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• Hey Black Child

  Perkins, Useni Eugene

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  "A lyrical, empowering poem that celebrates black children and seeks to inspire all young ones to dream big and achieve their goals"--

• Comics

  Investigate the History and Technology of American Cartooning

  Carbaugh, Samuel

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  Comics: Investigate the History and Technology of American Cartooning follows the trajectory of comics from their early incarnations to their current form. Kids learn how to sketch comic faces and bodies, invent a superhero, draw manga…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Shuri

  Okorafor, Nnedi,

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  The world fell in love with her in the movie. Now, the Black Panther's techno-genius sister launches her own adventures written by best-selling Afrofuturist author Nnedi Okorafor and drawn by Eisner nominated artist Leonardo Romero! The…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• D Is for Drinking Gourd

  An African American Alphabet

  Sanders, Nancy I.

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• The Crossover

  a Basketball Novel

  Alexander, Kwame

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  Fourteen-year-old twin basketball stars Josh and Jordan wrestle with highs and lows on and off the court as their father ignores his declining health.

• Black Boy, Black Boy

  Celebrate the Power of You

  Kamanda, Ali,

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• Black Panther

  the Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda. Part Four

  Coates, Ta-Nehisi,

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  The dramatic conclusion of the spacefaring saga, 'The Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda,' is here at last! It's the groundbreaking story of a king who became a slave - and a slave who became a legend! But how did T'Challa go from Wakandan…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Brave. Black. First.

  50+ African American Women Who Changed the World

  Hudson, Cheryl,

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  Publisher Annotation: Published in collaboration with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, discover over fifty remarkable African American women whose unique skills and contributions paved the way for…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I See the Rhythm of Gospel

  Igus, Toyomi

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  Poetry, art, and music come together to tell the history of gospel music.

• Black Panther. Epic Collection. Volume 2, 1977-1988, Revenge of the Black Panther

  Kirby, Jack,

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  Behold as the Black Panther sets out on adventures that only his co-creator, Jack Kirby, could conceive! T'Challa discovers the startling secret of King Solomon's frog, encounters alien races, battles eternal samurai warriors - and so much…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Watch Me

  a Story of Immigration and Inspiration

  Richards, Doyin, 1974-

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  When Joe came to America from Africa, he worked hard in school, made friends, and embraced his new home, but many did not believe he would succeed.

• A Child's Introduction to African American History

  the Experiences, People, and Events That Shaped Our Country

  Asim, Jabari, 1962-

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  This illustrated introduction to African American history goes beyond what's taught in the classroom, giving young readers a more comprehensive look at this timely and important topic. Lives of inspiring African American artists,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Beautiful Struggle

  a Father, Two Sons, and An Unlikely Road to Manhood

  Coates, Ta-Nehisi

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  Adapted from the adult memoir by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Water Dancer and Between the World and Me , this father-son story explores how boys become men, and quite specifically, how Ta-Nehisi Coates became Ta-Nehisi…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Concrete Rose

  Thomas, Angie,

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  International phenomenon Angie Thomas revisits Garden Heights seventeen years before the events of The Hate U Give in this searing and poignant exploration of Black boyhood and manhood. If there's one thing seventeen-year-old Maverick…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Carpenter's Helper

  Rosen, Sybil,

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  Renata and her father halt work on their new bathroom when a pair of wrens builds a nest over the bathtub, allowing Renata to see their chicks hatch and begin to fly.

• The Hill We Climb

  An Inaugural Poem for the Country

  Gorman, Amanda

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  On January 20, 2021, Amanda Gorman became the sixth and youngest poet to deliver a poetry reading at a presidential inauguration. Taking the stage after the 46th president of the United States, Joe Biden, Gorman captivated the nation and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Book of Awesome Black Americans

  Scientific Pioneers, Trailblazing Entrepreneurs, Barrier-breaking Activists and Afro-futurists

  Jones, Monique L.,

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  We are familiar with a handful of African Americans who are mentioned in American history books, but there are also countless others who do not get recognized in mainstream media. Their actions may not have appeared to shake the world, but…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Brown Baby Lullaby

  Brown, Tameka Fryer

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  An illustrated lullaby featuring a busy, independent, beloved brown baby being prepared for bedtime.

• Grown

  a Novel

  Jackson, Tiffany D.,

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  When legendary R&B artist Korey Fields spots Enchanted Jones at an audition, her dreams of being a famous singer take flight. Until Enchanted wakes up with blood on her hands and zero memory of the previous night. Who killed Korey…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Nya's Long Walk

  a Step at a Time

  Park, Linda Sue,

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  When her little sister, Akeer, becomes sick when they are returning home from the water hole, Nya must carry her and the water back to their village, one step at a time.