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Before She Was HarriettLesa Cline- Ransome (A) and James E. Ransome (ILT)
List Price: $8.99 (Hardcover – Biography – African American Leader / Pioneer – 2019)
Who was Harriet Tubman before she was Harriet?
Description: We know her today as Harriet Tubman, but in her lifetime she was called by many names. As General Tubman she…
$8.99
The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and FamilyIbtihaj Muhammad (A) and S.K. Ali Hatem Aly (ILT)
List Price: $17.99 (Hardcover – Siblings / Faith and Courage – 2019)
A powerful, vibrantly illustrated story about the first day of school–and two sisters on one’s first day of hijab–by Olympic medalist…
$17.99
No Small Potatoes: Junius G. Groves and His Kingdom in KansasTonya Bolden (A) and Don Tate (ILT)
List Price: $18.39 (Hardcover – Farmer / Potato King – 2018)
Discover the incredible true story of how one of history’s most successful potato farmers began life as a slave and worked until he was named the “Potato King of the World”!
Junius G. Groves came from humble…
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So Tall Within: Sojourner Truth’s Long Walk Toward FreedomGary D. Schmidt (A) and Daniel Minter (ILT)
List Price: $18.99 (Hardcover – Abolitionist/ Feminists / Leader – 2018)
From celebrated author Gary D. Schmidt comes a picture book biography of a giant in the struggle for civil rights, perfectly pitched for readers today.
Sojourner Truth was born into slavery but possessed a mind and…
$18.99
Counting on Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Saved Apollo 13Helaine Becker (A) and Tiemdow Phumiruk (ILT)
List Price: $19.99 (Hardcover – Mathematician / NASA Genius – 2019)
The bold story of Katherine Johnson, an African-American mathematician who worked for NASA during the space race and was depicted in the film Hidden Figures.
You’ve likely heard of the historic Apollo 13 moon landing. But do you know…
$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. 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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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…
Original price was: $16.99.$14.49Current price is: $14.49.
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.


































































