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Baby-3 and Pre-School
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Full, Full, Full of LoveTrish Cooke (A) and Paul Howard (ILT)
List Price: $5.99 (Paperback – Family Gathering / Family Love – 2008)
For the youngest member of an exuberant extended family, Sunday dinner at Grannie’s can be full indeed – full of hugs and kisses, full of tasty dishes, full to the brim with happy faces, and…
$5.99
At The CrossroadsRachel Isadora (A and ILT)
List Price: $7.99 (Paperback / South Africa / Children’s Love for their Fathers – 1994)
The children of a South African village eagerly gather at the crossroads to welcome their fathers, who have been away for months working in the mines. The children wait, but the men don’t…
$7.99
FirebirdMisty Copeland (A) and Christopher Myers (ILT)
List Price: $18.99 (Hardcover – Biography / Ballerina – 2014)
In her debut picture book, Misty Copeland tells the story of a young girl–an every girl–whose confidence is fragile and who is questioning her own ability to reach the heights that Misty has reached. Misty encourages this young…
$18.99
My Rows and Piles of CoinsTolowa M. Mollel (A) and E. B. Lewis (ILT)
List Price: $18.99 (Hardcover – Tanzania / Thoughtful Child – 1999)
“I emptied my secret money box, arranged the coins in piles and the piles in rows . . .” The market is full of wonderful things, but Saruni is saving his precious coins…
$18.99
Amazing Grace Series: Starring GraceMary Hoffman (A) ad Caroline Binch (ILT)
List Price: $6.99 (Paperback – Center Stage / Circus – 2001)
School’s out, and that means it’s time for fun! Grace and her friends are always ready for a little adventure, and Grace’s backyard is the perfect place to set up headquarters. Suddenly the lawn is…
$5.99
My Daddy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Martin Luther King III (A) and AG Ford (ILT)
List Price: $17.99 (Hardcover – Biography / Son Remembers Father – 2013)
What was it like growing up as a son of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.? This picture book memoir, My Daddy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Martin Luther King III, provides…
$17.99
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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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Genesis Begins AgainAlicia D. Williams (A)
List Price: $17.99 ( Hardcover / Teen Racism and Abusive Family – 2019)
This deeply sensitive and powerful debut novel tells the story of a thirteen-year-old who must overcome internalized racism and a verbally abusive family to finally learn to love herself.
There are ninety-six things Genesis hates about…
$17.99
Young, Gifted and Black: Meet 52 Black Heroes From the Past and PresentJamia Wilson (A) and Andrea Pippins (ILT)
List Price: $23.99 (Hardcover – Biographies / Black Movers and Shakers – 2019)
“…to be revisited again and again…The candy-colored pages and straightforward stories are hard to resist…” –The New York Times
“…diverse collection of iconic figures…vibrantly illustrated…beautifully crafted volume…” –Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
“…exuberant…exquisitely designed…a…
Original price was: $23.99.$21.99Current price is: $21.99.
Sunny (3) (Track)Jason Reynold (A)
List Price: $7.99 (Paperback – Track and Field / Competition – 2019)
Sunny tries to shine despite his troubled past in this third novel in the critically acclaimed Track series from National Book Award finalist Jason Reynolds.
Ghost. Patina. Sunny. Lu. Four kids from wildly different backgrounds, with personalities that…
$7.99
Patina (2) (Track)Jason Reynold (A)
List Price: $7.99 (Paperback – Track and Field / Competition – 2018)
l to National Book Award Finalist Ghost and a New York Times bestseller
A newbie to the track team, Patina must learn to rely on her teammates as she tries to outrun her personal demons in this follow-up…
$7.99
Lu (4) (Track)Jason Reynold (A)
List Price: $7.99 (Paperback – Track and Field / Competition – 2019)
“Pure gold.” —School Library Journal (starred review)
“The perfect anchor leg for a well-run literary relay.” —Kirkus Reviews
Lu must learn to leave his ego on the sidelines if he wants to finally connect with others in the…
$7.99
Bravo: Poems About Amazing HispanicsMargarita Engle (A) and Rafael Lopes (A)
List Price: $19.99 (Hardcover – Poetic Biographies – 2017)
Musician, botanist, baseball player, pilot―the Latinos featured in this collection, Bravo!, come from many different countries and from many different backgrounds. Celebrate their accomplishments and their contributions to a collective history and a community that continues to…
$19.99
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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.

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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.

































































