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Mississippi Trial, 1955Chris Crowe (A) and Tim Okamura (ILT)
List Price: $5.99 (Paperback – Fictionalized True Story / Emmett Till – 2002)
Emmett Till, a fourteen-year-old black teenager from Chicago, was unused to the mores of the segregated South. While visiting his uncle in the summer of 1955, he allegedly made flirtatious remarks…
$5.99
Mindful Messages WorkbookDeborah Day (A)
List Price: $12.95 (Paperback – Curriculum / Health, Culture and Life Skills – 2004)
The Mindful Messages Mentoring Program is an innovative Africentric Health Education, Culture and Life Skills Curriculum for youth ages 11-18. Its perfect for Home Scholars, Rites of Passage, After School and Church Youth…
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Michaels Golden RulesDeloris Jordan (A), Roslyn ME. Jordan (A)) and Kadir Nelson (ILT)
List Price: $17.99 (Hardcover – Sports / Baseball /Teamwork / Friendship – 2007)
Ive learned it takes heart to come out a winner every time, whether you win or lose. — Michael Jordan Jonathan wants to win more than…
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Meet Danitra BrownNikki Grimes (A) and Floyd Cooper (ILT)
List Price: $7.99 (Paperback – Friendship / Girls / Poetry – 1997)
Thirteen poems tell the story of the friendship of two girls, Zuri Jackson and Danitra Brown. The poems, in Zuri voice, celebrate Danitra bravery, spunk, and kindness. Oil-wash illustrations accompany the verses.…
$7.99
Masai and IVirginia Kroll (A) and Nancy Carpenter (ILT)
List Price: $8.99 (Paperback – East African / Friendship – 1997)
A young African-American girl living in urban America feels a kinship with the East African people, the Masai, whom she is studying in school. She ponders her life and makes comparisons to…
$8.99
Malcolm X: Fire Burning BrightlyWalter Dean Myers (A), Leonard Jenkins (ILT)
List Price: $8.99 (Paperback – Biography / Leader / Revolutionary – 2003)
“I believe in recognizing every human being
as a human being, neither white, black, brown, nor red.”
This was just one of the messages that Malcolm X brought to people of…
$8.99
Major Taylor, Champion CyclistDiscover the inspiring true story of extraordinary professional cyclist Major Taylor in this nonfiction picture book from Coretta Scott King Award winners Lesa Cline-Ransome and James E. Ransome.
In 1891, Marshall Taylor could ride his bike forward, backward, even perched on the handlebars. When his stunts landed him a job at the famous…
Lesa Cline-Ransome (Author) and James E. Ransome (Illustrator)
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Like Sisters on the HomefrontRita Williams-Garcia (A)
List Price: $5.99 (Mass Market Paperback – Family / Pregnancy – 1998)
When Gayle gets into trouble with her boyfriend, her mother sends the street-smart 14-year-old and her baby, Jose down to Georgia, to live with Uncle Luther and his family. There’s nothing to do, nowhere…
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Lies and Other Tall TalesCollected by Zora Neal Neal Hurston and Adapted by Christopher Myers (ILT)
List Price: $7.99 (Paperback – Folk Lore – 2015)
Back in the day, there were liars who could lie so good, you didn’t even want to know the truth. And we have Zora Neale Hurston to thank for collecting…
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Letters to a Young Brother: Manifest Your DestinyHill Harper (A)
List Price: $16.00 (Paperback – Mentoring / Boys / Guidance and Life Skills – 2007)
Offering inspirational advice in a down-to-earth style, this unique compilation of letters provides wisdom, guidance, and heartfelt insight to help the reader chart their own path to success.
Based on the author…
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Lets Talk About RaceJulius Lester (A) and Karen Barbour (A) and (ILT)
List Price: $8.99 (Paperback – Race / Similarities and Differences – 2005)
This gorgeous book—great to read with kids of any age—allows for open-ended conversation and questions.” (Brightly.com)
In this acclaimed book, the author of the Newberry Honor Book To Be a Slave shares his…
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Let It Shine: Stories of Black Women Freedom FightersAndrea Pinkney (A) and Stephen Alcorn (ILT)
List Price: $9.99 (Paperback – Biographies / Women Leaders / Activists – 2013)
Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus and sparked a boycott that changed America. Harriet Tubman helped more than three hundred slaves escape the South on…
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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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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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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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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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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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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…
$17.99
In My Momma’s KitchenJerdine Nolen (A) and Colin Bootman (ILT)
List Price: $7.99 (Paperback – Family and Relationships / Tradition 2001)
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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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…
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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…
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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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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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
- Product Dimensions: 8.5…
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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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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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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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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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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…
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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…
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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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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…
$7.99
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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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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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
- Product Dimensions: 7 x 0.8 x 8 inches
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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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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…
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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
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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The Light She Feels InsideHow will Maya create a brighter world? By learning to honor her glowing feelings, just like Black women have done throughout history!
Maya feels a warm glow when she picks strawberries in the community garden, hears music in her neighborhood, or spends time with the people she loves.
She feels a different kind of…
Gwendolyn Wallace (Author) and Olivia Duchess (Illustrator)
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Rosa Parks (Little People, BIG DREAMS Series)In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Rosa Parks, the “Mother of the Freedom Movement.”
Rosa Parks grew up in Alabama, where she learned to stand up for herself at an early age. Rosa went on to become a civil rights activist. In 1955,…
Lisbeth Kaiser (Author) and Marta Antelo (Illustrator)
$15.99
No One Is Self-Made: A Motivational Self-Help Guide with a Community-Oriented Approach and Collective SupportThis book isn’t just for one kind of entrepreneur—it’s for every kind. Whether you’re thriving with purpose or struggling to grow your business and battle self-doubt, No One is Self-Made offers solutions and encouragement you need to push forward with the right community.
From the visionary behind the groundbreaking Village Market,…
Lakeysha Hallmon (Author)
$29.99
Clock Striker, Vol 1: “I’m Gonna Be a SMITH!” (Saturday AM TANKS / Clock Striker, 1)Clock Striker, now in graphic novel format, follows Shonen manga’s first Black female lead hero, Cast, in her quest to become a member of the SMITHS, the legendary warrior engineers.
*2024 YALSA Great Graphic Novel for Teens*
*2023 Texas Library Association Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List Winner – Starred…
Issaka Galdima (Author) and Frederick L. Jones (Illustrator)
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Mission to Shadow Sea (Future Hero #2)Unlock your inner hero!
Jarell has accepted his destiny as the savior of Ulfrika. But when he’s summoned back to the kingdom through the magical portal in his cousin’s barbershop, he finds it in even greater danger than when he left. A powerful god has put the inhabitants of Ulfrika in peril, and the only…
Remi Blackwood (Author)
$7.99
Elderberry Wine
ElderBerry Wine celebrates the beauty and majesty of our elders, and the richness they bring by simply being a part of our lives. Join Sora and her grandmother as they explore this bubbly, delightful drink of life and all of the ways in which…
Angela Drew (Author) and Stephanie Hider (Illistrator)
$17.99
Before the Ships: The Birth of Black ExcellenceBefore the Ships is a powerful and poetic celebration of the early roots of Black history. The great achievements and accomplishments across Africa prior to the Transatlantic slave trade are told through melodious text and evocative illustrations, that culminate into the strength and resilience of modern-day Black people.
For so many of us,…
Maisha Oso (Author) and Candice Bradley (Illustrator)
$18.99
Black Joy: Love Yourself, Love Your CultureFollow a day in the life of a young Black child and learn the different ways we experience love every day with this striking illustrated children’s book.
Created in 1993, Black Love Day is celebrated annually on February 13. This holiday was created to demonstrate love, forgiveness, and acceptance among Black people. Throughout the…
Charnaie Gordon (Author) and Lhaiza Morena (Illustrator)
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I’m a Potty Superhero: Get Ready For Big Girl Pants! Children’s Potty Training Board BookEveryone needs to use the potty—even superheroes! Help your little superhero explore the idea of using a potty and learn where to go by following along with the superhero girl in the story.
This adorable, rhyming board book is sure to help girls embark on an exciting journey and gain the confidence to go…
Cottage Door Press (Author) andMabel Forsyth (Illustrator)
$7.99
I’m A Potty Superhero: Get Ready For Big Boy Pants! Children’s Potty Training Board BookEveryone needs to use the potty—even superheroes! Help your little superhero explore the idea of using a potty and learn where to go by following along with the superhero boy in the story.
This adorable, rhyming board book is sure to help boys embark on an exciting journey and gain the confidence to…
Cottage Door Press (Author) and Mabel Forsyth (Illustrator)
$7.99
Makeda Makes a Birthday Treat (I Can Read Level 2)
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Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich (Author) and Lydia Mba (Illustrator)
$5.99
Through Sand and Salt: A Tale of Discovery Across the SaharaA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
From critically acclaimed artist Elizabeth Zunon, a picture book about one boy on a journey to deliver salt across the desert-a journey that will reveal the precious rock’s true value.
In the Sahara, salt is worth its weight in gold. When Malik is finally old enough to…
Elizabeth Zunon (Author and Illustrator)
$18.99
Honeysmoke: A Story of Finding Your ColorA young biracial girl looks around her world for her color. She finally chooses her own, and creates a new word for herself―honeysmoke.
Simone wants a color.
She asks Mama, “Am I black or white?”
“Boo,” Mama says, just like mamas do, “a color is just a word.”
She asks Daddy,…
Monique Fields (Author) and Ysenia Moises (Illustrator)
$19.99
My Afro Is a Rising SunFor fans of Matt de la Pena and Grace Byers, My Afro Is a Rising Sun is a dazzling picture book inviting BIPOC children to fully express themselves, celebrate their Blackness, and embrace their ancestry.
Black afros are more than just afros. They are a symbol of Black joy. They remind us to…
Yaram Yahu (Author) and DeAnn Wiley (Illustrator)
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I Am Born to Be Awesome! (Step into Reading Level 1)Beautiful Black and Brown boys are the stars in this level 1 Step Into Reading book from the Happy Hair series. It’s a bright, joyful easy reader that will have boys everywhere saying “I am born to be awesome!”
Kids will love seeing strong, happy reflections of themselves in this vibrant, rhyming, level 1 reader…
Mechal Renee Roe (Author and Illustrator)
$14.99
They Built Me for Freedom: The Story of Juneteenth and Houston’s Emancipation ParkA moving picture book about the history of Emancipation Park in Houston, Texas—and the origins of Juneteenth.
When people visit me, they are free—to run, play, gather, and rejoice.
They built me to remember.
On June 19, 1865, the 250,000 enslaved people of Texas learned they were free, ending slavery in…
Tonya Duncan Ellis (Author) and Jenin Mohammed (Illustrator)
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In The MirrorThis book will teach kids the values of resilience, self-acceptance, and positivity. If you are looking for a book that will help grow strong, confident little boys and girls, this is it.
In the Mirror, is an inspiring book of self-affirmation for children. It tells the story of two siblings who embrace themselves…
Fabian E. Ferguson (Author) and Alisa Aryutova (Illustrator)
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Wash Day LoveThis joyful, intergenerational love story celebrates Black hair, self-care, and cultural pride. Perfect for fans of Hair Love and Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut.
It’s wash day―Tasha’s least favorite day of the week!
Wash day means stinging eyes, aching back, and water everywhere, even in Tasha’s ears! But with…
Tanisia Moore (Author) and Raissa Figueroa (Illustrator)
$18.99
Jesse Owens (Little People, BIG DREAMS)In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Jesse Owens, the great track and field star.
The youngest of ten children, Jesse grew up working in the cotton fields of Alabama. Discovered by his high school track and field coach, Jesse quickly rose to…
Maria Osabel Sanchez Vegara (Author) and Anna Katharina
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Ida B. Wells Marches for the Vote“Ida B. Wells is featured in this picture-book biography for another one of her passionate causes: women’s suffrage.” —Booklist
“A tribute to a tireless African American journalist and crusader for social justice.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Johnson writes with the conviction of Ida B. Wells and her inherent beliefs about right and…
Dinah Johnson (Author) and Jerry Jordan (Illustrator)
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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…
Oludara Adeeyo (Author) and Tess Armstrong (Illustrator)
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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…
Kereen Getten (Author)
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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…
Wade Hudson (Author)
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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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Chiquita Mullens Lee (Author) and Carmella Van Vleet
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Dear Muslim Child: Building Self-Esteem and Resilience
Rahma Rodaah (Author) and Aya Ghanameh (Illustrator)
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Harriet Tubman: Little People, BIG DREAMS
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara (Author)and Pili Aguado (Illustrator)
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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…
Isi Hendrix (Author)
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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…
Ronald L. Smith (Author)
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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…
Brenda Woods (Author)
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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…
Kelly Starling Lyons (Author) and Niña Mata (Illustrator)
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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…
Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich (Author) and Lydia Mba (Illustrator)
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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…
Barry Wittenstein (Author) and Keith Mallett (Illustrator)
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Jimmy’s Rhythm & Blues: The Extraordinary Life of James Baldwin from a Harlem Boy to a Legendary Writer and Civil Rights AdvocateCelebrate 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, New York, who loved stories. He found joy in the rhythm of music, family, and books.
But Jimmy also found the…
Michelle Meadows (Author) and Jamiel Law (Illustrator)
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Summer Is HereSummer is finally here, and she’s bringing the most perfect day! From sunup to sundown!
Renée Watson (Author) and Bea Jackson (Illustrator)
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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.
Andrew Maraniss (Author) and DeAndra Hodge (Illustrators)
$16.99
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.
Ajuan Mance (Author) and (Illustrator)
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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.
Sharon Dennis Wyeth (Author) and Kim Holt (Illustrator)
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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…
Sherrie Winston (Author)
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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…
Kwame Alexander (Author)
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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…
Karyn Parsons (Author)
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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…
Jackie Slomin MS, RDN (Author)
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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…
Heidi France EdD (Author)
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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…
Harold Green (Author)
Andrea Pippins (Illustrator)
Andrea Pippins (Illustrator)
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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…
Angie Thomas (Author)
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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…
Kim Johnson (Author)
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Mississippi Trial, 1955Chris Crowe (A) and Tim Okamura (ILT)
List Price: $5.99 (Paperback – Fictionalized True Story / Emmett Till – 2002)
Emmett Till, a fourteen-year-old black teenager from Chicago, was unused to the mores of the segregated South. While visiting his uncle in the summer of 1955, he allegedly made flirtatious remarks…
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Mindful Messages WorkbookDeborah Day (A)
List Price: $12.95 (Paperback – Curriculum / Health, Culture and Life Skills – 2004)
The Mindful Messages Mentoring Program is an innovative Africentric Health Education, Culture and Life Skills Curriculum for youth ages 11-18. Its perfect for Home Scholars, Rites of Passage, After School and Church Youth…
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Michaels Golden RulesDeloris Jordan (A), Roslyn ME. Jordan (A)) and Kadir Nelson (ILT)
List Price: $17.99 (Hardcover – Sports / Baseball /Teamwork / Friendship – 2007)
Ive learned it takes heart to come out a winner every time, whether you win or lose. — Michael Jordan Jonathan wants to win more than…
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Meet Danitra BrownNikki Grimes (A) and Floyd Cooper (ILT)
List Price: $7.99 (Paperback – Friendship / Girls / Poetry – 1997)
Thirteen poems tell the story of the friendship of two girls, Zuri Jackson and Danitra Brown. The poems, in Zuri voice, celebrate Danitra bravery, spunk, and kindness. Oil-wash illustrations accompany the verses.…
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Masai and IVirginia Kroll (A) and Nancy Carpenter (ILT)
List Price: $8.99 (Paperback – East African / Friendship – 1997)
A young African-American girl living in urban America feels a kinship with the East African people, the Masai, whom she is studying in school. She ponders her life and makes comparisons to…
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Malcolm X: Fire Burning BrightlyWalter Dean Myers (A), Leonard Jenkins (ILT)
List Price: $8.99 (Paperback – Biography / Leader / Revolutionary – 2003)
“I believe in recognizing every human being
as a human being, neither white, black, brown, nor red.”
This was just one of the messages that Malcolm X brought to people of…
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Major Taylor, Champion CyclistDiscover the inspiring true story of extraordinary professional cyclist Major Taylor in this nonfiction picture book from Coretta Scott King Award winners Lesa Cline-Ransome and James E. Ransome.
In 1891, Marshall Taylor could ride his bike forward, backward, even perched on the handlebars. When his stunts landed him a job at the famous…
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Like Sisters on the HomefrontRita Williams-Garcia (A)
List Price: $5.99 (Mass Market Paperback – Family / Pregnancy – 1998)
When Gayle gets into trouble with her boyfriend, her mother sends the street-smart 14-year-old and her baby, Jose down to Georgia, to live with Uncle Luther and his family. There’s nothing to do, nowhere…
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Lies and Other Tall TalesCollected by Zora Neal Neal Hurston and Adapted by Christopher Myers (ILT)
List Price: $7.99 (Paperback – Folk Lore – 2015)
Back in the day, there were liars who could lie so good, you didn’t even want to know the truth. And we have Zora Neale Hurston to thank for collecting…
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Letters to a Young Brother: Manifest Your DestinyHill Harper (A)
List Price: $16.00 (Paperback – Mentoring / Boys / Guidance and Life Skills – 2007)
Offering inspirational advice in a down-to-earth style, this unique compilation of letters provides wisdom, guidance, and heartfelt insight to help the reader chart their own path to success.
Based on the author…
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Lets Talk About RaceJulius Lester (A) and Karen Barbour (A) and (ILT)
List Price: $8.99 (Paperback – Race / Similarities and Differences – 2005)
This gorgeous book—great to read with kids of any age—allows for open-ended conversation and questions.” (Brightly.com)
In this acclaimed book, the author of the Newberry Honor Book To Be a Slave shares his…
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Let It Shine: Stories of Black Women Freedom FightersAndrea Pinkney (A) and Stephen Alcorn (ILT)
List Price: $9.99 (Paperback – Biographies / Women Leaders / Activists – 2013)
Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus and sparked a boycott that changed America. Harriet Tubman helped more than three hundred slaves escape the South on…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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In My Momma’s KitchenJerdine Nolen (A) and Colin Bootman (ILT)
List Price: $7.99 (Paperback – Family and Relationships / Tradition 2001)
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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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…
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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…
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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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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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
- Product Dimensions: 8.5…
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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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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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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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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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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…
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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
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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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…
$7.99
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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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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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
- Product Dimensions: 7 x 0.8 x 8 inches
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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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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…
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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
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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The Light She Feels InsideHow will Maya create a brighter world? By learning to honor her glowing feelings, just like Black women have done throughout history!
Maya feels a warm glow when she picks strawberries in the community garden, hears music in her neighborhood, or spends time with the people she loves.
She feels a different kind of…
Gwendolyn Wallace (Author) and Olivia Duchess (Illustrator)
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Rosa Parks (Little People, BIG DREAMS Series)In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Rosa Parks, the “Mother of the Freedom Movement.”
Rosa Parks grew up in Alabama, where she learned to stand up for herself at an early age. Rosa went on to become a civil rights activist. In 1955,…
Lisbeth Kaiser (Author) and Marta Antelo (Illustrator)
$15.99
No One Is Self-Made: A Motivational Self-Help Guide with a Community-Oriented Approach and Collective SupportThis book isn’t just for one kind of entrepreneur—it’s for every kind. Whether you’re thriving with purpose or struggling to grow your business and battle self-doubt, No One is Self-Made offers solutions and encouragement you need to push forward with the right community.
From the visionary behind the groundbreaking Village Market,…
Lakeysha Hallmon (Author)
$29.99
Clock Striker, Vol 1: “I’m Gonna Be a SMITH!” (Saturday AM TANKS / Clock Striker, 1)Clock Striker, now in graphic novel format, follows Shonen manga’s first Black female lead hero, Cast, in her quest to become a member of the SMITHS, the legendary warrior engineers.
*2024 YALSA Great Graphic Novel for Teens*
*2023 Texas Library Association Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List Winner – Starred…
Issaka Galdima (Author) and Frederick L. Jones (Illustrator)
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Mission to Shadow Sea (Future Hero #2)Unlock your inner hero!
Jarell has accepted his destiny as the savior of Ulfrika. But when he’s summoned back to the kingdom through the magical portal in his cousin’s barbershop, he finds it in even greater danger than when he left. A powerful god has put the inhabitants of Ulfrika in peril, and the only…
Remi Blackwood (Author)
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Elderberry Wine
ElderBerry Wine celebrates the beauty and majesty of our elders, and the richness they bring by simply being a part of our lives. Join Sora and her grandmother as they explore this bubbly, delightful drink of life and all of the ways in which…
Angela Drew (Author) and Stephanie Hider (Illistrator)
$17.99
Before the Ships: The Birth of Black ExcellenceBefore the Ships is a powerful and poetic celebration of the early roots of Black history. The great achievements and accomplishments across Africa prior to the Transatlantic slave trade are told through melodious text and evocative illustrations, that culminate into the strength and resilience of modern-day Black people.
For so many of us,…
Maisha Oso (Author) and Candice Bradley (Illustrator)
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Black Joy: Love Yourself, Love Your CultureFollow a day in the life of a young Black child and learn the different ways we experience love every day with this striking illustrated children’s book.
Created in 1993, Black Love Day is celebrated annually on February 13. This holiday was created to demonstrate love, forgiveness, and acceptance among Black people. Throughout the…
Charnaie Gordon (Author) and Lhaiza Morena (Illustrator)
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I’m a Potty Superhero: Get Ready For Big Girl Pants! Children’s Potty Training Board BookEveryone needs to use the potty—even superheroes! Help your little superhero explore the idea of using a potty and learn where to go by following along with the superhero girl in the story.
This adorable, rhyming board book is sure to help girls embark on an exciting journey and gain the confidence to go…
Cottage Door Press (Author) andMabel Forsyth (Illustrator)
$7.99
I’m A Potty Superhero: Get Ready For Big Boy Pants! Children’s Potty Training Board BookEveryone needs to use the potty—even superheroes! Help your little superhero explore the idea of using a potty and learn where to go by following along with the superhero boy in the story.
This adorable, rhyming board book is sure to help boys embark on an exciting journey and gain the confidence to…
Cottage Door Press (Author) and Mabel Forsyth (Illustrator)
$7.99
Makeda Makes a Birthday Treat (I Can Read Level 2)
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Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich (Author) and Lydia Mba (Illustrator)
$5.99
Through Sand and Salt: A Tale of Discovery Across the SaharaA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
From critically acclaimed artist Elizabeth Zunon, a picture book about one boy on a journey to deliver salt across the desert-a journey that will reveal the precious rock’s true value.
In the Sahara, salt is worth its weight in gold. When Malik is finally old enough to…
Elizabeth Zunon (Author and Illustrator)
$18.99
Honeysmoke: A Story of Finding Your ColorA young biracial girl looks around her world for her color. She finally chooses her own, and creates a new word for herself―honeysmoke.
Simone wants a color.
She asks Mama, “Am I black or white?”
“Boo,” Mama says, just like mamas do, “a color is just a word.”
She asks Daddy,…
Monique Fields (Author) and Ysenia Moises (Illustrator)
$19.99
My Afro Is a Rising SunFor fans of Matt de la Pena and Grace Byers, My Afro Is a Rising Sun is a dazzling picture book inviting BIPOC children to fully express themselves, celebrate their Blackness, and embrace their ancestry.
Black afros are more than just afros. They are a symbol of Black joy. They remind us to…
Yaram Yahu (Author) and DeAnn Wiley (Illustrator)
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I Am Born to Be Awesome! (Step into Reading Level 1)Beautiful Black and Brown boys are the stars in this level 1 Step Into Reading book from the Happy Hair series. It’s a bright, joyful easy reader that will have boys everywhere saying “I am born to be awesome!”
Kids will love seeing strong, happy reflections of themselves in this vibrant, rhyming, level 1 reader…
Mechal Renee Roe (Author and Illustrator)
$14.99
They Built Me for Freedom: The Story of Juneteenth and Houston’s Emancipation ParkA moving picture book about the history of Emancipation Park in Houston, Texas—and the origins of Juneteenth.
When people visit me, they are free—to run, play, gather, and rejoice.
They built me to remember.
On June 19, 1865, the 250,000 enslaved people of Texas learned they were free, ending slavery in…
Tonya Duncan Ellis (Author) and Jenin Mohammed (Illustrator)
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$17.99
In The MirrorThis book will teach kids the values of resilience, self-acceptance, and positivity. If you are looking for a book that will help grow strong, confident little boys and girls, this is it.
In the Mirror, is an inspiring book of self-affirmation for children. It tells the story of two siblings who embrace themselves…
Fabian E. Ferguson (Author) and Alisa Aryutova (Illustrator)
$16.99
Wash Day LoveThis joyful, intergenerational love story celebrates Black hair, self-care, and cultural pride. Perfect for fans of Hair Love and Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut.
It’s wash day―Tasha’s least favorite day of the week!
Wash day means stinging eyes, aching back, and water everywhere, even in Tasha’s ears! But with…
Tanisia Moore (Author) and Raissa Figueroa (Illustrator)
$18.99
Jesse Owens (Little People, BIG DREAMS)In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Jesse Owens, the great track and field star.
The youngest of ten children, Jesse grew up working in the cotton fields of Alabama. Discovered by his high school track and field coach, Jesse quickly rose to…
Maria Osabel Sanchez Vegara (Author) and Anna Katharina
$15.99
Ida B. Wells Marches for the Vote“Ida B. Wells is featured in this picture-book biography for another one of her passionate causes: women’s suffrage.” —Booklist
“A tribute to a tireless African American journalist and crusader for social justice.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Johnson writes with the conviction of Ida B. Wells and her inherent beliefs about right and…
Dinah Johnson (Author) and Jerry Jordan (Illustrator)
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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…
Oludara Adeeyo (Author) and Tess Armstrong (Illustrator)
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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…
Kereen Getten (Author)
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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…
Wade Hudson (Author)
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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.
…
Chiquita Mullens Lee (Author) and Carmella Van Vleet
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Dear Muslim Child: Building Self-Esteem and Resilience
Rahma Rodaah (Author) and Aya Ghanameh (Illustrator)
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Harriet Tubman: Little People, BIG DREAMS
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara (Author)and Pili Aguado (Illustrator)
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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…
Isi Hendrix (Author)
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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…
Ronald L. Smith (Author)
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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…
Brenda Woods (Author)
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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…
Kelly Starling Lyons (Author) and Niña Mata (Illustrator)
$17.99
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…
Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich (Author) and Lydia Mba (Illustrator)
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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…
Barry Wittenstein (Author) and Keith Mallett (Illustrator)
$18.99
Jimmy’s Rhythm & Blues: The Extraordinary Life of James Baldwin from a Harlem Boy to a Legendary Writer and Civil Rights AdvocateCelebrate 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, New York, who loved stories. He found joy in the rhythm of music, family, and books.
But Jimmy also found the…
Michelle Meadows (Author) and Jamiel Law (Illustrator)
$19.99
Summer Is HereSummer is finally here, and she’s bringing the most perfect day! From sunup to sundown!
Renée Watson (Author) and Bea Jackson (Illustrator)
$18.99
Beyond the Game: LeBron James (Beyond the Game: Athletes Change the World)This is the story of LeBron James and his social justice work.
Andrew Maraniss (Author) and DeAndra Hodge (Illustrators)
$16.99
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.
Ajuan Mance (Author) and (Illustrator)
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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.
Sharon Dennis Wyeth (Author) and Kim Holt (Illustrator)
$16.99
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…
Sherrie Winston (Author)
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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…
Kwame Alexander (Author)
$8.99
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…
Karyn Parsons (Author)
$16.99
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…
Jackie Slomin MS, RDN (Author)
$15.99
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…
Heidi France EdD (Author)
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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…
Harold Green (Author)
Andrea Pippins (Illustrator)
Andrea Pippins (Illustrator)
$12.99
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…
Angie Thomas (Author)
$19.99
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…
Kim Johnson (Author)
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Read to your Kids early, and watch their minds grow.
Baby-3 and Pre-School
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Dream Big, Little OneVashti Harrison (A) and (ILT)
List Price: $8.99 (Board Book – 18 Amazing African American Women – 2018)
This beautifully illustrated board book edition of instant bestseller Little Leaders:
Bold Women in Black History showcases women who changed the world and is the perfect goodnight book to inspire big…
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Ages 4-8 and Grades K-3
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Counting OvejasSarah Weeks (A) and David Diaz (ILT)
List Price: $19.99 (Hardcover – Counting / Sheep – 2006)
Una oveja blanca. /
One white sheep.
ŒçAdií_s, oveja blanca! /
Good-bye, white sheep!
What do you do when you can’t sleep? Count sheep in Spanish and English, of course! But what happens when those rascally…
$19.99
Hallelujah FlightPhil Bildner (A) and John Holyfield (ILT)
List Price: $17.99 (Hardcover – African American History/Aviation – 2010)
The extraordinary story of James Banning, the first African-American pilot to fly across country
During the Great Depression, the ace black pilot James Banning decided to fly from coast to coast to serve as an…
$17.99
Sukey And The MermaidRobert D. San Souci (A) and Brian Pinkney (ILT)
List Price: $8.99 (Paperback – Folktale/ Mermaid – 1996)
Sukey’s new step-pa is a mean, bossy man. Every day Sukey wakes at dawn to work in the garden. All her step-pa ever does is watch her and yell if she so much as stops…
$8.99
Nappy HairCarolivia Herron (A) and Joe Cepeda (ILT)
List Price: $7.99 (Paperback – Hair / Self Esteem / Family – 1998)
You sure do got some nappy hair on your head, don’t you? Well. It’s your hair Brenda, take the cake. Yep.In a unique and vibrant picture book that uses the African-American call-and-response tradition,…
$7.99
Ashanti to Zulu: African TraditionsMargaret Musgrove (A) Leo Dillon (ILT) and Diane Dillon (ILT)
List Price $21.99 (Hardcover – 26 African Tribes / Traditions – 1992)
From A to Z, an authentic portrait of 26 African tribes, stunningly illustrated by winners of the 1976 & 1977 Caldecott Medal. The magnificently composed pictures are warm with the tones…
$21.99
Sundiata: Lion King of MaliDavid Wisniewski (A) and (ILT)
List Price: $9.99 (Paperback – African King / Mali – 1999)
In the thirteenth century, Sundiata overcame physical handicaps, social disgrace, and strong opposition to rule the West African Sudanese trading empire of Mali. During his reign he established the territorial base of the empire and laid the…
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One Love (Board Book)Adapted from one of Bob Marley most beloved songs, One Love brings the joyful spirit and unforgettable lyrics of his music to life for a new generation.
Readers will delight in dancing to the beat and feeling the positive groove of change when one girl enlists her community to help transform her neighborhood for…
$8.99
Only Passing Through: The Story of Sojourner TruthAnne Rockwell (A) and R. Gregory Christie (ILT)
List Price: $8.99 (Paperback – Biography / African American Hisotry / Abolitionist / Women Rights – 2002)
Powerful picture book biography of one of the abolitionist movement most compelling voices.
Sojourner Truth traveled the country…
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Pecan Pie BabyJacqueline Woodson (A) and Sophie Blackall (ILT)
List Price: $8.99 (Paperback – New Baby / Mother Daughter Bond – 2009)
Gia is tired of hearing about the new baby. It hasn’t even been born yet, but everyone, even her friends, seem fixated on it. Gia thinks things are fine just the way they…
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Ron’s Big MissionRose Blue (A), Corinne Nadine (A) and Don Tate (ILT)
List Price: $18.99 (Hardcover – Astronaut / Activist / Ron McNair /Reading Rights and Freedoms- 2009)
Nine-year-old Ron loves going to the Lake City Public Library to look through all the books on airplanes and flight. Today, Ron is ready to take out…
$18.99
RosaNikki Giovanni (A) and Bryan Collier (ILT)
List Price: $9.99 (Paperback – Civil Rights Leader – 2007)
Fifty years after her refusal to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama, city bus, Mrs. Rosa Parks is still one of the most important figures in the American civil rights movement. This tribute to…
$9.99
Moonstick: The Seasons of the SiouxEve Bunting (A) and John Sandford (ILT)
List Price: $8.99 (Paperback – Native American – Sioux / Spiritual / Coming of Age – 2000)
In this beautifully written story by acclaimed author Eve Bunting, a young boy comes of age under the thirteen moons of the Sioux year. With each…
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My Brother Martin: A Sister Growing Up With Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Christine King Farris (A) and Chris K. Soentpiet (ILT) (A)
List Price: $19.95 (Hardcover – Martin Luther King / Family – 2005)
Long before he became a world-famous dreamer, Martin Luther King Jr. was a little boy who played practical jokes and made friends without any consideration to race. But growing…
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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.
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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Black Panther: A Nation Under Our Feet Book 3Ta-Nehisi Coates (A), Brian Stelfreeze (ILT) and Chris Sprouse (ILT)
List Price: $16.99 (Paperback – Graphic Novel / Black Super Hero – 2017)
The full truth of the People’s revolution – and the power players supporting it – has been revealed! Now, T’Challa must fight like never before for the fate of his…
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Black Panther Book 4: Avengers of the New World Book 1Ta-Nehisi Coates (A) and Wilfredo Torres (ILT)
List Price: $16.98 (Paperback – Graphic Novel / Black Super Hero – 2017)
Where next for the Black Panther? Find out as a sensational new arc begins! Eons ago – before Black Panthers, before Wakanda, before time itself – there were only the Orishas! The pantheon…
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Betty Before XIlyasah Shabazz (A) and Renee Watson (A)
List Price: $17.56 (Hardcover – Biography / Young Activist – 2018)
In Detroit, 1945, eleven-year-old Betty’s house doesn’t quite feel like home. She believes her mother loves her, but she can’t shake the feeling that her mother doesn’t want her. Church helps those worries fade, if only for…
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Who Was Aretha Franklin? (Who Was?)Nico Medina (A) Who HQ and Gregory Copeland (ILT)
List Price: $6.99 (Paperback – Biography / Legendary Singer – 2018)
There is only one QUEEN OF SOUL! Discover why Aretha Franklin garners so much R-E-S-P-E-C-T.
Aretha Franklin is a musical and cultural icon who created an amazing legacy spanning six decades! Born in…
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Who Is Stevie Wonder? (Who Was?)Jim Gigliotti (A) and Who HQ (A) and Stephen Marchesi (ILT)
List Price: $6.50 (Paperback – Biography / Singer – 2018)
Discover more about Stevie Wonder, the music prodigy whose awards include 25 Grammy Awards and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Stevie Wonder is one of the most successful singer-songwriter-musicians of our time.…
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Who Was Coretta Scott King?Gail Herman (A), Who HQ (A) and Gregory Copeland (ILT)
List Price: $5.99 (Paperback – Biography / Civil Rights Leader – 2017)
The wife of Martin Luther King Jr., Coretta Scott King was a civil rights leader in her own right, playing a prominent role in the African American struggle for racial equality…
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March: Book ThreeJohn Lewis (A) and Andrew Aydin (A) and Nate Powell (ILT)
List Price: $19.99 (Paperback – Civil Rights Era / Leader / Congressman – 2016)
One of the Best Books of 2016” – Publishers Weekly
Welcome to the stunning conclusion of the award-winning and best-selling
MARCH trilogy. Congressman John Lewis, an American icon…
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The Lost TribesC. Taylor-Butler (A) and Patrick Arrasmith (ILT)
List Price: $10.95 (Paperback – SCi Fi Thriller / Ancient Universe – 2016)
Five Friends . . . A Dangerous Game . . and the Truth About The Family Business.
Five friends are in a race against time in this action-adventure story involving ancient tribal artifacts…
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Let The Circle Be Unbroken (Logan Family Saga # 3)Mildred D.Taylor (A)
List Price: $10.99 (Paperback – Logan Family Saga #3 – 2016)
A stunning repackage of a companion to Mildred D. Taylor’s Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, with cover art by two-time Caldecott Honor Award winner Kadir Nelson!
It is a frightening and turbulent time for the Logan family. First, their friend…
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Hidden Figures Young Readers’ EditionMargot Lee Shetterly (A)
List Price: $9.99 (Paperback – First Black Female Scientists / NASA Space Program – 2016)
The uplifting, amazing true story—a New York Times bestseller
New York Times bestselling author Margot Lee Shetterly’s book is now available in a new edition perfect for young readers. This is the amazing…
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Stem Trailblazer Bios: Biologist Danielle LeeKari Cornell (A)
List Price: $8.99 (Paperback – Biography / Science – Urban Biologist- 2016 )
After earning degrees studying animal behavior, Danielle Lee wanted to share her love of science with young people. Through urban outreach she has brought budding scientists into professional labs. She’s walked them through the steps of the…
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Black Indians: A Hidden HeritageWilliam Loren Katz (A)
List Price: $14.99 (Paperback – Native American /African American History – 1997)The compelling teen nonfiction account of how two heritages united in their struggle to gain freedom and equality in America.
The first paths to freedom taken…
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