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• Brown Girls Do Ballet

  Celebrating Diverse Girls Taking Center Stage

  Wallace-McMillian, TaKiyah,

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  When TaKiyah Wallace-McMillian went to enroll her three-year-old daughter into her first ballet class, she immediately noticed the lack of diversity of backgrounds and abilities among the students pictured on the school's website. In response,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Heard

  An American Journey

  Avery, J. Nailah,

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  Reminiscent of traditional African spirituals and today’s rhythm and flow of hip-hop, this history of being Black in the U.S. shows readers how important it is to understand the past in order to shape the future, and that knowing who you are gives…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• We Miss You, George Floyd

  Gibney, Shannon,

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  For children working through George Floyd's murder and the police violence plaguing our country, and for the grown-ups trying to help them, this book is an invitation to open difficult conversations.

• The Doll Test

  Choosing Equality

  Weatherford, Carole Boston, 1956-

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  Narrated by dolls, this book tells the little-known story of two Black psychologists who used Black and white dolls in their research about the effects of school segregation on children.

• How Sweet the Sound

  Alexander, Kwame,

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  A celebration of the history of Black music in America.

• Before the Ships

  the Birth of Black Excellence

  Oso, Maisha,

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  Before the Ships is a powerful and poetic celebration of the early roots of Black history. The great achievements and accomplishments across Africa prior to the Transatlantic slave trade are told through melodious text and evocative illustrations,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Ayo's Adventure

  Across the African Diaspora From Afro to Zulu

  Drew, Ain Heath,

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  Ayo takes an imaginative journey around the globe to discover the beauty and resilience of the African diaspora.

• Crowning Glory

  a Celebration of Black Hair

  Weatherford, Carole Boston, 1956-

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  This celebration of the beauty of Black hair creations features the rhyming text and vibrant collage art of lauded Coretta Scott King Award winners.

• Everywhere Beauty Is Harlem

  the Vision of Photographer Roy Decarava

  Golio, Gary,

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  This visually stunning portrait of Black photographer Roy DeCarava, a child of the Harlem Renaissance and an artistic collaborator of Langston Hughes, takes readers through 1940s Harlem where beauty is everywhere as he immortalizes and documents the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Stand Up and Speak Out Against Racism

  Abdel-Magied, Yassmin,

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  Based on questions asked by children around the United Kingdom, this practical guide provides a clear overview of racism’s history, what it looks like today, and how to recognize, resist and disrupt racist conversations and attitudes that can appear…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Melanin Magic

  a Young Mystic's Guide to African Spirituality

  Trenou, Dossé-Via,

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  A fully-illustrated middle grade nonfiction book for young learners who are interested in the remembrance of indigenous African spirituality, with a focus on astrology, horoscopes, cowrie divination, and ancestral wisdom.

• Anti-racist Art Activities for Kids

  30+ Creative Projects That Celebrate Diversity and Inspire Change

  Birhanu, Abigail,

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  Start your anti-racist art-making journey by defining ideas like race, racism, and anti-racism. Dive into six sections, beginning with self-reflection before seeking justice and taking action!

• The Antiracist Kitchen

  21 Stories (and Recipes)

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  This illustrated nonfiction anthology is a collection of stories and recipes about antiracism from 21 North American children's authors.

• I Am An Antiracist Superhero!

  Bacon, Jennifer Nicole,

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  I am an Antiracist Superhero! is a story about 6-year-old Malik, who after learning about racism, decides to "change the world" by becoming an antiracist superhero. With the help of his parents, Malik learns that even when he is feeling scared, he…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Year of Black Joy

  52 Black Voices Share Their Life Passions

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  Celebrating the joy, talent, and contributions of 52 Black people from around the world, this inspiring and empowering anthology covers an array of topics that explore the many layers and dimensions of Black life.

• I Am My Ancestors' Wildest Dreams

  Moore, Tanisia,

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  In a story that sizzles and soars, a young child discovers his place in a distinguished lineage as he meets 10 exceptional Black men — historical and contemporary heroes who have paved the way for his own future success — and internalizes as well as…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Song So Black, So Proud!

  Owens, R. J.,

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  The song "Say It Loud (I'm Black and I'm Proud)" is personified, describing the Black history and culture that inspired its creation. Written in 1968 by singer James Brown after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, the song became an…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Recipes for Change

  12 Dishes Inspired by a Year in Black History

  Platt, Michael, 2005-

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  From the Montgomery bus boycott to the Black Lives Matter movement, food has played a vital role in strengthening and shaping Black empowerment. Join Michael Platt on a stunning visual journey as he retells moving and authentic accounts of 12 months…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• You Come From Greatness

  a Celebration of Black History

  Chinakwe, Sara,

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  As his father details the legacy and impact of their Black ancestors who embody greatness, a young boy realizes he also has the power to change the world by embracing exactly who God made him to be.

• Fighting for Freedom Along the Underground Railroad

  a History Seeking Adventure

  Pryor, Shawn,

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  Fighting for freedom from enslavement for yourself and others in the United States during the mid-1800s, the reader makes plot choices based on situations real people faced to escape slavery.