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The People Remember: A Kwanzaa Holiday Book for KidsFrom award-winning, New York Times bestselling author Ibi Zoboi comes her debut picture book—a tour de force that uses the principles of Kwanzaa to talk about the history of African Americans. This lyrical, powerful tribute is sumptuously illustrated by New Yorker artist and rising star Loveis…
Original price was: $19.99.$15.99Current price is: $15.99.
Swim Team: A Graphic Novel“Combines wonderful characters and history to create a story that will make you want to dive right in!” JERRY CRAFT, author of the Newbery Medal–winning New Kid
A splashy, contemporary middle grade graphic novel from bestselling comics creator Johnnie Christmas!
Bree can’t wait for her first day…
$15.99
School Trip: A Graphic Novel (The New Kid)New York Times bestselling author Jerry Craft is back with the newest adventures of Jordan, Drew, Liam, and all the characters that fans first met in New Kid, winner of the Newbery Award and the Coretta Scott King Author Award!
In this…
$14.99
Stacey Abrams and the Fight to Vote“A brilliant introduction to a powerful Black female politician and voting rights activist. Todd and Freeman bring this to life in their creative biography of Georgia-based politician Abrams.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred reviews)
“Freeman’s airbrush-style digital art leans into portraiture while visually bridging the astral divide, evoking yearning, frustration, and sisterly…
Original price was: $18.99.$16.49Current price is: $16.49.
A Song for the Unsung: Bayard Rustin, the Man Behind the 1963 March on WashingtonA singular, richly illustrated picture book biography of Bayard Rustin, the gay Black man behind the March on Washington of 1963, by the acclaimed authors of Unspeakable: the Tulsa Race Massacre and Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag.
On August 28, 1963, a quarter of a million activists and demonstrators from every corner of…
Original price was: $19.99.$17.49Current price is: $17.49.
Fresh JuiceWhat makes a great juice that keeps everyone healthy? Art and his dad discover it takes carrots … collards … cayenne … and community!
When Art’s father can’t get over a cold, Art knows exactly what his daddy needs: some delicious sick-fighting juice! After looking through the fridge and cupboards,…
$19.95
I Am My Ancestors’ Wildest DreamsYOU are your ancestors’ wildest dreams. How will you express YOUR greatness? Perfect for fans of I Am Every Good Thing, Little Legends, and All Because You Matter.
“Affirming. . . . A joyful tribute.” —<span…
$19.99
Song In The CityFrom Daniel Bernstrom, the acclaimed author of One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree, comes a charming and irresistibly fun picture book about a young blind girl and her grandmother who experience the vibrant everyday music of their busy city.
A young girl, filled with the…
Original price was: $19.99.$18.99Current price is: $18.99.
Little Dandelion Seeds The WorldDid you know dandelions thrive on all seven continents?
The cheery blooms are among the most resilient and adaptable in the world. In this lyrical book, learn how the crafty plant travels on the wind and hitches rides in all manner of ways in order to spread far and wide. Includes a…
$16.99
Rocket Says Look Up!Meet Rocket–a plucky aspiring astronaut intent on getting her community to LOOK UP! from what they’re doing and reach for the stars in this auspicious debut picture book. Honored as a Chicago Public Library 2019 Best of the Best Book!
A comet will be visible tonight,…
$18.99
What My Daddy LovesIn her joyous authorial debut, Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Honor winner Raissa Figueroa celebrates the warm love between Black fathers and their children.
Capturing a child’s perspective and infused with gentle humor, Raissa Figueroa’s tender, insightful look at fathers is an irresistible ode to the bond between daddies and…
$19.99
$16.99
Life Skills for KidsLife Skills for Kids is the perfect gift for boys and girls!
With the help of this guide, kids can learn foundation skills such as the basics in…
Original price was: $14.49.$13.99Current price is: $13.99.
Baby University: A Science for Toddlers (BB Set)<span class="a-text-bold" style="box-sizing: border-box;…
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Grandma’s Hands“Grandma’s Hands” is a timeless, universal song originally featured…
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Hello, StarStunningly illustrated by #1 <span class="a-text-bold a-text-italic" style="box-sizing: border-box;…
Original price was: $17.99.$16.99Current price is: $16.99.
SparkleAfter twelve-year-old aspiring superstar, Sparkle Moore, is diagnosed…
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Undercover Latina$8.99
$16.99
Baby Young, Gifted and Black with A Mirror!“There are so many things I am and can be……
$9.99
Wash DayMeet Jelaya (jeh-LAY-uh.) She <span class="a-text-italic" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: 'Amazon Ember',…
$18.99
Africana: An Encyclopedia of an Amazing ContinentDiscover the incredible history and diversity of the…
$30.00
CapeA young child learns that even superheroes hurt too in this heartrending story about loss and love, written by debut author Kevin Johnson and illustrated by #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Kitt Thomas.
When a child loses the person in his life that he loves more than anything, he uses his cape as protection…
$18.99
We Dream a World: Carrying the Light From My GrandparentsThe granddaughter of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King delivers a stirring tribute to her grandparents that speaks to children everywhere about her hopes for a new future.
In this stirring tribute to Coretta Scott King and Martin Luther King, Jr., their granddaughter, Yolanda – a national civil rights figure in her…
$18.99
Self-Care for Black Women: 150 Ways to Radically Accept & Prioritize Your Mind, Body, & SoulPrioritize your wellbeing with these 150 self-care exercises designed specifically to help Black women revitalize their outlook on life, improve their mental health, eliminate stress, and self-advocate.
Between micro- and macro-aggressions at school, at work, and everywhere in…
$15.99
Sing, Aretha, Sing!: Aretha Franklin,”Respect,” and the Civil Rights Movement
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Kind Kids: 50 Activities for Compassion, Confidence & CommunityParents’ Favorite Product Award Winner, Tillywig Toy & Media Award, 2022
“This beautifully-executed set and all its contents are wonderfully accessible, impactful, and much needed.
We can’t praise Kind Kids highly enough!” – Tillywig Toy & Media Awards
Explore Kind Kids, the unique, hands-on activity deck with fifty games, crafts and mindfulness activities…
$17.99
Potty Training in 5 Easy Steps: A Simple Guide for ParentsPrepare to change your little one’s last diaper<span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family:…
$9.99
Hello, Beautiful You!Andrea Pinkney (A) and Brain Pinkney (ILT)
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$8.99
Love Is All AroundThis first book in the Brown Baby Parade…
$8.99
Alpacas with MaracasA heartwarming story of perseverance, friendship, fun and alpacas!
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Animal NumbersAnimal Numbers<span class="a-text-bold" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight:…
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Our Skin: A First Conversation About RaceBased on the research that race, gender, consent,…
$15.99
My Fade is FreshA little girl makes sure she walks out of the barbershop rocking the fabulous hair style she chooses.
Learn the importance of speaking up for what you want through this fun and empowering picture book.
When a little girl walks into her local barbershop, she knows she wants the flyest, freshest fade on the…
$17.99
The Mermaid PrincessesA magical story starring three Black mermaid sisters who each wish to wear the underwater crown! Perfect for fans of Little Mermaid and Oona.
Anaya, Shante, and Kianna are sisters.
And these mermaid princesses couldn’t be more different!
One day, when a problem too big for any of them to…
Original price was: $19.99.$18.99Current price is: $18.99.
Little Black BoyLittle Black Boy, Oh the things you will do.
Has anyone mentioned the world’s open to you?
A little Black boy finds the courage to go after his dreams in this empowering and inspirational picture book by actress Kirby Howell-Baptiste (The Sandman) with actor Larry Fields.
With vivid,…
$18.99
Nana Akua Goes to SchoolWinner of the 2021 Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award!
In this moving story that celebrates cultural diversity, a shy girl brings her West African grandmother–whose face bears traditional tribal markings–to meet her classmates. This is a perfect read for back to school!
It is Grandparents Day at Zura’s elementary school, and the…
Original price was: $18.99.$17.99Current price is: $17.99.
Little Black GirlAn empowering and joyous picture book by actress Kirby Howell-Baptiste (The Sandman) that instills confidence and encourages little Black girls to reach for their wildest dreams.
Illustrated by the talented Paul Davey, this inspiring picture book celebrates all little Black girls, the power of community, and the joy and hope of being…
$18.99
Growth Mindset Workbook for KidsOriginal price was: $14.99.$13.99Current price is: $13.99.
Before John Was A Jazz GiantBefore John Was A Jazz Giant: A Song of John Coltrane
Young John Coltrane was all ears. And there was a lot to hear growing up in the South in the 1930s: preachers praying, music on the radio, the bustling of the household. These vivid noises shaped John’s own sound as a musician. Carole Boston…
Original price was: $18.99.$17.99Current price is: $17.99.
Wilma Rudolph (Little People, Big Dreams Series)People, BIG DREAMS series Vol 27, discover the life of Wilma Rudolph, the remarkable sprinter and Olympic champion.
Wilma was born into a family with 22 brothers and sisters, in the segregated South. She contracted polio in her early years and her doctors said she would never walk again. But Wilma persisted with…
Original price was: $15.99.$14.99Current price is: $14.99.
Black Men in Science: A Black History Book for KidsIncredible stories of Black men who changed the course of science—for kids ages 8 to 12
All throughout history, Black men have made important contributions to scientific discovery. This collection of biographies for kids explores 15 of these intelligent men and the extraordinary scientific accomplishments they achieved—even when they faced huge challenges. You’ll…
$9.99
Standing in the Need of Prayer: A Modern Retelling of the Classic Spiritual$18.99
The Cost of KnowingFour starred reviews!
Dear Martin meets They Both Die at the End in this gripping, evocative novel about a Black teen who has the power to see into the future, whose life turns upside down when he foresees his younger brother’s imminent death, from the acclaimed author of SLAY.
…
$18.99
Louder Than WordsThis amazing collaboration brings together two inspirational Black artists, NYT bestselling author Ashley Woodfolk and actress Lexi Underwood, for a story about the transformative power of art as protest and its capacity to change the world.
When Jordyn Jones transfers to Edgewood High, it’s her opportunity to forget everything that happened at her old school.…
Original price was: $19.99.$18.99Current price is: $18.99.
Lotus Bloom And The Afro RevolutionLonglisted for the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature
Member of the 2023 Notable Books for a Global Society (NGBS) List
From the beloved author of President of the Whole Fifth Grade, a story about a young Black girl who summons the courage to fight against a discriminatory dress…
Original price was: $17.99.$16.99Current price is: $16.99.
The People Remember: A Kwanzaa Holiday Book for KidsFrom award-winning, New York Times bestselling author Ibi Zoboi comes her debut picture book—a tour de force that uses the principles of Kwanzaa to talk about the history of African Americans. This lyrical, powerful tribute is sumptuously illustrated by New Yorker artist and rising star Loveis…
Original price was: $19.99.$15.99Current price is: $15.99.
Swim Team: A Graphic Novel“Combines wonderful characters and history to create a story that will make you want to dive right in!” JERRY CRAFT, author of the Newbery Medal–winning New Kid
A splashy, contemporary middle grade graphic novel from bestselling comics creator Johnnie Christmas!
Bree can’t wait for her first day…
$15.99
School Trip: A Graphic Novel (The New Kid)New York Times bestselling author Jerry Craft is back with the newest adventures of Jordan, Drew, Liam, and all the characters that fans first met in New Kid, winner of the Newbery Award and the Coretta Scott King Author Award!
In this…
$14.99
Stacey Abrams and the Fight to Vote“A brilliant introduction to a powerful Black female politician and voting rights activist. Todd and Freeman bring this to life in their creative biography of Georgia-based politician Abrams.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred reviews)
“Freeman’s airbrush-style digital art leans into portraiture while visually bridging the astral divide, evoking yearning, frustration, and sisterly…
Original price was: $18.99.$16.49Current price is: $16.49.
A Song for the Unsung: Bayard Rustin, the Man Behind the 1963 March on WashingtonA singular, richly illustrated picture book biography of Bayard Rustin, the gay Black man behind the March on Washington of 1963, by the acclaimed authors of Unspeakable: the Tulsa Race Massacre and Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag.
On August 28, 1963, a quarter of a million activists and demonstrators from every corner of…
Original price was: $19.99.$17.49Current price is: $17.49.
Fresh JuiceWhat makes a great juice that keeps everyone healthy? Art and his dad discover it takes carrots … collards … cayenne … and community!
When Art’s father can’t get over a cold, Art knows exactly what his daddy needs: some delicious sick-fighting juice! After looking through the fridge and cupboards,…
$19.95
I Am My Ancestors’ Wildest DreamsYOU are your ancestors’ wildest dreams. How will you express YOUR greatness? Perfect for fans of I Am Every Good Thing, Little Legends, and All Because You Matter.
“Affirming. . . . A joyful tribute.” —<span…
$19.99
Song In The CityFrom Daniel Bernstrom, the acclaimed author of One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree, comes a charming and irresistibly fun picture book about a young blind girl and her grandmother who experience the vibrant everyday music of their busy city.
A young girl, filled with the…
Original price was: $19.99.$18.99Current price is: $18.99.
Little Dandelion Seeds The WorldDid you know dandelions thrive on all seven continents?
The cheery blooms are among the most resilient and adaptable in the world. In this lyrical book, learn how the crafty plant travels on the wind and hitches rides in all manner of ways in order to spread far and wide. Includes a…
$16.99
Rocket Says Look Up!Meet Rocket–a plucky aspiring astronaut intent on getting her community to LOOK UP! from what they’re doing and reach for the stars in this auspicious debut picture book. Honored as a Chicago Public Library 2019 Best of the Best Book!
A comet will be visible tonight,…
$18.99
What My Daddy LovesIn her joyous authorial debut, Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Honor winner Raissa Figueroa celebrates the warm love between Black fathers and their children.
Capturing a child’s perspective and infused with gentle humor, Raissa Figueroa’s tender, insightful look at fathers is an irresistible ode to the bond between daddies and…
$19.99
$16.99
Life Skills for KidsLife Skills for Kids is the perfect gift for boys and girls!
With the help of this guide, kids can learn foundation skills such as the basics in…
Original price was: $14.49.$13.99Current price is: $13.99.
Baby University: A Science for Toddlers (BB Set)<span class="a-text-bold" style="box-sizing: border-box;…
Original price was: $39.99.$34.99Current price is: $34.99.
Grandma’s Hands“Grandma’s Hands” is a timeless, universal song originally featured…
$18.99
$18.99
Original price was: $16.99.$14.49Current price is: $14.49.
Hello, StarStunningly illustrated by #1 <span class="a-text-bold a-text-italic" style="box-sizing: border-box;…
Original price was: $17.99.$16.99Current price is: $16.99.
SparkleAfter twelve-year-old aspiring superstar, Sparkle Moore, is diagnosed…
$18.99
Undercover Latina$8.99
$16.99
Baby Young, Gifted and Black with A Mirror!“There are so many things I am and can be……
$9.99
Wash DayMeet Jelaya (jeh-LAY-uh.) She <span class="a-text-italic" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: 'Amazon Ember',…
$18.99
Africana: An Encyclopedia of an Amazing ContinentDiscover the incredible history and diversity of the…
$30.00
CapeA young child learns that even superheroes hurt too in this heartrending story about loss and love, written by debut author Kevin Johnson and illustrated by #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Kitt Thomas.
When a child loses the person in his life that he loves more than anything, he uses his cape as protection…
$18.99
We Dream a World: Carrying the Light From My GrandparentsThe granddaughter of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King delivers a stirring tribute to her grandparents that speaks to children everywhere about her hopes for a new future.
In this stirring tribute to Coretta Scott King and Martin Luther King, Jr., their granddaughter, Yolanda – a national civil rights figure in her…
$18.99
Self-Care for Black Women: 150 Ways to Radically Accept & Prioritize Your Mind, Body, & SoulPrioritize your wellbeing with these 150 self-care exercises designed specifically to help Black women revitalize their outlook on life, improve their mental health, eliminate stress, and self-advocate.
Between micro- and macro-aggressions at school, at work, and everywhere in…
$15.99
Sing, Aretha, Sing!: Aretha Franklin,”Respect,” and the Civil Rights Movement
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Kind Kids: 50 Activities for Compassion, Confidence & CommunityParents’ Favorite Product Award Winner, Tillywig Toy & Media Award, 2022
“This beautifully-executed set and all its contents are wonderfully accessible, impactful, and much needed.
We can’t praise Kind Kids highly enough!” – Tillywig Toy & Media Awards
Explore Kind Kids, the unique, hands-on activity deck with fifty games, crafts and mindfulness activities…
$17.99
Potty Training in 5 Easy Steps: A Simple Guide for ParentsPrepare to change your little one’s last diaper<span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family:…
$9.99
Hello, Beautiful You!Andrea Pinkney (A) and Brain Pinkney (ILT)
<span class="a-text-bold" style="box-sizing: border-box; color:…
$8.99
Love Is All AroundThis first book in the Brown Baby Parade…
$8.99
Alpacas with MaracasA heartwarming story of perseverance, friendship, fun and alpacas!
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Animal NumbersAnimal Numbers<span class="a-text-bold" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight:…
$14.99
Our Skin: A First Conversation About RaceBased on the research that race, gender, consent,…
$15.99
My Fade is FreshA little girl makes sure she walks out of the barbershop rocking the fabulous hair style she chooses.
Learn the importance of speaking up for what you want through this fun and empowering picture book.
When a little girl walks into her local barbershop, she knows she wants the flyest, freshest fade on the…
$17.99
The Mermaid PrincessesA magical story starring three Black mermaid sisters who each wish to wear the underwater crown! Perfect for fans of Little Mermaid and Oona.
Anaya, Shante, and Kianna are sisters.
And these mermaid princesses couldn’t be more different!
One day, when a problem too big for any of them to…
Original price was: $19.99.$18.99Current price is: $18.99.
Little Black BoyLittle Black Boy, Oh the things you will do.
Has anyone mentioned the world’s open to you?
A little Black boy finds the courage to go after his dreams in this empowering and inspirational picture book by actress Kirby Howell-Baptiste (The Sandman) with actor Larry Fields.
With vivid,…
$18.99
Nana Akua Goes to SchoolWinner of the 2021 Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award!
In this moving story that celebrates cultural diversity, a shy girl brings her West African grandmother–whose face bears traditional tribal markings–to meet her classmates. This is a perfect read for back to school!
It is Grandparents Day at Zura’s elementary school, and the…
Original price was: $18.99.$17.99Current price is: $17.99.
Little Black GirlAn empowering and joyous picture book by actress Kirby Howell-Baptiste (The Sandman) that instills confidence and encourages little Black girls to reach for their wildest dreams.
Illustrated by the talented Paul Davey, this inspiring picture book celebrates all little Black girls, the power of community, and the joy and hope of being…
$18.99
Growth Mindset Workbook for KidsOriginal price was: $14.99.$13.99Current price is: $13.99.
Before John Was A Jazz GiantBefore John Was A Jazz Giant: A Song of John Coltrane
Young John Coltrane was all ears. And there was a lot to hear growing up in the South in the 1930s: preachers praying, music on the radio, the bustling of the household. These vivid noises shaped John’s own sound as a musician. Carole Boston…
Original price was: $18.99.$17.99Current price is: $17.99.
Wilma Rudolph (Little People, Big Dreams Series)People, BIG DREAMS series Vol 27, discover the life of Wilma Rudolph, the remarkable sprinter and Olympic champion.
Wilma was born into a family with 22 brothers and sisters, in the segregated South. She contracted polio in her early years and her doctors said she would never walk again. But Wilma persisted with…
Original price was: $15.99.$14.99Current price is: $14.99.
Black Men in Science: A Black History Book for KidsIncredible stories of Black men who changed the course of science—for kids ages 8 to 12
All throughout history, Black men have made important contributions to scientific discovery. This collection of biographies for kids explores 15 of these intelligent men and the extraordinary scientific accomplishments they achieved—even when they faced huge challenges. You’ll…
$9.99
Standing in the Need of Prayer: A Modern Retelling of the Classic Spiritual$18.99
The Cost of KnowingFour starred reviews!
Dear Martin meets They Both Die at the End in this gripping, evocative novel about a Black teen who has the power to see into the future, whose life turns upside down when he foresees his younger brother’s imminent death, from the acclaimed author of SLAY.
…
$18.99
Louder Than WordsThis amazing collaboration brings together two inspirational Black artists, NYT bestselling author Ashley Woodfolk and actress Lexi Underwood, for a story about the transformative power of art as protest and its capacity to change the world.
When Jordyn Jones transfers to Edgewood High, it’s her opportunity to forget everything that happened at her old school.…
Original price was: $19.99.$18.99Current price is: $18.99.
Lotus Bloom And The Afro RevolutionLonglisted for the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature
Member of the 2023 Notable Books for a Global Society (NGBS) List
From the beloved author of President of the Whole Fifth Grade, a story about a young Black girl who summons the courage to fight against a discriminatory dress…
Original price was: $17.99.$16.99Current price is: $16.99.
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The Blacker the BerryJoyce Carol Thomas (A) and Floyd Cooper (ILT)
List Price: $16.99 (Hardcover – Poems / African American Identity – 2008)
We are color struck
The way an artist strikes
His canvas with his brush of many hues
Look closely at these mirrors
these palettes of skin
Each color is rich
in its own…
$16.99
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Young Readers EditionWilliam Kamkwamba (A), Bryan Mealer (A) and Elizabeth Zunon (ILT)
List Price: $18.99 (Hardcover – Ingenuity /African Village / Making A Windmill / Believing In Self – 2012
When fourteen-year-old William Kamkwamba’s Malawi village was hit by a drought, everyone’s crops began to fail. Without enough money for food, let alone school, William…
$18.99
The Princess and the PeaRachel Isadora (A and ILT)
List Price: $8.99 (Paperback – Classic Fairy Tale / Africentric Version – 2009)
This adaptation of the well-known Hans Christian Andersen tale of the princess and the pea gets new look and new audience. It begins with a setting in East Africa and a prince searching for a…
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The Story of Ruby BridgesThe inspirational true story of Ruby Bridges.
Please, God, try to forgive those people. Because even if they say those bad things, They dont know what theyre doing. This is the true story of an extraordinary 6-year-old who helped shape history when she became the first African-American sent to first grade in an…
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These HandsMargaret Mason (A) and Floyd Cooper (ILT)
List Price: $9.99 (Paperback – Teaching Racial Discrimination / Grandfather and Grandson – 2011)
Josephs grandpa could do almost anything with his hands. He could play the piano, throw a curve ball, and tie a triple bowline knot in…
$9.99
UptownBryan Collier (A and ILT)
List Price: $8.99 (Paperback – Fiction / Reflecting the Culture / Harlem – 2004)
Coretta Scott King Award-winning illustrator Bryan Collier discovers the vibrant world of Harlem, New York, as seen through the eyes of a little boy
Uptown . . .
Harlem, New York.
Chicken and waffles.
…
$8.99
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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.

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Narrative of the Life Of Frederick DouglassFrederick Douglass (A)
List Price: $6.00 (Paperback – Autobiography / Former Slave / Self Taught / Abolitionist – 1995)
Former slave, impassioned abolitionist, brilliant writer, newspaper editor and eloquent orator whose speeches fired the abolitionist cause, Frederick Douglass (1818–1895) led an astounding life. Physical abuse, deprivation and tragedy plagued his early years, yet…
$6.00
Narrative of Sojourner TruthSojourner Truth (A)
List Price: $3.00 (Paperback – Autobiography – 1997)
Unabridged reproduction of Narrative of Sojourner Truth. She was sold for $100 but grew beyond her place in society to demand rights for women as well as African Americans. This is her story. This is her voice.
She is the passionate woman…
$3.00
The CrossoverKwame Alexander (A)
List Price: $18.99 (Hardcover – Breaking Rules and Consequences -2014)
2015 Newbery Medal Winner
2015 Coretta Scott King Honor Award Winner
New York Times Bestseller
“With a bolt of lightning on my kicks . . .The court is SIZZLING. My sweat is DRIZZLING. Stop all that quivering. Cuz tonight I’m delivering,“…
$18.99
The Queen of Katwe: One Girl’s Triumphant Path to Becoming a Chess ChampionTim Crothers (A)
List Price: $16.00 (Paperback – Uganda / Chess Champion – 2016)
Now a major motion picture starring Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong’o and David Oyelowo, directed by Mira Nair.
The “astonishing” (The New York Times Book Review) and “inspirational” (Shelf Awareness) true story of Phiona Mutesi—a teenage chess prodigy…
$16.00
Gone Crazy In AlabamaRita Williams-Garcia (A)
List Price: $8.99 (Paperback – Series Book 3 / Off to Alabama – 2016)
Coretta Scott King Award winner * ALA Notable Book * School Library Journal Best Book of the Year * Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year * ALA Booklist Editors’ Choice * Shelf Awareness Best Book of the Year * Washington Post Best Books of the Year…
$8.99
When the Beat Was Born: DJ Kool Herc and the Creation of Hip HopLaban Carrick Hill (A) and Theodore Taylor III (ILT)
List Price: $19.99 (Hardcover – Biography / Music / Hip Hop Era – 2013)
Before there was hip hop, there was DJ Kool Herc.
On a hot day at the end of summer in 1973 Cindy Campbell threw a back-to-school party at a park…
$19.99
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