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Baby-3 and Pre-School
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I Got The RhythmConnie Schofield-Morrison (A) and Frank Morrison (ILT)
List Price: $17.99 (Hardcover – Girl / Rhythm All Day – 2014)
On a simple trip to the park, the joy of music overtakes a mother and daughter. The little girl hears a rhythm coming from the world around her- from butterflies, to street performers, to…
$17.99
You Can Do It!Tony Dungey (A)
List Price: $19.99. (Hardcover – Finding Your Talent and Following Your a Dream – 2008)
Tony Dungy’s little brother, Linden, is a third grader who is having a bad day at school. Linden is the youngest of the Dungy family and the least motivated because he hasn’t found “it.” In a family…
$19.99
Fifty Cents and Dream: Young Booker T. WashingtonJabari Asim (A) and Bryan Collier
List Price: $18.99 (Hardcover – Biography / Educator / Self Reliance -2012)
Booker dreamed
of making friends with words,
setting free the secrets
that lived in books.
Born into slavery, young Booker T. Washington could only dream of learning to read and write. After emancipation, Booker…
$18.99
I’m A Pretty Little Black GirlBetty K. Bynum (A) and Claire Armstrong Parod (ILT)
List Price: $17.95 (Hardcover – Self-Esteem – 2013)
I’M A PRETTY LITTLE BLACK GIRL!
Introduces adorable Mia, who wakes with her hair just-a-going every which-a-ways! With her abundant energy and joy leading the way, readers follow Mia as she plays with her friends who…
$17.95
Words Set Me Free: The Story of Young Frederick DouglassLisa Cline Ransome (A) and James E. Ransome (ILT)
List Price: $19.99 (Hardcover – Biography / Leader / Abolitionist / Orator – 2012)
The inspirational, true story of how Frederick Douglass found his way to freedom one word at a time.
This picture book biography chronicles the youth of Frederick Douglass, one of…
$19.99
Princess GraceMary Hoffman (A) and Cornelius Van Whright (ILT) and Ying-Hwa Hu (ILT)
List Price: $18.99 ( Hardcover – Princess Story – 2008)
This year two girls will be selected as princesses in the town parade, and Grace can’t wait to be one of them. It?s the perfect opportunity to dress up, but how,…
$18.99
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“With over 25 years in business, we’ve built strong partnerships with publishers and distributors—one of the many valuable benefits we’re able to offer our customers.”
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.

Shop the Best Reads at Our Children’s Bookstore
“With over 25 years in business, we’ve built strong partnerships with publishers and distributors—one of the many valuable benefits we’re able to offer our customers.”
We are enthusiastic about the upcoming school year and are committed to expanding our collection with a wide range of popular titles. At present, our online inventory includes more than 1,300 books, with an additional 3,000 titles in our database, the majority of which align with Core Curriculum Standards. Our high-quality books are sure to capture their attention, stir the imagination and engage students to want to read.
Ashay By The Bay is the #1 Black Children’s Bookstore, aka The Largest Selection of African American and Multi-Cultural Children’s Bookstore. Our hand-picked selection includes 49 collections of diverse and inclusive stories that ignite young minds and foster a love for reading at an early age. From picture books to children’s novels, our bookstore has something for every age and interest.
With over 25 years in business, we’ve built strong partnerships with publishers and distributors—and that has been an added value for our customers. We are enthusiastic about the new school year and we are committed to continue bringing you the best high quality books that educate and empower children.

Ages 9-12 and Grades 4-5
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A Sky Full of StarsLinda Williams Jackson (A)
List Price: $16.99 (Hardcover – Social Justice/ Decision Making – 2018)
After the murder of Emmett Till, thirteen-year-old Rose is struggling with her decision to stay in Mississippi. Torn between the opinions of Shorty, a boy who wants to meet violence with violence, and Hallelujah, her best friend who…
$16.99
We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our VoicesWade and Cheryl Hudson and Various Amazing Authors, Illustrators and Poets
List Price: $18.99 (Hardcover – Anthology of Poetic Advice to Children – 2018)
Fifty of the foremost diverse children’s authors and illustrators–including Jason Reynolds, Jacqueline Woodson, and Kwame Alexander–share answers to the question, “In this divisive world, what shall we tell our…
$18.99
Ghost (1) TrackJason Reynolds (A)
List Price: $7.99 (Paperback – Track & Field, Friendships and Winning – 2017)
A National Book Award Finalist for Young People’s Literature.
Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read.
Ghost wants to be the fastest sprinter on his elite middle school track team, but his…
$7.99
The Poet XElzabeth Acevedo (A)
List Price: $19.99 (Hardcover – Poetry / Finding Her Voice – 2018)
National Book Award and Golden Kite Honor Award Winner!
Fans of Jacqueline Woodson, Meg Medina, and Jason Reynolds will fall hard for this astonishing New York Times-bestselling novel-in-verse by an award-winning slam poet, about an Afro-Latina heroine who tells her…
$19.99
Life Doesn’t Frighten Me (25th Anniversary Edition)Maya Angelou (A) and Jean-Michel Basquiat (ILT) and Sara Jan Boyers (A)
$21.99
Who Is Michael Jordan? (Who Was?)Kristen Anderson (A) and Dede Putra (ILT)
List Price: $5.99 (Paperback – Sports / Basketball Legend – 2019)
Grab your Js and hit the court with this Who Was? biography about NBA superstar Michael Jordan.
Meet the man who changed the game forever. Michael Jordan has always been competitive–even as a young boy,…
$5.99
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“With over 25 years in business, we’ve built strong partnerships with publishers and distributors—one of the many valuable benefits we’re able to offer our customers.”
We are enthusiastic about the upcoming school year and are committed to expanding our collection with a wide range of popular titles. We have 49 collections, and our books and educational materials meet Core Curriculum Standards. Our high-quality books are sure to capture their attention, stir the imagination and engage students to want to read.

School Collections
Build Your Own School Collection Online and Checkout
Now you can build your own custom collection for your classroom.
Select books from our 49 collections and SAVE 10 – 15% on your order. To get started click on the link School Collection Builder
Setting up is easy—just create an account, enter your school information, and include a purchase order if needed. Orders ship within approximately 10 business days.
Prefer to order offline? Send us your purchase order, and we’ll process it for you. For assistance, contact Deborah Day direct at ashaybythebayceo@gmail.com or call 844-543-7732.

School Collections
Build Your Own School Collection Online and Checkout
Now you can build your own custom collection for your classroom.
Select books from our 49 collections and SAVE 10 – 15% on your order. To get started click on the link School Collection Builder
Setting up is easy—just create an account, enter your school information, and include a purchase order if needed. Orders ship within approximately 10 business days. LEARN MORE
Prefer to order offline? Send us your purchase order, and we’ll process it for you. For assistance, contact Deborah Day direct at ashaybythebayceo@gmail.com or call 844-543-7732.

































































