land that is known…
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American Medical Association Boy’s Guide To Becoming A TeenAmerican Medical Association and Amy B. Middleman (EDIT) and Kate Gruenwald Pfeifer (A)
List Price: $17.00 (Paperback – Teen Self Help / Boys / Puberty / Health – 2006)
Becoming a teen is an important milestone in every boy life. It even more important to get answers and advice to the…
$17.00
American Medical Association Girl’s Guide to Becoming a TeenAmerican Medical Association and Amy B. Middleman (EDIT) and Kate Gruenwald (A)
Becoming a teen is an important milestone in every girl’s life. It?s even more important to…
$18.00
Baby DanceAnn Taylor (A) and Marjorie van Heerden (ILT)
List Price: $7.99 (Board Book – Father Daughter Celebration – 1999)
Description: A sweet rhythmic poem by nineteenth century poet Anne Taylor that also captures the the motion of dance and music and a playful text, with vivid pastel illustrations. (16 pgs) Ages Baby…
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Be Boy BuzzBell Hooks (A) and Chris Raschka (ILT)
List Price: $8.99 (Board Book- Discovery / Celebrating Boyhood – 2016)
Be Boy Buzz catchy phrases celebrates all the bliss and boldness of being a boy. Lively story and sweet illustrations. (32 pgs) Ages 4-8
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Beautiful BlackbirdAshley Bryan (A) and (ILT)
List Price: $19.99 (Hardcover – Creativity / Self Expression – 2003)
Long ago, Blackbird was voted the most beautiful bird in the forest. The other birds, who were colored red, yellow, blue, and green, were so envious that they begged…
$19.99
Bronx MasqueradeNikki Grimes (A)
List Price: $7.99 (Paperback – Poetry / Students – 2001)
When Wesley writes a poem for his high school English class, some of his classmates clamor to read their poems aloud too. Soon their having weekly poetry sessions and, one by one, the eighteen students are…
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Brothers of the KnightDebbie Allen (A) and Kadir Nelson (ILT)
List Price: $8.99 (Paperback – Dancing – 1999)
This modern fable by actress-producer Debbie Allen is a hip retelling of the classic tale of The Twelve Dancing Princesses. Reverend Knight is at his wits end. Why are his twelve sons shoes worn to thread…
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City GreenDyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan (A and ILT)
List Price: $19.99 (Hardcover – City Garden / Community Sharing and Planting – 1994)
Right in the middle of Marcy city block is a vacant lot, littered and forlorn. Sometimes just looking at it makes Marcy feel sad. Then one spring, Marcy has a wonderful…
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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…
$6.99
Dancing In The WingsDebbie Allen (A) and Kadir Nelson (ILT)
List Price:$8.99 (Paperback – Performance / Dancing – 2000)
Sassy worries that her too-large feet, too-long legs, and even her big mouth will keep her from her dream of becoming a star ballerina. So for now she just dancing in the wings, watching…
$8.99
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…
$9.99
Delivering Justice: W.W. Law and the Fight for Civil RightsJim Haskins (A) and Benny Andrews (ILT)
List Price: $7.99 (Paperback – African American History / Civil Rights / Activism / Racism and Discrimination – 2005)
A respected biographer teams up with an acclaimed artist to tell the story of the mail carrier who orchestrated the Great Savannah Boycott — and…
$7.99
Did I Tell You I Love You Today?Deloris Jordan (A), Rosalyn M. Jordan (A) and Shane W. Evans (ILT)
List Price: $19.99 (Hardcover – Family / Caring and Love – 2004)
This celebration of family love – created by the mother and sister of basketball superstar Michael Jordan – is a reassuring story about a mother and child…
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Drita, My HomegirlJenny Lombard (A)
List Price $7.99 (Paperback – Teen Fiction / Friendship / Ethnic Background – 2006)
Drita and her family come to New York as refugees from war-torn Kosovo. Even though she barely speaks English, Drita can’t wait to start school and make a new…
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Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His OrchestraAndrea Davis Pinkney (A) and Brian Pinkney (ILT)
List Price: $9.99 (Paperback – Performance /Composer / Jazz – 2006)
A swinging, vibrant picture book about America’s greatest jazz composer, Duke Ellington. By the award-winning duo Andrea and Brian Pinkney. (32 pgs) Ages 4-8
- Grade Level: Kindergarten – 4
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Ellington Was Not A StreetNtozake Shange (A) and Kadir Nelson (A) and (ILT)
List Price: $19.99 (Hardcover – Family / Duke Ellington / Harlem Renaissance Legends – 2004)
In a reflective tribute to the African-American community of old, noted poet Ntozake Shange recalls her childhood home and the close-knit group of innovators that often gathered…
$19.99
Escape From Slavery: Five Journeys to FreedomDoreen Rappaport (A) and Charles Lilly (ILT)
List Price: $7.99 (Paperback – Slavery / Escape / Underground Railroad – 1998)
Eliza and her baby, running across the ice. Selena and Cornelia Jackson, masquerading as boys. Henry Box Brown, shipping himself north in a wooden crate. Jane Johnson, risking everything to testify against…
$7.99
Gathering the Sun: An Alphabet In Spanish And EnglishAlma Flor Ada (A) and Simon Silva (ILT)
List Price: $7.99 (Paperback – Bi-‘Lingual / ABC / Fruits and Vegetable – 2001)
In simple words and sun-drenched paintings, Alma Flor Ada and Simon Silva take us into the fields and orchards, and into the lives of the people who work them.…
$7.99
George Washington Carver: The Peanut WizardLaura Driscoll (A) and Jill Weber (ILT)
List Price: $7.99 (Paperback – Biography / Scientist – 2003)
Annie Marcus is just nuts about peanut butter! When Annie finds out that George Washington Carver was responsible for the popularity of peanuts, she picks him for her scientist report. Annie learns all…
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Happy To Be Nappybelle Hooks (A) and Chris Raschka (ILT)
List Price: $8.99 (Board Book – Celebrating Black Hair – 2017)
Happy to be nappy!
Happy with hair all short and strong.
Happy with locks that twist and curl.
Just all girl happy!
Happy to be nappy hair!
Celebrate the joy and beauty of nappy…
$8.99
He’s Got The Whole World In His HandsKadir Nelson (ILT)
List Price: $18.99 (Hardcover – Family Spending Quality Time / Father/ Son – 2008)
What began as a spiritual has developed into one of America best-known songs, and now for the first time it appears as a picture book, masterfully created by award-winning artist Kadir Nelson. Through sublime…
$18.99
Hewitt Anderson’s Great Big LifeJerdine Nolen (A) and Kadir Nelson (ILT)
List Price: $18.95 (Hardcover – Fairy Tale / Family / Self Acceptance – 2005)
Young Hewitt Anderson is his parents’ pride and joy, and they love him so. Hewitt is sweet, smart, polite — everything a boy could be — except Hewitt is small…very…
$18.95
Honey Baby Sugar ChildAlice Faye Duncan (A) and Susan Keeter (ILT)
List Price: $19.99 (Hardcover – Relationships / Mother / Toddler Son – 2005)
In this rhythmic picture book, a mother describes her affection for her child, from jumping together in the grass to rocking together before bedtime. (32 pgs) Ages 3-6
- Grade Level: Preschool -…
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Honey, I LoveEloise Greenfield (A) and Jan Spivey Gilchrist (ILT)
List Price: $17.99 (Hardcover – Poem / Girls / Love – 2002)
Originally published in 1978 as part of a collection of poems, Honey, I Love is an enchanting poem about love and the simple joys of everyday life. A young…$17.69
Honey, I Love, and Other Love PoemsEloise Greenfield (A) and Leo and Diane Dillon (ILT)
List Price: $7.99 (Paperback – Poetry – 1986)
Love don’t mean all that kissing
Like on television
Love Means Daddy
Saying keep your mama company till I get back
And me doing it
Sixteen poems tell of love and…
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HoopsRobert Burleigh (A) and Stephen T. Johnson (ILT)
List Price: $7.00 (Paperback – Sports / Poetry / Basketball / Teamwork – 1997)
Illustrations and poetic text describe the movement and feel of the game of basketball. Hoops is not a book about basketball–Hoops is basketball. How it feels to be a…
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I Like Myself!Karen Beaumont (A) and David Catrow (ILT) and (A)
List Price: $19.99 (Board Book – Self Esteem – 2004)
A confident curly haired little girl shouts out to the world all the many ways and…
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I Love My Hair!Natasha Anastasia Tarpley (A) and E.B. Lewis (ILT)
List Price: $8.99 (Paperback – African American Girls / Hair Care / Pride and Self Esteem – 2005)
Natural Hair is Perfect for Our Little Girl’s Hair
No matter how gently Mama pulls as she combs Keyana’s hair, it still hurts. Keyana doesn’t feel lucky…
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If A Bus Could Talk: The Story Of Rosa ParksFaith Ringgold (A and ILT)
List Price: $19.99 (Hardcover – Biography / Activist / Civil Rights / Bus Boycott- 1999)
This Rosa Parks biography begins with an African American girl named Marcie. She is waiting for the bus to school when a strange bus pulls up; for some reason, she…
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In My Momma’s KitchenJerdine Nolen (A) and Colin Bootman (ILT)
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Seems like everything good that happens in the home happens in the kitchen. A place where abundant love and sweet memories and wonderful stories are staples of…
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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…
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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)
List Price: $8.99 (Paperback – Civil Rights Movement History – 2003)
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is one of the most celebrated figures of the twentieth century. A crusader for nonviolent social justice, he led African Americans in their demands for equality through peaceful…
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Maya Angelou: Journey of the HeartJayne Pettit (A)
List Price: $7.99 (Paperback – Biography / Poet Activist – 1998)
Journey of the Heart is a biography about the life of Maya Angleou. In the book, the author, traces the now a prominent African American woman life from…
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Jump!: From The Life Of Michael JordanFloyd Cooper (A and ILT)
List Price: $17.99 (Hardcover – Biography / Sports / Basketball – 2004)
What was Michael Jordan like as a boy? You might be surprised that the greatest professional basketball player ever wasn’t even the best player in his own family!
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Barber Game Time Books: Kickoff!Tiki & Ronde Barber with Paul Mantell (A)
List Price: $7.99 (Paperback – Sports / Jr. High Football / Siblings / Teamwork and Perseverance – 2007)
Tiki and Ronde twelfth summer is winding down — the nights are getting shorter and the evenings cooler. That means two things: The first day…
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Las Bellas Hijas de MufaroJohn Steptoe (A) Clarita Kohen (ILT)
List Price: $7.99 (Paperback – African Folklore / Two Sisters / Spanish Edition – 1997)
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…
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Lola Meets The BeesIn the latest Lola Reads book, Lola learns about urban beekeeping in this simple and charming introduction to the importance of bees.
Lola is buzzing with excitement! She is off to visit beekeeper Zora and meet her honeybees.
At Zora’s, Lola goes up to the roof to see the hives. Lola wears a special…
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Leo, Rise and Shine!Leo, Lola’s little brother from Leo Loves Mommy and Leo Loves Daddy, is back in a new good-morning story that wakes his whole body up!
Perfect for establishing morning routines, this sweet companion to Leo, Sleep Tight! and spin-off of the best-selling Lola Reads series is sure to delight. Leo has had…
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The Second Chance of Darius LoganEisner award-winning author David F. Walker explodes onto the YA literary scene with a remarkable story about justice and second chances and all the ways we can make our own world in the image of our dreams.
Darius Logan is far from a hero. Since his parents were killed, he has spent most of…
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Titan and the Wild Boars : The True Cave RescueAN RICBA CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARD 2021 NOMINEE!
A NATIONAL SCIENCE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION AND CHILDREN’S BOOK COUNCIL BEST STEM BOOK OF 2019!
A CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST BOOK OF 2019!
A 2020 NOTABLE SOCIAL STUDIES TRADE BOOKS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE!<br…
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Up Periscope! How Engineer Raye Montague Revolutionized Ship BuildingDiscover the hidden figure who created the first comprehensive computer program to design ships for the US Navy.
Girls like Raye Montague weren’t supposed to like math or science, or go to engineering school. But tenacious Raye had a plan, one that eventually took her all the way to the US Navy. There, she…
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For You I WillESPN SportsCenter anchor Elle Duncan and Corretta Scott King Illustrator Honoree Laura Freeman team up in this moving ode to Duncan’s daughter that will resonate with mothers and daughters everywhere.
I will wrap my arms around you, so you will know comfort.
And when you’re ready to leave, I’ll be…
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Brown Girls Do Ballet: Celebrating Diverse Girls Talking Center StageThis stunning children’s book from the photographer behind the Instagram sensation Brown Girls Do Ballet, combines irresistible photos of young ballerinas of color with inspirational text that empowers all children to express their true selves through movement and music.
When TaKiyah Wallace-McMillian went to enroll her three-year-old daughter into her first ballet class,…
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Success Skills for Middle Schoolers: How to Build Resilience, Confidence and Take Care of You. The Essential Middle SchoolTHE ESSENTIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL SURVIVAL GUIDE
The Core Skills Every Middle Schooler Should Know to Become a Confident, Happy, and Successful Teenager.
Middle school is a pivotal time, full of new experiences and opportunities that help shape a child’s future. While these are exciting times, they can also be challenging. Middle schoolers face…
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Broken PencilsJonah Tarver, a troubled Oakland teenager grappling with his parents’ troubled marriage, his own mental disorder, and the weight of his best friend’s death, embarks on a desperate quest to find meaning in life.
On his eighteenth birthday, coinciding with his Senior prom, Jonah, along with his girlfriend Taniesha, his best friend Trevon, and…
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Executive Functioning Workbook for Kids: 40 Fun Activities to Build Memory, Flexible Thinking, and Self-Control Skills at Home, in School, and BeyondHelp kids grow their executive functioning skills with activities for ages 6 to 9
Executive functioning is the name for the skills we use to pay attention, complete tasks, and remember important things. But that’s a lot for a brain to do every day―especially for kids. TheExecutive Functioning Workbook for Kids helps them train…
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The Book of Ingeniously Daring Chemistry: 24 Experiments for Young Scientists (Irresponsible Science)From Sean Connolly, the master of messy and dangerous (and therefore extra-fun) science, a collection of more than 20 hands-on experiments that are like an interactive journey through the periodic table of elements.
In this introduction to chemistry for STEM-curious kids ages 9 and up, each chapter of The Book of Ingeniously Daring Chemistry focuses…
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Dear You, Dream Big!A new classic for Black and Brown children.
ANYTHING and EVERYTHING is possible!
Perhaps you want to become an artist, or a scientist, or maybe even president. Even when–especially when–the path is hard, Dear YOU: Dream BIG.
A personal, poetic, and uplifting affirmation from Caribbean-born author Baptiste Paul encouraging today’s Black youth…
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Be, Black Girl, BeA lyrical and affirming ode to Black girls. An ideal next read for fans of I Am Enough and the perfect gift for mothers and daughters, baby showers, and graduation.
Be, Black Girl, Be
Breathe in your truth. And never let anyone dull your shine.
With poetic text and exuberant artwork, this book…
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Repeat After Me: Big Things to Say Every DayNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From parents and actors Jazmyn Simon and Dulé Hill comes a picture book filled with beautiful, inspiring affirmations reminding kiddos of their infinite wonder. Perfect for children of any age!
I am worthy. I am loved. I am enough.
Every child, no matter their age, needs…
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Get Up, Stand UpThe third picture book adaptation of one of Bob Marley’s beloved songs that has a timely message for children: To counter injustice, lift others up with kindness and courage.
A heartfelt and meaningful book that brings Bob Marley’s music to life in a new way: As a young girl goes on with her…
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Eyes, Nose, Belly, Toes: My First Human Body BookAll about the human body for kids 1 to 3!
“All kids will see themselves in this beautiful book, intentionally designed to help toddlers learn about the amazing things their bodies can do.” — Emily Oster, CEO of ParentData and bestselling author of Expecting Better, Cribsheet, and<span class="a-text-bold…
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Mind Body Baby: Chakras Board bookMind Body Baby: Meditation is a board book that families can use with their youngest for bonding and to find peace and calm in the middle of life’s daily stresses.
This board book teaches little ones to clear their minds and relax. Aided by simple text and instructive illustrations, babies will learn…
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GreatnessTake a journey through Black history and find your greatness in this stunning book from the award-winning team behind the New York Times bestsellers Crowned and Glory.
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My Dad Is A DJNational Book Award winner Kathryn Erskine teams up with Keith Henry Brown on this lyrical picture book that celebrates music and Black identity.
Trevor’s dad is a DJ, and he always picks the best music—
tunes jivin’, beat drivin’, high fivin’!
—he’s DJ Dap Daddy!
But after his parents split up…
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If Dominican Were A ColorThe colors of Hispaniola burst into life in this striking, evocative debut picture book that celebrates the joy of being Dominican.
If Dominican were a color, it would be the sunset in the sky, blazing red and burning bright.
If Dominican were a color, it’d be the roar of the ocean…
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Crowned With GloryAn ode to Black hair and Black girl joy, this joy-filled rhyming picture book invites young readers into the world of a young Black girl as she rocks her God-given beauty.
Hello, world! I’m a gift from above.
I already know that I am loved.
Gazing around with a great big…
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Be The Light: How She Became Angela DavisThe life of civil rights icon Angela Davis is illuminated in an extraordinary picture book biography. Booklist praised this profound exploration of American history, activism, the civil rights movement, and the power of the people as a one that “should be part of all social studies curricula.” For fans of Maya’s Song, Nina, and <span class="a-text-bold…
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The Can-Do Mindset: How to Cultivate Resilience, Follow Your Heart, and Fight for Your PassionsOne of the most decorated and celebrated women’s basketball players of all time breaks down her ultimate recipe to success, using her own deeply inspiring journey to teach readers how to live bravely, unapologetically, and with purpose.
“Candace Parker has been a trailblazer on and off the court, inspiring us all with her resilience,…
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Invisible SonFrom the award-winning and critically acclaimed author of This Is My America comes another thriller about a wrongly accused teen desperate to recclaim both his innocence and his first love.
Life can change in an instant.
When you’re wrongfully accused of a crime.
When a virus shuts everything down.
When…
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Nic Blake And The Remarkables: The Book of AnansiThe highly anticipated sequel to the instant #1New York Times bestseller Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy—a boldly original and suspenseful fantasy adventure by one of the most popular and imaginative voices of this generation, Angie Thomas.
All of Nic’s dreams have come true. After years of living…
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Words Are My Superpower: A Kid’s Guide to Affirmations, Mantras, and Positive ThinkingFrom award-winning author and spoken-word artist Harold Green III, a reminder of the power of language and an inspiring guide to “using our words” to effect the change we want to see—and be—in the world.
Harold Green III’s Words Are My Superpower offers practical advice for younger readers on how the words they choose have…
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Empathy Workbook for Kids: 50 Activities to Learn About Kindness, Compassion, and Other People’s FeelingsEmpathy-building tools for kids ages 6 to 9
Help young kids discover how to be kind as they develop their empathy skills and learn to handle difficult social situations. Created by a school psychologist, this top choice in empathy books for kids is full of fun exercises that teach kids how to understand and…
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Sports Nutrition for Young Adults: A Game-Winning Guide to Maximize PerformanceFuel smart, play hard, recover strong with the trusted nutrition guide for high school and college athletes.
Sports Nutrition for Young Adults gives you the proven playbook to eat for peak performance. Written by registered dietitian Jackie Slomin, MS, RDN―an expert in sports nutrition for teens―this book translates the latest science into simple, actionable…
$15.99
Clouds over CaliforniaA moving novel about how a girl’s family and friendships are turned upside down—just as the world is changing in 1970s Los Angeles, for fans of Rita Williams-Garcia and Renée Watson.
Stevie’s life is fluctuating rapidly. She’s starting over in a brand new middle school. Quiet and observant, it’s hard for her to…
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The Door of No Return (Series Book 1)From the Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award winning author Kwame Alexander, comes the first book in a searing, breathtaking trilogy that tells the story of a boy, a village, and the epic odyssey of an African family.
In his village in Upper Kwanta, 11-year-old Kofi loves his family, playing oware with his grandfather and swimming in…
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Jada Sly, Artist & SpyJada Sly, a hilarious and spunky artist and spy, explores New York City on a mission to find her mom in this “fast paced, fun” illustrated novel from an acclaimed author (School Library Connection).
Ten-year-old Jada Sly is an artist and a spy-in-training. When she isn’t studying the art from her…
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Juneteenth: Our Day of Freedom (Step into Reading)Some call it Freedom Day; some call it Emancipation Day; some call it Juneteenth. Learn more about this important African American holiday.
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What Do Brothas Do All Day?These joyous portraits of Black men engaged in everyday life celebrate the deep roots and rich cultures of African American communities.
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Beyond the Game: LeBron James (Beyond the Game: Athletes Change the World)This is the story of LeBron James and his social justice work.
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Summer Is HereSummer is finally here, and she’s bringing the most perfect day! From sunup to sundown!
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Jimmy’s Rhythm & Blues: The Extraordinary Life of James BaldwinJimmy’s Rhythm & Blues: The Extraordinary Life of James Baldwin a Harlem Boy to a Legendary Writer and Civil Rights Advocate
Celebrate James Baldwin’s one-hundredth birthday anniversary with the first-ever illustrated biography of this legendary writer, orator, activist, and intellectual.
Before he became a writer, James “Jimmy” Baldwin was a young boy from Harlem,…
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Sonny’s Bridge: Jazz Legend Sonny Rollins Finds His GrooveThis groovy, bebopping, music picture book biography chronicles legendary jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins’s search for inspiration on the Williamsburg Bridge after quitting the jazz scene in 1959.
Rollins is one of the most prolific sax players in the history of jazz, but, in 1959, at the height of his career, he vanished from the…
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Makeda Makes a Home for Subway (I Can Read Level 2)The second title in a delightful new Level 2 I Can Read! series from acclaimed author Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich and illustrator Lydia Mba, starring Makeda, an exuberant seven-year-old “maker” and problem solver who loves to create.
Perfect for readers who love Rosie Revere, Engineer and Reina Ramos Works It Out.
Makeda is…
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Ty’s Travels: Beach Day! (My First I Can Read)A Geisel Honor-winning series * Author Kelly Starling Lyons selected as the 2021 Piedmont Laureate * A Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year 2022
Join Ty on his imaginative adventures in Ty’s Travels: Beach Day!, a My First I Can Read book by acclaimed author and illustrator team Kelly Starling Lyons…
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When Winter Robinson CameThe whole world seems to transform during the summer of 1965, when Eden’s cousin from Mississippi comes to visit her in L.A. just as the Watts Riots erupt, in this stirring new novel by Coretta Scott King Honor winner Brenda Woods.
When Eden’s cousin Winter comes for a visit, it turns out he’s not…
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Project MercuryA riveting story with a dollop of southern gothic appeal.” – Booklist
Ike Pressure is an Army brat.
Which, if you ask him, is not an insult.
His mom’s new job is in Mercury, Nevada, on a secretive military base close to Area 51. What’s more, his childhood friend, Eesha Webb, and her family are…
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Adia Kelbara and the Circle of Shamans (Book 1)The first book in a fast-paced, witty, and bighearted debut Afrofantasy trilogy about a twelve-year-old apprenticing in the kitchens at the prestigious Academy of Shamans who must ally with a snarky goddess and a knife-wielding warrior to save her kingdom.
Perfect for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers and The…
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You Gotta Meet Mr. Pierce!: The Storied Life of Folk Artist Elijah PierceA picture book biography about the barber shop of woodcarver Elijah Pierce, recipient of the highest folk art honor in the United States.
“Creeeeak!” goes the screen door to self-taught artist Elijah Pierce’s barbershop art studio. A young boy walks in for an ordinary haircut and walks out having discovered a lifetime of art.
…
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The ReckoningA powerful contemporary novel about an aspiring 12 year-old filmmaker whose world is turned upside down when his grandfather is slain in a senseless and racist act of violence. From the author of the award-winning memoir, Defiant: Growing Up in the Jim Crow South and co-editor of Recognize! An Anthology Honoring and…
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IF YOU READ THISFrom the author of the critically acclaimed novel When Life Gives You Mangos comes a captivating journey of love, loss, and letters. Named a best book of the year by Waterstones!
When Brie was younger, her mama used to surprise her with treasure hunts around their island town. After she died three years…
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Mind, Body, & Soul: A Self-Care Coloring Book for Black WomenRelax, rejuvenate, and renew your mind, body, and soul with this coloring books designed for Black women that focuses and elevates the already popular—and effective—self-care activity with illustrations to color and affirmations to empower.
Celebrate what makes Black women powerful, brilliant, and brave with Mind, Body, & Soul: A Self-Care Coloring Book for Black…
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A Coloring Book of CleopatraBellerophon Books
List Price: $3.50 (Paperback – Coloring Book – 1992)
Cleopatra, perhaps the greatest woman of ancient times, has her amazing story told and illustrated in this exciting book, with art from ancient times to modern. (20 pgs) All Ages
- Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.2 x 0.1 inches
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A Coloring Book of Queen NefertitiBellerophon Books
List Price: $3.50 (Paperback – Coloring Book – 1992)
Nefertiti and Akh-en-aten, Tuts brother, ruled Egypt during the age of her greatest art. The grand and elegant pictures show their life at court, with their children playing throughout. All Ages
- Product Dimensions: 10.6…
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A Coloring Book of The Black CowboyBellerophon Books
List Price $3.50 (Paperback – Coloring Book – 1992)
The stories of black cowboys from Esteban, who traveled with Cabeza de Vaca in 1533, up through Dwayne Hargo, World Champion Rodeo Clown of modern times. Line drawings of the cowboys and their horses to color. (20 pgs) All…
$3.50
I Love Saturdays y DomingosAlma Flor Ada (A) and Elivia Savadier (A) (ILT)
List Price: $7.99 (Paperback – English/Spanish / Grandparents – 2002)
A little girl recounts the joy of her weekends, Saturdays spent with her Euro-American Grandma and Grandpa and Sundays (los domingos) with Abuelito and Abuelita, her Mexican-American grandparents. She does different things…
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A Coloring Book of The Story of Africa and her FlagsBellerophon Books
List $4.95 (Paperback – Coloring Book – 2000)
The splendid flags of Africa are here to color, and the stories of each country are remarkably told by a scholar of the continent. (16 pgs) All Ages
- Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
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A Coloring Book of Tut Ankh Amun and His FriendsBellerophon Books
List $4.95 (Paperback – Coloring Book – 1979)
Cyril Aldred, the author of Akhenaton & Nefertiti, etc. This fine period of portraiture, with people surrounding the boy king, helps fill out the missing pages of Tuts reign. All
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A Coloring Book of TutankhamenBellerophon Books
List Price: $3.50 (Paperback – Coloring Book – 1995)
The pictures in this book are largely taken from the glorious scenes of the small shrine of Tutankhamen. There are earrings and such to cut out, and the text is written by Cyril Aldred, the author of Akhenaton &…
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A Cool MoonlightAngela Johnson (A)
List Price: $7.99 (Paperback – Teen Fiction / Special Needs / Rare Skin Disease – 2003)
Born with a rare and dangerous allergy to sunlight, Lila’s spent her life hidden from the daylight-staying covered up and indoors until dark,…
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A Is For AfricaIfeoma Onyefulu (A and Photos)
List Price $7.99 (Paperback – Alphabet Book / African Themes and Concepts – 1999)
This alphabet is based on my own favorite images of the Africa I know, writes Onyefulu, a member of the Igbo tribe who grew up in Nigeria and now lives in…
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Ready to Read: A Lesson For Martin Luther King Jr. (Level 2)Rodney Pate (ILT) (A) and Denise Lewis Patrick (A)
List Price: $4.99 (Paperback – Fictional / MLK – 2003)
Martin Luther King Jr. is having some problems with his best friend, Bobby. They are going to different schools this year, and Bobby dad is not letting his son play with…
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A Strong Right Arm: The Story of Mamie Peanut JohnsonMichelle Y. Green (A), Kadir Nelson (ILT), Mamie Johnson (Introduction)
List Price: $7.99 (Paperback – Biography / Female / Sports / Negro Leagues / Pitcher – 2004)
Motivated by her love for the game and inspired by the legendary Jackie Robinson, Mamie Johnson is determined to be a professional baseball pitcher.…
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AbiyoyoPete Seeger (Storysong) and Michael Hays (ILT)
American folk singer Pete Seeger retells a South African folktale about a boy and his father who, after being banished from town for making mischief, are welcomed back when they find a way…
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Akbar Papers in African PsychologyDr. Naim Akbar (A)
List Price: $18.99 (Paperback – Psychology / African / Worldview – 2003)
African Psychology is not a thing, but a place-a view, a perspective, a way of observing. It is a perspective that is lodged in the historical primacy of the human view from the land that is known…
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American Medical Association Boy’s Guide To Becoming A TeenAmerican Medical Association and Amy B. Middleman (EDIT) and Kate Gruenwald Pfeifer (A)
List Price: $17.00 (Paperback – Teen Self Help / Boys / Puberty / Health – 2006)
Becoming a teen is an important milestone in every boy life. It even more important to get answers and advice to the…
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American Medical Association Girl’s Guide to Becoming a TeenAmerican Medical Association and Amy B. Middleman (EDIT) and Kate Gruenwald (A)
Becoming a teen is an important milestone in every girl’s life. It?s even more important to…
$18.00
Baby DanceAnn Taylor (A) and Marjorie van Heerden (ILT)
List Price: $7.99 (Board Book – Father Daughter Celebration – 1999)
Description: A sweet rhythmic poem by nineteenth century poet Anne Taylor that also captures the the motion of dance and music and a playful text, with vivid pastel illustrations. (16 pgs) Ages Baby…
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Be Boy BuzzBell Hooks (A) and Chris Raschka (ILT)
List Price: $8.99 (Board Book- Discovery / Celebrating Boyhood – 2016)
Be Boy Buzz catchy phrases celebrates all the bliss and boldness of being a boy. Lively story and sweet illustrations. (32 pgs) Ages 4-8
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Beautiful BlackbirdAshley Bryan (A) and (ILT)
List Price: $19.99 (Hardcover – Creativity / Self Expression – 2003)
Long ago, Blackbird was voted the most beautiful bird in the forest. The other birds, who were colored red, yellow, blue, and green, were so envious that they begged…
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Bronx MasqueradeNikki Grimes (A)
List Price: $7.99 (Paperback – Poetry / Students – 2001)
When Wesley writes a poem for his high school English class, some of his classmates clamor to read their poems aloud too. Soon their having weekly poetry sessions and, one by one, the eighteen students are…
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Brothers of the KnightDebbie Allen (A) and Kadir Nelson (ILT)
List Price: $8.99 (Paperback – Dancing – 1999)
This modern fable by actress-producer Debbie Allen is a hip retelling of the classic tale of The Twelve Dancing Princesses. Reverend Knight is at his wits end. Why are his twelve sons shoes worn to thread…
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City GreenDyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan (A and ILT)
List Price: $19.99 (Hardcover – City Garden / Community Sharing and Planting – 1994)
Right in the middle of Marcy city block is a vacant lot, littered and forlorn. Sometimes just looking at it makes Marcy feel sad. Then one spring, Marcy has a wonderful…
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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…
$6.99
Dancing In The WingsDebbie Allen (A) and Kadir Nelson (ILT)
List Price:$8.99 (Paperback – Performance / Dancing – 2000)
Sassy worries that her too-large feet, too-long legs, and even her big mouth will keep her from her dream of becoming a star ballerina. So for now she just dancing in the wings, watching…
$8.99
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…
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Delivering Justice: W.W. Law and the Fight for Civil RightsJim Haskins (A) and Benny Andrews (ILT)
List Price: $7.99 (Paperback – African American History / Civil Rights / Activism / Racism and Discrimination – 2005)
A respected biographer teams up with an acclaimed artist to tell the story of the mail carrier who orchestrated the Great Savannah Boycott — and…
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Did I Tell You I Love You Today?Deloris Jordan (A), Rosalyn M. Jordan (A) and Shane W. Evans (ILT)
List Price: $19.99 (Hardcover – Family / Caring and Love – 2004)
This celebration of family love – created by the mother and sister of basketball superstar Michael Jordan – is a reassuring story about a mother and child…
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Drita, My HomegirlJenny Lombard (A)
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Drita and her family come to New York as refugees from war-torn Kosovo. Even though she barely speaks English, Drita can’t wait to start school and make a new…
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Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His OrchestraAndrea Davis Pinkney (A) and Brian Pinkney (ILT)
List Price: $9.99 (Paperback – Performance /Composer / Jazz – 2006)
A swinging, vibrant picture book about America’s greatest jazz composer, Duke Ellington. By the award-winning duo Andrea and Brian Pinkney. (32 pgs) Ages 4-8
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- Product Dimensions: 8.5…
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Ellington Was Not A StreetNtozake Shange (A) and Kadir Nelson (A) and (ILT)
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In a reflective tribute to the African-American community of old, noted poet Ntozake Shange recalls her childhood home and the close-knit group of innovators that often gathered…
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Escape From Slavery: Five Journeys to FreedomDoreen Rappaport (A) and Charles Lilly (ILT)
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Eliza and her baby, running across the ice. Selena and Cornelia Jackson, masquerading as boys. Henry Box Brown, shipping himself north in a wooden crate. Jane Johnson, risking everything to testify against…
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Gathering the Sun: An Alphabet In Spanish And EnglishAlma Flor Ada (A) and Simon Silva (ILT)
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In simple words and sun-drenched paintings, Alma Flor Ada and Simon Silva take us into the fields and orchards, and into the lives of the people who work them.…
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George Washington Carver: The Peanut WizardLaura Driscoll (A) and Jill Weber (ILT)
List Price: $7.99 (Paperback – Biography / Scientist – 2003)
Annie Marcus is just nuts about peanut butter! When Annie finds out that George Washington Carver was responsible for the popularity of peanuts, she picks him for her scientist report. Annie learns all…
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Happy To Be Nappybelle Hooks (A) and Chris Raschka (ILT)
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Happy to be nappy!
Happy with hair all short and strong.
Happy with locks that twist and curl.
Just all girl happy!
Happy to be nappy hair!
Celebrate the joy and beauty of nappy…
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He’s Got The Whole World In His HandsKadir Nelson (ILT)
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What began as a spiritual has developed into one of America best-known songs, and now for the first time it appears as a picture book, masterfully created by award-winning artist Kadir Nelson. Through sublime…
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Hewitt Anderson’s Great Big LifeJerdine Nolen (A) and Kadir Nelson (ILT)
List Price: $18.95 (Hardcover – Fairy Tale / Family / Self Acceptance – 2005)
Young Hewitt Anderson is his parents’ pride and joy, and they love him so. Hewitt is sweet, smart, polite — everything a boy could be — except Hewitt is small…very…
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Honey Baby Sugar ChildAlice Faye Duncan (A) and Susan Keeter (ILT)
List Price: $19.99 (Hardcover – Relationships / Mother / Toddler Son – 2005)
In this rhythmic picture book, a mother describes her affection for her child, from jumping together in the grass to rocking together before bedtime. (32 pgs) Ages 3-6
- Grade Level: Preschool -…
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Honey, I LoveEloise Greenfield (A) and Jan Spivey Gilchrist (ILT)
List Price: $17.99 (Hardcover – Poem / Girls / Love – 2002)
Originally published in 1978 as part of a collection of poems, Honey, I Love is an enchanting poem about love and the simple joys of everyday life. A young…$17.69
Honey, I Love, and Other Love PoemsEloise Greenfield (A) and Leo and Diane Dillon (ILT)
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Love don’t mean all that kissing
Like on television
Love Means Daddy
Saying keep your mama company till I get back
And me doing it
Sixteen poems tell of love and…
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HoopsRobert Burleigh (A) and Stephen T. Johnson (ILT)
List Price: $7.00 (Paperback – Sports / Poetry / Basketball / Teamwork – 1997)
Illustrations and poetic text describe the movement and feel of the game of basketball. Hoops is not a book about basketball–Hoops is basketball. How it feels to be a…
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I Like Myself!Karen Beaumont (A) and David Catrow (ILT) and (A)
List Price: $19.99 (Board Book – Self Esteem – 2004)
A confident curly haired little girl shouts out to the world all the many ways and…
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I Love My Hair!Natasha Anastasia Tarpley (A) and E.B. Lewis (ILT)
List Price: $8.99 (Paperback – African American Girls / Hair Care / Pride and Self Esteem – 2005)
Natural Hair is Perfect for Our Little Girl’s Hair
No matter how gently Mama pulls as she combs Keyana’s hair, it still hurts. Keyana doesn’t feel lucky…
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If A Bus Could Talk: The Story Of Rosa ParksFaith Ringgold (A and ILT)
List Price: $19.99 (Hardcover – Biography / Activist / Civil Rights / Bus Boycott- 1999)
This Rosa Parks biography begins with an African American girl named Marcie. She is waiting for the bus to school when a strange bus pulls up; for some reason, she…
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In My Momma’s KitchenJerdine Nolen (A) and Colin Bootman (ILT)
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Seems like everything good that happens in the home happens in the kitchen. A place where abundant love and sweet memories and wonderful stories are staples of…
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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…
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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)
List Price: $8.99 (Paperback – Civil Rights Movement History – 2003)
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is one of the most celebrated figures of the twentieth century. A crusader for nonviolent social justice, he led African Americans in their demands for equality through peaceful…
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Maya Angelou: Journey of the HeartJayne Pettit (A)
List Price: $7.99 (Paperback – Biography / Poet Activist – 1998)
Journey of the Heart is a biography about the life of Maya Angleou. In the book, the author, traces the now a prominent African American woman life from…
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Jump!: From The Life Of Michael JordanFloyd Cooper (A and ILT)
List Price: $17.99 (Hardcover – Biography / Sports / Basketball – 2004)
What was Michael Jordan like as a boy? You might be surprised that the greatest professional basketball player ever wasn’t even the best player in his own family!
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Barber Game Time Books: Kickoff!Tiki & Ronde Barber with Paul Mantell (A)
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Tiki and Ronde twelfth summer is winding down — the nights are getting shorter and the evenings cooler. That means two things: The first day…
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Las Bellas Hijas de MufaroJohn Steptoe (A) Clarita Kohen (ILT)
List Price: $7.99 (Paperback – African Folklore / Two Sisters / Spanish Edition – 1997)
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…
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Ages 4-8 and Grades K-3
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You Gotta Meet Mr. Pierce!: The Storied Life of Folk Artist Elijah Pierce
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Ida B. Wells Marches for the Vote
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Wash Day Love
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A Place Inside of Me: A Poem to Heal the Heart
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I Am Born to Be Awesome! (Step into Reading Level 1)
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Honeysmoke: A Story of Finding Your Color
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Through Sand and Salt: A Tale of Discovery Across the Sahara
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Baking Up Love
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Xavier’s Voice
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Black Joy: Love Yourself, Love Your Culture
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Rosa Parks (Little People, BIG DREAMS)
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We are enthusiastic about the upcoming school year and are committed to expanding our collection with a wide range of popular titles. At present, our online inventory includes more than 1,300 books, with an additional 3,000 titles in our database, the majority of which align with Core Curriculum Standards. Our high-quality books are sure to capture their attention, stir the imagination and engage students to want to read.
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With over 25 years in business, we’ve built strong partnerships with publishers and distributors—and that has been an added value for our customers. We are enthusiastic about the new school year and we are committed to continue bringing you the best high quality books that educate and empower children.
Shop the Best Reads at Our Children’s Bookstore
“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.”
We are enthusiastic about the upcoming school year and are committed to expanding our collection with a wide range of popular titles. At present, our online inventory includes more than 1,300 books, with an additional 3,000 titles in our database, the majority of which align with Core Curriculum Standards. Our high-quality books are sure to capture their attention, stir the imagination and engage students to want to read.
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.
With over 25 years in business, we’ve built strong partnerships with publishers and distributors—and that has been an added value for our customers. We are enthusiastic about the new school year and we are committed to continue bringing you the best high quality books that educate and empower children.
Ages 9-12 and Grades 4-5
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When Winter Robinson Came
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Adia Kelbara and the Circle of Shamans (Book 1)
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IF YOU READ THIS
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Positive Affirmations for Black Kids
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Young, Gifted and Black Too: Meet 52 More Black Icons
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Lotus Bloom And The Afro Revolution
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We are enthusiastic about the upcoming school year and are committed to expanding our collection with a wide range of popular titles. We have 49 collections, and our books and educational materials meet Core Curriculum Standards. Our high-quality books are sure to capture their attention, stir the imagination and engage students to want to read.
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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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