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Dear Black Boy

Written by Martellus Bennett (reimagined by Mr. Tomonoshi!)

With dreamlike illustrations that invite children to place themselves in the pages’ scenes, this...

Pre-K - 8th
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The United States v. Jackie Robinson

Written by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen and Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie

Jackie Robinson broke boundaries as the first African American player in Major League Baseball. But...

Pre-K - 3rd
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When the Schools Shut Down

Written by Yolanda Gladden and Dr. Tamara Pizzoli and Illustrated by Keisha Morris

Most people think that the Brown vs. Board of Education decision of 1954 meant that schools were...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Power of Her Pen

Written by Lesa Cline-Ransome and Illustrated by John Parra

Ethel Payne always had an ear for stories. Seeking truth, justice, and equality, Ethel followed...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Bring Me Some Apples and I’ll Make You a Pie: A Story About Edna Lewis

Written by Robbin Gourley
Long before the natural-food movement gained popularity, Edna Lewis championed purity of ingredients, regional cuisine, and farm-to-table eating.
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Very Best Sukkah: A Story from Uganda

Written by Shoshana Nambi and Illustrated by Moran Yogev

Sukkot is Shoshi's favorite Jewish holiday. She and her brothers love to decorate their sukkah, the...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Aunt Harriet’s Underground Railroad in the Sky

Written and Illustrated by Faith Ringgold
This book weaves the history Harriet Tubman and her work with the Underground Railroad into a modern...
Pre-K - 2nd

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