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• The Colors of Us

  Katz, Karen

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  Seven-year-old Lena and her mother observe the variations in the color of their friends' skin, viewed in terms of foods and things found in nature.

• Kente Colors

  Chocolate, Deborah M. Newton

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  A rhyming description of the kente cloth costumes of the Ashanti and Ewe people of Ghana and a portrayal of the symbolic colors and patterns.

• Black Is a Rainbow Color

  Joy, Angela, 1975-

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

• If Dominican Were a Color

  Recio, Sili,

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  Illustrations and easy-to-read text portray the Dominican Republic in all of its hues, from the cinnamon in cocoa to the blue black seen only in dreams.

• Am I a Color Too?

  Cole, Heidi, 1976-

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  In this masterfully illustrated book, a young boy wonders why people focus more on skin color than on the traits and values we all share as human beings. Through his eyes, we explore the common labels of Black and White. The inspiration for Tyler's…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Color of Home

  Hoffman, Mary, 1945-

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  Hassan, newly-arrived in the United States and feeling homesick, paints a picture at school that shows his old home in Somalia as well as the reason his family had to leave.

• The Last Two Crayons

  Freeman-Haskin, Leah,

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  Sienna looks forward to drawing a picture for her school's spring art show, until she ends up with the last two crayons ... By the time Sienna arrives at the art table in her classroom, all the crayons are gone except dark brown and light brown.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Ablaze With Color

  a Story of Painter Alma Thomas

  Harvey, Jeanne Walker,

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  "Meet an incredible woman who broke down barriers throughout her whole life and is now known as one of the most preeminent painters of the 20th century. Told from the point of view of young Alma Thomas, readers can follow along as she grows into her…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Lotus Bloom and the Afro Revolution

  Winston, Sherri,

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  Twelve-year-old Lotus Blossom, normally a peace-loving free spirit, must summon the courage to fight against a racist dress code and stand up for herself.

• Marley and the Family Band

  Marley, Cedella,

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  "When Marley and her family move from Jamaica to Delaware, she knows life is about to change in big ways. And she's got the perfect plan to help her and her siblings make friends: an outdoor concert for the whole neighborhood! But when weather ruins…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Maya's Song

  Watson, Renée,

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  From bestselling, award-winning creators Renée Watson and Bryan Collier comes a stunningly crafted picture book chronicling the life of poet and activist Maya Angelou. This unforgettable picture book introduces young readers to the life and work of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Moonflower

  Callender, Kacen,

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  Moon is convinced that they do not belong to this world: that most of the time they are invisible (unless they stay still too long), that they belong to the stars, and want to go back to them--they live entirely in their imagination with an…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun

  Okogwu, Tola,

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  When twelve-year-old Onyeka discovers that she has psychokinetic powers, her mother reveals that she is Solari, part of a secret group of Nigerian mutants that trains at the Academy of the Sun.

• Standing in the Need of Prayer

  a Modern Retelling of the Classic Spiritual

  Weatherford, Carole Boston, 1956-

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  The popular spiritual, Standing in the need of prayer, has been reworked to chronicle the milestones, struggles, tragedies, and triumphs of African American people and their history. The text and illustrations of this inspirational book are…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Star Child

  a Biographical Constellation of Octavia Estelle Butler

  Zoboi, Ibi Aanu,

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  "From the New York Times bestselling author and National Book Award finalist, a biography in verse and prose of science fiction visionary Octavia Butler. Acclaimed novelist Ibi Zoboi illuminates the young life of the visionary storyteller Octavia E.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Victory. Stand!

  Raising My Fist for Justice

  Smith, Tommie, 1944-

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  A 2022 National Book Award for Young People's Literature Finalist "Phenomenal . . . Timely and timeless, a must-read not just for sports fans but for everyone."? New York Times Book Review On October 16, 1968, during the medal ceremony at the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Black Ballerinas

  My Journey to Our Legacy

  Copeland, Misty,

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  "From New York Times bestselling and award-winning author and American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Misty Copeland comes a nonfiction picture book celebrating dancers of color who have influenced her on and off the stage. As a young girl living…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Black Boy Joy

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  Featuring contributions from such critically acclaimed Black authors as Jason Reynolds, Jerry Craft, and Kwame Mbalia, this celebration of Black boyhood is told through a brilliant collection of stories, comics, and poems.

• 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.

• Change Sings

  a Children's Anthem

  Gorman, Amanda, 1998-

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  In this stirring, much-anticipated picture book by presidential inaugural poet and activist Amanda Gorman, anything is possible when our voices join together. As a young girl leads a cast of characters on a musical journey, they learn that they have…Read moreRead more of this annotation