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Mama’s Nightingale: A Story of Immigration and SeparationEdwidge Danticat (A) and Leslie Staub (ILT)
List Price: $17.99 (Hardcover – Haiti / Immigration and Separation – 2015)
A touching tale of parent-child separation and immigration, from a National Book Award finalist
After Saya’s mother is sent to an immigration detention center, Saya finds comfort in listening to her mother’s warm greeting…
$17.99
Now Let Me Fly:The Story Of A Slave FamilyDolores Johnson (A) and (ILT)
List Price: $7.99 (Paperback – African Family / Enslaved – 2019)
A young girl describes how she once heard the sound of warning drums in Africa signaling the coming of horror. Kidnapped, made to march while chained, and taken to America to be sold at an auction, she…
$6.99
Bintou’s BraidsSylviane A. Diouf (A) and Shane W. Evans (ILT)
List Price: $6.99 ( Paperback – West Africa / Beauty and Braids – 2004)
Bintou wants braids. Long, pretty braids, woven with gold coins and seashells, just like her older sister and the other women in her family. But she is too young for…
$6.99
The Happiest Tree: A Yoga StoryUma Krishnaswami (A) and Ruth Jayaveeran (ILT)
List Price: $10.84 (Paperback – India / Yoga / Self – Confidence – 2002)
Meena is excited about the class play, a new and improved version of Red Riding Hood. But when she learns that she must play one of the trees…
$10.84
A Weed Is a Flower : The Life of George Washington CarverAliki (A and ILT)
List Price: $7.99 (Paperback – Biography / Scientist – 1988)
From humble beginnings, George Washington Carver became one of the greatest scientist in the United States. His dedication to helping his people led him to find over three hundred uses for…
$7.99
Amazing Grace Series: Encore, Grace!Mary Hoffman (A)
List Price: $5.99 (Paperback – Friendship / Grief and Loss – 2112)
The spirited little girl with a big imagination who stars in Amazing Grace has two fun chapter books! In Encore, Grace!, when Grace’s family and group of friends change, Grace turns to her imagination to cope with things…
$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. 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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Freedom Over Me: Eleven Slaves, Their Lives and Dreams Brought to LifeAshley Bryan (A and ILT)
List Price: $17.99 (Hardcover – The Lives of 11 African American Slaves – 2016)
Newbery Honor Book
Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book
Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book
Using original slave auction and plantation estate documents, Ashley Bryan offers a moving and powerful picture book that contrasts…
$17.99
Miles Morales: Spider-Man (A Marvel YA Novel)Jason Reynolds (A) and Kadir Nelson (ILT)
List Price: $10.99 (Paperback – Graphic Novel / Super Hero – 2018)
“Everyone gets mad at hustlers, especially if you’re on the victim side of the hustle. And Miles knew hustling was in his veins.”
Miles Morales is just your average teenager. Dinner every Sunday…
$10.99
What Do You Do with a Voice Like That?: The Story of Extraordinary Congresswoman Barbara JordanChris Barton (A) and Eukua Holmes (ILT)
List Price: $18.99 (Hardcover – Biography / Congresswoman Barbara Jordan – 2017)
When Barbara Jordan talked, we listened.” —Former President of the United States, Bill Clinton
Congresswoman Barbara Jordan had a big, bold, confident voice—and she knew how to use it! Learn all about her…
$18.99
28 Days: Moments in Black History that Changed the WorldCharles R. Smith Jr. (A) and Shane W. Evans (ILT)
List Price: $20.99 (Hardcover – History / 28 Important Days In History – 2015)
Each day features a different influential figure in African-American history, from Crispus Attucks, the first man shot in the Boston Massacre, sparking the Revolutionary War, to Madame C. J. Walker, who…
$20.99
What Were The Negro Leagues (What Was?)Varian Johnson (A) Who HQ (A) and Steven Marchesi (ILT)
List Price: $7.99 (Paperback – Sports / Baseball Pioneers – 2020)
This baseball league that was made up of African American players and run by African American owners ushered in the biggest change in the history of baseball.
In America during the early twentieth century,…
$7.99
Black Women In ScienceKimberly Brown Pellum PhD (A)
List Price: $9.99 (Paperback – Black Women In Science -2019)
Bold, black women in science―where will their inspiration take you?
Throughout history, black women have blazed trails across the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Black Women in Science brings something special to black history books for kids, celebrating incredible black…
$9.99
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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.
































































