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I Love My Hair!

Written by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley and Illustrated by E. B. Lewis

In this imaginative, evocative story, a girl named Keyana discovers the beauty and magic of her...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Naming Cermony

Written by Seina Wedlick and Illustrated by Jenin Mohammed

Today’s the day! It’s Baby Sister’s naming ceremony, and big sister Amira could not be more excited...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Nesting Dolls

Written and Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton

Anyiaka is in awe of her gorgeous Gullah Geechee family—she wants to be beautiful like her older...

Pre-K - 3rd
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One Crazy Summer

Written by Rita Williams-Garcia
Set during one of the most tumultuous years in recent American history, one crazy summer is the heartbreaking, funny tale of three girls in search of the mother who abandoned them - an unforgettable story told by a distinguished author of books for children and teens, Rita Williams-Garcia.
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The People Could Fly: American Black Folktales

Written by Virginia Hamilton and Illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon
A collection of 24 African-American folktales including those featuring animals, fairy tales, the...
2nd - 11th
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More Than Anything Else

Written by Marie Bradby and Illustrated by Chris K. Soentpiet

The is a fictionalized story of the life of young Booker T. Washington. When his mother presents him...

Pre-K - 3rd

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