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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…

Sandra Neil Wallace (A) and Bryan Collier (ILT) 

List Price: $18.99 ( Hardcover – Artist / Painter – 2018)

2019 Orbis Pictus Book Award Winner

“A visually striking, enlightening picture-book biography.” —Booklist (starred review)

“An absolutely indispensable illustrated biography that will remind readers of all ages that it’s never too late to pursue their…

Cathyrn Falwell (A) and (ILT)

List Price: $9.99 (Paperback / Family / Counting – 2003)

In this rhyming counting book, an African-American mother and her children shop for and prepare a festive family dinner. At the supermarket, the count begins with one grocery cart and ends with ten hands helping to load the…

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…

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…

This sweet picture book celebrates a parent’s love and support of a child through life’s milestones, from learning to walk to the first day of school and all the highs and lows in between.

From the night you arrive to your first night away,
from learning to…

Thea Feldman (A) and Alyssa Petersen (ILT)

List Price: $5.99 (Paperback  – Biography / Mathematician  – 2017)

Get to know the woman who made many of NASA’s early missions possible in this fascinating, nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series of biographies about people “you should meet!”

Meet Katherine Johnson, a brilliant…

Sarah Fabiny (A) and Jerry Hoare (ILT)

List Price: $6.50 (Paperback – Biography / Artist / Painter – 2013)

You can always recognize a painting by Kahlo because she is in nearly all–with her black braided hair and colorful Mexican outfits. A brave woman who was an invalid most of her life, she…

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…

Kirkus Prize Finalist * Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year * An SLJ Best Book of the Year * A Rise: A Feminist Book Project honoree * A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year * Nautilus Silver Award Winner * Amazon August Editors’ pick

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Allison Lassieur (A)

List Price: $8.99 (Paperback – Biography / Science – Astronaut – 2016 )

While watching Star Trek on television as a child, Mae Jemison was certain she would one day visit space.  Then she became the first black female NASA astronaut. Find out how Jemison’s passion for science…

Kathleen Krull (A), Paul Brewer (A) and Frank Morrison (ILT) 

List Price: $17.99 (Hardcover  Biography / Astro Physicist – 2018) 

★ An Amazon Best Children’s Book of the Year selection

A picture-book biography on science superstar Neil deGrasse Tyson, the groundbreaking American astrophysicist whose work has inspired a generation of young scientists and…

Sandy Lynne Holman (A) and Lela Kometiani (ILT)

List Price: $18.95 (Hardcover – African Heritage / Racism and Prejudice – 1998)

An illustrated story of an African American boy who gains appreciation for his dark skin by learning about his African heritage from his grandfather and his drum. (32 pgs) Ages 5 -…

Mariame Kaba (A) & Bria Royal (ILT)

List Price: $18.95 (Hardcover – Missing Father – 2019)

“This book is a crucial tool for parents, educators, and anyone who cares about the well-being of children who, through no fault of their own, are forced to bear the consequences of our country’s obsession with incarceration.…

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…

From the mother-son duo behind the New York Times bestselling A Bucket…

Lisa Moore Ramee (A)

List Price: $9.99 (Paperback – 12 Year Old / Friendship -2019)

From debut author Lisa Moore Ramée comes this funny and big-hearted debut middle grade novel about friendship, family, and standing up for what’s right, perfect for fans of Angie Thomas’s The Hate U Give<span…

Tiki Barber (A), Ronde Barber (A), Paul Mantell (Contri)

List Price: $7.99 (Paperback – Series / Sports/ Football – 2014)

The Hidden Valley Eagles have high hopes for the football championship in this novel from NFL superstars and bestselling authors Tiki and Ronde Barber.

Tiki and Ronde are ready to end junior high…

This newly updated and extended version of…

The bestselling illustrator of I Am Enough brings to life the story of a boy whose mirror gives him a whole new way of seeing himself.

Chris loves his long, curly hair, so why do his classmates tease him about it? When he looks for answers in his mirror, something wonderfully wild and…

Kelly Starling Lyons (A) and Nneka Meyers (ILT)  and Vanessa Newton-Brantley (ILT)  

List Price: $6.99 (Paperback – Savvy Scientist – 2019)

Jada Jones is back for the third book of this popular, celebrated series perfect for STEM fans!

Jada is hosting her first sleepover, and she has lots of cool scientific activities planned:…

Ilyasah Shabazz (A) and Tiffany Jackson (A)

List Price: $17.99 (Hardcover –  The Life of A Great African American Leader – 2021)

The Awakening of Malcolm X is a powerful narrative account of the activist’s adolescent years in jail, written by his daughter Ilyasah Shabazz along with 2019 Coretta Scott King-John Steptoe award-winning…

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Jesse Owens, the great track and field star.

The youngest of ten children, Jesse grew up working in the cotton fields of Alabama. Discovered by his high school track and field coach, Jesse quickly rose to…

Jabari Asim (A) and Bryan Collier

List Price: $18.99 (Hardcover – Biography / Educator / Self Reliance -2012)

Booker dreamed
of making friends with words,
setting free the secrets
that lived in books.

Born into slavery, young Booker T. Washington could only dream of learning to read and write. After emancipation, Booker…

Arthur Dorros (A) and  Elisa Kleven (ILT)

List Price: $8.99 (Paperback – Grandmother / Adventure – 1997)

A young girl and her grandmother celebrate their home and relationship in this magical story. Winner of the Parents’ Choice Award!

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Marti Dumas (A) and Narie Muravski (ILT)

List Price: $5.99 (Paperback  – Series / Boy Scientist Adventures  2016)

Giant Afro. Even Bigger Brain

Jaden Toussaint, 5 year-old scientist.  In Episode 3, our heroic smarty-pants finally meets another kid as epic as he is–his cousin!! Will Jaden Toussaint keep his cool? Or will he…

Troy Andrews (A) and Bryan Collier (ILT)

List Price: $19.99 (Hardcover – Musician Bio – 2015)

“Winner of both a Caldecott Honor and a Coretta Scott King Award, this beautiful picture book for older kids is an inspirational look at overcoming our circumstances to follow our dreams, in this case that of a young musician…

Milton J. Davis (A)

List Price: $16.95 (Paperback – Sci-Fi / Self Discovery / Super Powers – 2013)

Thirteen year old Amber Robinson’s life is full of changes. Her parents are sending her to a private school away from her friends, and high school looms before her. But little does she know that…

You have within you infinite promise. How big will YOU dream? This striking companion to I Am My Ancestors’ Wildest Dreams celebrates Black female achievement and is perfect for fans of I Am Enough, Little Leaders, and She Persisted.

“Magnificently compelling….Lets Black girls know each time…

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List Price: $23.00 (Jig Saw Puzzle – Ethiopia – 2020)

Fuel smart, play hard, recover strong with the trusted nutrition guide for high school and college athletes.

Sports Nutrition for Young Adults gives you the proven playbook to eat for peak performance. Written by registered dietitian Jackie Slomin, MS, RDN―an expert in sports nutrition for teens―this book translates the latest science into simple, actionable…

Africana Activity Book is the interactive companion to the trailblazing Africana (Wide Eyed Editions, 2022), featuring games, quizzes, creative prompts, and puzzles that explore and celebrate the diverse facets of Africa.

Learn to say “hello” in five African languages, take a tour of ancient civilizations, spot tiny hippos and giant snails, and meet dozens of…

Bell Hooks (A) and Chris Raschka (ILT)

List Price: $8.99 (Board Book- Discovery / Celebrating Boyhood – 2016)

Be Boy Buzz catchy phrases celebrates all the bliss and boldness of being a boy. Lively story and sweet illustrations. (32 pgs) Ages 4-8

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Farrah Gray with Fran Harris

List Price:$14.99 (Paperback / Self Help and Improvement / Teen Success Story – 2005)

A remarkable teenager who went from public assistance to a million dollar net worth shares his story and offers 9 key principles to success.

Farrah Gray is no ordinary teenager. He wears a suit…

H. Chuku Lee (A) and Pat Cummings (ILT)

List Price: $17.99 (Hardcover (No Jacket Cover) – Fairy Tale 2014)

In this remarkable retelling of Beauty and the Beast, award-winning illustrator Pat Cummings creates an enchanted fairy-tale world flavored by the art, architecture, and culture of West Africa, while writer H. Chuku Lee stays…

Robert Burleigh (A) and Stephen T. Johnson (ILT)

List Price: $7.00 (Paperback – Sports / Poetry / Basketball / Teamwork – 1997)

Illustrations and poetic text describe the movement and feel of the game of basketball. Hoops is not a book about basketball–Hoops is basketball. How it feels to be a…

When happy things come to you, hold them close and never let go.

From celebrated author of Your Name Is a Song Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, fine artist Patrick Dougher, and photographer Jamel Shabazz, Hold Them Close is a picture book celebration of Black past, present, and future—a joyful…

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…

Tony and Lauren Dungy (A) and Vanessa Brantley Newton (ILT) 

List Price: $17.45 (Hardcover – Family Support – 2013)

Justin feels overshadowed when the Dungy family cheers for Jade at her track meet in this inspirational Ready-to-Ready story. 

Jade is running in a track meet, and the entire family goes to watch and…

Collected by Zora Neal Neal Hurston and Adapted by Christopher Myers (ILT)

List Price: $7.99 (Paperback – Folk Lore – 2015)

Back in the day, there were liars who could lie so good, you didn’t even want to know the truth. And we have Zora Neale Hurston to thank for collecting…

Nic Stone (A)

List Price: $8.99 (Paperback- An Adventure Down South – 2021) 

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone comes a timely middle-grade road-trip story through landmarks of the Civil Rights movement and the map they lay for contemporary race relations.

How to Go on an Unplanned Road…

Sharon G. Flake (A)

List Price: $8.99 (Paperback – Teen Fiction / Survival – 2007)

All thirteen-year-old Raspberry can think of is making money so that she and her mother never have to worry about living on the streets again. With her brassy voice and saucy attitude, 13-year-old Raspberry Hill emerges as a…

Rhoda Blumberg (A) and Jaime J. Holmberg (A)

List Price: $25.99 (Hardcover – African American History – 2006) Out of Print

York’s Adventures with Lewis and Clark: An African-American’s Part in the Great Expedition

Did you know that an African-American man participated in Lewis and Clarks famous expedition? Working alongside free…

Jewell Parker Rhodes (A)

List Price: $7.99 (Paperback – Plantation / Friendship – 2014)

Ten-year-old Sugar lives on the River Road sugar plantation along the banks of the Mississippi. Slavery is over, but laboring in the fields all day doesn’t make her feel very free. Thankfully, Sugar has a knack for finding her…

Jacob Hoye (A)

List Price:$30.00 (Paperback – Biography / Hip Hop Artist / Rapper – 2006)

Capturing as never before the matchless passion and searing honesty of the late Tupac Shakur, the brilliant young rapper, actor, and poet who was mysteriously gunned…

Ivan Van Sertima (A)

List Price: $23.00 (Paperback – Africans Pre-Columbus – 2003)

They Came Before Columbus reveals a compelling, dramatic, and superbly detailed documentation of the presence and legacy of Africans in ancient America. Examining navigation and shipbuilding; cultural analogies between Native Americans and Africans; the transportation of plants, animals, and textiles…