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$10.99Braided Roots: The interweaving of history, family, and a father’s love
$19.99I Am The Spirit of Justice
Original price was: $18.99.$17.99Current price is: $17.99.In The Mix Veggie Power
$19.99Let’s Talk About It: The Teen’s Guide to Sex, Relationships, and Being a Human
$17.99The Ultimate Guide to Energy Healing
Original price was: $26.99.$24.99Current price is: $24.99.Self-Love Workbook for Black Women: Empowering Exercises to Build Self-Compassion and Nurture Your True Self
$16.99Meditations for Black Women: 75 Mindful Reflections to Help You Stay Grounded & Find Inner Peace
Original price was: $15.99.$13.49Current price is: $13.49.Rooted: The American Legacy of Land Theft and the Modern Movement for Black Land Ownership
$30.00Girls Who Play Dead
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So Your Gonna Be A ParentSo, You’re Gonna Be a Parent?! takes you on a heartfelt journey through the first stages of life—from babies first cries and facial expressions to toddlerhood.
This book helps guide parents through important childhood milestones building growth, trust, and love.
Written by Deborrah A. Bremond, this book is a must-have for every person stepping…
$10.99
Ada Twist Scientist: The Why Files Exploring FlightFrom the New York Times bestselling creator of the Questioneers, Andrea Beaty, and author Theanne Griffith, Exploring Flight! (Ada Twist, Scientist: The Why Files) is the first in a full-color nonfiction early-reader series based on the Netflix series!
Why do airplanes look the way they do? Why can’t birds fly when they’re first born? And…
$12.99
Ada Twist Scientist: The Why Files The Science of BakingFrom the New York Times bestselling creator of the Questioneers, Andrea Beaty, and author Theanne Griffith comes The Science of Baking (Ada Twist, Scientist: The Why Files), a nonfiction early-reader book based on the Netflix series!
How does a cake bake? What’s the difference between baking soda and baking powder? And why is it so…
$12.99
Leo Gets a CheckupLeo, Lola’s little brother from Leo Loves Baby Time, is back in a new adventure at the doctor’s office.
When Dad takes Leo to visit the doctor, Leo learns to wait his turn, sit quietly while his eyes and ears are checked, and be brave during a shot. And of course, Leo gets a sticker…
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Just Help: How To Build A Better WorldFrom the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Just Ask! comes a fun and meaningful story about making the world–and your community–better, one action at a time, that asks the question: Who will you help today?
Every night when Sonia goes to bed, Mami asks her the same question: How did you help…
$18.99
The Day the River Caught Fire: How the Cuyahoga River Exploded and Ignited the Earth Day MovementDiscover the true story of how a 1969 fire in one of the most polluted rivers in America sparked the national Earth Day movement in this nonfiction picture book by award-winning author Barry Wittenstein and beloved illustrator Jessie Hartland.
After the Industrial Revolution in the 1880s, the Cayuhoga River in Cleveland, Ohio, caught fire almost…
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Africana Activity BookAfricana 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…
$12.99
Parker’s Big Feelings: Ready-to-Read Level 1The New York Times bestselling team behind Parker Looks Up returns with this Level 1 Ready-to-Read about trying to make a good day out of a bad one.
Parker is not having a good day. All she wants is some time alone to read her book, but her brother and sister will not stop following…
$17.99
LightA young boy’s eyes reflect the light of the universe in this luminous board book from bestselling author Ruth Forman!
My eyes
carry stars
my eyes
see you
and smile
A boy visits a planetarium with his father and brother for a night of stargazing that opens him to the infinitely bright…
$8.99
The Greatness in YouBursting with warmth and words of encouragement, this lyrical picture book celebrates growing up and believing in yourself―the perfect gift for graduations, birthdays, the first day of school, and beyond.
You are brave.
You are enough.
You are your own best thing.
All the Greatness in You is a sweet and affirming story…
$18.99
Black Owned Bookstores**A November LibraryReads Pick**
Longtime NBC News reporter Char Adams writes a deeply compelling and rigorously reported history of Black political movements told through the lens of Black-owned bookstores, which have been centers for organizing from abolition to the Civil Rights Movement to Black Lives Matter.
In Black-Owned, Char Adams celebrates the living history of…
$32.00
The Six Triple Eight: A True Story of the Black Woman Battalion of World War II MissionA powerful and vibrantly illustrated account of the resilience and dedication of the unsung Black heroines who played a major role in World War II. Perfect for fans of Hidden Figures, Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free, and Tyler Perry’s blockbuster film The Six Triple Eight.
In 1944, the United States was…
$19.99
My First Heroes Black HistoryCelebrate the inspiring stories of four powerful figures in Black history with this interactive board book. With scenes you can push, pull, and slide, this book is perfect for teaching little ones about Black heroes who changed the world!
My First Heroes: Black History tells the stories of four incredible Black heroes: Rosa Parks, Nelson…
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Young Historians Club: Black American HistoryExplore. Discover. Empower!
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…
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SulweLupita Nyong’o (A) and Vashti Harrison (ILT)
List Price: $17.95 (Hardcover – Self Love and Discovering Your Unique Beauty – 2019)
From Academy Award–winning actress Lupita Nyong’o comes a powerful, moving picture book about colorism, self-esteem, and learning that true beauty comes from within.
Sulwe has skin the color of midnight. She is darker…
$17.95
QueenieCandice Carty-Williams (A)
List Price: $18.99 (Paperback – Young Black Woman – 2019)
NAMED ONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS OF 2019 BY WOMAN’S DAY, NEWSDAY, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, BUSTLE, AND BOOK RIOT!
“[B]rilliant, timely, funny, heartbreaking.” —Jojo Moyes, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Me Before You
Bridget Jones’s Diary meets Americanah in this disarmingly honest, boldly political, and truly inclusive novel that will speak…
$18.99
The Dream Keeper And Other PoemsLangston Hughes (A)
List Price:$11.99 (Paperback – Poetry / Harlem Renaissance – 1996)
Illustrated in black-and-white. This classic collection of poetry is available in a handsome new gift edition that includes seven additional poems written after The Dream Keeper was first published. In a larger format, featuring Brian Pinkney’s scratchboard art on every…
$11.99
Harlem’s Little Blackbird: The Story of Florence MillsRenee Watson (A) and Christian Robinson (ILT)
List Price: $17.99 (Hardcover Singer / Harlem Renaissance – 2012)
From Caldecott Honor winner Christian Robinson and acclaimed author Renee Watson, comes the inspiring true story of Florence Mills.
Zora and Langston. Billie and Bessie. Eubie and Duke. If the Harlem Renaissance had a court, they were…
$17.99
New KidJerry Craft (A)
List Price: $15.99 (Paperback – 7th Grade / New School – 2019)
Winner of the Newbery Medal, Coretta Scott King Author Award, and Kirkus Prize for Young Readers’ Literature!
Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Gene Luen Yang, New Kid is a timely, honest graphic novel about starting over at a new school…
$15.99
Nina: A Story of Nina SimoneTraci Todd (A) and Christian Robinson (ILT)
List Price $18.99 (Hardwood – Singer / Pianist / Activist – Civil Rights – 2021)
This illuminating and defining picture book biography illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Christian Robinson, tells the story of little Eunice who grew up to become the acclaimed singer Nina Simone and her…
$18.99
Young, Gifted and Black: Meet 52 Black Heroes From the Past and PresentJamia Wilson (A) and Andrea Pippins (ILT)
List Price: $23.99 (Hardcover – Biographies / Black Movers and Shakers – 2019)
“…to be revisited again and again…The candy-colored pages and straightforward stories are hard to resist…” –The New York Times
“…diverse collection of iconic figures…vibrantly illustrated…beautifully crafted volume…” –Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
“…exuberant…exquisitely designed…a…
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Rising Above: How 11 Athletes Overcame Challenges in Their Youth to Become StarsGreg Zuckerman (A), Elijah Zuckerman (A) and Gabriel Zuckerman (A)
List Price: $18.99 (Hardcover – Athletes Bios / Motivation – 2017)
Discover inspirational real-life stories of superstar athletes in this collection of sports biographies featuring LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Tim Howard, and more!
Team USA goalkeeper Tim Howard was diagnosed with Tourette…
$18.99
The Playbook: 52 Rules to Aim, Shoot, and Score in This Game Called LifeKwame Alexander (A) and Mr. Thai Neave (Photos)
List Price: $16.99 (Hardcover – Self Help / 52 Rules to Live By -2017)
New York Times bestseller ∙ Indie Next Pick
You gotta know the rules to play the game. Ball is life. Take it to the hoop. Soar. What can we imagine for our lives? What if…
$16.99
Stem Trailblazer Bios: Space Advocate Neil Degrasse TysonMarne Ventura (A)
List Price: $8.99 (Paperback – Biography / Science – Astro Physicist and Space Advocate – 2014)
“Have you ever stared into the night sky, full of stars…
$8.99
ReboundKwame Alexander (A)
List Price: $16.99 (Hardcover – Soccer / Family / Love and Friendship – 2018)
From the New York Times bestselling author Kwame Alexander comes Rebound, a dynamic novel in verse and companion to his Newbery Award-winner, The Crossover, illustrated with striking graphic novel panels.
Before Josh and Jordan Bell were streaking up and down…
$16.99
Who Is Michael Jordan? (Who Was?)Kristen Anderson (A) and Dede Putra (ILT)
List Price: $5.99 (Paperback – Sports / Basketball Legend – 2019)
Grab your Js and hit the court with this Who Was? biography about NBA superstar Michael Jordan.
Meet the man who changed the game forever. Michael Jordan has always been competitive–even as a young boy,…
$5.99
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The $35 Registration Fee takes care of processing the online application, setting up the online listing and managing your event. Here is what you will receive 2-3 weeks before…
$35.00
A Coloring Book of Ancient Africa (Book 2: Ife)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…
$3.50
A Coloring Book of Ancient Africa (Book 1: Benin)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…
$3.50
A Coloring Book of Ancient EgyptBellerophon 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
- Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.2…
$4.95
A Coloring Book of Blacks in Ancient GreeceBellerophon
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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$3.95
A Coloring Book of CleopatraBellerophon 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
- Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.2 x 0.1 inches
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$3.50
A Coloring Book of Queen NefertitiBellerophon 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
- Product Dimensions: 10.6…
$3.50
Black Is a Rainbow ColorAngela 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…
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What Can You Do with a Paleta?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…
$8.99
Eyes That Kiss in the CornersJoanna 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…
$17.99
More Than PeachEllen 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…
$17.99
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$14.99
Old Mikamba Had A FarmRachel 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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$18.99
Your Legacy Begins: First Words to EmpowerSchele 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…
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Your MoveEve 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…
$18.99
ZeelyVirginia 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…
$8.99
Zahrah The WindseekerNnedi Okorafor-Mbachu (A)
List Price: $8.99 (Paperback – Fantasy / Futuristic Africa / Friendship – 2008)
In the Ooni Kingdom, children born dada—with vines growing in their hair—are rumored to have special powers. Zahrah Tsami doesn’t know anything about that. She feels normal. Others think she’s different—they fear her. Only Dari, her best…
$8.99
Yummy: The Last Days of a Southside Shorty
G. Neri (A) and Randy Duburke (ILT)
List Price: $16.95 (Paperback – South Side Gang Member – 2010)
Eleven-year old Roger is trying to make sense of his classmate Robert “Yummy” Sandifer’s death, but first he has to make sense of Yummy’s life. Yummy could be as tough as a pit bull…
$16.95
In this timely follow-up to the best-selling, genre-defining Young, Gifted and Black, you can meet 52 more Black icons from around the world – this time spanning even more countries and including inspiring figures from as far back as the 1500s right up to present-day heroes.
Featuring the stories of recent changemakers such…
$24.99
You Gotta Meet Mr. Pierce!: The Storied Life of Folk Artist Elijah PierceA picture book biography about the barber shop of woodcarver Elijah Pierce, recipient of the highest folk art honor in the United States.
“Creeeeak!” goes the screen door to self-taught artist Elijah Pierce’s barbershop art studio. A young boy walks in for an ordinary haircut and walks out having discovered a lifetime of art.
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You Can Do It!Tony Dungey (A)
List Price: $19.99. (Hardcover – Finding Your Talent and Following Your a Dream – 2008)
Tony Dungy’s little brother, Linden, is a third grader who is having a bad day at school. Linden is the youngest of the Dungy family and the least motivated because he hasn’t found “it.” In a family…
$19.99
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Yesterday I Had the BluesJeron Ashford Frame (A) and R. Gregory Christie (ILT)
List Price: $8.99 (Paperback – Social Situation / Family / Feelings and Emotions / Colors – 2007)
A young boy ponders a variety of emotions and expresses how different members of his family experience them, from his own blues to…
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