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March Book TwoMarch: Book Two

John Lewis (A), Andrew Aydin (A) and Nate Powell (ILT)

List Price: $19.95 (Paperback – Graphic Novel / Biography / African American History / Civil Rights Era – 2015) 

Don’t miss the long-awaited sequel to the #1 bestseller March: Book One!

“With March, Congressman John Lewis takes us behind the scenes of some…

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African History for Beginners only at AshayByTheBay.comAfrican History for Beginners

Herb Boyd (A) and Shey Wolvek Pfister (ILT)

List Price: $14.95. (Paperback – Graphic Novel / African History – 2007)

African History For Beginners explores the rich history of this continent of contrasts. Discover the glory of the Pharaohs and Towers of Zimbabwe, the cosmology of the Yoruba, the courage of the Masai…

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Michelle Obama: First Lady, Going Higher (Step into ReadingMichelle Obama: First Lady, Going Higher (Step into Reading)

Shana Corey (A) and James Bernardin (ILT)

List Price: $12.99 (Hardcover – Biography / First Lady – 2018)

A Step 3 biography of esteemed lawyer and former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama!

Michelle Obama is a lot like YOU! She grew up on the South Side of…

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Walk the Walk

We all have the power to make meaningful change! This story about one step in the civil rights movement – the Montgomery Bus Boycott – follows one boy’s day walking the walk.

Dexter and his Papa have a long walk ahead to Dex’s piano lessons. Dex sure wants to ride one of those buses…

R.J. Owens (Author) and Reggie Brown (Illustrator)

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Harriet Tubman: Little People, BIG DREAMSHarriet Tubman (Little People, BIG DREAMS)
Part of the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Harriet Tubman, the Underground Railroad conductor who “never lost a single passenger.” 

Little Harriet was born into slavery on a plantation in Maryland. Though life was hard, Harriet persisted. She used…

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara (Author)and Pili Aguado (Illustrator)

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Who Is Barack Obama? (Who Was...?)Who Is Barack Obama? (Who Was…?)

Roberta Edwards (A), Nancy Harrison (ILT) and John O’Brien (ILT)

List Price: $5.99 (Paperback – Biography / Leader / President of the United States – 2009)

As the world now knows, Barack Obama has made history as our first African-American president. With black-and-white illustrations throughout, this biography is perfect for primary graders looking…

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Before She was Harriett at Ashay By The BayBefore She Was Harriett

Lesa 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…

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ThurgoodThurgood

Jonah Winter (A) and Bryan Collier (ILT)

List Price: $18.99 (Hardcover – Supreme  Court Justice / Brilliant Lawyer – 2019)  

Thurgood Marshall–the first black justice on the Supreme Court and a giant of the civil rights movement–jumps to life in this inspiring picture-book biography from an award-winning author and six-time Coretta Scott…

Original price was: $18.99.Current price is: $16.99.

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A Weed Is a Flower : The Life of George Washington Carver at AshayByTheBay.comA Weed Is a Flower : The Life of George Washington Carver

Aliki (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…

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The Story of Kamala Harris at AshayByTheBay.comThe Story of Kamala Harris: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers

Discover the life of Kamala Harris―a story for kids ages 6 to 9 about fighting for justice. The new edition, updated to reflect her vice presidency and 2024 presidential run!

Kamala Harris is the first woman, Black American, and South Asian American to become vice president of the United States―and now she is running…

Tonya Leslie, PhD (Author)

$6.99

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