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This beautifully illustrated set of 31 flash cards introduces visionary Black Americans who have made a lasting impact on our world. Discover creative scientists and inventors, brilliant artists and musicians, brave activists, game-changing athletes, and so much more.

On each card, you’ll find memorable facts and amazing true stories.  A bonus…

A gripping chronicle of the relentless fight for Black educational freedom—and the bold strategies to protect, nourish, and empower Black minds.

The Battle for the Black Mind is an explosive historical account of the struggle for educational justice in America. Drawing on over a decade of archival research, personal reflection, and keen sociological insight, this book traces a…

African American Expressions

List Price: $13.00 (Holiday Cards – 2016)

One of the most enjoyable holidays for many in our community, is Kwanzaa. A holiday all our own, Kwanzaa reminds us to take pride and comfort in the culture of black Americans. When Kwanzaa rolls around again and you’re looking for a way…

Cost to Wrap Per Item: $3.50 This Gift Wrap #4 adds a the Occasional Party Dots look, that fits the style for that special gift or book.  (Bow not included.) Purchase as many wraps as you like, and let us know which items to wrap in the notes.

Cost to Wrap Per Item: $3.50 This Gift Wrap #3 in Solid Super Gloss Red is the go to wrap for everyone, every time for all occasions and celebrations. (Bow not included.) Purchase as many wraps as you like, and let us know which items to wrap in the notes.

Cost to Wrap Per Item: $1.50 This Gift Wrap is complete with a Packaged Print. It’s perfect for all occasions and gives the gives the right hint. (Bow not included.) Purchase as many wraps as you like, and let us know which items to wrap in the notes.

Bellerophon Books

List Price: $3.50 (Paperback – Coloring Book – 1992)

This coloring book features Terracotta figures of the kingdom of IFE , 11th – 15th centuries, with their great Onis (kings) and high ladies of the court. Fine details and illustration. Ancient Africa , Vol. 2. (20 pgs) All…

Bellerophon Books

List Price: $3.50 (Paperback – Coloring Book – 1986)

Ancient Africa – all from the exquisite art of Benin showing the Oba, his warriors and their costumes, his palace, and a noble Queen of Benin. The portraits are among the worlds greatest and most priceless. Fine details and illustration. Ancient…

Bellerophon Books

List Price: $4.95 (Paperback – Coloring Book – 1988)

Art from the earliest king through 3,000 years to Cleopatra. There are animals at play, gods and goddesses, ships, dancers, and scenes of Egyptians at work and sport. (20 pgs) All Ages

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Bellerophon

List Price: $3.95 (Paperback – Coloring Book – 1995)

The blacks in Greece were truly admired and appeared on many vases, bronze statues and marble reliefs. They came to Greece by way of merchant ships and Persian armies. Their knowledge of horsemanship was widely sought. (32 pgs) All Ages

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Bellerophon Books

List Price: $3.50 (Paperback – Coloring Book – 1992)

Cleopatra, perhaps the greatest woman of ancient times, has her amazing story told and illustrated in this exciting book, with art from ancient times to modern. (20 pgs) All Ages

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Bellerophon Books

List Price: $3.50 (Paperback – Coloring Book – 1992)

Nefertiti and Akh-en-aten, Tuts brother, ruled Egypt during the age of her greatest art. The grand and elegant pictures show their life at court, with their children playing throughout. All Ages

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Outgrow your piggy bank―an intro to investing for kids ages 8 to 12

Did you know that the sooner you understand money, the sooner you can make more of it? It’s true! Investing for Kids can help make you money savvy, showing you how to earn it, how to start a savings plan, and the…

Help your child become a financial whiz kid―for ages 8 to 12

It’s never too early to set children on the path to financial literacy. This activity book, a companion to Investing for Kids, teaches them how to become savvy with their finances. Through educational and engaging exercises, they’ll learn how to track their…

Justin Simien (A) and Ian O’ Phelan (ILT)

List Price: $18.99  (Hardcover – Race Relations / Life On A White College Campus – 2014)

“A Guide to Inter-Racial Harmony in Post-Racial America”

In the satirical tradition of the New York Times bestseller Stuff White People Like comes this witty companion book to the…

Angela Joy (A) and Ekua Holmes (ILT) 

List Price: $18.99 (Hardcover – Expressing Being Black ABC -2020)

A child reflects on the meaning of being Black in this moving and powerful anthem about a people, a culture, a history, and a legacy that lives on.

Red is a rainbow color.
Green sits next…

Carmen Tafolla (A) and Magaly Morales (ILT)

List Price: $8.99 (Paperback – A Mexican Popsicle Treat – 2014)

As she strolls through her barrio, a young girl introduces readers to the frozen, fruit-flavored treat that thrills Mexican and Mexican-American children.
 
In this bilingual paperback edition, discover the joys of a <em…

Joanna Ho (A) and Dung Ho (ILT)

 List Price: $17.99 (Hardcover – Multicultural Bilingual – 2021)

This lyrical, stunning picture book tells a story about learning to love and celebrate your Asian-shaped eyes, in the spirit of Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry, and is a celebration of diversity.

A young…

Ellen Woodard (A) and Fanny Liem (ILT)

List Price: $17.99 (Hardcover – Transformed Crayons – 2022)

Penned by the very first Crayon Activist, Bellen Woodard, this picture book will tug at readers’ heartstrings and inspire them to make a difference!

When Bellen Woodard’s classmates referred to “the skin-color” crayon, in a school and…

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Rachel Isadora (A and ILT)

List Price: $18.99 (Hardcover – Nursery Rhyme African Remix – 2013)

This fabulous version of the classic nursery song “Old MacDonald” introduces children to a menagerie of African animals and their sounds. It is beautifully illustrated by Caldecott Honor winner Rachel Isadora, with her signature collage-style artwork.
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Christine King Farris (A) and Chris K. Soentpiet (ILT) (A)

List Price: $19.95 (Hardcover – Martin Luther King / Family – 2005)

Long before he became a world-famous dreamer, Martin Luther King Jr. was a little boy who played practical jokes and made friends without any consideration to race. But growing…

A lyrical and affirming ode to Black girls. An ideal next read for fans of I Am Enough and the perfect gift for mothers and daughters, baby showers, and graduation.

Be, Black Girl, Be

Breathe in your truth. And never let anyone dull your shine.

With poetic text and exuberant artwork, this book…

A new classic for Black and Brown children.

ANYTHING and EVERYTHING is possible!

Perhaps you want to become an artist, or a scientist, or maybe even president. Even when–especially when–the path is hard, Dear YOU: Dream BIG.

A personal, poetic, and uplifting affirmation from Caribbean-born author Baptiste Paul encouraging today’s Black youth…

From Sean Connolly, the master of messy and dangerous (and therefore extra-fun) science, a collection of more than 20 hands-on experiments that are like an interactive journey through the periodic table of elements.

In this  introduction to chemistry for STEM-curious kids ages 9 and up, each chapter of The Book of Ingeniously Daring Chemistry focuses…

Help kids grow their executive functioning skills with activities for ages 6 to 9

Executive functioning is the name for the skills we use to pay attention, complete tasks, and remember important things. But that’s a lot for a brain to do every day―especially for kids. TheExecutive Functioning Workbook for Kids helps them train…

Jonah Tarver, a troubled Oakland teenager grappling with his parents’ troubled marriage, his own mental disorder, and the weight of his best friend’s death, embarks on a desperate quest to find meaning in life.

On his eighteenth birthday, coinciding with his Senior prom, Jonah, along with his girlfriend Taniesha, his best friend Trevon, and…

THE ESSENTIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL SURVIVAL GUIDE

The Core Skills Every Middle Schooler Should Know to Become a Confident, Happy, and Successful Teenager.

Middle school is a pivotal time, full of new experiences and opportunities that help shape a child’s future. While these are exciting times, they can also be challenging. Middle schoolers face…

This stunning children’s book from the photographer behind the Instagram sensation Brown Girls Do Ballet, combines irresistible photos of young ballerinas of color with inspirational text that empowers all children to express their true selves through movement and music.

When TaKiyah Wallace-McMillian went to enroll her three-year-old daughter into her first ballet class,…

ESPN SportsCenter anchor Elle Duncan and Corretta Scott King Illustrator Honoree Laura Freeman team up in this moving ode to Duncan’s daughter that will resonate with mothers and daughters everywhere.

I will wrap my arms around you, so you will know comfort.
And when you’re ready to leave, I’ll be…

Discover the hidden figure who created the first comprehensive computer program to design ships for the US Navy.

Girls like Raye Montague weren’t supposed to like math or science, or go to engineering school. But tenacious Raye had a plan, one that eventually took her all the way to the US Navy. There, she…

AN RICBA CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARD 2021 NOMINEE! 

A NATIONAL SCIENCE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION AND CHILDREN’S BOOK COUNCIL BEST STEM BOOK OF 2019!

A CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST BOOK OF 2019! 

A 2020 NOTABLE SOCIAL STUDIES TRADE BOOKS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE!<br…

Eisner award-winning author David F. Walker explodes onto the YA literary scene with a remarkable story about justice and second chances and all the ways we can make our own world in the image of our dreams.

Darius Logan is far from a hero. Since his parents were killed, he has spent most of…

Leo, Lola’s little brother from Leo Loves Mommy and Leo Loves Daddy, is back in a new good-morning story that wakes his whole body up!

Perfect for establishing morning routines, this sweet companion to Leo, Sleep Tight! and spin-off of the best-selling Lola Reads series is sure to delight. Leo has had…

In the latest Lola Reads book, Lola learns about urban beekeeping in this simple and charming introduction to the importance of bees.

Lola is buzzing with excitement! She is off to visit beekeeper Zora and meet her honeybees.

At Zora’s, Lola goes up to the roof to see the hives. Lola wears a special…

Celebrate the silliness that comes with a big family in this playful read aloud about a big brother, a sleeping baby, and a very noisy family.

Baby is finally asleep. But everyone is much too loud! Can Mom, Daddy, Grammy, Pop Pop, Shae, Dante, Rover the dog, and even the neighbor keep quiet? Just when…

A 2023 Kirkus Prize Finalist! 

“Black family pride and joy abound.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“Joy-filled.”—Booklist, starred review 

A joyful, encouraging ode to a mother and son’s relationship and the unforgettable experience of a child’s first swimming lessons.

Jumping into the water can be more than…

An intergenerational story about a nonbinary child who learns the tradition of well digging in this picture book about community, hope, and protecting the Earth’s water.

As soon as Kit’s old enough to ride in Grandpa’s truck, they begin joining him to dig wells for their community. Grandpa is magic. He can feel the weather…

Praised as “a story of perserverance and love” in a starred review by Kirkus, here is a story about keeping dreams alive.

Onyx lives with his mother, who is showing signs of early-onset dementia. He doesn’t want to bring attention to his home — if Child Protective Services finds out, they’ll put him into foster…

Two siblings investigate the murder of a friend only to unearth even more deadly mysteries in their small town in this page-turning young adult thriller from the acclaimed author of Their Vicious Games.

When Mikky Graves left his small, stifling hometown of Prophets Lake to live with his estranged mother, he thought nothing could ever…

An inspiring and empowering collection of 75 mindful meditations curated for Black women everywhere to help prioritize self-love, find inner peace, and promote self-reflection.

Meditations for Black Women is a collection of 75 mindful reflections tailored uniquely to the experiences of Black women. These reflections are designed to inspire, support, and ground Black women, helping…

Show yourself a little TLC with self-love exercises for Black women

As a Black woman, the many roles you fill can leave little room to take care of yourself. Prioritize your own joy, healing, and growth with this self-care workbook for Black women, filled with empowering exercises and affirmations that help you nurture your authentic…

Is what I’m feeling normal? Is what my body is doing normal? Am I normal? How do I know what are the right choices to make? How do I know how to behave? How do I fix it when I make a mistake?

Let’s talk about it.

Growing up is complicated.

How do you find…

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The Ultimate Guide to Energy Healing demystifies energy healing styles and practices and offers accessible techniques that you can use immediately for healing and self-care.

The popularity of energy healing issurging as people seek out alternative means of healing and wellness. While popular, energy healing can be intimidating to many, as it sits at the…

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Kwanzaa Candles

Buy your Kwanzaa Candles early and be ready to light your Kinara for the holidays!

It’s also a good time to Give Thanks for our Blessings and a time to remember our Ancestors.

Kwanzaa starts December 26 – January 1st.

Schele Williams (A) and Tonya Engel (ILT)

List Price: $12.99 (Board Book – Intro To A Black Child’s Legacy – 2024)

Your Legacy Begins: First Words to Empower is an uplifting board book adapted from author Schele Williamsand illustratorTonya Engel’s award-winning picture book <span class="a-text-bold…

Eve Bunting (A) and James Ransome (ILT)

List Price: $18.99 (Hardcover – Gang Situation / Brothers / Peer Pressure – 1998)

When ten-year-old James gang initiation endangers his six-year-old brother Isaac, they find the courage to say, Thanks, but no thanks. One night while their mom’s at work, ten-year-old James…

Virginia Hamilton (A) and Diane Dillon and Leo Dillon (Cover) Symmeon Shimin (ILT)

List Price: $8.99 (Paperback – Small Town /Farm / Friendships – 2006)

Well spend the whole summer on the farm with Uncle Ross. I ought to make up something special just because we’ve…