https://www.theconsciouskid.org/antiracist-childrens-books daily 0.75 2021-12-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592694961421-GVS0EGRQPE329T76AGDA/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-06-20%2Bat%2B9.23.50%2BAM.jpg children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - I Am Enough by Grace Byers, illustrated by Keturah A. Bobo This gorgeous, lyrical ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another comes from Empire actor and activist Grace Byers and talented newcomer artist Keturah A. Bobo. We are all here for a purpose. We are more than enough. We just need to believe it. Ages 4-8. Teaching Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592694961421-GVS0EGRQPE329T76AGDA/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-06-20%2Bat%2B9.23.50%2BAM.jpg children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - I Am Enough by Grace Byers, illustrated by Keturah A. Bobo This gorgeous, lyrical ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another comes from Empire actor and activist Grace Byers and talented newcomer artist Keturah A. Bobo. We are all here for a purpose. We are more than enough. We just need to believe it. Ages 4-8. Teaching Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592691240946-UOMQ8E2HSSEL6KTZX7KX/All+Because+You+Matter+.jpg children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - All Because You Matter by Tami Charles, illustrated by Bryan Collier A lyrical, heart-lifting love letter to Black and Brown children everywhere: reminding them how much they matter, that they have always mattered, and they always will, from powerhouse rising star author Tami Charles and esteemed, award-winning illustrator Bryan Collier. Discover this poignant, timely, and emotionally stirring picture book, an ode to Black and Brown children everywhere that is full of hope, assurance, and love. Tami Charles pens a poetic, lyrical text that is part love letter, part anthem, assuring readers that they always have, and always will, matter. This powerful, rhythmic lullaby reassures readers that their matter and their worth is never diminished, no matter the circumstance: through the joy and wonder of their first steps and first laughter, through the hardship of adolescent struggles and the pain and heartbreak of current events, they always have, and always will, matter. Accompanied by illustrations by renowned artist Bryan Collier, All Because You Matter empowers readers with pride, joy, and comfort, reminding them of their roots and strengthening them for the days to come. This book will be released in October 2020. Ages 4-8. Teaching Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592690243558-9CPMQ6P4XLFNKW3F4R7O/0.jpg children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - Sing a Song: How "Lift Every Voice and Sing" Inspired Generations by Kelly Starling Lyons, illustrated by Keith Mallett Just in time for the 120th anniversary of the song "Lift Every Voice and Sing"--this stirring book celebrates the Black National Anthem and how it inspired five generations of a family. Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us. Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us. In Jacksonville, Florida, two brothers, one of them the principal of a segregated, all-black school, wrote the song "Lift Every Voice and Sing" so his students could sing it for a tribute to Abraham Lincoln's birthday in 1900. From that moment on, the song has provided inspiration and solace for generations of Black families. Mothers and fathers passed it on to their children who sang it to their children and grandchildren. It has been sung during major moments of the Civil Rights Movement and at family gatherings and college graduations. Inspired by this song's enduring significance, Kelly Starling Lyons and Keith Mallett tell a story about the generations of families who gained hope and strength from the song's inspiring words. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1622576588492-S2DCWBK7MCX32OMVVUU7/image-asset.jpeg children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - Eyes That Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho and Dung Ho This lyrical, stunning picture book tells a story about learning to love and celebrate your Asian-shaped eyes, in the spirit of Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry, and is a celebration of diversity. A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes and long lashes. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother’s, her grandmother's, and her little sister's. They have eyes that kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea, crinkle into crescent moons, and are filled with stories of the past and hope for the future. Drawing from the strength of these powerful women in her life, she recognizes her own beauty and discovers a path to self-love and empowerment. This powerful, poetic picture book will resonate with readers of all ages. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1622576439542-KFFLN7WQ5KTOVMMEU8NL/image-asset.jpeg children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - When Lola Visits by Michelle Sterling and Aaron Asis In an evocative picture book brimming with the scents, tastes, and traditions that define a young girl’s summer with her grandmother, debut author Michelle Sterling and illustrator Aaron Asis come together to celebrate the gentle bonds of familial love that span oceans and generations. For one young girl, summer is the season of no school, of days spent at the pool, and of picking golden limes off the trees. But summer doesn’t start until her lola—her grandmother from the Philippines—comes for her annual visit. Summer is special. For her lola fills the house with the aroma of mango jam, funny stories of baking mishaps, and her quiet sweet singing in Tagalog. And in turn, her granddaughter brings Lola to the beach, to view fireworks at the park, and to catch fish at their lake. When Lola visits, the whole family gathers to cook and eat and share in their happiness of another season spent together. Yet as summer transitions to fall, her lola must return home—but not without a surprise for her granddaughter to preserve their special summer a bit longer. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592691203938-YF6SZUTDG9F7L2E7RLJH/Dreamers.jpg children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - Dreamers by Yuyi Morales In 1994, Yuyi Morales left her home in Xalapa, Mexico and came to the US with her infant son. She left behind nearly everything she owned, but she didn’t come empty-handed. She brought her strength, her work, her passion, her hopes and dreams. . . and her stories. Caldecott Honor artist and six-time Pura Belpré winner Yuyi Morales’s gorgeous picture book Dreamers is about making a home in a new place. Yuyi and her son Kelly’s passage was not easy, and Yuyi spoke no English whatsoever at the time. But together, they found an unexpected, unbelievable place: the public library. There, book by book, they untangled the language of this strange new land, and learned to make their home within it. Dreamers is a celebration of what migrantes bring with them when they leave their homes. It’s a story about family. And it’s a story to remind us that we are all dreamers, bringing our own gifts wherever we roam. Beautiful and powerful at any time but given particular urgency as the status of our own Dreamers becomes uncertain, this is a story that is both topical and timeless. The lyrical text is complemented by sumptuously detailed illustrations, rich in symbolism. Also included are a brief autobiographical essay about Yuyi’s own experience, a list of books that inspired her (and still do), and a description of the beautiful images, textures, and mementos she used to create this book. A parallel Spanish-language edition, Soñadores, is also available. Ages 4–8. Teaching Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592690223700-AHO7CKMPLCKY064G8XPG/Screen+Shot+2020-05-29+at+8.58.25+PM.png children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal What’s in a name? For one little girl, her very long name tells the vibrant story of where she came from — and who she may one day be. If you ask her, Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela has way too many names: six! How did such a small person wind up with such a large name? Alma turns to Daddy for an answer and learns of Sofia, the grandmother who loved books and flowers; Esperanza, the great-grandmother who longed to travel; José, the grandfather who was an artist; and other namesakes, too. As she hears the story of her name, Alma starts to think it might be a perfect fit after all — and realizes that she will one day have her own story to tell. In her author-illustrator debut, Juana Martinez-Neal opens a treasure box of discovery for children who may be curious about their own origin stories or names. Ages 4-8. Teaching Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592690239250-TAQPBMMQVWBWC3CAHJ0I/4.jpeg children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson, illustrated by Rafael López A heartening book about finding courage to connect, even when you feel scared and alone. There will be times when you walk into a room and no one there is quite like you. There are many reasons to feel different. Maybe it’s how you look or talk, or where you’re from; maybe it’s what you eat, or something just as random. It’s not easy to take those first steps into a place where nobody really knows you yet, but somehow you do it. Jacqueline Woodson’s lyrical text and Rafael López’s dazzling art reminds us that we all feel like outsiders sometimes-and how brave it is that we go forth anyway. And that sometimes, when we reach out and begin to share our stories, others will be happy to meet us halfway. Ages 4–8. Teaching Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592691127383-3NA8LDNZVVEA81AEOCXU/2.jpg children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander, illustrated by Kadir Nelson This poem is a love letter to Black life in the United States. It highlights the unspeakable trauma of slavery, the faith and fire of the civil rights movement, and the grit, passion, and perseverance of some of the world’s greatest heroes. The text is also peppered with references to the words of Martin Luther King, Jr., Langston Hughes, Gwendolyn Brooks, and others, offering deeper insights into the accomplishments of the past, while bringing stark attention to the endurance and spirit of those surviving and thriving in the present. Robust back matter at the end provides valuable historical context and additional detail for those wishing to learn more. Ages 6–9. Teaching Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592690250298-3SQBZM9CGFNLKWQZFV8M/Screen+Shot+2020-05-29+at+7.11.12+PM.png children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History by Vashti Harrison An important book for all ages, Little Leaders educates and inspires as it relates true stories of forty trailblazing Black women in American history. Illuminating text paired with irresistible illustrations bring to life both iconic and lesser-known female figures of Black history such as abolitionist Sojourner Truth, pilot Bessie Coleman, chemist Alice Ball, politician Shirley Chisholm, mathematician Katherine Johnson, poet Maya Angelou, and filmmaker Julie Dash. Among these biographies, readers will find heroes, role models, and everyday women who did extraordinary things — bold women whose actions and beliefs contributed to making the world better for generations of girls and women to come. Whether they were putting pen to paper, soaring through the air or speaking up for the rights of others, the women profiled in these pages were all taking a stand against a world that didn’t always accept them. The leaders in this book may be little, but they all did something big and amazing, inspiring generations to come. Ages 8–11. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592690254625-I35XL569DQ2Q1UB6AST9/Screen+Shot+2020-05-11+at+1.35.09+PM.png children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Eric Velasquez In luminous paintings and arresting poems, two of children’s literature’s top African-American scholars track Arturo Schomburg’s quest to correct history. Where is our historian to give us our side? Arturo asked. Amid the scholars, poets, authors, and artists of the Harlem Renaissance stood an Afro–Puerto Rican named Arturo Schomburg. This law clerk’s life’s passion was to collect books, letters, music, and art from Africa and the African diaspora and bring to light the achievements of people of African descent through the ages. When Schomburg’s collection became so big it began to overflow his house, he turned to the New York Public Library, where he created and curated a collection that was the cornerstone of a new Negro Division. A century later, his groundbreaking collection, known as the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, has become a beacon to scholars all over the world. Ages 9–12. Teaching Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592690777927-VBNWPEJXRYTKUZHS3DRC/papi.jpg children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - My Papi Has A Motorcycle by Isabel Quintero, illustrated by Zeke Peña When Daisy Ramona zooms around her neighborhood with her papi on his motorcycle, she sees the people and places she's always known. She also sees a community that is rapidly changing around her. But as the sun sets purple-blue-gold behind Daisy Ramona and her papi, she knows that the love she feels will always be there. With vivid illustrations and text bursting with heart, My Papi Has a Motorcycle is a young girl's love letter to her hardworking dad and to memories of home that we hold close in the midst of change. Ages 4-8. Teaching Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1594943360311-1NRH8GK15QYVMV76OKEI/image-asset.jpeg children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - Your Name Is A Song by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, illustrated by Luisa Uribe Frustrated by a day full of teachers and classmates mispronouncing her beautiful name, a little girl tells her mother she never wants to come back to school. In response, the girl's mother teaches her about the musicality of African, Asian, Black-American, Latinx, and Middle Eastern names on their lyrical walk home through the city. Empowered by this newfound understanding, the young girl is ready to return the next day to share her knowledge with her class. Your Name is a Song is a celebration to remind all of us about the beauty, history, and magic behind names. Ages 4-8. Teaching Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592691140867-O14V1LGL2RPLXJR5EA3U/frybread.jpg children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard, illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal Told in lively and powerful verse by debut author Kevin Noble Maillard, Fry Bread is an evocative depiction of a modern Native American family, vibrantly illustrated by Pura Belpré Award winner and Caldecott Honoree Juana Martinez-Neal. Fry bread is food. It is warm and delicious, piled high on a plate. Fry bread is time. It brings families together for meals and new memories. Fry bread is nation. It is shared by many, from coast to coast and beyond. Fry bread is us. It is a celebration of old and new, traditional and modern, similarity and difference. Ages 4-8. This book was selected for this list by critical Indigenous scholar Dr. Debbie Reese of American Indians in Children’s Literature. Teaching Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592691255889-DZXCDPT0Z159CFJ6S0XK/7.jpg children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - It Began with a Page: How Gyo Fujikawa Drew the Way by Kyo Maclear, illustrated by Julie Morstad From beloved team Kyo Maclear and Julie Morstad comes a stunning picture book biography that portrays the most moving moments in the life of Gyo Fujikawa, a groundbreaking Japanese American hero in the fight for racial diversity in picture books. Equal parts picture book biography, inspiring story, and a look at racial diversity in America, It Began with a Page is a gem for any book lover, librarian, or child who dares to dream big. Growing up in California, Gyo Fujikawa always knew that she wanted to be an artist. She was raised among strong women, including her mother and teachers, who encouraged her to fight for what she believed in. During World War II, Gyo’s family was forced to abandon everything and was taken to an internment camp in Arkansas. Far away from home, Gyo worked as an illustrator in New York while her innocent family was imprisoned. Seeing the diversity around her and feeling pangs from her own childhood, Gyo became determined to show all types of children in the pages of her books. There had to be a world where they saw themselves represented. Gyo’s book Babies was initially rejected by her publisher, but after she insisted, they finally relented, and Babies went on to sell almost two million copies. Gyo’s books paved the way for publishers, teachers, and readers to see what we can be when we welcome others into our world. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1603233648276-FMEXG3ZEEJ4BFH3YZI80/i+dissent.jpg children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance Get to know celebrated Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg—in the first picture book about her life—as she proves that disagreeing does not make you disagreeable! Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has spent a lifetime disagreeing: disagreeing with inequality, arguing against unfair treatment, and standing up for what’s right for people everywhere. This biographical picture book about the Notorious RBG, tells the justice’s story through the lens of her many famous dissents, or disagreements. Written by Debbie Levy, illustrated by Elizabeth Baddeley. Ages 4-8. Teaching Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592690234355-U6FT59623GWG4GQKEJFJ/6.jpg children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - Gordon Parks: How the Photographer Captured Black and White America by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Jamey Christoph His white teacher tells her all-Black class, “You’ll all wind up porters and waiters”. What did she know? Gordon Parks is most famous for being the first Black director in Hollywood. But before he made movies and wrote books, he was poor and looking for work. When he bought a camera, his life changed forever. He taught himself how to take pictures and before long, people noticed. His success as a fashion photographer landed him a job working for the government. In Washington DC, Gordon went looking for a subject, but what he found was segregation. He and others were treated differently because of the color of their skin. Gordon wanted to take a stand against the racism he observed. With his camera in hand, he found a way. Told through lyrical verse and atmospheric art, this is the story of how, with a single photograph, a self-taught artist got America to take notice. Ages 4–8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1624906040668-SJIUSH6C20CQE7WZF9RO/hold%2Bon%2Bto%2Byour%2Bmusic.jpg children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - Hold On to Your Music: The Inspiring True Story of the Children of Willesden Lane by Mona Golabek and Lee Cohen, illustrated by Sonia Possentini Discover the inspiring illustrated true story about one girl's escape from the Holocaust to become a concert pianist against all odds, made popular by the beloved novel The Children of Willesden Lane. In pre-World War II Vienna, Lisa Jura was a musical prodigy who dreamed of becoming a concert pianist. But when enemy forces threatened the city—particularly the Jewish people that lived there—Lisa's parents were forced to make a difficult decision. They chose to send Lisa to London for safety through the Kindertransport—a rescue effort that relocated Jewish children. As Lisa yearned to be reunited with her family while living in a home for refugee children on Willesden Lane, her music became a beacon of hope for those around her. A true story of courage, survival, and determination, this compelling tribute to a gifted young girl has already touched the lives of many around the world. Originally published in 2017 for older readers, The Children of Willesden Lane has sold hundreds of thousands of copies globally; now this picture book retelling will inspire a new generation. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592691157508-DXZH163G84RLR2B91QCA/f.jpg children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - A Different Pond by Bao Phi, illustrated by Thi Bui A Different Pond is an unforgettable story about a simple event - a long-ago fishing trip. Graphic novelist Thi Bui and acclaimed poet Bao Phi deliver a powerful, honest glimpse into a relationship between father and son - and between cultures, old and new. As a young boy, Bao and his father awoke early, hours before his father's long workday began, to fish on the shores of a small pond in Minneapolis. Unlike many other anglers, Bao and his father fished for food, not recreation. A successful catch meant a fed family. Between hope-filled casts, Bao's father told him about a different pond in their homeland of Vietnam. Thi Bui's striking, evocative art paired with Phi's expertly crafted prose has earned this powerful picture book six starred reviews and numerous awards. Ages 6-8. Teaching Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592691231052-9KB52MRTUJR6YD01ZQ29/81Pl%2BkFalyL.jpg children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - Where Are You From? by Yamile Saied Méndez, illustrated by Jaime Kim This resonant picture book tells the story of one girl who constantly gets asked a simple question that doesn’t have a simple answer. A great conversation starter in the home or classroom. When a girl is asked where she’s from—where she’s really from—none of her answers seems to be the right one. Unsure about how to reply, she turns to her loving abuelo for help. He doesn’t give her the response she expects. She gets an even better one. Where am I from? You’re from hurricanes and dark storms, and a tiny singing frog that calls the island people home when the sun goes to sleep.... With themes of self-acceptance, identity, and home, this powerful, lyrical picture book will resonate with readers young and old, from all backgrounds and of all colors—especially anyone who ever felt that they don’t belong. A Spanish-language edition, ¿De dónde eres?, is also available. Ages 3-8. Teaching Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592690247425-FVH5G2N3O0QXLID85FSH/Screen+Shot+2020-05-29+at+7.15.11+PM.png children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - Coretta Scott by Ntozake Shange, illustrated by Kadir Nelson Walking many miles to school in the dusty road, young Coretta knew, too well, the unfairness of life in the segregated south. A yearning for equality began to grow. Together with Martin Luther King, Jr., she gave birth to a vision and a journey — with dreams of freedom for all. This extraordinary union of poetic text by Ntozake Shange and monumental artwork by Kadir Nelson captures the movement for civil rights in the United States and honors one of its most powerful inspirations, Coretta Scott. Ages 4–8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1622576790864-ACHJK8QU73QYGMI3809V/box.jpg children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - The Boy Who Thought Outside the Box: The Story of Video Game Inventor Ralph Baer by Marcie Wessels and Beatriz Castro Play the Wii, Nintendo, X-Box, and PlayStation? Meet the Jewish inventor whose work made them all possible: Ralph Baer, creator of the first home video game system! Today, the video game industry keeps growing, with ever more platforms available to fans. But how did the very first system come about? This picture-book biography of Ralph Baer, whose family fled Nazi Germany for the US, introduces kids to a great inventor AND the birth of the first home console. Using wartime technology, Baer thought outside the box and transformed the television into a vehicle for gaming; Baer's invention, the Odyssey, is a precursor to the Atari gaming system. Today, interactive systems like Wii and PlayStation are descendants of Ralph’s innovative “Brown Box,” making this award-winning inventor the true “Father of Video Games.” Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592690258074-V9H01XFVLPVXUBETKN5D/Screen+Shot+2020-05-29+at+8.01.54+PM.png children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed, illustrated by Stasia Burrington When Little Mae was a child, she dreamed of dancing in space. She imagined herself surrounded by billions of stars, floating, gliding, and discovering. She wanted to be an astronaut. Her white teacher doesn't believe in her ability to dream big and tells her to consider a different profession. Her mom told her, "If you believe it, and work hard for it, anything is possible.” Mae’s curiosity, intelligence, and determination, matched with her parents' encouraging words, paved the way for her incredible success at NASA as the first African American woman to travel in space. This book will inspire other young girls to reach for the stars, to aspire for the impossible, and to persist with childlike imagination. Ages 3-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592691247464-1UTVK1022P4Z4QYNYBT1/81g%2BrBq1upL.jpg children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family by Ibtihaj Muhammad and S.K. Ali, illustrated by Hatem Aly A powerful, vibrantly illustrated story about the first day of school--and two sisters on one's first day of hijab--by Olympic medalist and social justice activist Ibtihaj Muhammad. With her new backpack and light-up shoes, Faizah knows the first day of school is going to be special. It's the start of a brand new year and, best of all, it's her older sister Asiya's first day of hijab--a hijab of beautiful blue fabric, like the ocean waving to the sky. But not everyone sees hijab as beautiful, and in the face of hurtful, confusing words, Faizah will find new ways to be strong. Paired with Hatem Aly's beautiful, whimsical art, Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad and Morris Award finalist S.K. Ali bring readers an uplifting, universal story of new experiences, the unbreakable bond between siblings, and of being proud of who you are. Ages 4-8. Teaching Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1624997009260-7AZO18OMAKW760F444U5/we+are+still+here.jpg children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - We Are Still Here! Native American Truths Everyone Should Know by Traci Sorell and Frané Lessac Twelve Native American kids present historical and contemporary laws, policies, struggles, and victories in Native life, each with a powerful refrain: We are still here! Too often, Native American history is treated as a finished chapter instead of relevant and ongoing. This companion book to the award-winning We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga offers readers everything they never learned in school about Native American people's past, present, and future. Precise, lyrical writing presents topics including: forced assimilation (such as boarding schools), land allotment and Native tribal reorganization, termination (the US government not recognizing tribes as nations), Native urban relocation (from reservations), self-determination (tribal self-empowerment), Native civil rights, the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), religious freedom, economic development (including casino development), Native language revival efforts, cultural persistence, and nationhood. Ages 7-10. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592691382763-XGGJ6PK48OPUTV15JRE7/missingdaddy.jpg children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - Missing Daddy by Mariame Kaba, illustrated by bria royal A father and daughter's love cannot be broken even when prison bars separate them. “This book is a crucial tool for parents, educators, and anyone who cares about the well-being of children who, through no fault of their own, are forced to bear the consequences of our country’s obsession with incarceration. For children who desperately miss their parents, feel confused, or are teased at school, this book can go a long way in letting them know that they are not alone and in normalizing their experiences.” —Eve L. Ewing A little girl who misses her father because he's away in prison shares how his absence affects different parts of her life. Her greatest excitement is the days when she gets to visit her beloved father. With gorgeous illustrations throughout, this book illuminates the heartaches of dealing with missing a parent. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592691355715-TXJNPPZV0BU3BOAF7GOG/Screen+Shot+2020-06-20+at+9.28.09+AM.png children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - I Am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnes, illustrated by Gordon C. James An upbeat, empowering, important picture book from the team that created the award-winning Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut. I am / a nonstop ball of energy. / Powerful and full of light. / I am a go-getter. A difference maker. A leader. The confident Black narrator of this book is proud of everything that makes him who he is. He’s got big plans, and no doubt he’ll see them through–as he’s creative, adventurous, smart, funny, and a good friend. Sometimes he falls, but he always gets back up. And other times he’s afraid, because he’s so often misunderstood and called what he is not. So slow down and really look and listen, when somebody tells you–and shows you–who they are. There are superheroes in our midst! Ages 3-7. Teaching Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592695078977-XIJ79C9XWS5MF7I9YB98/image-asset.jpeg children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut by Derrick Barnes, illustrated by Gordon C. James The barbershop is where the magic happens. Boys go in as lumps of clay and, with princely robes draped around their shoulders, a dab of cool shaving cream on their foreheads, and a slow, steady cut, they become royalty. That crisp yet subtle line makes boys sharper, more visible, more aware of every great thing that could happen to them when they look good: lesser grades turn into As; girls take notice; even a mother’s hug gets a little tighter. Everyone notices. A fresh cut makes boys fly. This rhythmic, read-aloud title is an unbridled celebration of the self-esteem, confidence, and swagger boys feel when they leave the barber’s chair—a tradition that places on their heads a figurative crown, beaming with jewels, that confirms their brilliance and worth and helps them not only love and accept themselves but also take a giant step toward caring how they present themselves to the world. The fresh cuts. That’s where it all begins. Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut is a high-spirited, engaging salute to the beautiful, raw, assured humanity of Black boys and how they see themselves when they approve of their reflections in the mirror. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592691302688-GHFAYM5N8HO50EQMVQ1S/Screen+Shot+2020-05-29+at+7.34.13+PM.png children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History by Vashti Harrison An important book for readers of all ages, this beautifully illustrated and engagingly written volume brings to life true stories of Black men in history. Among these biographies, readers will find aviators and artists, politicians and pop stars, athletes and activists. The exceptional men featured include writer James Baldwin, artist Aaron Douglas, filmmaker Oscar Devereaux Micheaux, lawman Bass Reeves, civil rights leader John Lewis, dancer Alvin Ailey, and musician Prince. The legends in Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History span centuries and continents, but each one has blazed a trail for generations to come. Ages 8-12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1594944526492-AUF9REXSOSJ5KZYY0LWZ/water.jpg children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth’s water from harm and corruption―a bold and lyrical picture book written by Carole Lindstrom and vibrantly illustrated by Michaela Goade. Water is the first medicine. It affects and connects us all . . . When a snake threatens to destroy the Earth And poison her people’s water, one young water protector Takes a stand to defend Earth’s most sacred resource. Ages 4-8. Teaching Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592691402200-WRRCLKZ3WUTYKDU39RX7/hairlove.jpg children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry, illustrated by Vashti Harrison It's up to Daddy to give his daughter an extra-special hair style in this ode to self-confidence and the love between fathers and daughters, from Academy-Award winning director and former NFL wide receiver Matthew A. Cherry and New York Times bestselling illustrator Vashti Harrison. Zuri's hair has a mind of its own. It kinks, coils, and curls every which way. Zuri knows it's beautiful. When Daddy steps in to style it for an extra special occasion, he has a lot to learn. But he LOVES his Zuri, and he'll do anything to make her -- and her hair -- happy. Tender and empowering, Hair Love is an ode to loving your natural hair -- and a celebration of daddies and daughters everywhere. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1639090133231-M38LCDJKNWR098YQZLDL/image-asset.jpeg children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - My Two Border Towns by David Bowles and Erika Meza A picture book debut by an award-winning author about a boy’s life on the U.S.-Mexico border, visiting his favorite places on The Other Side with his father, spending time with family and friends, and sharing in the responsibility of community care. Early one Saturday morning, a boy prepares for a trip to The Other Side/El Otro Lado. It’s close–just down the street from his school–and it’s a twin of where he lives. To get there, his father drives their truck along the Rio Grande and over a bridge, where they’re greeted by a giant statue of an eagle. Their outings always include a meal at their favorite restaurant, a visit with Tío Mateo at his jewelry store, a cold treat from the paletero, and a pharmacy pickup. On their final and most important stop, they check in with friends seeking asylum and drop off much-needed supplies. My Two Border Towns by David Bowles, with stunning watercolor illustrations by Erika Meza, is the loving story of a father and son’s weekend ritual, a demonstration of community care, and a tribute to the fluidity, complexity, and vibrancy of life on the U.S.-Mexico border. Available in English and Spanish. Ages 4-8. Teachers Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592691644395-2SP3MV0ESPK91G9BJHDZ/thewhisperingtown.jpeg children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - The Whispering Town by Jennifer Elvgren, illustrated by Fabio Santomauro The story of neighbors in a small Danish fishing village who, during the Holocaust, shelter a Jewish family waiting to be ferried to safety in Sweden. It is 1943 in Nazi-occupied Denmark. Anett and her parents are hiding a Jewish woman and her son, Carl, in their cellar until a fishing boat can take them across the sound to Sweden. The soldiers patrolling their street are growing suspicious, so Carl and his mama must make their way to the harbor despite a cloudy sky with no moon to guide them. Worried about their safety, Anett devises a clever plan for their safe passage to the harbor. Based on a true story. Ages 7–11. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592691443510-JQV2LCQY7CQ0PX0H280S/sulwe-9781534425361_xlg.jpg children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'o, illustrated by Vashti Harrison From Academy Award–winning actress Lupita Nyong’o comes a powerful, moving picture book about colorism, self-esteem, and learning that true beauty comes from within. Sulwe has skin the color of midnight. She is darker than everyone in her family. She is darker than anyone in her school. Sulwe just wants to be beautiful and bright, like her mother and sister. Then a magical journey in the night sky opens her eyes and changes everything. In this stunning debut picture book, actress Lupita Nyong’o creates a whimsical and heartwarming story to inspire children to see their own unique beauty. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592691600771-BVAI55F81MG1L8I8BS8S/whenwewerealone.jpg children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - When We Were Alone by David A. Robertson, illustrated by Julie Flett When a young girl helps tend to her grandmother’s garden, she begins to notice things that make her curious. Why does her grandmother have long braided hair and beautifully colored clothing? Why does she speak another language and spend so much time with her family? As she asks her grandmother about these things, she is told about life in a residential school a long time ago, where all of these things were taken away. When We Were Alone is a story about a difficult time in history and, ultimately, one of resilience, empowerment and strength. Ages 4–8. This book was selected for this list by critical Indigenous scholar Dr. Debbie Reese of American Indians in Children’s Literature. Teaching Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1594944925772-M05D0NCVU3HU2VZPR8AR/whenaidan.jpg children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - When Aidan Became A Brother by Kyle Lukoff, illustrated by Kaylani Juanita When Aidan was born, everyone thought he was a girl. His parents gave him a pretty name, his room looked like a girl’s room, and he wore clothes that other girls liked wearing. After he realized he was a trans boy, Aidan and his parents fixed the parts of life that didn’t fit anymore, and he settled happily into his new life. Then Mom and Dad announce that they’re going to have another baby, and Aidan wants to do everything he can to make things right for his new sibling from the beginning—from choosing the perfect name to creating a beautiful room to picking out the cutest onesie. But what does “making things right” actually mean? And what happens if he messes up? With a little help, Aidan comes to understand that mistakes can be fixed with honesty and communication, and that he already knows the most important thing about being a big brother: how to love with his whole self. When Aidan Became a Brother is a heartwarming book that will resonate with transgender children, reassure any child concerned about becoming an older sibling, and celebrate the many transitions a family can experience. Ages 4-8. Teaching Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1595012672023-EJC3SI0I108TEWXAG5CV/Brave+Girl.jpg children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - Brave Girl: Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers' Strike of 1909 by Michelle Markel, illustrated by Melissa Sweet The true story of the young Jewish immigrant who led the largest strike of women workers in U.S. history. This picture book biography about Ukrainian immigrant Clara Lemlich tackles topics like activism and the U.S. garment industry. The art, by Caldecott Honor winner Melissa Sweet, beautifully incorporates stitching and fabric. A bibliography and an author's note on the garment industry are included. When Clara arrived in America, she couldn't speak English. She didn't know that young women had to go to work, that they traded an education for long hours of labor, that she was expected to grow up fast. But that didn't stop Clara. She went to night school, spent hours studying English, and helped support her family by sewing in a shirtwaist factory. Clara never quit, and she never accepted that girls should be treated poorly and paid little. Fed up with the mistreatment of her fellow laborers, Clara led the largest walkout of women workers the country had seen. From her short time in America, Clara learned that everyone deserved a fair chance. That you had to stand together and fight for what you wanted. And, most importantly, that you could do anything you put your mind to. This picture book biography about the plight of immigrants in America in the early 1900s and the timeless fight for equality and justice should not be missed. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592691589454-5WOO62P8N3MEK7PWNSGK/ruth.jpeg children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - Ruth and the Green Book by Calvin Alexander Ramsey, illustrated by Floyd Cooper Ruth was so excited to take a trip in her family’s new car! In the early 1950s, few African Americans could afford to buy cars, so this would be an adventure. But she soon found out that Black travelers weren’t treated very well in some towns. Many hotels and gas stations refused service to Black people. Daddy was upset about something called Jim Crow laws. Finally, a friendly attendant at a gas station showed Ruth’s family The Green Book. It listed all of the places that would welcome Black travelers. With this guidebook — and the kindness of strangers — Ruth could finally make a safe journey from Chicago to her grandma’s house in Alabama. Ruth’s story is fiction, but The Green Book and its role in helping a generation of African American travelers avoid some of the indignities of Jim Crow are historical fact. Ages 7–11. Teaching Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592692057472-8I00VVVN6UUQBA9369KS/separate.jpeg children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - Separate is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez & Her Family’s Fight for Desegregation by Duncan Tonatiuh Almost 10 years before Brown v. Board of Education, Sylvia Mendez and her parents helped end school segregation in California. Mendez, an American citizen of Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage, was denied enrollment to a “whites only” school. Her parents took action by organizing the Latinx community and filing a lawsuit in federal district court. Their success eventually brought an end to the era of segregated education in California. Ages 6–9. Teaching Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1624996751752-KAHB5RJBQ42U0EYVM95N/I+can+write+the+world.jpg children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - I Can Write the World by Joshunda Sanders and Charly Palmer ight-year-old Ava Murray wants to know why there’s a difference between the warm, friendly Bronx neighborhood filled with music and art in which she lives and the Bronx she sees in news stories on TV and on the Internet. When her mother explains that the power of stories lies in the hands of those who write them, Ava decides to become a journalist. I Can Write the World follows Ava as she explores her vibrant South Bronx neighborhood - buildings whose walls boast gorgeous murals of historical figures as well as intricate, colorful street art, the dozens of different languages and dialects coming from the mouths of passersby, the many types of music coming out of neighbors’ windows and passing cars. In reporting how the music and art and culture of her neighborhood reflect the diversity of the people of New York City, Ava shows the world as she sees it, revealing to children the power of their own voice. Ages 5-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1594944855769-CVG31BZWWZMYZVMBW2WZ/lailahs.jpg children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - Lailah's Lunchbox: A Ramadan Story by Reem Faruqi, illustrated by Lea Lyon Lailah is in a new school in a new country, thousands of miles from her old home, and missing her old friends. When Ramadan begins, she is excited that she is finally old enough to participate in the fasting but worried that her classmates won’t understand why she doesn’t join them in the lunchroom. Lailah solves her problem with help from the school librarian and her teacher and in doing so learns that she can make new friends who respect her beliefs. Ages 5-8. Teaching Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1594944895627-4OHH9Z4V88QKJ6JAZZNQ/mamasnightingale.jpg children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - Mama's Nightingale: A Story of Immigration and Separation by Edwidge Danticat, illustrated by Leslie Staub A touching tale of parent-child separation and immigration, from a National Book Award finalist. After Saya's mother is sent to an immigration detention center, Saya finds comfort in listening to her mother's warm greeting on their answering machine. To ease the distance between them while she’s in jail, Mama begins sending Saya bedtime stories inspired by Haitian folklore on cassette tape. Moved by her mother's tales and her father's attempts to reunite their family, Saya writes a story of her own—one that just might bring her mother home for good. With stirring illustrations, this tender tale shows the human side of immigration and imprisonment—and shows how every child has the power to make a difference. Ages 5-8. Teaching Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1594946624289-UVK1BXY2MZQ0EDPW93Q8/plantingstories.jpg children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré by Anika Aldamuy Denise, illustrated by Paola Escobar An inspiring picture book biography of storyteller, puppeteer, and New York City’s first Puerto Rican librarian, who championed bilingual literature. When she came to America in 1921, Pura Belpré carried the cuentos folklóricos of her Puerto Rican homeland. Finding a new home at the New York Public Library as a bilingual assistant, she turned her popular retellings into libros and spread story seeds across the land. Today, these seeds have grown into a lush landscape as generations of children and storytellers continue to share her tales and celebrate Pura’s legacy. Brought to colorful life by Paola Escobar’s elegant and exuberant illustrations and Anika Aldamuy Denise’s lyrical text, this gorgeous book is perfect for the pioneers in your life. Informative backmatter and suggested further reading included. A Spanish-language edition, Sembrando historias: Pura Belpré: bibliotecaria y narradora de cuentos, is also available. Teaching Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1624996754470-7SJUFW204N3LWX9SGEZO/Drawn+Together.jpg children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - Drawn Together by Minh Lê and Dan Santat When a young boy visits his grandfather, their lack of a common language leads to confusion, frustration, and silence. But as they sit down to draw together, something magical happens-with a shared love of art and storytelling, the two form a bond that goes beyond words. With spare, direct text by Minh Lê and luminous illustrations by Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat, this stirring picture book about reaching across barriers will be cherished for years to come. Ages 3-6. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1594944959993-DSNEWY40CHGXY8KH67DR/rosa.jpg children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - Rosa by Nikki Giovanni, illustrated by Bryan Collier Fifty years after her refusal to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama, city bus, Mrs. Rosa Parks is still one of the most important figures in the American civil rights movement. This tribute to Mrs. Parks is a celebration of her courageous action and the events that followed. Award-winning poet, writer, and activist Nikki Giovanni's evocative text combines with Bryan Collier's striking cut-paper images to retell the story of this historic event from a wholly unique and original perspective. Ages 4-8. Teaching Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1594944818751-Q963Z8HKW6GQ6V4HT8BC/namejar.jpg children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi Being the new kid in school is hard enough, but what about when nobody can pronounce your name? Having just moved from Korea, Unhei is anxious that American kids will like her. So instead of introducing herself on the first day of school, she tells the class that she will choose a name by the following week. Her new classmates are fascinated by this no-name girl and decide to help out by filling a glass jar with names for her to pick from. But while Unhei practices being a Suzy, Laura, or Amanda, one of her classmates comes to her neighborhood and discovers her real name and its special meaning. On the day of her name choosing, the name jar has mysteriously disappeared. Encouraged by her new friends, Unhei chooses her own Korean name and helps everyone pronounce it—Yoon-Hey. Ages 3-7. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1600964245671-SABMSI4CIQQI3I2EX3B3/image-asset.png children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly, illustrated by Laura Freeman Based on the New York Times bestselling book and the Academy Award–nominated movie, author Margot Lee Shetterly and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Award winner Laura Freeman bring the incredibly inspiring true story of four Black women who helped NASA launch men into space to picture book readers! Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden were good at math…really good. They participated in some of NASA's greatest successes, like providing the calculations for America's first journeys into space. And they did so when being Black and a woman limited what they could do. But they worked hard. They persisted. And they used their genius minds to change the world. In this beautifully illustrated picture book edition, we explore the story of four female African American mathematicians at NASA and how they overcame gender and racial barriers to succeed in a highly challenging STEM-based career. Ages 4-8. Teaching Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1600964417029-G4108E21Q8WC0YJHEXED/image-asset.jpeg children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - Dream Builder: The Story of Architect Philip Freelon by Kelly Starling Lyons, illustrated by Laura Freeman Philip Freelon's grandfather was an acclaimed painter of the Harlem Renaissance. His father was a successful businessman who attended the 1963 March on Washington. When Phil decided to attend architecture school, he created his own focus on African American and Islamic designers. He later chose not to build casinos or prisons, instead concentrating on schools, libraries, and museums--buildings that connect people with heritage and fill hearts with joy. And in 2009, Phil's team won a commission that let him use his personal history in service to the country's: the extraordinary Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Dream Builder: The Story of Architect Philip Freelon celebrates a contemporary black STEAM role model, a man whose quiet work enabled the creation of an iconic building reflecting America's past and future. With a stirring text by Kelly Starling Lyons, vibrant pictures by Laura Freeman, and an afterword from Philip Freelon himself, it is sure to inspire the next generation of dreamers and builders. Ages 5-10. Teaching Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1605743900121-ZV69FK8RB75NUDSDV9HK/Screen+Shot+2020-11-18+at+3.57.58+PM.png children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - Kamala and Maya's Big Idea by Meena Harris INSPIRED BY A TRUE STORY FROM THE CHILDHOOD OF VICE PRESIDENT–ELECT KAMALA HARRIS! A beautiful, empowering picture book about two sisters who work with their community to effect change, inspired by a true story from the childhood of the author’s aunt, Kamala Harris, and mother, lawyer and policy expert Maya Harris. One day, Kamala and Maya had an idea. A big idea: They would turn their empty apartment courtyard into a playground! This is the uplifting tale of how the author’s aunt and mother first learned to persevere in the face of disappointment and turned a dream into reality. This is a story of children’s ability to make a difference and of a community coming together to transform their neighborhood. Ages 4-8. Activity Guide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592691329418-VT5RZG8IIY5ZEVJORN2P/9.jpg children's books to support conversations on race, racism, and resistance - We Are Grateful, Otsaliheliga by Traci Sorell, illustrated by Frané Lessac The Cherokee community is grateful for blessings and challenges that each season brings. This is modern Native American life as told by an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation. The word otsaliheliga (oh-jah-LEE-hay-lee-gah) is used by members of the Cherokee Nation to express gratitude. Beginning in the fall with the new year and ending in summer, follow a full Cherokee year of celebrations and experiences. Written by a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, this look at one group of Native Americans is appended with a glossary and the complete Cherokee syllabary, originally created by Sequoyah. Ages 3–7. This book was selected for this list by critical Indigenous scholar Dr. Debbie Reese of American Indians in Children’s Literature. Teaching Guide https://www.theconsciouskid.org/home-1 daily 1.0 2024-11-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1715100760779-MSVQELE58MLLEHHGUAWO/image-asset.jpeg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1715100760779-MSVQELE58MLLEHHGUAWO/image-asset.jpeg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698567945-K47IRIA2E7LZ7ROTH164/c.jpg Home - I Am Enough by Grace Byers, illustrated by Keturah A. Bobo This gorgeous, lyrical ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another comes from Empire actor and activist Grace Byers and talented newcomer artist Keturah A. Bobo. We are all here for a purpose. We are more than enough. We just need to believe it. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1715101093167-59WYDE2L9H3Q5CFBVK07/image-asset.jpeg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1715109660066-QJ747JKN5ZU4GJJIO42L/image-asset.jpeg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698285290-QKZ0FE78KTUDWX1K580F/1-10.jpg Home - M is for Melanin: A Celebration of the Black Child by Tiffany Rose M is for Melanin shining in every inch of your skin. Every shade, every hue. All beautiful and unique. Each letter of the alphabet contains affirming, Black-positive messages, from A is for Afro, to F is for Fresh, to W is for Worthy. This book teaches children their ABCs while encouraging them to love the skin that they're in. Be bold. Be fearless. BE YOU. Ages 3-6. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698549605-3J76T58KUC2GTNAJ84OX/All+Because+You+Matter+.jpg Home - All Because You Matter by Tami Charles, illustrated by Bryan Collier A lyrical, heart-lifting love letter to Black and Brown children everywhere: reminding them how much they matter, that they have always mattered, and they always will, from powerhouse rising star author Tami Charles and esteemed, award-winning illustrator Bryan Collier. Discover this poignant, timely, and emotionally stirring picture book, an ode to Black and Brown children everywhere that is full of hope, assurance, and love. Tami Charles pens a poetic, lyrical text that is part love letter, part anthem, assuring readers that they always have, and always will, matter. This powerful, rhythmic lullaby reassures readers that their matter and their worth is never diminished, no matter the circumstance: through the joy and wonder of their first steps and first laughter, through the hardship of adolescent struggles and the pain and heartbreak of current events, they always have, and always will, matter. Accompanied by illustrations by renowned artist Bryan Collier, All Because You Matter empowers readers with pride, joy, and comfort, reminding them of their roots and strengthening them for the days to come. This book will be released in October 2020. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698779719-0XIGRPRUXLGPKVA0F95X/1-12.jpg Home - Ellington Was Not a Street by Ntozake Shange, illustrated by Kadir Nelson In a reflective tribute to the African-American community of old, noted poet Ntozake Shange recalls her childhood home and the close-knit group of innovators that often gathered there. These men of vision, brought to life in the majestic paintings of artist Kadir Nelson, lived at a time when the color of their skin dictated where they could live, what schools they could attend, and even where they could sit on a bus or in a movie theater. Yet in the face of this tremendous adversity, these dedicated souls and others like them not only demonstrated the importance of Black culture in America, but also helped issue in a movement that "changed the world." Their lives and their works inspire us to this day, and serve as a guide to how we approach the challenges of tomorrow. Ages 3-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698568050-8XXDXUCRPGBBOMCOR9HT/crown.jpg Home - Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut by Derrick Barnes, illustrated by Gordon C. James The barbershop is where the magic happens. Boys go in as lumps of clay and, with princely robes draped around their shoulders, a dab of cool shaving cream on their foreheads, and a slow, steady cut, they become royalty. That crisp yet subtle line makes boys sharper, more visible, more aware of every great thing that could happen to them when they look good: lesser grades turn into As; girls take notice; even a mother’s hug gets a little tighter. Everyone notices. A fresh cut makes boys fly. This rhythmic, read-aloud title is an unbridled celebration of the self-esteem, confidence, and swagger boys feel when they leave the barber’s chair — a tradition that places on their heads a figurative crown, beaming with jewels, that confirms their brilliance and worth and helps them not only love and accept themselves but also take a giant step toward caring how they present themselves to the world. The fresh cuts. That’s where it all begins. Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut is a high-spirited, engaging salute to the beautiful, raw, assured humanity of Black boys and how they see themselves when they approve of their reflections in the mirror. Ages 3–10. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1715109772919-K53MU57KYGF2PKUC2ZS0/image-asset.jpeg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1715101311423-D2A9FUHAT201BSB7V43U/image-asset.jpeg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698103063-THKBIQYPLHTLJLI7U804/1-1.jpg Home - Homemade Love by bell hooks and Shane W. Evans Her Mama calls her Girlpie–a sweet treat, homemade with love. And when Girlpie makes a mistake, the love of her mother and father lets her pick up the pieces and make everything right again. Shane W. Evans’ resplendent artwork teems with “homemade love,” one of the tender nicknames award-winning author bell hooks gives her young heroine. The simple, dynamic text paired with bold, energetic illustrations make this beautiful board book perfect for little hands. Ages 0-4. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1715109545373-WL7UDLLQH7PLPCTFWC8B/image-asset.jpeg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698113756-PLHDQAUOYPOQOS6FQ546/1-2.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1715100969923-U9717M4BRIZTMNB4SO3Z/image-asset.jpeg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698116844-LC0F9AIK2N1NAI5UF7C6/1-6.jpg Home - Woke Baby by Mahogany Brown and Theodore Taylor III For all the littlest progressives, waking up to seize a new day of justice and activism. Woke babies are up early. Woke babies raise their fists in the air. Woke babies cry out for justice. Woke babies grow up to change the world. This lyrical and empowering book is both a celebration of what it means to be a baby and what it means to be woke. With bright playful art, Woke Baby is an anthem of hope in a world where the only limit to a skyscraper is more blue. Ages 0-4. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698140541-3FX0VQ745N8RAN0072O7/1.png Home - One Love by Cedella Marley and Vanessa Brantley-Newton Based on the timeless song by Bob Marley. Now available as a board book that is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers to learn about diversity, teamwork, and love. One love, one heart, let's get together and feel all right: Adapted from one of Bob Marley's most beloved songs, One Love brings the joyful spirit and unforgettable lyrics to life for a new generation. Readers will delight in dancing to the beat and feeling the positive groove of change when one girl enlists her community to help transform her neighborhood for the better. It's a testament to the amazing things that can happen when we all get together with one love in our hearts. Ages 0-4. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698163052-HCTY85SOPMIZ71SZVVX7/1-3.jpg Home - What is Light? by Markette Sheppard and Cathy Ann Johnson This lyrical and luminously illustrated picture book explores the beauty of the everyday moments in a child’s world. Light can be so many things! The twinkle of a faraway star, a firefly captured in a jar, a mother’s love, a turtle dove...Through this thoughtful and celebratory book, young readers will discover the special glow in everything from nature to the smiles of loved ones. Each page reveals a different sparkle found in a child’s simple but extraordinary world. The light revealed on the final page makes a fitting finale for this sweet, bright tale. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698165862-958WZRGG4NZ2JYNZCTWS/1.jpg Home - Whose Knees Are These? by Jabari Asim and LeUyen Pham A vibrant, playful verse that celebrates a beautiful brown baby’s sweet little knees. I’ve searched the world and seven seas. Never have I seen such charming knees. With lush, adorable pictures from New York Times bestselling illustrator LeUyen Pham, this interactive rhyme full of toddler appeal is a perfect baby gift for parent-child playtime. Ages 0-4. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592701111551-KJMZURW1PI65JAWV543O/image-asset.jpeg Home - Dream Big, Little One by Vashti Harrison This beautifully illustrated board book edition of instant bestseller Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History showcases women who changed the world and is the perfect goodnight book to inspire big dreams. Dream Big, Little One features 18 trailblazing Black women in American history. Among these women, you'll find heroes, role models, and everyday women who did extraordinary things - bold women whose actions and beliefs contributed to making the world better for generations of girls and women to come. Whether they were putting pen to paper, soaring through the air or speaking up for the rights of others, the women profiled in these pages were all taking a stand against a world that didn't always accept them. The leaders in this book may be little, but they all did something big and amazing, inspiring generations to come. Ages 0-4. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698216491-F7VZMLXE1RMFK5TIBD48/1-7.jpg Home - I Love My Hair! by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley and E.B. Lewis A modern classic, this whimsical story has been celebrating the beauty of African-American hair for 20 years! In this imaginative, evocative story, a girl named Keyana discovers the beauty and magic of her special hair, encouraging Black children to be proud of their heritage and enhancing self-confidence. Ages 0-4. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698247820-22P7FTOQ32XB946WJXUG/1-4.jpg Home - Hey, Baby! A Baby's Day in Doodles by Andrea Pippins From the master doodler of I Love My Hair and new mom, Andrea Pippins, comes a delightful board book about a day in the life of a baby. Follow a baby throughout the day, from napping to snacking to playing--and everything in between! High contrast, lively illustrations combine with gorgeous, colorful photographs to showcase the warmth and tenderness between a mommy and her baby. This affectionate look at babyhood is sure to appeal to new parents and grandparents, who will recognize their own little one in the pages. Ages 0-4. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698370305-QYJI4KLGAISZCCIIP0MN/1-5.jpg Home - Pretty Brown Face by Andrea Davis Pinkney, illustrated by Brian Pinkney Join the fun as a baby boy discovers the unique features that make his face so special in Pretty Brown Face. Ages 0–4. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698203578-OUO4VZEWBOZQYD8PPK4J/1-1.jpeg Home - Baby Blessings: A Prayer For the Day You Are Born by Deloris Jordan, illustrated by James E. Ransome This touching story from bestselling author Doloris Jordan celebrates the blessings new parents wish for their babies all through their lives. With a strong emphasis on the bonds families share, the inspirational text is accompanied by exquisite art from renowned illustrator James E. Ransome. Ages 0–4. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698359888-RU1N213GQIPAJ5WZV6FO/1-8.jpg Home - Girl of Mine by Jabari Asim and LeUyen Pham This book shows a dazzling little girl enjoying playtime in the moon's soft glow. As daddy cradles his baby girl, she is suddenly whisked away on a fantastical adventure, swinging above lush floral gardens under the golden moonlight. The sweet text, inspired by "Rock-A-Bye Baby," will whisk little ones off to peaceful slumber. Ages 0-4. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698229237-EQQBVNY6CNHIXDB9BMOM/1.jpeg Home - Welcome, Precious by Nikki Grimes, illustrated by Bryan Collier Literary award winners Nikki Grimes and Bryan Collier celebrate life, love, and family with this gorgeous new picture book. Lulling, poetic text and captivating illustrations welcome a new baby to the wonders of the world, from peanut butter to moonlight. Ages 0–3. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698395088-FQ58FQF25JB0IL3YPWDU/love.jpg Home - Brown Baby Lullaby by Tameka Fryer Brown, illustrated by AG Ford With Spanish words sprinkled throughout and featuring warm art by New York Times-bestselling and NAACP-Award-winning illustrator AG Ford, Tameka Fryer Brown's Brown Baby Lullaby is the perfect new baby or baby shower gift. From sunset to bedtime, two brown-skinned parents lovingly care for their beautiful brown baby: first, they play outside, then it is time for dinner and a bath, and finally a warm snuggle before bed. Ages 2-6. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698287843-XVPU53UAO6K5D3FAADQ6/1-9.jpg Home - I Believe I Can by Grace Byers, illustrated by Keturah A. Bobo From the New York Times bestselling creators of I Am Enough comes an empowering follow-up that celebrates every child’s limitless potential. I Believe I Can is an affirmation for boys and girls of every background to love and believe in themselves. Actress and activist Grace Byers and artist Keturah A. Bobo return with another gorgeously illustrated new classic. My presence matters in this world. I know I can do anything, if only I believe I can. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698422204-A1ZICVX5MUN6LHKS5EST/1-13.jpg Home - Who Will You Be? by Andrea Pippins A poignant picture book about how family and community help shape the wonderful people our children become. My child, my little one, Who will you be when you are grown? There's loving kindness in your eyes, like your daddy's and boldness in your heart, like your grandma's. Will you be like them? So begins this loving picture book about a mama who wonders who her child will grow up to be. Will her little one be curious like Grandpa and adventurous like Auntie Amina? Compassionate like Amy and joyful like cousin Curlena? Moving from family members to the wider community, she muses about which attributes her child will possess. A perfect gift for a baby shower, birthday, or graduation. Who Will You Be? features gorgeous artwork and gentle words that celebrate childhood and is an ode to the power of our village--and a reminder that every child is uniquely wonderful. Ages 2-5. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698407183-7CE6M7WRS269QL4NLVWE/g.jpg Home - Welcome to the Party by Gabrielle Union, illustrated by Ashley Evans Inspired by the eagerly awaited birth of her daughter, Kaavia James Union Wade, New York Times bestselling author and award-winning actress Gabrielle Union pens a festive and universal love letter from parents to little ones, perfect for welcoming a baby to the party of life! Welcome to the Party is an upbeat celebration of new life that you’ll want to enjoy with your tiny guest of honor over and over again. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698445023-QQRSR2G3IHVX2DZP52CC/1-14.jpg Home - Honey Baby Sugar Child by Alice Faye Duncan, illustrated by Susan Keeter A mother expresses her everlasting love for her child in this warm, poetic picture book. Alice Faye Duncan's playful, affectionate text and Susan Keeter's tender paintings will touch your heart and soul. I'm gone always be yo sweet Ma'Dear, and you gone always be my baby. Ages 3-6. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698426846-VICEXYVQR6R20U911SZV/1-4.png Home - Before John Was a Jazz Giant: A Song of John Coltrane by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Sean Qualls Young John Coltrane was all ears. And there was a lot to hear growing up in the South in the 1930s: preachers praying, music on the radio, the bustling of the household. These vivid noises shaped John’s own sound as a musician. Carole Boston Weatherford and Sean Qualls have composed an amazingly rich hymn to the childhood of jazz legend John Coltrane. Ages 4–8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698462179-ON58FSBHJRGT7NLOZU73/1*_k02HNfZB8LXZcvbceeOWw.jpeg Home - Max and the Tag-along Moon by Floyd Cooper Max loves his grandpa. When they must say good-bye after a visit, Grandpa promises Max that the moon at Grandpa’s house is the same moon that will follow him all the way home. On that swervy-curvy car ride back to his house, Max watches as the moon tags along. But when the sky darkens and the moon disappears behind clouds, he worries that it didn’t follow him home after all. Where did the moon go — and what about Grandpa’s promise? In Max and the Tag-Along Moon, Floyd Cooper’s lush paintings perfectly capture the wonder of the moon, the love between grandfather and grandson, and that feeling of magic every child experiences when the moon follows him home. Ages 3–7. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698476197-G9URLWEJIRB0Z4KRJIJP/1*-brzd9dQpt8kpQ_NPzu0Yg.jpeg Home - He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands by Kadir Nelson What began as a spiritual has developed into one of America’s best-known songs, and now for the first time it appears as a picture book, masterfully created by award-winning artist Kadir Nelson. Through sublime landscapes and warm images of a boy and his family, Kadir has created a dazzling, intimate interpretation, one that rejoices in the connectedness of people and nature. Inspired by the song’s simple message, Kadir sought to capture the joy of living in and engaging with the world. Most importantly, he wished to portray the world as a child might see it — vast and beautiful. Ages 4–8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698501843-Z9SUB3XQAM5MHC92C1VY/1*5rUjmLegrTpJ5NTSyUa-_Q.jpeg Home - Take A Picture of Me, James Van Der Zee! by Andrea J. Loney, illustrated by Keith Mallett James Van Der Zee was just a young boy when he saved enough money to buy his first camera. He took photos of his family, classmates, and anyone who would sit still for a portrait. By the fifth grade, James was the school photographer and unofficial town photographer. Eventually he outgrew his small town and moved to the exciting, fast-paced world of New York City. After being told by his boss that no one would want his or her photo taken by a Black man, — James opened his own portrait studio in Harlem. He took photographs of legendary figures of the Harlem Renaissance — politicians such as Marcus Garvey, performers including Florence Mills, Bill-Bojangles-Robinson, and Mamie Smith — and ordinary folks in the neighborhood too. Everyone wanted fancy portraits by James Van Der Zee. This is the story of a groundbreaking artist who chronicled an important era in Harlem and showed the beauty and pride of its people. Ages 7–11. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698481122-9P991G15FY8U1PBZ2JT5/1*-Ato0XmRVRjEKtJ0FdCUew.jpeg Home - Trombone Shorty by Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews, illustrated by Bryan Collier Hailing from the Tremé neighborhood in New Orleans, Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews got his nickname by wielding a trombone twice as long as he was high. A prodigy, he was leading his own band by age six, and today this Grammy-nominated artist headlines the legendary New Orleans Jazz Fest. Along with esteemed illustrator Bryan Collier, Andrews has created a lively picture book autobiography about how he followed his dream of becoming a musician, despite the odds, until he reached international stardom. Trombone Shorty is a celebration of the rich cultural history of New Orleans and the power of music. Ages 4–8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698499997-SASK6R46BEWCURQKU7Z5/1*1XviZnfTnmf8vbQckJSj3Q.jpeg Home - Malcolm Little: The Boy Who Grew Up to Become Malcolm X by Ilyasah Shabazz, illustrated by AG Ford Malcolm X grew to be one of America’s most influential figures. But first, he was a boy named Malcolm Little. Written by his daughter, this inspiring picture book biography celebrates a vision of freedom and justice. Bolstered by the love and wisdom of his large, warm family, young Malcolm Little was a natural born leader. But when confronted with intolerance and a series of tragedies, Malcolm’s optimism and faith were threatened. He had to learn how to be strong and how to hold on to his individuality. He had to learn self-reliance. Ilyasah Shabazz gives us a unique glimpse into the childhood of her father, Malcolm X, with a lyrical story that carries a message that resonates still today — that we must all strive to live to our highest potential. Ages 6–9. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698523515-VPHIT5YRRWJGJBLA02D2/2.jpg Home - The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander and Kadir Nelson This poem is a love letter to Black life in the United States. It highlights the unspeakable trauma of slavery, the faith and fire of the civil rights movement, and the grit, passion, and perseverance of some of the world’s greatest heroes. The text is also peppered with references to the words of Martin Luther King, Jr., Langston Hughes, Gwendolyn Brooks, and others, offering deeper insights into the accomplishments of the past, while bringing stark attention to the endurance and spirit of those surviving and thriving in the present. Robust back matter at the end provides valuable historical context and additional detail for those wishing to learn more. Ages 6–9. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698522213-VP6FICDFVFRTQEGLZI7Y/1*FJxyjT_7exjiVZgwNRZi-g.jpeg Home - I Too, Am America by Langston Hughes, illustrated by Bryan Collier I, too, sing America. I am the darker brother. They send me to eat in the kitchen When company comes, But I laugh, And eat well, And grow strong. Langston Hughes was a courageous voice of his time, and his authentic call for equality still rings true today. Beautiful paintings from illustrator Bryan Collier accompany and reinvent the celebrated lines of the poem "I, Too," creating a breathtaking reminder of the place and contributions of Black people in and to America. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698523599-7YO2QABADWJV1CWGQLLV/4.jpeg Home - The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson, illustrated by Rafael López A heartening book about finding courage to connect, even when you feel scared and alone. There will be times when you walk into a room and no one there is quite like you. There are many reasons to feel different. Maybe it’s how you look or talk, or where you’re from; maybe it’s what you eat, or something just as random. It’s not easy to take those first steps into a place where nobody really knows you yet, but somehow you do it. Jacqueline Woodson’s lyrical text and Rafael López’s dazzling art reminds us that we all feel like outsiders sometimes-and how brave it is that we go forth anyway. And that sometimes, when we reach out and begin to share our stories, others will be happy to meet us halfway. Ages 4–8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698539886-I59A3WERJRJ96Y745BNW/8.jpg Home - Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed, illustrated by Stasia Burrington When Little Mae was a child, she dreamed of dancing in space. She imagined herself surrounded by billions of stars, floating, gliding, and discovering. She wanted to be an astronaut. Her white teacher doesn't believe in her ability to dream big and tells her to consider a different profession. Her mom told her, "If you believe it, and work hard for it, anything is possible.” Mae’s curiosity, intelligence, and determination, matched with her parents' encouraging words, paved the way for her incredible success at NASA as the first African American woman to travel in space. This book will inspire other young girls to reach for the stars, to aspire for the impossible, and to persist. Ages 3-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698545388-2OMCVDJJOM3XP287H0CI/6.jpg Home - Gordon Parks: How the Photographer Captured Black and White America by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Jamey Christoph His white teacher tells her all-Black class, “You’ll all wind up porters and waiters”. What did she know? Gordon Parks is most famous for being the first Black director in Hollywood. But before he made movies and wrote books, he was poor and looking for work. When he bought a camera, his life changed forever. He taught himself how to take pictures and before long, people noticed. His success as a fashion photographer landed him a job working for the government. In Washington DC, Gordon went looking for a subject, but what he found was segregation. He and others were treated differently because of the color of their skin. Gordon wanted to take a stand against the racism he observed. With his camera in hand, he found a way. Told through lyrical verse and atmospheric art, this is the story of how, with a single photograph, a self-taught artist got America to take notice. Ages 4–8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698540463-9MOUO8K8KWKKJNZXQYDV/71r2OOcZf4L.jpg Home - Dream Builder: The Story of Architect Philip Freelon by Kelly Starling Lyons, illustrated by Laura Freeman You've seen the building. Now meet the man whose life went into it. Philip Freelon's grandfather was an acclaimed painter of the Harlem Renaissance. His father was a successful businessman who attended the 1963 March on Washington. When Phil decided to attend architecture school, he created his own focus on African American and Islamic designers. He later chose not to build casinos or prisons, instead concentrating on schools, libraries, and museums--buildings that connect people with heritage and fill hearts with joy. And in 2009, Phil's team won a commission that let him use his personal history in service to the country's: the extraordinary Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Dream Builder: The Story of Architect Philip Freelon celebrates a contemporary Black STEAM role model, a man whose quiet work enabled the creation of an iconic building reflecting America's past and future. With a stirring text by Kelly Starling Lyons, vibrant pictures by Laura Freeman, and an afterword from Philip Freelon himself, it is sure to inspire the next generation of dreamers and builders. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698541813-Y2OOU0CAIARINT54U4RE/81g%2BrBq1upL.jpg Home - The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family by Ibtihaj Muhammad and S.K. Ali, illustrated by Hatem Aly A powerful, vibrantly illustrated story about the first day of school--and two sisters on one's first day of hijab--by Olympic medalist and social justice activist Ibtihaj Muhammad. With her new backpack and light-up shoes, Faizah knows the first day of school is going to be special. It's the start of a brand new year and, best of all, it's her older sister Asiya's first day of hijab--a hijab of beautiful blue fabric, like the ocean waving to the sky. But not everyone sees hijab as beautiful, and in the face of hurtful, confusing words, Faizah will find new ways to be strong. Paired with Hatem Aly's beautiful, whimsical art, Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad and Morris Award finalist S.K. Ali bring readers an uplifting, universal story of new experiences, the unbreakable bond between siblings, and of being proud of who you are. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698542962-VGPEUWQ3T90L1ZTUNP9Y/81HOo%2BbTUoL.jpg Home - The Roots of Rap: 16 Bars on the 4 Pillars of Hip-Hop by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Frank Morrison Explore the roots of rap in this stunning, rhyming, triple-timing picture book! A generation voicing / stories, hopes, and fears / founds a hip-hop nation. / Say holler if you hear. The roots of rap and the history of hip-hop have origins that precede DJ Kool Herc and Grandmaster Flash. Kids will learn about how it evolved from folktales, spirituals, and poetry, to the showmanship of James Brown, to the culture of graffiti art and break dancing that formed around the art form and gave birth to the musical artists we know today. Written in lyrical rhythm by award-winning author and poet Carole Boston Weatherford and complete with flowing, vibrant illustrations by Frank Morrison, this book beautifully illustrates how hip-hop is a language spoken the whole world 'round, it and features a foreword by Swizz Beatz, a Grammy Award winning American hip-hop rapper, DJ, and record producer. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698544073-2BJXZB19SR6KI3BPYOIZ/81UKvBelNGL.jpg Home - Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop: The Sanitation Strike of 1968 by Alice Faye Duncan, illustrated by R. Gregory Christie This historical fiction picture book presents the story of nine-year-old Lorraine Jackson, who in 1968 witnessed the Memphis sanitation strike--Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s final stand for justice before his assassination--when her father, a sanitation worker, participated in the protest. In February 1968, two African American sanitation workers were killed by unsafe equipment in Memphis, Tennessee. Outraged at the city's refusal to recognize a labor union that would fight for higher pay and safer working conditions, sanitation workers went on strike. The strike lasted two months, during which Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was called to help with the protests. While his presence was greatly inspiring to the community, this unfortunately would be his last stand for justice. He was assassinated in his Memphis hotel the day after delivering his "I've Been to the Mountaintop" sermon in Mason Temple Church. Inspired by the memories of a teacher who participated in the strike as a child, author Alice Faye Duncan reveals the story of the Memphis sanitation strike from the perspective of a young girl with a riveting combination of poetry and prose. Ages 9-12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698568888-AHXARAQCO7G9DMGOJ6FT/hairgarden.jpeg Home - My Hair is a Garden by Cozbi A. Cabrera After a day of being taunted by classmates about her unruly hair, Mackenzie can’t take any more and she seeks guidance from her wise and comforting neighbor, Miss Tillie. Using the beautiful garden in the backyard as a metaphor, Miss Tillie shows Mackenzie that maintaining healthy hair is not a chore nor is it something to fear. Most importantly, Mackenzie learns that natural Black hair is beautiful. Ages 5–8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698547981-C8IAN5WO5N25T66J052B/810eqN4szML.jpg Home - ust Like A Mama by Alice Faye Duncan, illustrated by Charnelle Pinkney Barlow Celebrate the heart connection between adopted children and the forever families who welcome them with kindness, care, and unconditional love in this powerful picture book from the author of Honey Baby Sugar Child. Carol Olivia Clementine lives with Mama Rose. Mama Rose is everything—tender and sweet. She is also as stern and demanding as any good parent should be. In the midst of their happy home, Carol misses her mother and father. She longs to be with them. But until that time comes around, she learns to surrender to the love that is present. Mama Rose becomes her “home.” And Carol Olivia Clementine concludes that she loves Miss Rose, “just like a mama.” Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698570556-REOGTS9T1XG1XL3A2M78/hairlove.jpg Home - Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry, illustrated by Vashti Harrison It's up to Daddy to give his daughter an extra-special hair style in this ode to self-confidence and the love between fathers and daughters, from former NFL wide receiver Matthew A. Cherry and New York Times bestselling illustrator Vashti Harrison. Zuri's hair has a mind of its own. It kinks, coils, and curls every which way. Zuri knows it's beautiful. When Daddy steps in to style it for an extra special occasion, he has a lot to learn. But he LOVES his Zuri, and he'll do anything to make her—and her hair—happy. Tender and empowering, Hair Love is an ode to loving your natural hair—and a celebration of daddies and daughters everywhere. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698571636-LSL8PR9V8B653V68I876/m.jpg Home - My People by Langston Hughes, photographs by Charles R. Smith Jr. Langston Hughes's spare yet eloquent tribute to his people has been cherished for generations. Now, acclaimed photographer Charles R. Smith Jr. interprets this beloved poem in vivid sepia photographs that capture the glory, the beauty, and the soul of being a Black American today. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698573383-SXEVTQCXLXAFOKHSQERR/malcolm.jpeg Home - Malcolm Little: The Boy Who Grew Up to Become Malcolm X by Ilyasah Shabazz, illustrated by AG Ford Malcolm X grew to be one of America’s most influential figures. But first, he was a boy named Malcolm Little. Written by his daughter, this inspiring picture book biography celebrates a vision of freedom and justice. Bolstered by the love and wisdom of his large, warm family, young Malcolm Little was a natural born leader. But when confronted with intolerance and a series of tragedies, Malcolm’s optimism and faith were threatened. He had to learn how to be strong and how to hold on to his individuality. He had to learn self-reliance. Ilyasah Shabazz gives us a unique glimpse into the childhood of her father, Malcolm X, with a lyrical story that carries a message that resonates still today — that we must all strive to live to our highest potential. Ages 6–9. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698575086-KGOXYNJ1AX4EQMLLYO1L/mama.jpg Home - Mama's Nightingale by Edwidge Danticat, illustrated by Leslie Staub A touching tale of parent-child separation and immigration, from a National Book Award finalist. After Saya's mother is sent to an immigration detention center, Saya finds comfort in listening to her mother's warm greeting on their answering machine. To ease the distance between them while she’s in jail, Mama begins sending Saya bedtime stories inspired by Haitian folklore on cassette tape. Moved by her mother's tales and her father's attempts to reunite their family, Saya writes a story of her own—one that just might bring her mother home for good. With stirring illustrations, this tender tale shows the human side of immigration and imprisonment—and shows how every child has the power to make a difference. Ages 4-9. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698618250-AUANWPNI3F3KLW4L7000/melba.jpg Home - Little Melba and Her Big Trombone by Katheryn Russell-Brown, illustrated by Frank Morrison Melba Doretta Liston loved the sounds of music from as far back as she could remember. As a child, she daydreamed about beats and lyrics, and hummed along with the music from her family's Majestic radio. At age seven, Melba fell in love with a big, shiny trombone, and soon taught herself to play the instrument. By the time she was a teenager, Melba's extraordinary gift for music led her to the world of jazz. She joined a band led by trumpet player Gerald Wilson and toured the country. Overcoming obstacles of race and gender, Melba went on to become a famed trombone player and arranger, spinning rhythms, harmonies, and melodies into gorgeous songs for all the jazz greats of the twentieth century: Randy Weston, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Billie Holiday, and Quincy Jones, to name just a few. Brimming with ebullience and the joy of making music, Little Melba and Her Big Trombone is a fitting tribute to a trailblazing musician and a great unsung hero of jazz. Ages 6-9. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698620128-DG4CM1NT0H2P9QUD1IB2/missingdaddy.jpg Home - Missing Daddy by Mariame Kaba, illustrated by bria royal A father and daughter's love cannot be broken even when prison bars separate them. “This book is a crucial tool for parents, educators, and anyone who cares about the well-being of children who, through no fault of their own, are forced to bear the consequences of our country’s obsession with incarceration. For children who desperately miss their parents, feel confused, or are teased at school, this book can go a long way in letting them know that they are not alone and in normalizing their experiences.” —Eve L. Ewing A little girl who misses her father because he's away in prison shares how his absence affects different parts of her life. Her greatest excitement is the days when she gets to visit her beloved father. With gorgeous illustrations throughout, this book illuminates the heartaches of dealing with missing a parent. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698619463-MDCBX8NTX5IYN3I38CY0/mk.jpg Home - Mommy's Khimar by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, illustrated by Ebony Glenn A young Muslim girl spends a busy day wrapped up in her mother's colorful headscarf in this sweet and fanciful picture book from debut author and illustrator Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow and Ebony Glenn. A khimar is a flowing scarf that my mommy wears. / Before she walks out the door each day, she wraps one around her head. A young girl plays dress up with her mother's headscarves, feeling her mother's love with every one she tries on. Charming and vibrant illustrations showcase the beauty of the diverse and welcoming community in this portrait of a young Muslim American girl's life. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698622198-RB9C8HH0VOXUAQSBWIRJ/ruth.jpeg Home - Ruth and the Green Book by Calvin Alexander Ramsey, illustrated by Floyd Cooper About This Book Ruth was so excited to take a trip in her family's new car! In the early 1950s, few Americans could afford to buy cars, so this would be an adventure. But she soon found out that black travelers weren't treated very well in some towns. Many hotels and gas stations refused service to Black people because of the Jim Crow laws. Finally, a friendly attendant at a gas station showed Ruth's family The Green Book. It listed all of the places that would welcome black travelers. With this guidebook and the kindness of strangers, Ruth could finally make a safe journey from Chicago to her grandma's house in Alabama. Ruth's story is fiction, but The Green Book and its role in helping a generation of Black travelers is historical fact. Ages 7 and up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698624182-13E2WT8DAOFLEWPA91ZH/Screen+Shot+2020-05-11+at+1.35.09+PM.png Home - Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Eric Velasquez In luminous paintings and arresting poems, two of children’s literature’s top African-American scholars track Arturo Schomburg’s quest to correct history. Where is our historian to give us our side? Arturo asked. Amid the scholars, poets, authors, and artists of the Harlem Renaissance stood an Afro–Puerto Rican named Arturo Schomburg. This law clerk’s life’s passion was to collect books, letters, music, and art from Africa and the African diaspora and bring to light the achievements of people of African descent through the ages. When Schomburg’s collection became so big it began to overflow his house, he turned to the New York Public Library, where he created and curated a collection that was the cornerstone of a new Negro Division. A century later, his groundbreaking collection, known as the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, has become a beacon to scholars all over the world. Ages 9–12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698625161-BK2ZPMRQYBMXGK5SCRLU/Screen+Shot+2020-05-29+at+7.11.12+PM.png Home - Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History by Vashti Harrison An important book for all ages, Little Leaders educates and inspires as it relates true stories of forty trailblazing Black women in American history. Illuminating text paired with irresistible illustrations bring to life both iconic and lesser-known female figures of Black history such as abolitionist Sojourner Truth, pilot Bessie Coleman, chemist Alice Ball, politician Shirley Chisholm, mathematician Katherine Johnson, poet Maya Angelou, and filmmaker Julie Dash. Among these biographies, readers will find heroes, role models, and everyday women who did extraordinary things — bold women whose actions and beliefs contributed to making the world better for generations of girls and women to come. Whether they were putting pen to paper, soaring through the air or speaking up for the rights of others, the women profiled in these pages were all taking a stand against a world that didn’t always accept them. The leaders in this book may be little, but they all did something big and amazing, inspiring generations to come. Ages 8–11. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698627151-ORK4L3ZK4WB6JNITRJVB/Screen+Shot+2020-05-29+at+7.15.11+PM.png Home - Coretta Scott by Ntozake Shange, illustrated by Kadir Nelson Walking many miles to school in the dusty road, young Coretta knew, too well, the unfairness of life in the segregated south. A yearning for equality began to grow. Together with Martin Luther King, Jr., she gave birth to a vision and a journey — with dreams of freedom for all. This extraordinary union of poetic text by Ntozake Shange and monumental artwork by Kadir Nelson captures the movement for civil rights in the United States and honors one of its most powerful inspirations, Coretta Scott. Ages 4–8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698630199-JP3YRH3MJOUEVJK08VNT/Screen+Shot+2020-05-29+at+7.34.13+PM.png Home - Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History by Vashti Harrison An important book for readers of all ages, this beautifully illustrated and engagingly written volume brings to life true stories of Black men in history. Among these biographies, readers will find aviators and artists, politicians and pop stars, athletes and activists. The exceptional men featured include writer James Baldwin, artist Aaron Douglas, filmmaker Oscar Devereaux Micheaux, lawman Bass Reeves, civil rights leader John Lewis, dancer Alvin Ailey, and musician Prince. The legends in Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History span centuries and continents, but each one has blazed a trail for generations to come. Ages 8-12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698629853-KUUR41A7B3NAV871434S/Screen+Shot+2020-05-29+at+8.01.54+PM.png Home - Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed, illustrated by Stasia Burrington When Little Mae was a child, she dreamed of dancing in space. She imagined herself surrounded by billions of stars, floating, gliding, and discovering. She wanted to be an astronaut. Her white teacher doesn't believe in her ability to dream big and tells her to consider a different profession. Her mom told her, "If you believe it, and work hard for it, anything is possible.” Mae’s curiosity, intelligence, and determination, matched with her parents' encouraging words, paved the way for her incredible success at NASA as the first African American woman to travel in space. This book will inspire other young girls to reach for the stars, to aspire for the impossible, and to persist. Ages 3-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698632424-GULY0H2TM85M7XGWS7AD/Screen+Shot+2020-05-29+at+8.10.46+PM.png Home - Harlem’s Little Blackbird: The Story of Florence Mills by Renée Watson, illustrated by Christian Robinson Born to parents who were both formerly enslaved, Florence Mills knew at an early age that she loved to sing, and that her sweet, bird-like voice, resonated with those who heard her. Performing catapulted her all the way to the stages of 1920s Broadway where she inspired everyone from songwriters to playwrights. Yet with all her success, she knew firsthand how prejudice shaped her world and the world of those around her. As a result, Florence chose to support and promote works by fellow Black performers while heralding a call for their civil rights. Harlem’s Little Blackbird is a timeless story about justice, equality, and the importance of following one’s heart and dreams. Ages 3–7. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698635781-CYIJOL1GNDOBR6O43LQP/Screen+Shot+2020-06-13+at+10.25.11+AM.png Home - Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly, illustrated by Laura Freeman Based on the New York Times bestselling book and the Academy Award–nominated movie, author Margot Lee Shetterly and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Award winner Laura Freeman bring the incredibly inspiring true story of four Black women who helped NASA launch men into space to picture book readers! Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden were good at math…really good. They participated in some of NASA's greatest successes, like providing the calculations for America's first journeys into space. And they did so when being Black and a woman limited what they could do. But they worked hard. They persisted. And they used their genius minds to change the world. In this beautifully illustrated picture book edition, we explore the story of four female African American mathematicians at NASA and how they overcame gender and racial barriers to succeed in a highly challenging STEM-based career. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698660549-V78E3JBLOBOZ20Z8C5ED/1-3.png Home - The King of Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes, illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton A confident little boy takes pride in his first day of kindergarten, by the Newbery Honor-winning author of Crown. The morning sun blares through your window like a million brass trumpets. It sits and shines behind your head–like a crown. Mommy says that today, you are going to be the King of Kindergarten! Starting kindergarten is a big milestone–and the hero of this story is ready to make his mark! He’s dressed himself, eaten a pile of pancakes, and can’t wait to be part of a whole new kingdom of kids. The day will be jam-packed, but he’s up to the challenge, taking new experiences in stride with his infectious enthusiasm! And afterward, he can’t wait to tell his proud parents all about his achievements–and then wake up to start another day. Newbery Honor-winning author Derrick Barnes’s empowering story will give new kindergarteners a reassuring confidence boost, and Vanessa Brantley-Newton’s illustrations exude joy. Ages 3-6. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698668171-NOHW8NNJCWNUCGMOA6K2/1-15.jpg Home - This Is the Rope: A Story from the Great Migration by Jacqueline Woodson, illustrated by James Ransome During the time of the Great Migration, millions of African American families relocated from the South, seeking better opportunities. The story of one family’s journey north during the Great Migration starts with a little girl in South Carolina who finds a rope under a tree one summer. She has no idea the rope will become part of her family’s history. But for three generations, that rope is passed down, used for everything from jump rope games to tying suitcases onto a car for the big move north to New York City, and even for a family reunion where that first little girl is now a grandmother. Ages 5-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698666168-W9LJZ94HKH3JYBKXU3YO/Screen+Shot+2020-06-13+at+12.35.09+PM.png Home - Firebird: Ballerina Misty Copeland Shows a Young Girl How to Dance Like a Firebird by Misty Copeland, illustrated by Christopher Myers In her debut picture book, Misty Copeland tells the story of a young girl–an every girl–whose confidence is fragile and who is questioning her own ability to reach the heights that Misty has reached. Misty encourages this young girl’s faith in herself and shows her exactly how, through hard work and dedication, she too can become Firebird. Lyrical and affecting text paired with bold, striking illustrations that are some of Caldecott Honoree Christopher Myers’s best work, makes Firebird perfect for aspiring ballerinas everywhere. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698669536-P7FXSIMDAX8XSQEFZEC0/Screen+Shot+2020-06-14+at+10.24.58+AM.png Home - Say Her Name by Zetta Elliott, illustrated by LoveisWise Award-winning author Zetta Elliott engages poets from the past two centuries to create a chorus of voices celebrating the creativity, resilience, and courage of Black women and girls. Inspired by the #SayHerName campaign launched by the African American Policy Forum, these poems pay tribute to victims of police brutality as well as the activists championing the Black Lives Matter cause. This compelling collection reveals the beauty, danger, and magic found at the intersection of race and gender. Ages 12 and up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698679219-TH8312JOC230AVQWSJC3/Screen+Shot+2020-06-20+at+9.28.09+AM.png Home - I Am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnes, illustrated by Gordon C. James An upbeat, empowering, important picture book from the team that created the award-winning Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut. I am a nonstop ball of energy. Powerful and full of light. I am a go-getter. A difference maker. A leader. The confident Black narrator of this book is proud of everything that makes him who he is. He’s got big plans, and no doubt he’ll see them through–as he’s creative, adventurous, smart, funny, and a good friend. Sometimes he falls, but he always gets back up. And other times he’s afraid, because he’s so often misunderstood and called what he is not. So slow down and really look and listen, when somebody tells you–and shows you–who they are. There are superheroes in our midst! This book will be released September 1, 2020. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698679020-ZOK4KGN875QNL7CLIA17/sulwe-9781534425361_xlg.jpg Home - Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'o, illustrated by Vashti Harrison From Academy Award–winning actress Lupita Nyong’o comes a powerful, moving picture book about colorism, self-esteem, and learning that true beauty comes from within. Sulwe has skin the color of midnight. She is darker than everyone in her family. She is darker than anyone in her school. Sulwe just wants to be beautiful and bright, like her mother and sister. Then a magical journey in the night sky opens her eyes and changes everything. In this stunning debut picture book, actress Lupita Nyong’o creates a whimsical and heartwarming story to inspire children to see their own unique beauty. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698682443-2LVZMS9LRBCO99VGPW8G/vaunda.jpg Home - Juneteenth by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson and Drew Nelson, illustrated by Mark Schroder June 19th, 1865, began as another hot day in Texas. Enslaved African American worked in fields, in barns, and in the homes of the white people. Then a message arrived. Freedom! Slavery had ended! The Civil War had actually ended in April. It took two months for word to reach Texas. Still the joy of that amazing day has never been forgotten. Every year, people all over the United States come together on June 19th to celebrate the end of slavery. Join in the celebration of Juneteenth, a day to remember and honor freedom for all people. Ages 7-10. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698685246-CIYI2UX3NFETEN79STHE/viola.jpeg Home - Viola Desmond Won't Be Budged! by Jody Nyasha Warner, illustrated by Richard Rudnicki In 1946, Viola Desmond bought a movie ticket at the Roseland Theatre in Nova Scotia. After settling into a main floor seat, an usher came by and told her to move, because her ticket was only good for the balcony. She offered to pay the difference in price but was refused: “You people have to sit in the upstairs section.” Viola refused to move. She was hauled off to jail, but her actions gave strength and inspiration to Canada’s Black community. Vibrant illustrations and oral-style prose tell Viola’s story with sympathy and historical accuracy. Ages 5-9. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698725692-YC4MJ1P39JXFA695EL8Y/1-1.png Home - Hey Black Child by Useni Eugene Perkins, illustrated by Bryan Collier Hey Black child, Do you know who you are? Who really are? Do you know you can be What you want to be If you try to be What you can be? This lyrical, empowering poem celebrates Black children and seeks to inspire all young people to dream big and achieve their goals. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698736849-37GCVOUWUVS3MWG379M4/1-11.jpg Home - The Thing About Bees by Shabazz Larkin A love poem from a father to his two sons, and a tribute to the bees that pollinate the foods we love to eat. "Sometimes bees can be a bit rude. / They fly in your face and prance on your food." And yet… without bees, we might not have strawberries for shortcakes or avocados for tacos! Shabazz Larkin’s The Thing About Bees is a Norman Rockwell-inspired Sunday in the park, a love poem from a father to his two sons, and a tribute to the bees that pollinate the foods we love to eat. Children are introduced to different kinds of bees, “how not to get stung,” and how the things we fear are often things we don’t fully understand. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698803004-S8TUYVYQ4IDA3VD8A8HV/1-2.png Home - Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat by Javaka Steptoe Jean-Michel Basquiat and his unique, collage-style paintings rocketed to fame in the 1980s as a cultural phenomenon unlike anything the art world had ever seen. But before that, he was a little boy who saw art everywhere: in poetry books and museums, in games and in the words that we speak, and in the pulsing energy of New York City. Now, award-winning illustrator Javaka Steptoe’s vivid text and bold artwork echoing Basquiat’s own introduce young readers to the powerful message that art doesn’t always have to be neat or clean — and definitely not inside the lines — to be beautiful. Ages 6–12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698808685-U484EUGF0Z5G7Q1NBCKH/1-16.jpg Home - Not Quite Snow White by Ashley Franklin, illustrated by Ebony Glenn Tameika is a girl who belongs on the stage. She loves to act, sing, and dance—and she’s pretty good at it, too. So when her school announces their Snow White musical, Tameika auditions for the lead princess role. But the other kids think she’s “not quite” right to play the role. They whisper, they snicker, and they glare. Will Tameika let their harsh words be her final curtain call? Not Quite Snow White is a delightful and inspiring picture book that highlights the importance of self-confidence while taking an earnest look at what happens when that confidence is shaken or lost. Tameika encourages us all to let our magic shine. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698811692-XWTYXJUDQXGYVAOZHI4F/1-17.jpg Home - Early Sunday Morning by Denene Millner, illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton In this heartwarming story of love and family, a community comes together to help a young girl find the courage to lift her mighty voice. Sundays are June’s favorite days because she gets to spend it with Mommy, Daddy, and her brother, Troy. Next Sunday is more special than most, because she will be leading the youth choir in front of her entire church. June loves to sing. She sings loud, silly songs with Daddy, she sings to herself in front of the bedroom mirror, but performing in front of the entire congregation is another thing altogether. As her special moment approaches, June leans on the support of her whole community to conquer her fear of singing in front of the congregation. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698812884-9IJ9IVVM81ZN5XCII8VH/1-18.jpg Home - A Song for Gwendolyn Brooks by Alice Faye Duncan, illustrated by Xia Gordon With a voice both wise and witty, Gwendolyn Brooks crafted poems that captured the urban Black experience and the role of women in society. She grew up on the South Side of Chicago, reading and writing constantly from a young age, her talent lovingly nurtured by her parents. Brooks ultimately published 20 books of poetry, two autobiographies, and one novel. Alice Faye Duncan has created her own song to celebrate Gwendolyn’s life and work, illuminating the tireless struggle of revision and the sweet reward of success. Ages 5 and up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698824834-PP5U19WU07DU184RLE7U/1-2.jpeg Home - Lullaby (For a Black Mother) by Langston Hughes, illustrated by Sean Qualls With a few simple words as smooth as a song, the poet Langston Hughes celebrates the love between a Black mother and her baby. The award-winning illustrator Sean Qualls’s painted and collaged artwork captures universally powerful maternal moments with tenderness and whimsy. In the end, readers will find a rare photo of baby Hughes and his mother, a biographical note, further reading, and the complete lullaby. Ages 0–4. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698825100-7YQ1LZ8GUOP22O65NPFG/1-3.jpeg Home - Knock Knock: My Dad’s Dream For Me by Daniel Beaty, illustrated by Bryan Collier Every morning, I play a game with my father. He goes knock knock on my door and I pretend to be asleep till he gets right next to the bed. And my papa, he tells me, “I love you.” But what happens when, one day, that “knock knock” doesn’t come? This powerful and inspiring book shows the love that an absent parent can leave behind, and the strength that children find in themselves as they grow up and follow their dreams. Ages 4–7. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698827095-LXI60NGG4QRWNXH0NNLF/1-4.jpeg Home - In Your Hands by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Jerry Pinkney A Black mother expresses the many hopes and dreams she has for her child in this powerful picture book masterpiece. When you are a newborn, I hold your hand and study your face. I cradle you as you drift to sleep. But I know that I will not always hold your hand; not the older you get. Then, I will hold you in my heart And hope that God holds you in his hands. Ages 4–8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698827678-TE65DWHLXO7GKKL51IUD/1-5.jpeg Home - Furqan’s First Flat Top / El Primer Corte de Mesita de Furqan by Robert Liu-Trujillo Furqan Moreno wakes up and decides that today he wants his hair cut for the first time. His dad has just the style: a flat top fade! He wants his new haircut to be cool but when they get to the barbershop, he’s a bit nervous about his decision. He begins to worry that his hair will look funny, imagining all the flat objects in his day to day life. Before he knows it, his haircut is done and he realizes that his dad was right — Furqan’s first flat top is the freshest! Ages 4–8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698830561-QPRFT0SD6TX18J0P9DMT/1-5.png Home - The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth & Harlem’s Greatest Bookstore by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, illustrated by R. Gregory Christie In the 1930s, Lewis’s dad, Lewis Michaux Sr., had an itch he needed to scratch a book itch. How to scratch it? He started a bookstore in Harlem and named it the National Memorial African Bookstore. And as far as Lewis Michaux Jr. could tell, his father’s bookstore was one of a kind. People from all over came to visit the store, even famous people Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X, to name a few. In his father’s bookstore people bought and read books, and they also learned from each other. People swapped and traded ideas and talked about how things could change. They came together here all because of his father’s book itch. Read the story of how Lewis Michaux Sr. and his bookstore fostered new ideas and helped people stand up for what they believed in. Ages 7–10. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698831219-YG6WGGCA73BLC8GLDUGK/1-6.jpeg Home - Bippity Bop Barbershop by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley, illustrated by E.B. Lewis In this companion book to the bestselling I Love My Hair, a young boy, Miles, makes his first trip to the barbershop with his father. Like most little boys, he is afraid of the sharp scissors, the buzzing razor, and the prospect of picking a new hairstyle. But with the support of his dad, the barber, and the other men in the barbershop, Miles bravely sits through his first haircut. Written in a reassuring tone with a jazzy beat and illustrated with graceful, realistic watercolors, this book captures an important rite of passage for boys and celebrates African-American identity. Ages 4–7. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698847063-RD8U4E9IUTRJ20A7UU3T/1-6.png Home - Jake Makes A World: Jacob Lawrence, an Artist in Harlem by Sharifa Rhodes-Pitt, illustrated by Christoper Myers Jake Makes a World follows the creative adventures of the young Jacob Lawrence as he finds inspiration in the vibrant colors and characters of his community in Harlem. From his mother’s apartment, where he is surrounded by brightly colored walls with intricate patterns; to the streets full of familiar and not-so-familiar faces, sounds, rhythms, and smells; to the art studio where he goes each day after school to transform his everyday world on an epic scale, Jake takes readers on an enchanting journey through the bustling sights and sounds of his neighborhood. Ages 4–8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698843492-YQKNPYSZZKIW1EPOSQL6/1-7.jpeg Home - Preaching to the Chickens: The Story of Young John Lewis by Jabari Asim, illustrated by E.B. Lewis John wants to be a preacher when he grows up — a leader whose words stir hearts to change, minds to think, and bodies to take action. But why wait? When John is put in charge of the family farm’s flock of chickens, he discovers that they make a wonderful congregation! So he preaches to his flock, and they listen, content under his watchful care, riveted by the rhythm of his voice. Celebrating ingenuity and dreaming big, this inspirational story includes an author’s note about John Lewis, who grew up to be a member of the Freedom Riders; chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee; demonstrator on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama; and Georgia congressman, who is still an activist today. Ages 4–8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698845668-X7V6W4H5Z2KT72RS20O5/1-19.jpg Home - Sugar Hill: Harlem's Historic Neighborhood by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by R. Gregory Christie Take a walk through Harlem's Sugar Hill and meet all the amazing people who made this neighborhood legendary. With upbeat rhyming, read-aloud text, Sugar Hill celebrates the Harlem neighborhood that successful African Americans first called home during the 1920s. Children raised in Sugar Hill not only looked up to these achievers but also experienced art and culture at home, at church, and in the community. Books, music lessons, and art classes expanded their horizons beyond the narrow limits of segregation. Includes brief biographies of jazz greats Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Sonny Rollins, and Miles Davis; artists Aaron Douglas and Faith Ringgold; entertainers Lena Horne and the Nicholas Brothers; writer Zora Neale Hurston; civil rights leader W. E. B. DuBois and lawyer Thurgood Marshall. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698926253-YNVGRQ7EENR38DU3SXVN/1-21.jpg Home - Young Gifted and Black: Meet 52 Black Heroes from Past and Present by Jamia Wilson, illustrated by Andrea Pippins Meet 52 Black icons from the past and present in this celebration of inspirational achievement—a collection of stories about changemakers to encourage, inspire, and empower the next generation of changemakers. Jamia Wilson has carefully curated this range of Black icons and the book is stylishly brought together by Andrea Pippins’ colorful and celebratory illustrations. Written in the spirit of Nina Simone’s song “To Be Young, Gifted, and Black,” this vibrant book is a perfect introduction to both historic and present-day icons and heroes. All children deserve to see themselves represented positively in the books they read. Highlighting the talent and contributions of Black leaders and changemakers from around the world, readers of all backgrounds will be empowered to discover what they too can achieve. Strong, courageous, talented, and diverse, these extraordinary men and women's achievements will inspire a new generation to chase their dream…whatever it may be. Ages 7-10. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698680747-PHKHC8DWABSASETA1OTW/TinyStitches_jkt_cover_small.jpg Home - Tiny Stitches: The Life of Medical Pioneer Vivien Thomas by Gwendolyn Hooks, illustrated Colin Bootman Vivien Thomas’s greatest dream was to attend college to study medicine. But after the stock market crashed in 1929, Vivien lost all his savings. Then he heard about a job opening at the Vanderbilt University medical school under the supervision of Dr. Alfred Blalock. Vivien knew that the all-white school would never admit him as a student, but he hoped working there meant he was getting closer to his dream. As Dr. Blalock’s research assistant, Vivien learned surgical techniques. In 1943, Vivien was asked to help Dr. Helen Taussig find a cure for children with a specific heart defect. After months of experimenting, Vivien developed a procedure that was used for the first successful open-heart surgery on a child. Afterward, Dr. Blalock and Dr. Taussig announced their innovative new surgical technique, the Blalock-Taussig shunt. Vivien’s name did not appear in the report. Overcoming racism and resistance from his colleagues, Vivien ushered in a new era of medicine—children’s heart surgery. This book is the compelling story of this incredible pioneer in medicine. Ages 7-12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698618388-43AHC0SZQS96Z0Z3BQOE/marley.jpg Home - Marley Dias Gets It Done by Marley Dias Marley Dias, the powerhouse girl-wonder who started the #1000blackgirlbooks campaign, speaks to kids about her passion for making our world a better place, and how to make their dreams come true! In this accessible guide with an introduction by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay, Marley Dias explores activism, social justice, volunteerism, equity and inclusion, and using social media for good. Drawing from her experience, Marley shows kids how they can galvanize their strengths to make positive changes in their communities, while getting support from parents, teachers, and friends to turn dreams into reality. Focusing on the importance of literacy and diversity, Marley offers suggestions on book selection, and delivers hands-on strategies for becoming a lifelong reader. Ages 10-16. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698937715-8O5I1850V1FJ13YD967V/1-23.jpg Home - Pet by Akwaeke Emezi The highly-anticipated, genre-defying new novel by award-winning author Akwaeke Emezi that explores themes of identity and justice. Pet is here to hunt a monster. Are you brave enough to look? There are no monsters anymore, or so the children in the city of Lucille are taught. Jam and her best friend, Redemption, have grown up with this lesson all their life. But when Jam meets Pet, a creature made of horns and colors and claws, who emerges from one of her mother's paintings and a drop of Jam's blood, she must reconsider what she's been told. Pet has come to hunt a monster, and the shadow of something grim lurks in Redemption's house. Jam must fight not only to protect her best friend, but also to uncover the truth, and the answer to the question—How do you save the world from monsters if no one will admit they exist? Acclaimed novelist Akwaeke Emezi makes their riveting and timely young adult debut with a book that asks difficult questions about what choices you can make when the society around you is in denial. Ages 12 and up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698935165-F8EDCWEM68H6C2J2TUJ7/1-7.png Home - Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbalia Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents Kwame Mbalia's epic fantasy, a middle grade American Gods set in a richly-imagined world populated with African American folk heroes and West African gods. Seventh grader Tristan Strong feels anything but strong ever since he failed to save his best friend when they were in a bus accident together. All he has left of Eddie is the journal his friend wrote stories in. Tristan is dreading the month he's going to spend on his grandparents' farm in Alabama, where he's being sent to heal from the tragedy. But on his first night there, a sticky creature shows up in his bedroom and steals Eddie's notebook. Tristan chases after it--is that a doll?--and a tug-of-war ensues between them underneath a Bottle Tree. In a last attempt to wrestle the journal out of the creature's hands, Tristan punches the tree, accidentally ripping open a chasm into the MidPass, a volatile place with a burning sea, haunted bone ships, and iron monsters that are hunting the inhabitants of this world. Tristan finds himself in the middle of a battle that has left Black American folk heroes John Henry and Brer Rabbit exhausted. In order to get back home, Tristan and these new allies will need to entice the god Anansi, the Weaver, to come out of hiding and seal the hole in the sky. But bartering with the trickster Anansi always comes at a price. Can Tristan save this world before he loses more of the things he loves? Ages 8-12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698524482-K2LIRB25H2082FDGSX0K/5.jpg Home - Punching the Air by Ibi Zoboi and Yusef Salaam From award-winning, bestselling author Ibi Zoboi and prison reform activist Yusef Salaam of the Exonerated Five comes a powerful YA novel in verse about a boy who is wrongfully incarcerated. The story that I thought / was my life / didn’t start on the day / I was born. Amal Shahid has always been an artist and a poet. But even in a diverse art school, he’s seen as disruptive and unmotivated by a biased system. Then one fateful night, an altercation in a gentrifying neighborhood escalates into tragedy. “Boys just being boys” turns out to be true only when those boys are white. The story that I think / will be my life / starts today. Suddenly, at just sixteen years old, Amal’s bright future is upended: he is convicted of a crime he didn’t commit and sent to prison. Despair and rage almost sink him until he turns to the refuge of his words, his art. This never should have been his story. But can he change it? With spellbinding lyricism, award-winning author Ibi Zoboi and prison reform activist Yusef Salaam tell a moving and deeply profound story about how one boy is able to maintain his humanity and fight for the truth, in a system designed to strip him of both. Ages 14 and up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698673477-E5FB3E3XIW12U0UGVQAR/Screen+Shot+2020-06-14+at+11.51.34+AM.png Home - American Street by Ibi Zoboi In this stunning debut novel, Pushcart-nominated author Ibi Zoboi draws on her own experience as a young Haitian immigrant, infusing this lyrical exploration of America with magical realism and vodou culture. On the corner of American Street and Joy Road, Fabiola Toussaint thought she would finally find une belle vie—a good life. But after they leave Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Fabiola’s mother is detained by U.S. immigration, leaving Fabiola to navigate her loud American cousins, Chantal, Donna, and Princess; the grittiness of Detroit’s west side; a new school; and a surprising romance, all on her own. Just as she finds her footing in this strange new world, a dangerous proposition presents itself, and Fabiola soon realizes that freedom comes at a cost. Trapped at the crossroads of an impossible choice, will she pay the price for the American dream? Ages 14 and up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698930325-M8MOY9J6ZK0Y56YCIM38/1-22.jpg Home - The Boy in the Black Suit by Jason Reynolds Just when seventeen-year-old Matt thinks he can’t handle one more piece of terrible news, he meets a girl who’s dealt with a lot more—and who just might be able to clue him in on how to rise up when life keeps knocking him down—in this “vivid, satisfying, and ultimately upbeat tale of grief, redemption, and grace” (Kirkus Reviews) from the Coretta Scott King – John Steptoe Award–winning author of When I Was the Greatest. Matt wears a black suit every day. No, not because his mom died—although she did, and it sucks. But he wears the suit for his gig at the local funeral home, which pays way better than the Cluck Bucket, and he needs the income since his dad can’t handle the bills on his own. Then Matt meets Lovey. Lovey never cries. She’s tough. Really tough. Tough in the way Matt wishes he could be. Which is maybe why he’s drawn to her, and definitely why he can’t seem to shake her. Because there’s nothing more hopeful than finding a person who understands your loneliness—and who can maybe even help take it away. Ages 12 and up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698951735-2NW3F5IS823AKSRG8RLC/1-24.jpg Home - New Kid by Jerry Craft New Kid is a timely, honest graphic novel about starting over at a new school where diversity is low and the struggle to fit in is real, from award-winning author-illustrator Jerry Craft. This middle grade graphic novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. It’s a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom. Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his parents enroll him in a prestigious private school known for its academics, where Jordan is one of the few kids of color in his entire grade. As he makes the daily trip from his Washington Heights apartment to the upscale Riverdale Academy Day School, Jordan soon finds himself torn between two worlds—and not really fitting into either one. Can Jordan learn to navigate his new school culture while keeping his neighborhood friends and staying true to himself? Ages 8-12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698678142-TDCUVWXLN6YJAI8QRKO7/skin.jpg Home - The Skin I'm In by Sharon G. Flake Maleeka suffers every day from the taunts of the other kids in her class. If they're not getting at her about her homemade clothes or her good grades, it's about her dark, Black skin. When a new teacher, whose face is blotched with a startling white patch, starts at their school, Maleeka can see there is bound to be trouble for her too. But the new teacher's attitude surprises Maleeka. Miss Saunders loves the skin she's in. Can Maleeka learn to do the same? Ages 11-13. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698966473-8FKHD6Y5AZ9UD4O8J5EO/1-26.jpg Home - Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi They killed my mother. They took our magic. They tried to bury us. Now we rise. Zélie Adebola remembers when the soil of Orïsha hummed with magic. Burners ignited flames, Tiders beckoned waves, and Zélie’s Reaper mother summoned forth souls. But everything changed the night magic disappeared. Under the orders of a ruthless king, maji were killed, leaving Zélie without a mother and her people without hope. Now Zélie has one chance to bring back magic and strike against the monarchy. With the help of a rogue princess, Zélie must outwit and outrun the crown prince, who is hell-bent on eradicating magic for good. Danger lurks in Orïsha, where snow leoponaires prowl and vengeful spirits wait in the waters. Yet the greatest danger may be Zélie herself as she struggles to control her powers and her growing feelings for an enemy. Ages 14 and up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698952148-5T2EMZR5B8A620DOCIFU/1-25.jpg Home - Betty Before X by Ilyasah Shabazz with Renée Watson Betty Before X is a powerful middle-grade fictionalized account of the childhood activism of Betty Shabazz, Malcolm X’s wife, written by their daughter Ilyasah Shabazz. In Detroit, 1945, eleven-year-old Betty’s house doesn’t quite feel like home. She believes her mother loves her, but she can’t shake the feeling that her mother doesn’t want her. Church helps those worries fade, if only for a little while. The singing, the preaching, the speeches from guest activists like Paul Robeson and Thurgood Marshall stir African Americans in her community to stand up for their rights. Betty quickly finds confidence and purpose in volunteering for the Housewives League, an organization that supports Black-owned businesses. Soon, the American civil rights icon we now know as Dr. Betty Shabazz is born. Inspired by Betty's real life―but expanded upon and fictionalized through collaboration with novelist Renée Watson―Ilyasah Shabazz illuminates four poignant years in her mother’s childhood with this book, painting an inspiring portrait of a girl overcoming the challenges of self-acceptance and belonging that will resonate with young readers today. Ages 10-14. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592699077122-NF3QY0XSCOP0D75BO7UP/1-8.png Home - Say Her Name by Zetta Elliott, illustrated by LoveisWise Award-winning author Zetta Elliott engages poets from the past two centuries to create a chorus of voices celebrating the creativity, resilience, and courage of Black women and girls. Inspired by the #SayHerName campaign launched by the African American Policy Forum, these poems pay tribute to victims of police brutality as well as the activists championing the Black Lives Matter cause. This compelling collection reveals the beauty, danger, and magic found at the intersection of race and gender. Ages 12 and up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698957236-N5V9GTQDNES9BDGE47P0/1-27.jpg Home - The Season of Styx Malone by Kekla Magoon Meet Caleb and Bobby Gene, two brothers embarking on a madcap, heartwarming, one-thing-leads-to-another adventure. Friendships are forged, loyalties are tested . . . and miracles just might happen.. Caleb Franklin and his big brother Bobby Gene are excited to have adventures in the woods behind their house. But Caleb dreams of venturing beyond their ordinary small town. Then Caleb and Bobby Gene meet new neighbor Styx Malone. Styx is sixteen and oozes cool. Styx promises the brothers that together, the three of them can pull off the Great Escalator Trade—exchanging one small thing for something better until they achieve their wildest dream. But as the trades get bigger, the brothers soon find themselves in over their heads. Styx has secrets--secrets so big they could ruin everything. Ages 8-12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698547728-ZQWLEZGVOY7KYHABG8LU/91Sqy8MP0dL.jpg Home - Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson Raised in South Carolina and New York, Woodson always felt halfway home in each place. In vivid poems, she shares what it was like to grow up as an African American in the 1960s and 1970s, living with the remnants of Jim Crow and her growing awareness of the Civil Rights movement. Touching and powerful, each poem is both accessible and emotionally charged, each line a glimpse into a child’s soul as she searches for her place in the world. Woodson’s eloquent poetry also reflects the joy of finding her voice through writing stories, despite the fact that she struggled with reading as a child. Her love of stories inspired her and stayed with her, creating the first sparks of the gifted writer she was to become. Ages 10 and up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698962129-KW291DB79QYH5Y62I3BS/1-28.jpg Home - The Crossover by Kwame Alexander "With a bolt of lightning on my kicks . . . The court is SIZZLING. My sweat is DRIZZLING. Stop all that quivering. ’Cuz tonight I’m delivering," raps twelve-year-old Josh Bell. Thanks to their dad, he and his twin brother, Jordan, are kings on the court. But Josh has more than basketball in his blood—he's got mad beats, too, which help him find his rhythm when it’s all on the line. As their winning season unfolds, things begin to change. When Jordan meets a girl, the twins’ bond unravels. Told in dynamic verse, this fast and furious middle grade novel that started it all absolutely bounces with rhythm and bursts with heart. Ages 10-12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698964438-D177JDHE6WV1XBP3GQBY/1-29.jpg Home - Dear Martin by Nic Stone Raw, captivating, and undeniably real, Nic Stone joins industry giants Jason Reynolds and Walter Dean Myers as she boldly tackles American race relations in this stunning #1 New York Times bestselling debut, a William C. Morris Award Finalist. Justyce McAllister is a good kid, an honor student, and always there to help a friend—but none of that matters to the police officer who just put him in handcuffs. Despite leaving his rough neighborhood behind, he can't escape the scorn of his former peers or the ridicule of his new classmates. Justyce looks to the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for answers. But do they hold up anymore? He starts a journal to Dr. King to find out. Then comes the day Justyce goes driving with his best friend, Manny, windows rolled down, music turned up—way up, sparking the fury of a white off-duty cop beside them. Words fly. Shots are fired. Justyce and Manny are caught in the crosshairs. In the media fallout, it's Justyce who is under attack. Ages 14 and up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592699086140-RME7TEW6PNG4LN3UWMA8/1-9.png Home - Miles Morales: Spider-Man by Jason Reynolds Miles Morales is just your average teenager. Dinner every Sunday with his parents, chilling out playing old-school video games with his best friend, Ganke, crushing on brainy, beautiful poet Alicia. He's even got a scholarship spot at the prestigious Brooklyn Visions Academy. Oh yeah, and he's Spider Man. But lately, Miles's spidey-sense has been on the fritz. When a misunderstanding leads to his suspension from school, Miles begins to question his abilities. After all, his dad and uncle were Brooklyn jack-boys with criminal records. Maybe kids like Miles aren't meant to be superheroes. Maybe Miles should take his dad's advice and focus on saving himself. As Miles tries to get his school life back on track, he can't shake the vivid nightmares that continue to haunt him. Nor can he avoid the relentless buzz of his spidey-sense every day in history class, amidst his teacher's lectures on the historical benefits of slavery and the modern-day prison system. But after his scholarship is threatened, Miles uncovers a chilling plot, one that puts his friends, his neighborhood, and himself at risk. It's time for Miles to suit up. Ages 12 and up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592699080659-5E43J6KO66FTFQYXR9XX/1-10.png Home - American Street by Ibi Zoboi In this stunning debut novel, Pushcart-nominated author Ibi Zoboi draws on her own experience as a young Haitian immigrant, infusing this lyrical exploration of America with magical realism and vodou culture. On the corner of American Street and Joy Road, Fabiola Toussaint thought she would finally find une belle vie—a good life. But after they leave Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Fabiola’s mother is detained by U.S. immigration, leaving Fabiola to navigate her loud American cousins, Chantal, Donna, and Princess; the grittiness of Detroit’s west side; a new school; and a surprising romance, all on her own. Just as she finds her footing in this strange new world, a dangerous proposition presents itself, and Fabiola soon realizes that freedom comes at a cost. Trapped at the crossroads of an impossible choice, will she pay the price for the American dream? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698549747-1TK4GPKTERLGTQB3LOTY/bb.jpg Home - Black Enough, edited by Ibi Zoboi Edited by National Book Award finalist Ibi Zoboi, and featuring some of the most acclaimed bestselling Black authors writing for teens today—Black Enough is an essential collection of captivating stories about what it’s like to be young and Black in America. Ages 12-18. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592699085208-1SR7YGZRE46N1MKLL3I3/1-31.jpg Home - Clean Getaway by Nic Stone From #1 New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone comes a middle-grade road-trip story through American race relations past and present, perfect for fans of Jacqueline Woodson and Jason Reynolds. Set against the backdrop of the segregation history of the American South, take a trip with this New York Times bestseller and an eleven-year-old boy who is about to discover that the world hasn't always been a welcoming place for kids like him, and things aren't always what they seem--his G'ma included. Ages 8-12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592699089137-BSET8PDKB2V2VRZ98WWW/1-32.jpg Home - Clayton Byrd Goes Underground by Rita Williams-Garcia From beloved Newbery Honor winner and three-time Coretta Scott King Award winner Rita Williams-Garcia comes a powerful and heartfelt novel about loss, family, and love that will appeal to fans of Jason Reynolds and Kwame Alexander. Clayton feels most alive when he’s with his grandfather, Cool Papa Byrd, and the band of Bluesmen—he can’t wait to join them, just as soon as he has a blues song of his own. But then the unthinkable happens. Cool Papa Byrd dies, and Clayton’s mother forbids Clayton from playing the blues. And Clayton knows that’s no way to live. Armed with his grandfather’s brown porkpie hat and his harmonica, he runs away from home in search of the Bluesmen, hoping he can join them on the road. But on the journey that takes him through the New York City subways and to Washington Square Park, Clayton learns some things that surprise him. Ages 8-12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592699092533-T3N2IZLCIHJNDN9CR0XS/1-33.jpg Home - The Stars Beneath our Feet by David Barclay Moore It’s Christmas Eve in Harlem, but twelve-year-old Lolly Rachpaul and his mom aren’t celebrating. They’re still reeling from his older brother’s death in a gang-related shooting just a few months earlier. Then Lolly’s mother’s girlfriend brings him a gift that will change everything: two enormous bags filled with Legos. Lolly’s always loved Legos, and he prides himself on following the kit instructions exactly. Now, faced with a pile of building blocks and no instructions, Lolly must find his own way forward. His path isn’t clear—and the pressure to join a “crew,” as his brother did, is always there. When Lolly and his friend are beaten up and robbed, joining a crew almost seems like the safe choice. But building a fantastical Lego city at the community center provides Lolly with an escape—and an unexpected bridge back to the world. David Barclay Moore paints a powerful portrait of a boy teetering on the edge—of adolescence, of grief, of violence—and shows how Lolly’s inventive spirit helps him build a life with firm foundations and open doors. Ages 10 and up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698815644-EVXPWW00NH46RIIXKJWE/x.jpg Home - The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo Xiomara Batista feels unheard and unable to hide in her Harlem neighborhood. Ever since her body grew into curves, she has learned to let her fists and her fierceness do the talking. But Xiomara has plenty she wants to say, and she pours all her frustration and passion onto the pages of a leather notebook, reciting the words to herself like prayers—especially after she catches feelings for a boy in her bio class named Aman, who her family can never know about. With Mami’s determination to force her daughter to obey the laws of the church, Xiomara understands that her thoughts are best kept to herself. So when she is invited to join her school’s slam poetry club, she doesn’t know how she could ever attend without her mami finding out. But she still can’t stop thinking about performing her poems. Because in the face of a world that may not want to hear her, Xiomara refuses to be silent. Ages 14-18. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698621713-6KB3DKNJIO4PJ4I2T3IR/p.jpg Home - Piecing Me Together by Renée Watson Acclaimed author Renée Watson offers a powerful story about a girl striving for success in a world that too often seems like it's trying to break her. Jade believes she must get out of her poor neighborhood if she's ever going to succeed. Her mother tells her to take advantage of every opportunity that comes her way. And Jade has: every day she rides the bus away from her friends and to the private school where she feels like an outsider, but where she has plenty of opportunities. But some opportunities she doesn't really welcome, like an invitation to join Women to Women, a mentorship program for "at-risk" girls. Just because her mentor is Black and graduated from the same high school doesn't mean she understands where Jade is coming from. She's tired of being singled out as someone who needs help, someone people want to fix. Jade wants to speak, to create, to express her joys and sorrows, her pain and her hope. Maybe there are some things she could show other women about understanding the world and finding ways to be real, to make a difference. Ages 12 and up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592699090601-4GK2THTZNXBPKY8WCJAX/1-34.jpg Home - Ghost by Jason Reynolds Ghost wants to be the fastest sprinter on his elite middle school track team, but his past is slowing him down in this first electrifying novel of a brand-new series from Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Award–winning author Jason Reynolds. Ghost. Lu. Patina. Sunny. Four kids from wildly different backgrounds with personalities that are explosive when they clash. But they are also four kids chosen for an elite middle school track team—a team that could qualify them for the Junior Olympics if they can get their acts together. They all have a lot to lose, but they also have a lot to prove, not only to each other, but to themselves. Running. That’s all Ghost (real name Castle Cranshaw) has ever known. But Ghost has been running for the wrong reasons—it all started with running away from his father. Since then, Ghost has been the one causing problems—and running away from them—until he meets Coach, an ex-Olympic Medalist who sees something in Ghost: natural talent. If Ghost can stay on track, literally and figuratively, he could be the best sprinter in the city. Can Ghost harness his raw talent for speed, or will his past finally catch up to him? Ages 10 and up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592699098476-Q1YOAUFAQ5F02R4M3MY5/1-35.jpg Home - Dragons in a Bag by Zetta Elliott The dragon's out of the bag in this diverse, young urban fantasy from award-winning author, Zetta Elliott. When Jaxon is sent to spend the day with a mean old lady his mother calls Ma, he finds out she's not his grandmother--but she is a witch! She needs his help delivering baby dragons to a magical world where they'll be safe. There are two rules when it comes to the dragons: don't let them out of the bag, and don't feed them anything sweet. Before he knows it, Jax and his friends Vikram and Kavita have broken both rules! Will Jax get the baby dragons delivered safe and sound? Or will they be lost in Brooklyn forever? Ages 8-12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592699096573-PZ01KNOENHS9DB1BA6EA/1-36.jpg Home - All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson In a series of personal essays, prominent journalist and LGBTQIA+ activist George M. Johnson explores his childhood, adolescence, and college years in New Jersey and Virginia. From the memories of getting his teeth kicked out by bullies at age five, to flea marketing with his loving grandmother, to his first sexual relationships, this young-adult memoir weaves together the trials and triumphs faced by Black queer boys. Both a primer for teens eager to be allies as well as a reassuring testimony for young queer men of color, All Boys Aren't Blue covers topics such as gender identity, toxic masculinity, brotherhood, family, structural marginalization, consent, and Black joy. Johnson's emotionally frank style of writing will appeal directly to young adults. Ages 14 and up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698671046-MXXLHSWRX4A16PTC63ER/Screen+Shot+2020-06-14+at+11.41.50+AM.png Home - With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo From the New York Times bestselling author of the National Book Award-winning title The Poet X comes a dazzling novel in prose about a girl with talent, pride, and a drive to feed the soul that keeps her fire burning bright. Ever since she got pregnant freshman year, Emoni Santiago’s life has been about making the tough decisions—doing what has to be done for her daughter and her abuela. The one place she can let all that go is in the kitchen, where she adds a little something magical to everything she cooks, turning her food into straight-up goodness. Even though she dreams of working as a chef after she graduates, Emoni knows that it’s not worth her time to pursue the impossible. Yet despite the rules she thinks she has to play by, once Emoni starts cooking, her only choice is to let her talent break free. Ages 14 and up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698634079-AI4P1RFT9P51NBDX2W90/Screen+Shot+2020-06-13+at+10.43.01+AM.png Home - X, A Novel by Ilyasah Shabazz with Kekla Magoon Malcolm Little’s parents have always told him that he can achieve anything, but from what he can tell, that’s a pack of lies. There’s no point in trying, he figures, and lured by the nightlife of Boston and New York, he escapes into a world of fancy suits, jazz, girls, and reefer. But Malcolm’s efforts to leave the past behind lead him into increasingly dangerous territory. X follows the boy who would become Malcolm X from his childhood to his imprisonment for theft at age twenty, when he found the faith that would lead him to forge a new path and command a voice that still resonates today. Ages 14 and up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592699104708-TQYAXWY7J6JPOSN1OCUM/1-37.jpg Home - Piecing Me Together by Renée Watson Acclaimed author Renée Watson offers a powerful story about a girl striving for success in a world that too often seems like it's trying to break her. Jade believes she must get out of her poor neighborhood if she's ever going to succeed. Her mother tells her to take advantage of every opportunity that comes her way. And Jade has: every day she rides the bus away from her friends and to the private school where she feels like an outsider, but where she has plenty of opportunities. But some opportunities she doesn't really welcome, like an invitation to join Women to Women, a mentorship program for "at-risk" girls. Just because her mentor is Black and graduated from the same high school doesn't mean she understands where Jade is coming from. She's tired of being singled out as someone who needs help, someone people want to fix. Jade wants to speak, to create, to express her joys and sorrows, her pain and her hope. Maybe there are some things she could show other women about understanding the world and finding ways to be real, to make a difference. Ages 12 and up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698636009-R7FPB60HCHMD7ZSV5CXH/Screen+Shot+2020-06-13+at+10.45.13+AM.png Home - What Color Is My World?: The Lost History of African-American Inventors by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Raymond Obstfeld, illustrated by Ben Boos and A.G. Ford Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, basketball legend and the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, champions a lineup of little-known African-American inventors in this lively, kid-friendly book. Offering profiles with fast facts and framed by a funny contemporary story featuring two feisty twins, here is a tribute to Black inventors whose ingenuity and perseverance against great odds made our world safer, better, and brighter. Ages 8-12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698720546-XSK62RLB344SLUDWD9HR/y648.jpg Home - Hidden Figures: Young Readers' Edition by Margot Lee Shetterly This edition of Margot Lee Shetterly’s acclaimed book is perfect for young readers. It is the powerful story of four African-American female mathematicians at NASA who helped achieve some of the greatest moments in our space program. Before John Glenn orbited the earth, or Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, a group of dedicated female mathematicians known as “human computers” used pencils, slide rules, and adding machines to calculate the numbers that would launch rockets, and astronauts, into space. This book brings to life the stories of Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden, who lived through the Civil Rights era, the Space Race, the Cold War, and the movement for gender equality, and whose work forever changed the face of NASA and the country. Ages 8-12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592699102625-F825XNSLCRYTTDEQINRA/1-38.jpg Home - Before the Ever After by Jacqueline Woodson For as long as ZJ can remember, his dad has been everyone's hero. As a charming, talented pro football star, he's as beloved to the neighborhood kids he plays with as he is to his millions of adoring sports fans. But lately life at ZJ's house is anything but charming. His dad is having trouble remembering things and seems to be angry all the time. ZJ's mom explains it's because of all the head injuries his dad sustained during his career. ZJ can understand that--but it doesn't make the sting any less real when his own father forgets his name. As ZJ contemplates his new reality, he has to figure out how to hold on tight to family traditions and recollections of the glory days, all the while wondering what their past amounts to if his father can't remember it. And most importantly, can those happy feelings ever be reclaimed when they are all so busy aching for the past? Ages 10 and up. To be released September 1, 2020. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1592698567257-C6QNDQ61SNZMW3CG0X9W/cc.jpg Home - Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo In a novel-in-verse that brims with grief and love, National Book Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Acevedo writes about the devastation of loss, the difficulty of forgiveness, and the bittersweet bonds that shape our lives. Camino Rios lives for the summers when her father visits her in the Dominican Republic. But this time, on the day when his plane is supposed to land, Camino arrives at the airport to see crowds of crying people…In New York City, Yahaira Rios is called to the principal’s office, where her mother is waiting to tell her that her father, her hero, has died in a plane crash. Separated by distance—and Papi’s secrets—the two girls are forced to face a new reality in which their father is dead and their lives are forever altered. And then, when it seems like they’ve lost everything of their father, they learn of each other. Ages 14-18. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1715109912378-GUO13CKTUJ29U6P7HINW/image-asset.jpeg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1715109984680-LVN6ZLKYL2I72PXIK6B0/image-asset.jpeg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1715110044911-LHQLCCCLDDIS04JPECEV/image-asset.jpeg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1715110111778-O46YXEIRT3WCKKP90N67/image-asset.jpeg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1715110182593-5MSO21F8F2AD5W2QD7JX/image-asset.jpeg Home https://www.theconsciouskid.org/bhm daily 0.75 2023-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1643307484564-THQ0NXYNBRFUDGPEI0GJ/nina.jpg Black History - Nina: A Story of Nina Simone by Tracy N. Todd and Christian Robinson This illuminating and defining picture book biography illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Christian Robinson, tells the story of little Eunice who grew up to become the acclaimed singer Nina Simone and her bold, defiant, and exultant legacy. Born Eunice Kathleen Waymon in small town North Carolina, Nina Simone was a musical child. She sang before she talked and learned to play piano at a very young age. With the support of her family and community, she received music lessons that introduced her to classical composers like Bach who remained with her and influenced her music throughout her life. She loved the way his music began softly and then tumbled to thunder, like her mother's preaching, and in much the same way as her career. During her first performances under the name of Nina Simone her voice was rich and sweet but as the Civil Rights Movement gained steam, Nina's voice soon became a thunderous roar as she raised her voice in powerful protest in the fight against racial inequality and discrimination. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1643307484564-THQ0NXYNBRFUDGPEI0GJ/nina.jpg Black History - Nina: A Story of Nina Simone by Tracy N. Todd and Christian Robinson This illuminating and defining picture book biography illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Christian Robinson, tells the story of little Eunice who grew up to become the acclaimed singer Nina Simone and her bold, defiant, and exultant legacy. Born Eunice Kathleen Waymon in small town North Carolina, Nina Simone was a musical child. She sang before she talked and learned to play piano at a very young age. With the support of her family and community, she received music lessons that introduced her to classical composers like Bach who remained with her and influenced her music throughout her life. She loved the way his music began softly and then tumbled to thunder, like her mother's preaching, and in much the same way as her career. During her first performances under the name of Nina Simone her voice was rich and sweet but as the Civil Rights Movement gained steam, Nina's voice soon became a thunderous roar as she raised her voice in powerful protest in the fight against racial inequality and discrimination. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1674585316707-LNALHO2JL63OTYPHXQ6H/91aEacFSVaL.jpg Black History - The Green Piano: How Little Me Found Music This autobiographical picture book by the multiple Grammy Award-winning singer Roberta Flack recounts her childhood in a home surrounded by music and love: it all started with a beat-up piano that her father found in a junkyard, repaired, and painted green. Growing up in a Blue Ridge mountain town, little Roberta didn't have fancy clothes or expensive toys...but she did have music. And she dreamed of having her own piano. When her daddy spies an old, beat-up upright piano in a junkyard, he knows he can make his daughter's dream come true. He brings it home, cleans and tunes it, and paints it a grassy green. And soon the little girl has an instrument to practice on, and a new dream to reach for--one that will make her become a legend in the music industry. Here is a lyrical picture book--perfect for aspiring piano players and singers--that shares an intimate look at Roberta Flack's family and her special connection to music. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1674585686065-FUYUP3A706Z9XVFU49F6/917QlNBpnyL.jpg Black History - Standing in the Need of Prayer: A Modern Retelling of the Classic Spiritual From an award-winning author and critically acclaimed artist comes a stunning and deeply moving picture book based on the popular spiritual. The classic lyrics have been reworked to chronicle the milestones, struggles, tragedies, and triumphs of African American history. A perfect gift or timeless keepsake! ★ "Gorgeous and enlightening."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review This inspirational book encapsulates African American history and invites conversations at all levels. Carole Boston Weatherford’s riveting text and Frank Morrison’s evocative and detailed paintings are informative reminders of yesterday, hopeful images for today, and aspirational dreams of tomorrow. Stretching more than four hundred years, this book features pivotal moments in history, such as the arrival of enslaved people in Jamestown, Virginia, in 1619; Nat Turner's rebellion; the integration of the US military; the Selma to Montgomery marches; and peaceful present-day protests. It also celebrates the feats of African American musicians and athletes, such as Duke Ellington and Florence Griffith Joyner. Visually stunning and incredibly timely, this book reckons with a painful history while serving as a testament to the human spirit's ability to persevere in even the most hopeless of circumstances. Its universal message of faith, strength, and resilience will resonate with readers of all ages. The end of the book includes descriptions of the people, places, and events featured, along with a note from the author. Ages 6-9. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1674585505028-YKUDRHDA7PWEB9V7HXGU/814RzWF1ktL.jpg Black History - Indigo Dreaming A gorgeous, imagination-sparking introduction to the beauty and interconnectedness of the Black diaspora. A young girl living on the coast of South Carolina dreams of her distant relatives on the shores of Africa and beyond. Indigo Dreaming is a poetic meditation between two young girls—on different sides of the sea—who wonder about how they are intricately linked by culture, even though they are separated by location. The girls’ reflections come together, creating an imaginative and illuminating vision of home, as well as a celebration of the Black diaspora. This gorgeous lyrical tale engages the senses and evokes childlike curiosity and wonder. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1674585262461-D3DE7PEDU858X9RZFGLG/9188yUvqZTL.jpg Black History - Curve & Flow: The Elegant Vision of L.A. Architect Paul R. Williams Discover the remarkable story of an orphaned Black boy who grew up to become the groundbreaking architect to the stars, Paul R. Williams. A stunning nonfiction picture-book biography from the Caldecott Honor–winning author and NAACP Image Award–nominated artist. As an orphaned Black boy growing up in America in the early 1900s, Paul R. Williams became obsessed by the concept of "home." He not only dreamed of building his own home, he turned his dreams into drawings. Defying the odds and breaking down the wall of racism, Williams was able to curve around the obstacles in his way to become a world-renowned architect. He designed homes for the biggest celebrities of the day, such as Frank Sinatra and Lucille Ball, and created a number of buildings in Los Angeles that are now considered landmarks. From Andrea J. Loney, the author of the Caldecott Honor Book Double Bass Blues, and award-winning artist Keith Mallett comes a remarkable story of fortitude, hope, and positivity. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1674585968354-8AS89942UUVON8OOE92C/71Xn-GHx2IL.jpg Black History - We Are Here (An All Because You Matter Book) An empowering follow-up to New York Times bestselling picture book All Because You Matter that celebrates the rich history of Black and brown men and women throughout history with soaring language and stunning illustration. Lyrical, affirmational, and bursting with love, We Are Here is a poignant story about Black and brown heritage and community. Full of assurance, tenderness, and triumph, this much-anticipated follow-up to the New York Times bestselling picture book All Because You Matter offers an equally inspirational and arresting ode to all of the Black women and men throughout history who have made momentous contributions from the beginning of time. Tami Charles shares the beauty and excellence in the history of the Black community, assuring Black and brown children of the extraordinary legacy from which they come. Charles's powerful and empowering text is accompanied with illustrations by renowned artist Bryan Collier, a four-time Caldecott Honor recipient and a nine-time Coretta Scott King Award winner or honoree. We Are Here celebrates readers with pride, joy, and love, reminding them of their roots, inviting readers to imagine a future that shines ever bright, and strengthening them for their triumphant days to come! Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611249106048-GI0TD0VCVMGSL98UCQQL/8.jpg Black History - Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed, illustrated by Stasia Burrington When Little Mae was a child, she dreamed of dancing in space. She imagined herself surrounded by billions of stars, floating, gliding, and discovering. She wanted to be an astronaut. Her white teacher doesn't believe in her ability to dream big and tells her to consider a different profession. Her mom told her, "If you believe it, and work hard for it, anything is possible.” Mae’s curiosity, intelligence, and determination, matched with her parents' encouraging words, paved the way for her incredible success at NASA as the first African American woman to travel in space. This book will inspire other young girls to reach for the stars, to aspire for the impossible, and to persist. Ages 3-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611250855655-HEXR1KXEMKZ8UKQ3OP2D/abc+black+hx.jpg Black History - The ABCs of Black History by Rio Cortez, illustrated by Lauren Semmer B is for Beautiful, Brave, and Bright! And for a Book that takes a Bold journey through the alphabet of Black history and culture. Letter by letter, The ABCs of Black History celebrates a story that spans continents and centuries, triumph and heartbreak, creativity and joy. It’s a story of big ideas––P is for Power, S is for Science and Soul. Of significant moments––G is for Great Migration. Of iconic figures––H is for Zora Neale Hurston, X is for Malcom X. It’s an ABC book like no other, and a story of hope and love. In addition to rhyming text, the book includes back matter with information on the events, places, and people mentioned in the poem, from Mae Jemison to W. E. B. Du Bois, Fannie Lou Hamer to Sam Cooke, and the Little Rock Nine to DJ Kool Herc. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1674585735765-KATDZX18QQ45LOUMBFQ2/91y5FdQkZ3L.jpg Black History - Hold Them Close: A Love Letter to Black Children When happy things come to you, hold them close and never let go. From celebrated author of Your Name Is a Song Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, fine artist Patrick Dougher, and photographer Jamel Shabazz, Hold Them Close is a picture book celebration of Black past, present, and future—a joyful love letter to Black children. As affirming as it is touching and warm, Hold Them Close encourages young children to hold close their joy, the words of their ancestors and elders, as well as their power to change the world. A perfect book for shared story time, this book will inspire young people to march forth with pride, glow, and happiness. "A love poem to Black children that both educates and bolsters." —Kirkus Reviews Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1674585156646-JWB0S77YZKFLQMPT0RIQ/91xXkIaHlOL.jpg Black History - Freedom Soup Join the celebration in the kitchen as a family makes their traditional New Year’s soup — and shares the story of how Haitian independence came to be. The shake-shake of maracas vibrates down to my toes. Ti Gran’s feet tap-tap to the rhythm. Every year, Haitians all over the world ring in the new year by eating a special soup, a tradition dating back to the Haitian Revolution. This year, Ti Gran is teaching Belle how to make the soup — Freedom Soup — just like she was taught when she was a little girl. Together, they dance and clap as they prepare the holiday feast, and Ti Gran tells Belle about the history of the soup, the history of Belle’s family, and the history of Haiti, where Belle’s family is from. In this celebration of cultural traditions passed from one generation to the next, Jacqueline Alcántara’s lush illustrations bring to life both Belle’s story and the story of the Haitian Revolution. Tami Charles’s lyrical text, as accessible as it is sensory, makes for a tale that readers will enjoy to the last drop. Ages 5-9. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1674585528237-94I9BDLY4XI61UV81KDS/81Wm9jCLD7L.jpg Black History - Put Your Shoes On & Get Ready! From Georgia's first Black Senator Raphael Warnock comes an inspiring picture book about finding your dreams and making your mark in the world. Before Raphael Warnock became a pastor and the first Black senator from Georgia, he was a little boy whose father told him to get up, get dressed, put on his shoes, and get ready! So that’s what he did, along every step of his journey. From his work boots to his marching band shoes to his shiny lace-ups, Senator Reverend Warnock found the right shoes to fit his feet and to carry him toward his dreams. This inspirational story, with bold, brilliant art by TeMika Grooms, follows Raphael Warnock’s journey from Savannah, Georgia, to the United States Senate and shows young readers that they, too, can find the power to be themselves and make a difference when they have the shoes that fit their feet. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611253288591-H30K5GPUBFIYFQTT91EO/the+vast.jpg Black History - The Vast Wonder of the World: Biologist Ernest Everett Just by Mélina Mangal, illustrated by Luisa Uribe Extraordinary illustrations and lyrical text present pioneering African American scientist Ernest Everett Just. Ernest Everett Just was not like other scientists of his time. He saw the whole, where others saw only parts. He noticed details others failed to see. He persisted in his research despite the discrimination and limitations imposed on him as an African American. His keen observations of sea creatures revealed new insights about egg cells and the origins of life. Through stunning illustrations and lyrical prose, this picture book presents the life and accomplishments of this long overlooked scientific pioneer. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1612125422130-E4AKNUVRGSB4XD58Q44P/image-asset.jpeg Black History - Brave Ballerina: The Story of Janet Collins by Michelle Meadows, illustrated by Ebony Glenn A lyrical picture book biography of Janet Collins, the first African American principal dancer at the Metropolitan Opera House. Janet Collins wanted to be a ballerina in the 1930s and 40s, a time when racial segregation was widespread in the United States. Janet pursued dance with a passion, despite being rejected from discriminatory dance schools. When she was accepted into the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo as a teenager on the condition that she paint her skin white for performances, Janet refused. She continued to go after her dreams, never compromising her values along the way. From her early childhood lessons to the height of her success as the first African American prima ballerina in the Metropolitan Opera, Brave Ballerina is the story of a remarkable pioneer as told by Michelle Meadows, with fantastic illustrations from Ebony Glenn. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1674586097650-9R9P0C2GLK7RB7FWUR16/710QYJdJKRL.jpg Black History - The Juneteenth Story: Celebrating the End of Slavery in the United States With colorful illustrations and a timeline, this introductory history of Juneteenth for kids details the evolution of the holiday commemorating the date the enslaved people of Texas first learned of their freedom . On June 19, 1865—more than two years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation—the enslaved people of Texas first learned of their freedom. That day became a day of remembrance and celebration that changed and grew from year to year. Learn about the events that led to emancipation and why it took so long for the enslaved people in Texas to hear the news. The first Juneteenth began as “Jubilee Day,” where families celebrated and learned of their new rights as citizens. As Black Texans moved to other parts of the country, they brought their traditions along with them, and Juneteenth continued to grow and develop. Today, Juneteenth’s powerful spirit has endured through the centuries to become an official holiday in the United States in 2021. The Juneteenth Story provides an accessible introduction for kids to learn about this important American holiday. Ages 5-12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611248925370-J8A6XK3OKQMFQJF9G193/e.jpg Black History - The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander and Kadir Nelson This poem is a love letter to Black life in the United States. It highlights the unspeakable trauma of slavery, the faith and fire of the civil rights movement, and the grit, passion, and perseverance of some of the world’s greatest heroes. The text is also peppered with references to the words of Martin Luther King, Jr., Langston Hughes, Gwendolyn Brooks, and others, offering deeper insights into the accomplishments of the past, while bringing stark attention to the endurance and spirit of those surviving and thriving in the present. Robust back matter at the end provides valuable historical context and additional detail for those wishing to learn more. Ages 6–9. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611250958765-IXPT8AQ2RT3G64NZEMMH/FD1304F0-D0E5-4832-8D8D-F425ABDB785C.jpeg Black History - Dream Big, Little One by Vashti Harrison This beautifully illustrated board book edition of instant bestseller Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History showcases women who changed the world and is the perfect goodnight book to inspire big dreams. Featuring 18 trailblazing Black women in American history, Dream Big, Little One is the irresistible board book adaptation of Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History. Among these women, you'll find heroes, role models, and everyday women who did extraordinary things - bold women whose actions and beliefs contributed to making the world better for generations of girls and women to come. Whether they were putting pen to paper, soaring through the air or speaking up for the rights of others, the women profiled in these pages were all taking a stand against a world that didn't always accept them. The leaders in this book may be little, but they all did something big and amazing, inspiring generations to come. Ages 0-4. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611251351145-2XBEEJKYZMJXCOWEJT2Q/baby+ygb.jpg Black History - Baby Young Gifted and Black by Jamia Wilson and Andrea Pippins Introduce your baby to Black excellence with this lyrical board-book edition of Young, Gifted and Black. Includes a mirror at the back so young dreamers can see themselves next to their heroes. Meet icons of color from past and present in this baby board book celebration of inspirational achievement. A collection of positive, yet simple, affirmations to encourage the next generation. Highlighting the talent of Black leaders and changemakers from around the world, young dreamers will develop confidence, self-assurance, and self-belief. Created in the spirit of Nina Simone’s song “To Be Young, Gifted, and Black,” meet figureheads, leaders and pioneers such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks, as well as cultural trailblazers like Zadie Smith and athletes like Serena Williams. Jamia Wilson has carefully curated this range of Black icons and the book is stylishly brought together by Andrea Pippins’ colorful and celebratory illustrations. All children deserve to see themselves represented positively in the books they read. Ages 0-4. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1674586766199-M99V55UOMU3W82MHE753/71j6FCGp2DL.jpg Black History - I Color Myself Different NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An inspiring story of identity and self-esteem from celebrated athlete and activist Colin Kaepernick. When Colin Kaepernick was five years old, he was given a simple school assignment: draw a picture of yourself and your family. What young Colin does next with his brown crayon changes his whole world and worldview, providing a valuable lesson on embracing and celebrating his Black identity through the power of radical self-love and knowing your inherent worth. I Color Myself Differentis a joyful ode to Black and Brown lives based on real events in young Colin's life that is perfect for every reader's bookshelf. It's a story of self-discovery, staying true to one's self, and advocating for change... even when you're very little! Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611249989514-E70LISO8HSI8LOVODQ3C/radiant.png Black History - Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat by Javaka Steptoe Jean-Michel Basquiat and his unique, collage-style paintings rocketed to fame in the 1980s as a cultural phenomenon unlike anything the art world had ever seen. But before that, he was a little boy who saw art everywhere: in poetry books and museums, in games and in the words that we speak, and in the pulsing energy of New York City. Now, award-winning illustrator Javaka Steptoe’s vivid text and bold artwork echoing Basquiat’s own introduce young readers to the powerful message that art doesn’t always have to be neat or clean — and definitely not inside the lines — to be beautiful. Ages 6–12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1643315814285-5XG9XDDI14SRBZEW9KFV/91qCBQmoPdL.jpg Black History - Because Claudette by Tracey Baptiste and Tonya Engel From NYT bestselling author Tracey Baptiste comes a singular picture book that is both a biography about Claudette Colvin, the teen whose activism launched the Montgomery bus boycott, and a celebration of collective action. When fifteen-year-old Claudette Colvin boarded a segregated bus on March 2, 1955, she had no idea she was about to make history. At school she was learning about abolitionists like Harriet Tubman and Sojourner Truth, which helped inspire her decision to refuse to give up her seat to a white woman, which led to her arrest, which began a crucial chain of events: Rosa Park's sit-in nine months later, the organization of the Montgomery bus boycott by activists like Professor Jo Ann Robinson and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the Supreme Court decision that Alabama's bus segregation was unconstitutional—a major triumph for the civil rights movement. Because of Claudette's brave stand against injustice, history was transformed. Now it's time for young readers to learn about this living legend, her pivotal role in the civil rights movement, and the power of one person reaching out to another in the fight for change. Ages 6-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611251206149-JODUU2NR0PJRBD2FMP1E/followyourdreams.jpg Black History - Follow Your Dreams, Little One by Vashti Harrison New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Vashti Harrison shines a bold, joyous light on Black men through history in this board book edition of Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History. This beautifully illustrated board book highlights true stories of Black men in history. The exceptional men featured include artist Aaron Douglas, civil rights leader John Lewis, dancer Alvin Ailey, lawman Bass Reeves, tennis champion Arthur Ashe, and writer James Baldwin. The legends in this book span centuries and continents, but what they have in common is that each one has blazed a trail for generations to come. Ages 0-4. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611249379522-RPMWFSOK13PEWPPQE6ST/little+leaders.png Black History - Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History by Vashti Harrison An important book for all ages, Little Leaders educates and inspires as it relates true stories of forty trailblazing Black women in American history. Illuminating text paired with irresistible illustrations bring to life both iconic and lesser-known female figures of Black history such as abolitionist Sojourner Truth, pilot Bessie Coleman, chemist Alice Ball, politician Shirley Chisholm, mathematician Katherine Johnson, poet Maya Angelou, and filmmaker Julie Dash. Among these biographies, readers will find heroes, role models, and everyday women who did extraordinary things — bold women whose actions and beliefs contributed to making the world better for generations of girls and women to come. Whether they were putting pen to paper, soaring through the air or speaking up for the rights of others, the women profiled in these pages were all taking a stand against a world that didn’t always accept them. The leaders in this book may be little, but they all did something big and amazing, inspiring generations to come. Ages 7–11. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611249498800-HK5MRSLIB0JBE1BSXGXX/little+legends.png Black History - Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History by Vashti Harrison An important book for readers of all ages, this beautifully illustrated and engagingly written volume brings to life true stories of Black men in history. Among these biographies, readers will find aviators and artists, politicians and pop stars, athletes and activists. The exceptional men featured include writer James Baldwin, artist Aaron Douglas, filmmaker Oscar Devereaux Micheaux, lawman Bass Reeves, civil rights leader John Lewis, dancer Alvin Ailey, and musician Prince. The legends in Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History span centuries and continents, but each one has blazed a trail for generations to come. Ages 7-12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1643307940732-HP2RWUTZ8HOM7UZ08S7E/81kyPux4G%2BL.jpg Black History - Stacey’s Extraordinary Words by Stacey Abrams and Kitt Thomas The debut picture book from iconic voting rights advocate and bestselling author Stacey Abrams is an inspiring tale of determination, based on her own childhood. Stacey is a little girl who loves words more than anything. She loves reading them, sounding them out, and finding comfort in them when things are hard. But when her teacher chooses her to compete in the local spelling bee, she isn’t as excited as she thought she’d be. What if she messes up? Or worse, if she can’t bring herself to speak up, like sometimes happens when facing bullies at school? Stacey will learn that win or lose . . . her words are powerful, and sometimes perseverance is the most important word of all. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1674585922280-OQXCYULTJZDNWP2IGUHT/91mfjD70jOL.jpg Black History - The Faith of Elijah Cummings: The North Star of Equal Justice Congressman and civil rights advocate Elijah Cummings dedicated his life to public service. This comprehensive and visually stunning biography details his humble beginnings and unwavering faith as he waged an endless battle for truth, justice, and equality. We can do better. When Elijah Cummings was a little boy, he struggled in school. His teachers thought he talked too much and asked too many questions. They said he'd never be able to read or write well. Despite his difficulties, Elijah never gave up. He persevered, having faith that with hard work, he'd be able to achieve his goals. Best known as a voice for people of color and an advocate for equal opportunity, Elijah Cummings was a man of faith and dignity, a beacon of justice, and an unrelenting warrior for equality and change. Carole Boston Weatherford and Laura Freeman marry words and images beautifully in this picture book biography of politician and civil rights champion Elijah Cummings, detailing his inspiring journey--from his humble beginnings as the son of former sharecroppers to his unwavering faith as he became a lawyer, state legislator, and leading congressman. Best known as a voice for people of color and an advocate for equal opportunity, Elijah Cummings was a man of faith and dignity, a beacon of justice, and an unrelenting warrior for equality and change. Ages 6-9. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1674585714800-4NB0CXLV6Z2O2251A6IP/81os5mkx8TL.jpg Black History - Sing a Song: How Lift Every Voice and Sing Inspired Generations Just in time for the 120th anniversary of the song "Lift Every Voice and Sing"--this stirring book celebrates the Black National Anthem and how it inspired five generations of a family. Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us. Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us. In Jacksonville, Florida, two brothers, one of them the principal of a segregated, all-black school, wrote the song "Lift Every Voice and Sing" so his students could sing it for a tribute to Abraham Lincoln's birthday in 1900. From that moment on, the song has provided inspiration and solace for generations of Black families. Mothers and fathers passed it on to their children who sang it to their children and grandchildren. It has been sung during major moments of the Civil Rights Movement and at family gatherings and college graduations. Inspired by this song's enduring significance, Kelly Starling Lyons and Keith Mallett tell a story about the generations of families who gained hope and strength from the song's inspiring words. Ages 5-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1643307594583-WF32TR2TO1NICKP3QW12/91M-5UUPXuL.jpg Black History - The 1619 Project: Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson, illustrated by Nikkolas Smith The 1619 Project’s lyrical picture book in verse chronicles the consequences of slavery and the history of Black resistance in the United States, thoughtfully rendered by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones and Newbery honor-winning author Renée Watson. A young student receives a family tree assignment in school, but she can only trace back three generations. Grandma gathers the whole family, and the student learns that 400 years ago, in 1619, their ancestors were stolen and brought to America by white slave traders. But before that, they had a home, a land, a language. She learns how the people said to be born on the water survived. And the people planted dreams and hope, willed themselves to keep living, living. And the people learned new words for love for friend for family for joy for grow for home. With powerful verse and striking illustrations by Nikkolas Smith, Born on the Water provides a pathway for readers of all ages to reflect on the origins of American identity. Ages 7-10. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1643308107888-UZXESBYIHKL0D8ZQGULF/81E3nQI7gpL.jpg Black History - The People Remember by Ibi Zoboi and Loveis Wise From award-winning, New York Times bestselling author Ibi Zoboi comes her debut picture book—a tour de force that uses the principles of Kwanzaa to talk about the history of African Americans. This lyrical, powerful tribute is sumptuously illustrated by New Yorker artist and rising star Loveis Wise. A beautiful gift for readers of all ages and for fans of Kadir Nelson’s Heart and Soul. A Coretta Scott King Honor Book! The People Remember tells the journey of African descendants in America by connecting their history to the seven principles of Kwanzaa. It begins in Africa, where people were taken from their homes and families. They spoke different languages and had different customs. Yet they were bound and chained together and forced onto ships sailing into an unknown future. Ultimately, all these people had to learn one common language and create a culture that combined their memories of home with new traditions that enabled them to thrive in this new land. Sumptuously illustrated, this is an important book to read as a family—a story young readers can visit over and over again to deepen their understanding of African American history in relation to their own lives and current social justice movements. By turns powerful and revealing, this is a lyrical narrative that tells the story of survival, as well as the many moments of joy, celebration, and innovation of Black people in America. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611248832157-GMF3JY3QSFEQK0RCC26C/c.jpg Black History - Trombone Shorty by Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews, illustrated by Bryan Collier Hailing from the Tremé neighborhood in New Orleans, Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews got his nickname by wielding a trombone twice as long as he was high. A prodigy, he was leading his own band by age six, and today this Grammy-nominated artist headlines the legendary New Orleans Jazz Fest. Along with esteemed illustrator Bryan Collier, Andrews has created a lively picture book autobiography about how he followed his dream of becoming a musician, despite the odds, until he reached international stardom. Trombone Shorty is a celebration of the rich cultural history of New Orleans and the power of music. Ages 4–8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611248736298-VQZKJEDMRBL8YRUIWXTR/b.jpg Black History - Take A Picture of Me, James Van Der Zee! by Andrea J. Loney, illustrated by Keith Mallett James Van Der Zee was just a young boy when he saved enough money to buy his first camera. He took photos of his family, classmates, and anyone who would sit still for a portrait. By the fifth grade, James was the school photographer and unofficial town photographer. Eventually he outgrew his small town and moved to the exciting, fast-paced world of New York City. After being told by his boss that no one would want his or her photo taken by a Black man, — James opened his own portrait studio in Harlem. He took photographs of legendary figures of the Harlem Renaissance — politicians such as Marcus Garvey, performers including Florence Mills, Bill-Bojangles-Robinson, and Mamie Smith — and ordinary folks in the neighborhood too. Everyone wanted fancy portraits by James Van Der Zee. This is the story of a groundbreaking artist who chronicled an important era in Harlem and showed the beauty and pride of its people. Ages 7–11. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611253159372-XU5NSFUT9BVR4XL9EXPT/counting.jpg Black History - Counting the Stars: The Story of Katherine Johnson, NASA Mathematician by Lesa Cline-Ransome, illustrated by Raúl Colón From award-winning author Lesa Cline-Ransome and acclaimed illustrator Raúl Colón comes the sensitive, informative, and inspiring picture book biography of the remarkable mathematician Katherine Johnson, one of the NASA “human computers” whose work was critical to the first US space launch. Before John Glenn orbited the Earth or astronauts walked on the moon, a group of dedicated female mathematicians known as “human computers” used their knowledge, pencils, adding machines, and writing paper to calculate the orbital mechanics needed to launch spacecraft. Katherine Johnson was one of these mathematicians who used trajectories and complex equations to chart the space program. Even as Virginia’s Jim Crow laws were in place in the early 1950s, Katherine worked analyzing data at the NACA (later NASA) Langley laboratory. In 1962, as NASA prepared for the orbital mission of John Glenn, Katherine Johnson was called upon and John Glenn said “get the girl” (Katherine Johnson) to run the numbers by hand to chart the complexity of the orbital flight. He knew that his flight couldn’t work without her unique skills. President Barack Obama awarded Katherine Johnson the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015 and her incredible life inspired the Oscar-nominated film Hidden Figures. Get to know this incredible and inspirational woman with this beautifully illustrated picture book from an award-winning duo. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611249066983-05KOM4VMOUQE5SENCG3E/i.jpg Black History - Dream Builder: The Story of Architect Philip Freelon by Kelly Starling Lyons, illustrated by Laura Freeman You've seen the building. Now meet the man whose life went into it. Philip Freelon's grandfather was an acclaimed painter of the Harlem Renaissance. His father was a successful businessman who attended the 1963 March on Washington. When Phil decided to attend architecture school, he created his own focus on African American and Islamic designers. He later chose not to build casinos or prisons, instead concentrating on schools, libraries, and museums--buildings that connect people with heritage and fill hearts with joy. And in 2009, Phil's team won a commission that let him use his personal history in service to the country's: the extraordinary Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Dream Builder: The Story of Architect Philip Freelon celebrates a contemporary Black STEAM role model, a man whose quiet work enabled the creation of an iconic building reflecting America's past and future. With a stirring text by Kelly Starling Lyons, vibrant pictures by Laura Freeman, and an afterword from Philip Freelon himself, it is sure to inspire the next generation of dreamers and builders. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611248641777-KKOOJ0F4AFAKGGXD6271/image-asset.png Black History - Before John Was a Jazz Giant: A Song of John Coltrane by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Sean Qualls Young John Coltrane was all ears. And there was a lot to hear growing up in the South in the 1930s: preachers praying, music on the radio, the bustling of the household. These vivid noises shaped John’s own sound as a musician. Carole Boston Weatherford and Sean Qualls have composed an amazingly rich hymn to the childhood of jazz legend John Coltrane. Ages 4–8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611249148259-RNM454UZOSRRB19JF2YW/81UKvBelNGL.jpg Black History - Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop: The Sanitation Strike of 1968 by Alice Faye Duncan, illustrated by R. Gregory Christie This historical fiction picture book presents the story of nine-year-old Lorraine Jackson, who in 1968 witnessed the Memphis sanitation strike--Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s final stand for justice before his assassination--when her father, a sanitation worker, participated in the protest. In February 1968, two African American sanitation workers were killed by unsafe equipment in Memphis, Tennessee. Outraged at the city's refusal to recognize a labor union that would fight for higher pay and safer working conditions, sanitation workers went on strike. The strike lasted two months, during which Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was called to help with the protests. While his presence was greatly inspiring to the community, this unfortunately would be his last stand for justice. He was assassinated in his Memphis hotel the day after delivering his "I've Been to the Mountaintop" sermon in Mason Temple Church. Inspired by the memories of a teacher who participated in the strike as a child, author Alice Faye Duncan reveals the story of the Memphis sanitation strike from the perspective of a young girl with a riveting combination of poetry and prose. Ages 9-12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611249212635-IL9X0554XM8GIO4PX2KA/81HOo%2BbTUoL.jpg Black History - The Roots of Rap: 16 Bars on the 4 Pillars of Hip-Hop by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Frank Morrison Explore the roots of rap in this stunning, rhyming, triple-timing picture book! A generation voicing / stories, hopes, and fears / founds a hip-hop nation. / Say holler if you hear. The roots of rap and the history of hip-hop have origins that precede DJ Kool Herc and Grandmaster Flash. Kids will learn about how it evolved from folktales, spirituals, and poetry, to the showmanship of James Brown, to the culture of graffiti art and break dancing that formed around the art form and gave birth to the musical artists we know today. Written in lyrical rhythm by award-winning author and poet Carole Boston Weatherford and complete with flowing, vibrant illustrations by Frank Morrison, this book beautifully illustrates how hip-hop is a language spoken the whole world 'round, it and features a foreword by Swizz Beatz, a Grammy Award winning American hip-hop rapper, DJ, and record producer. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611249255310-IJQEELLNJZ6HIUO6L5BG/melba.jpg Black History - Little Melba and Her Big Trombone by Katheryn Russell-Brown, illustrated by Frank Morrison Melba Doretta Liston loved the sounds of music from as far back as she could remember. As a child, she daydreamed about beats and lyrics, and hummed along with the music from her family's Majestic radio. At age seven, Melba fell in love with a big, shiny trombone, and soon taught herself to play the instrument. By the time she was a teenager, Melba's extraordinary gift for music led her to the world of jazz. She joined a band led by trumpet player Gerald Wilson and toured the country. Overcoming obstacles of race and gender, Melba went on to become a famed trombone player and arranger, spinning rhythms, harmonies, and melodies into gorgeous songs for all the jazz greats of the twentieth century: Randy Weston, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Billie Holiday, and Quincy Jones, to name just a few. Brimming with ebullience and the joy of making music, Little Melba and Her Big Trombone is a fitting tribute to a trailblazing musician and a great unsung hero of jazz. Ages 6-9. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611249291280-1D79TMEYR20TD3MVUN8R/ruth.jpg Black History - Ruth and the Green Book by Calvin Alexander Ramsey, illustrated by Floyd Cooper About This Book Ruth was so excited to take a trip in her family's new car! In the early 1950s, few Americans could afford to buy cars, so this would be an adventure. But she soon found out that black travelers weren't treated very well in some towns. Many hotels and gas stations refused service to Black people because of the Jim Crow laws. Finally, a friendly attendant at a gas station showed Ruth's family The Green Book. It listed all of the places that would welcome black travelers. With this guidebook and the kindness of strangers, Ruth could finally make a safe journey from Chicago to her grandma's house in Alabama. Ruth's story is fiction, but The Green Book and its role in helping a generation of Black travelers is historical fact. Ages 7 and up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611249328016-C7LHDHXOLZP3KTVRAQVO/schomburg.png Black History - Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Eric Velasquez In luminous paintings and arresting poems, two of children’s literature’s top African-American scholars track Arturo Schomburg’s quest to correct history. Where is our historian to give us our side? Arturo asked. Amid the scholars, poets, authors, and artists of the Harlem Renaissance stood an Afro–Puerto Rican named Arturo Schomburg. This law clerk’s life’s passion was to collect books, letters, music, and art from Africa and the African diaspora and bring to light the achievements of people of African descent through the ages. When Schomburg’s collection became so big it began to overflow his house, he turned to the New York Public Library, where he created and curated a collection that was the cornerstone of a new Negro Division. A century later, his groundbreaking collection, known as the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, has become a beacon to scholars all over the world. Ages 9–12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611249431946-W4X8G4NM605QWV0M61DC/coretta.png Black History - Coretta Scott by Ntozake Shange, illustrated by Kadir Nelson Walking many miles to school in the dusty road, young Coretta knew, too well, the unfairness of life in the segregated south. A yearning for equality began to grow. Together with Martin Luther King, Jr., she gave birth to a vision and a journey — with dreams of freedom for all. This extraordinary union of poetic text by Ntozake Shange and monumental artwork by Kadir Nelson captures the movement for civil rights in the United States and honors one of its most powerful inspirations, Coretta Scott. Ages 4–8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611249623675-0WR9D8X5P5RLN3KMQQLL/harlem.png Black History - Harlem’s Little Blackbird: The Story of Florence Mills by Renée Watson, illustrated by Christian Robinson Born to parents who were both formerly enslaved, Florence Mills knew at an early age that she loved to sing, and that her sweet, bird-like voice, resonated with those who heard her. Performing catapulted her all the way to the stages of 1920s Broadway where she inspired everyone from songwriters to playwrights. Yet with all her success, she knew firsthand how prejudice shaped her world and the world of those around her. As a result, Florence chose to support and promote works by fellow Black performers while heralding a call for their civil rights. Harlem’s Little Blackbird is a timeless story about justice, equality, and the importance of following one’s heart and dreams. Ages 3–7. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611249691120-GVJTDM57PESOKGF5AR7S/hidden+figures.png Black History - Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly, illustrated by Laura Freeman Based on the New York Times bestselling book and the Academy Award–nominated movie, author Margot Lee Shetterly and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Award winner Laura Freeman bring the incredibly inspiring true story of four Black women who helped NASA launch men into space to picture book readers! Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden were good at math…really good. They participated in some of NASA's greatest successes, like providing the calculations for America's first journeys into space. And they did so when being Black and a woman limited what they could do. But they worked hard. They persisted. And they used their genius minds to change the world. In this beautifully illustrated picture book edition, we explore the story of four female African American mathematicians at NASA and how they overcame gender and racial barriers to succeed in a highly challenging STEM-based career. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611249714034-ZRXTRA6O6Q0191QK3A13/rope.jpg Black History - This Is the Rope: A Story from the Great Migration by Jacqueline Woodson, illustrated by James Ransome During the time of the Great Migration, millions of African American families relocated from the South, seeking better opportunities. The story of one family’s journey north during the Great Migration starts with a little girl in South Carolina who finds a rope under a tree one summer. She has no idea the rope will become part of her family’s history. But for three generations, that rope is passed down, used for everything from jump rope games to tying suitcases onto a car for the big move north to New York City, and even for a family reunion where that first little girl is now a grandmother. Ages 5-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611249743596-E1Z1ZS34WV6IVABYGSB0/vaunda.jpg Black History - Juneteenth by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson and Drew Nelson, illustrated by Mark Schroder June 19th, 1865, began as another hot day in Texas. Enslaved African American worked in fields, in barns, and in the homes of the white people. Then a message arrived. Freedom! Slavery had ended! The Civil War had actually ended in April. It took two months for word to reach Texas. Still the joy of that amazing day has never been forgotten. Every year, people all over the United States come together on June 19th to celebrate the end of slavery. Join in the celebration of Juneteenth, a day to remember and honor freedom for all people. Ages 7-10. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611249023188-M2QJ5YH77TSJ3TNPQRGQ/g.jpg Black History - Gordon Parks: How the Photographer Captured Black and White America by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Jamey Christoph His white teacher tells her all-Black class, “You’ll all wind up porters and waiters”. What did she know? Gordon Parks is most famous for being the first Black director in Hollywood. But before he made movies and wrote books, he was poor and looking for work. When he bought a camera, his life changed forever. He taught himself how to take pictures and before long, people noticed. His success as a fashion photographer landed him a job working for the government. In Washington DC, Gordon went looking for a subject, but what he found was segregation. He and others were treated differently because of the color of their skin. Gordon wanted to take a stand against the racism he observed. With his camera in hand, he found a way. Told through lyrical verse and atmospheric art, this is the story of how, with a single photograph, a self-taught artist got America to take notice. Ages 4–8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611249892645-HKBDEYOGZKT8152KYHJJ/ellington.jpg Black History - Ellington Was Not a Street by Ntozake Shange, illustrated by Kadir Nelson In a reflective tribute to the African-American community of old, noted poet Ntozake Shange recalls her childhood home and the close-knit group of innovators that often gathered there. These men of vision, brought to life in the majestic paintings of artist Kadir Nelson, lived at a time when the color of their skin dictated where they could live, what schools they could attend, and even where they could sit on a bus or in a movie theater. Yet in the face of this tremendous adversity, these dedicated souls and others like them not only demonstrated the importance of Black culture in America, but also helped issue in a movement that "changed the world." Their lives and their works inspire us to this day, and serve as a guide to how we approach the challenges of tomorrow. Ages 3-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611249921485-YD0KRJHHUDFPQAJUGS0R/viola.jpg Black History - Viola Desmond Won't Be Budged! by Jody Nyasha Warner, illustrated by Richard Rudnicki In 1946, Viola Desmond bought a movie ticket at the Roseland Theatre in Nova Scotia. After settling into a main floor seat, an usher came by and told her to move, because her ticket was only good for the balcony. She offered to pay the difference in price but was refused: “You people have to sit in the upstairs section.” Viola refused to move. She was hauled off to jail, but her actions gave strength and inspiration to Canada’s Black community. Vibrant illustrations and oral-style prose tell Viola’s story with sympathy and historical accuracy. Ages 5-9. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611248979357-CMWWAWCI28U29WP1EJO3/f.jpg Black History - I Too, Am America by Langston Hughes, illustrated by Bryan Collier I, too, sing America. I am the darker brother. They send me to eat in the kitchen When company comes, But I laugh, And eat well, And grow strong. Langston Hughes was a courageous voice of his time, and his authentic call for equality still rings true today. Beautiful paintings from illustrator Bryan Collier accompany and reinvent the celebrated lines of the poem "I, Too," creating a breathtaking reminder of the place and contributions of Black people in and to America. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611250056234-3IDSY51HMAXT2MW6SU68/gwendolyn.jpg Black History - A Song for Gwendolyn Brooks by Alice Faye Duncan, illustrated by Xia Gordon With a voice both wise and witty, Gwendolyn Brooks crafted poems that captured the urban Black experience and the role of women in society. She grew up on the South Side of Chicago, reading and writing constantly from a young age, her talent lovingly nurtured by her parents. Brooks ultimately published 20 books of poetry, two autobiographies, and one novel. Alice Faye Duncan has created her own song to celebrate Gwendolyn’s life and work, illuminating the tireless struggle of revision and the sweet reward of success. Ages 5 and up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611251680479-REN1Q7L3PVF4516G36KX/tulsa.jpg Black History - Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Floyd Cooper Celebrated author Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrator Floyd Cooper provide a powerful look at the Tulsa Race Massacre, one of the worst incidents of racial violence in our nation's history. The book traces the history of African Americans in Tulsa's Greenwood district and chronicles the devastation that occurred in 1921 when a white mob attacked the Black community. News of what happened was largely suppressed, and no official investigation occurred for seventy-five years. This picture book sensitively introduces young readers to this tragedy and concludes with a call for a better future. Ages 8-12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611250238216-A51T1R6CGWDJJI6FV2J5/book+itch.png Black History - The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth & Harlem’s Greatest Bookstore by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, illustrated by R. Gregory Christie In the 1930s, Lewis’s dad, Lewis Michaux Sr., had an itch he needed to scratch a book itch. How to scratch it? He started a bookstore in Harlem and named it the National Memorial African Bookstore. And as far as Lewis Michaux Jr. could tell, his father’s bookstore was one of a kind. People from all over came to visit the store, even famous people Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X, to name a few. In his father’s bookstore people bought and read books, and they also learned from each other. People swapped and traded ideas and talked about how things could change. They came together here all because of his father’s book itch. Read the story of how Lewis Michaux Sr. and his bookstore fostered new ideas and helped people stand up for what they believed in. Ages 7–10. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611250264280-O46UHGFWIICXK30MQNF3/jake.png Black History - Jake Makes A World: Jacob Lawrence, an Artist in Harlem by Sharifa Rhodes-Pitt, illustrated by Christoper Myers Jake Makes a World follows the creative adventures of the young Jacob Lawrence as he finds inspiration in the vibrant colors and characters of his community in Harlem. From his mother’s apartment, where he is surrounded by brightly colored walls with intricate patterns; to the streets full of familiar and not-so-familiar faces, sounds, rhythms, and smells; to the art studio where he goes each day after school to transform his everyday world on an epic scale, Jake takes readers on an enchanting journey through the bustling sights and sounds of his neighborhood. Ages 4–8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611250417521-VBH5Q3GUTVGO8BMMMJ0X/ygb.jpg Black History - Young Gifted and Black: Meet 52 Black Heroes from Past and Present by Jamia Wilson, illustrated by Andrea Pippins Meet 52 Black icons from the past and present in this celebration of inspirational achievement—a collection of stories about changemakers to encourage, inspire, and empower the next generation of changemakers. Jamia Wilson has carefully curated this range of Black icons and the book is stylishly brought together by Andrea Pippins’ colorful and celebratory illustrations. Written in the spirit of Nina Simone’s song “To Be Young, Gifted, and Black,” this vibrant book is a perfect introduction to both historic and present-day icons and heroes. All children deserve to see themselves represented positively in the books they read. Highlighting the talent and contributions of Black leaders and changemakers from around the world, readers of all backgrounds will be empowered to discover what they too can achieve. Strong, courageous, talented, and diverse, these extraordinary men and women's achievements will inspire a new generation to chase their dream…whatever it may be. Ages 7-10. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1674586122981-XE4Y0S4061JK63WKHXQ2/81K1u9WlTDL.jpg Black History - Flying High: The Story of Gymnastics Champion Simone Biles A lyrical picture book biography of Simone Biles, gymnastics champion and Olympic superstar. Before she was a record-breaking gymnast competing on the world stage, Simone Biles spent time in foster care as a young child. Nimble and boundlessly energetic, she cherished every playground and each new backyard. When she was six years old, Simone's family took shape in a different way. Her grandparents Ron and Nellie Biles adopted Simone and her sister Adria. Ron and Nellie became their parents. Simone was also introduced to gymnastics that same year, launching a lifelong passion fueled by remarkable talent, sacrifice, and the undying support of her family. From her athletic early childhood to the height of her success as an Olympic champion, Flying High is the story of the world's greatest gymnast from author Michelle Meadows and illustrator Ebony Glenn. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611250404297-OY820UJAABZZGBZ7G1OU/sugar+hill.jpg Black History - Sugar Hill: Harlem's Historic Neighborhood by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by R. Gregory Christie Take a walk through Harlem's Sugar Hill and meet all the amazing people who made this neighborhood legendary. With upbeat rhyming, read-aloud text, Sugar Hill celebrates the Harlem neighborhood that successful African Americans first called home during the 1920s. Children raised in Sugar Hill not only looked up to these achievers but also experienced art and culture at home, at church, and in the community. Books, music lessons, and art classes expanded their horizons beyond the narrow limits of segregation. Includes brief biographies of jazz greats Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Sonny Rollins, and Miles Davis; artists Aaron Douglas and Faith Ringgold; entertainers Lena Horne and the Nicholas Brothers; writer Zora Neale Hurston; civil rights leader W. E. B. DuBois and lawyer Thurgood Marshall. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611250389674-AWFVLADNQO6X1Y8ORWUP/preaching.jpg Black History - Preaching to the Chickens: The Story of Young John Lewis by Jabari Asim, illustrated by E.B. Lewis John wants to be a preacher when he grows up — a leader whose words stir hearts to change, minds to think, and bodies to take action. But why wait? When John is put in charge of the family farm’s flock of chickens, he discovers that they make a wonderful congregation! So he preaches to his flock, and they listen, content under his watchful care, riveted by the rhythm of his voice. Celebrating ingenuity and dreaming big, this inspirational story includes an author’s note about John Lewis, who grew up to be a member of the Freedom Riders; chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee; demonstrator on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama; and Georgia congressman, who is still an activist today. Ages 4–8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1612126315373-JCFE8BJPE4PNRRKEURSX/image-asset.jpeg Black History - By and By: Charles Albert Tindley, the Father of Gospel Music by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Bryan Collier A stirring picture book biography from award-winning duo Carole Boston Weatherford and Bryan Collier, about gospel composer and preacher Charles Albert Tindley, best known for the gospel hymn “We’ll Understand It Better By and By.” At a time when most African Americans were still enslaved, Charles Tindley was born free. His childhood was far from easy, with backbreaking hours in the fields, and no opportunity to go to school. But the spirituals he heard as he worked made him long to know how to read the Gospel for himself. Late at night, he taught himself to read from scraps of newspapers. From those small scraps, young Charles raised himself to become a founding father of American gospel music whose hymn was the basis for the Civil Rights anthem “We Shall Overcome.” Told in lilting verse with snippets of spirituals and Tindley’s own hymns woven throughout, Carole Boston Weatherford’s lyrical words and Bryan Collier’s luminous pictures celebrate a man whose music and conviction has inspired countless lives. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611250441772-PTJX0280IS0MF6TJPDD2/TinyStitches_jkt_cover_small.jpg Black History - Tiny Stitches: The Life of Medical Pioneer Vivien Thomas by Gwendolyn Hooks, illustrated Colin Bootman Vivien Thomas’s greatest dream was to attend college to study medicine. But after the stock market crashed in 1929, Vivien lost all his savings. Then he heard about a job opening at the Vanderbilt University medical school under the supervision of Dr. Alfred Blalock. Vivien knew that the all-white school would never admit him as a student, but he hoped working there meant he was getting closer to his dream. As Dr. Blalock’s research assistant, Vivien learned surgical techniques. In 1943, Vivien was asked to help Dr. Helen Taussig find a cure for children with a specific heart defect. After months of experimenting, Vivien developed a procedure that was used for the first successful open-heart surgery on a child. Afterward, Dr. Blalock and Dr. Taussig announced their innovative new surgical technique, the Blalock-Taussig shunt. Vivien’s name did not appear in the report. Overcoming racism and resistance from his colleagues, Vivien ushered in a new era of medicine—children’s heart surgery. This book is the compelling story of this incredible pioneer in medicine. Ages 7-12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611248877949-MXK3KJS0YNV62M5DYKQ6/d.jpg Black History - Malcolm Little: The Boy Who Grew Up to Become Malcolm X by Ilyasah Shabazz, illustrated by AG Ford Malcolm X grew to be one of America’s most influential figures. But first, he was a boy named Malcolm Little. Written by his daughter, this inspiring picture book biography celebrates a vision of freedom and justice. Bolstered by the love and wisdom of his large, warm family, young Malcolm Little was a natural born leader. But when confronted with intolerance and a series of tragedies, Malcolm’s optimism and faith were threatened. He had to learn how to be strong and how to hold on to his individuality. He had to learn self-reliance. Ilyasah Shabazz gives us a unique glimpse into the childhood of her father, Malcolm X, with a lyrical story that carries a message that resonates still today — that we must all strive to live to our highest potential. Ages 6–9. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611251454253-YFAG7G4AECYXVUQEVM3L/zora.jpg Black History - Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston by Alicia D. Williams, illustrated by Jacqueline Alcántara From the Newbery Honor–winning author of Genesis Begins Again comes a shimmering picture book that shines the light on Zora Neale Hurston, the extraordinary writer and storycatcher extraordinaire who changed the face of American literature. Zora was a girl who hankered for tales like bees for honey. Now, her mama always told her that if she wanted something, “to jump at de sun”, because even though you might not land quite that high, at least you’d get off the ground. So Zora jumped from place to place, from the porch of the general store where she listened to folktales, to Howard University, to Harlem. And everywhere she jumped, she shined sunlight on the tales most people hadn’t been bothered to listen to until Zora. The tales no one had written down until Zora. Tales on a whole culture of literature overlooked…until Zora. Until Zora jumped. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611251560852-WOVWX7HOLQ3Y2I16R6BD/thurgood.jpg Black History - The Highest Tribute: Thurgood Marshall’s Life, Leadership, and Legacy by Kekla Magoon, illustrated by A brilliant picture book biography about Thurgood Marshall, who fought for equality during the Civil Rights Movement and served as the first Black justice on the Supreme Court, from Coretta Scott King Honor winners Kekla Magoon and Laura Freeman. Growing up in Baltimore, Thurgood Marshall could see that things weren’t fair. The laws said that Black and white people couldn’t use the same schools, parks, or water fountains. When Thurgood had to read the Constitution as punishment for a prank at school, his eyes were opened. It was clear to him that Jim Crow laws were wrong, and he was willing to do whatever it took to change them. His determination to make sure all Americans were treated equally led him to law school and then the NAACP, where he argued cases like Brown v. Board of Education in front of the Supreme Court. But to become a Justice on the highest court in the land, Thurgood had to make space for himself every step of the way. Readers will be inspired by Kekla Magoon’s concise text and Laura Freeman’s luminous illustrations, which bring Thurgood Marshall’s incredible legacy and achievements to life. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1612127098087-FC2IFYQFQ44XB4R4FT44/image-asset.jpeg Black History - Althea Gibson: The Story of Tennis' Fleet-of-Foot Girl by Megan Reid, illustrated by Laura Freeman A spirited picture book biography about Althea Gibson, the first Black Wimbledon, French, and U.S. Open tennis champion, from debut author Megan Reid and Coretta Scott King Honor–winning illustrator Laura Freeman. Althea Gibson: The Story of Tennis’ Fleet-of-Foot Girl chronicles this trailblazing athlete’s journey—and the talent, force of spirit, and energy that made it possible for her to break barriers and ascend to the top of the tennis world. Althea Gibson was the quickest, tallest, most fearless athlete in 1940s Harlem. She couldn’t sit still! When she put her mind to it, the fleet-of-foot girl reigned supreme at every sport—stickball with the boys, basketball with the girls, paddle tennis with anyone who would hit with her. But being the quickest, tallest, most fearless player in Harlem wasn’t enough for Althea. She knew she could be a tennis champion. Because of segregation, Black people weren’t allowed to compete against white people in sports. Althea didn’t care. She just wanted to play tennis against the best athletes in the world. And with skill and determination, she did just that, eventually becoming the first Black person to win a trophy at Wimbledon. Share this nonfiction picture book biography with young readers interested in sports, American history, and African American pioneers. A strong choice for the classroom and for homeschooling. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611251910779-1VVWWOWZJK5Q4P1YL4FJ/chisholm.jpg Black History - She Was the First!: The Trailblazing Life of Shirley Chisholm by Katheryn Russell-Brown, illustrated by Eric Velasquez A timely, inspiring picture book biography of the dynamic twentieth-century educator, activist, and politician Shirley Chisholm. Even as a young child growing up in the 1920s, Shirley Chisholm was a leader. At the age of three, older children were already following her lead in their Brooklyn neighborhood. As a student at Brooklyn College, Shirley could out-talk anyone who opposed her on the debate team. After graduating, she used her voice and leadership to fight for educational change. In community groups, she stood up for the rights of women and minorities. Her small stature and fiery determination often took people by surprise. But they listened. In 1964, Shirley took her voice and leadership to politics, becoming the first Black woman elected to the New York State Assembly, and in 1968, the first Black woman elected to Congress. Then in 1972, she became the first Black woman to seek the presidency of the United States. She pushed for laws that helped women, children, students, poor people, farm workers, Native people, and others who were often ignored. She fought for healthcare. She spoke up for military veterans. She spoke out against war Shirley Chisholm, a woman of many firsts, was an unforgettable political trailblazer, a candidate of the people and catalyst of change who opened the door for women in the political arena and for the first Black president of the United States. Ages 6-11. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1643309009933-TR6RFLL2JF7SZGFFLL88/A1-hxBx0ZKL.jpg Black History - Juneteenth for Mazie by Floyd Cooper Mazie is ready to celebrate liberty. She is ready to celebrate freedom. She is ready to celebrate a great day in American history. The day her ancestors were no longer enslaved. Mazie remembers the struggles and the triumph, as she gets ready to celebrate Juneteenth. Ages 6-9. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611253983033-J7EU46A9PKYJX8M5Q1XK/harriet.jpg Black History - Before She Was Harriet by Lesa Cline-Ransome, illustrated by James Ransome An evocative poem and stunning watercolors come together to honor an American heroine in a Coretta Scott King Honor and Christopher Award-winning picture book. We know her today as Harriet Tubman, but in her lifetime she was called by many names. As General Tubman she was a Union spy. As Moses she led hundreds to freedom on the Underground Railroad. As Minty she was an enslaved child whose spirit could not be broken. As Araminta she was a young girl whose father showed her the stars and the first steps on the path to freedom. This lush, lyrical biography in verse begins with a glimpse of Harriet Tubman as an old woman, and travels back in time through the many roles she played through her life: spy, liberator, suffragist and more. Illustrated by James Ransome, whose paintings for The Creation won a Coretta Scott King medal, this is a riveting introduction to an American hero. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611252031217-O581GI9NGM8BKPTNMWBC/fannie.jpg Black History - Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer: The Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Ekua Holmes Stirring poems and stunning collage illustrations combine to celebrate the life of Fannie Lou Hamer, a champion of equal voting rights. “I am sick and tired of being sick and tired.” Despite fierce prejudice and abuse, even being beaten to within an inch of her life, Fannie Lou Hamer was a champion of civil rights from the 1950s until her death in 1977. Integral to the Freedom Summer of 1964, Ms. Hamer gave a speech at the Democratic National Convention that, despite President Johnson’s interference, aired on national TV news and spurred the nation to support the Freedom Democrats. Featuring vibrant mixed-media art full of intricate detail, Voice of Freedom celebrates Fannie Lou Hamer’s life and legacy with a message of hope, determination, and strength. Ages 10-13. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611253545562-6WU5RXELSSDCVSLJWSBQ/be+a+king.jpg Black History - Be A King: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Dream and You by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by James E. Ransome You can be a King. Stamp out hatred. Put your foot down and walk tall. You can be a King. Beat the drum for justice. March to your own conscience. Featuring a dual narrative of the key moments of Dr. King's life alongside a modern class as the students learn about him, Carole Weatherford's poetic text encapsulates the moments that readers today can reenact in their own lives. See a class of young students as they begin a school project inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and learn to follow his example, as he dealt with adversity and never lost hope that a future of equality and justice would soon be a reality. As times change, Dr. King's example remains, encouraging a new generation of children to take charge and change the world . . . to be a King. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611252824559-0JMSITIFUXCM3RISLNVF/Screen+Shot+2021-01-21+at+10.13.24+AM.png Black History - Rosa by Nikki Giovanni, illustrated by Bryan Collier Fifty years after her refusal to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama, city bus, Mrs. Rosa Parks is still one of the most important figures in the American civil rights movement. This tribute to Mrs. Parks is a celebration of her courageous action and the events that followed. Award-winning poet, writer, and activist Nikki Giovanni's evocative text combines with Bryan Collier's striking cut-paper images to retell the story of this historic event from a wholly unique and original perspective. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611252905005-XJPH1PZFQ4KSH6VH3I03/we+march.jpg Black History - We March by Shane W. Evans On August 28, 1963, a remarkable event took place--more than 250,000 people gathered in our nation's capital to participate in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The march began at the Washington Monument and ended with a rally at the Lincoln Memorial, where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his historic "I Have a Dream" speech, advocating racial harmony. Many words have been written about that day, but few so delicate and powerful as those presented here by award-winning author and illustrator Shane W. Evans. When combined with his simple yet compelling illustrations, the thrill of the day is brought to life for even the youngest reader to experience. Ages 3-7. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611252985671-67UZM7A51DI8PN04NCSU/freedom.jpg Black History - Freedom on the Menu: The Greensboro Sit-Ins by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Jerome Lagarrigue There were signs all throughout town telling eight-year-old Connie where she could and could not go. But when Connie sees four young men take a stand for equal rights at a Woolworth’s lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, she realizes that things may soon change. This event sparks a movement throughout her town and region. And while Connie is too young to march or give a speech, she helps her brother and sister make signs for the cause. Changes are coming to Connie’s town, but Connie just wants to sit at the lunch counter and eat a banana split like everyone else. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611253450064-J27L7VUXYLEL4HBWIW3X/Screen+Shot+2021-01-21+at+10.23.52+AM.png Black History - Wind Flyers by Angela Johnson, illustrated by Loren Long Three-time Coretta Scott King Award-winning author Angela Johnson and New York Times bestselling illustrator Loren Long invite readers to ponder a band of undercelebrated World War II heroes -- the Tuskegee Airmen. With fleeting prose and transcendent imagery, this book by the masterful author/artist duo reveals how a boy's love of flight takes him on a journey from the dusty dirt roads of Alabama to the war-torn skies of Europe and into the hearts of those who are only now beginning to understand the part these brave souls played in the history of America. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611253909344-367ZTA2XRPU37WCWUL32/i+have+a+dream.jpg Black History - I Have A Dream by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., illustrated by Kadir Nelson Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day and experience history with picture book of the civil rights leader's iconic speech, including an audio CD. This Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book that will inspire young readers! From Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s daughter, Dr. Bernice A. King: “My father’s dream continues to live on from generation to generation, and this beautiful and powerful illustrated edition of his world-changing "I Have a Dream" speech brings his inspiring message of freedom, equality, and peace to the youngest among us—those who will one day carry his dream forward for everyone.” On August 28, 1963, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington, Martin Luther King gave one of the most powerful and memorable speeches in our nation's history. His words, paired with Caldecott Honor winner Kadir Nelson's magnificent paintings, make for a picture book certain to be treasured by children and adults alike. The themes of equality and freedom for all are not only relevant today, 50 years later, but also provide young readers with an important introduction to our nation's past. Included with the book is an audio CD of the speech. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1674586446172-D9PC3ESNUQGEHX1HXME7/81vJkKH%2BJLL.jpg Black History - Colin Kaepernick: Change the Game (Graphic Novel Memoir) Colin Kaepernick: Change the Game is an inspiring high school graphic novel memoir for readers 12 and up from celebrated athlete and activist Colin Kaepernick. High school star athlete Colin Kaepernick is at a crossroads in life. Heavily scouted by colleges and MLB as a baseball pitcher, he has a bright future ahead of him as a highly touted prospect. Everyone from his parents to his teachers and coaches are in agreement on his future. Colin feels differently. Colin isn’t excited about baseball. In the words of five-time all-star MLB player Adam Jones, “Baseball is a white man’s game.” Colin looks up to athletes like Allen Iverson: talented, hyper-competitive, unapologetically Black, and dominating their sports while staying true to themselves. College football looks a lot more fun than sleeping on hotel room floors in the minor leagues of baseball. But Colin doesn't have a single offer to play football. Yet. This touching graphic novel explores the story of how a young change-maker learned to find himself and never compromise. How the right decision is very rarely the easy one, but taking the road less traveled can make all the difference in the world. Ages 12 and up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1674586398211-286WCUFGNBP78XLGP0OG/61XQ4AfRoEL.jpg Black History - Victory. Stand!: Raising My Fist for Justice Finalist for the 2022 National Book Award for Young People's Literature Finalist for the 2023 YALSA Excellence in Young Adult Nonfiction Award A Washington Post Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A Booklist Best Book of the Year A Horn Book Fanfare Title On October 16, 1968, during the medal ceremony at the Mexico City Olympics, Tommie Smith, the gold medal winner in the 200-meter sprint, and John Carlos, the bronze medal winner, stood on the podium in black socks and raised their black-gloved fists to protest racial injustice inflicted upon African Americans. Both men were forced to leave the Olympics, received death threats, and faced ostracism and continuing economic hardships. In his first-ever memoir for young readers, Tommie Smith looks back on his childhood growing up in rural Texas through to his stellar athletic career, culminating in his historic victory and Olympic podium protest. Cowritten with Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Author Honor recipient Derrick Barnes and illustrated with bold and muscular artwork from Emmy Award–winning illustrator Dawud Anyabwile, Victory. Stand! paints a stirring portrait of an iconic moment in Olympic history that still resonates today. Ages 13-18. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1612129880903-8CK8G5YETVIV29BDLPQ5/image-asset.jpeg Black History - Find Where the Wind Goes: Moments from My Life by Dr. Mae Jemison Mae Jemison made history as the first Black woman and woman of color in space. But she's also taken center stage as an actress, scientist, doctor, and teacher--not to mention all of the "top ten" lists she's made, including People's 50 Most Beautiful People and the 1999 White House Project's list of the seven women most likely to be elected President. The adventures of her life make for a truly compelling read. To top it all, with her charming sense of humor, Mae is a remarkable storyteller. The variety and richness of Mae Jemison's experiences will inspire every reader who picks up this book. Ages 13 and up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1612129216283-BFS6VAB31UVFN9W2FDAL/image-asset.jpeg Black History - Reaching for the Moon: The Autobiography of NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson by Katherine Johnson The inspiring autobiography of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, who helped launch Apollo 11. As a young girl, Katherine Johnson showed an exceptional aptitude for math. In school she quickly skipped ahead several grades and was soon studying complex equations with the support of a professor who saw great promise in her. But ability and opportunity did not always go hand in hand. As an African American and a girl growing up in an era of brutal racism and sexism, Katherine faced daily challenges. Still, she lived her life with her father’s words in mind: “You are no better than anyone else, and nobody else is better than you.” In the early 1950s, Katherine was thrilled to join the organization that would become NASA. She worked on many of NASA’s biggest projects including the Apollo 11 mission that landed the first men on the moon. Katherine Johnson’s story was made famous in the bestselling book and Oscar-nominated film Hidden Figures. Now in Reaching for the Moon she tells her own story for the first time, in a lively autobiography that will inspire young readers everywhere. Ages 10 and up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611250459489-6ZOMSK7MBFUNIXHCCUOY/marley.jpg Black History - Marley Dias Gets It Done by Marley Dias Marley Dias, the powerhouse girl-wonder who started the #1000blackgirlbooks campaign, speaks to kids about her passion for making our world a better place, and how to make their dreams come true! In this accessible guide with an introduction by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay, Marley Dias explores activism, social justice, volunteerism, equity and inclusion, and using social media for good. Drawing from her experience, Marley shows kids how they can galvanize their strengths to make positive changes in their communities, while getting support from parents, teachers, and friends to turn dreams into reality. Focusing on the importance of literacy and diversity, Marley offers suggestions on book selection, and delivers hands-on strategies for becoming a lifelong reader. Ages 10-16. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611250696848-DWD7RZZT8UJAP0UJJ51F/hidden+figures.jpg Black History - Hidden Figures: Young Readers' Edition by Margot Lee Shetterly This edition of Margot Lee Shetterly’s acclaimed book is perfect for young readers. It is the powerful story of four African-American female mathematicians at NASA who helped achieve some of the greatest moments in our space program. Before John Glenn orbited the earth, or Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, a group of dedicated female mathematicians known as “human computers” used pencils, slide rules, and adding machines to calculate the numbers that would launch rockets, and astronauts, into space. This book brings to life the stories of Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden, who lived through the Civil Rights era, the Space Race, the Cold War, and the movement for gender equality, and whose work forever changed the face of NASA and the country. Ages 8-12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611250668366-T7QLP2KMQ6RDHCQYDI99/x.png Black History - X, A Novel by Ilyasah Shabazz with Kekla Magoon Malcolm Little’s parents have always told him that he can achieve anything, but from what he can tell, that’s a pack of lies. There’s no point in trying, he figures, and lured by the nightlife of Boston and New York, he escapes into a world of fancy suits, jazz, girls, and reefer. But Malcolm’s efforts to leave the past behind lead him into increasingly dangerous territory. X follows the boy who would become Malcolm X from his childhood to his imprisonment for theft at age twenty, when he found the faith that would lead him to forge a new path and command a voice that still resonates today. Ages 14 and up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1612128479557-ARW1HU7A17TS8VKJCAHY/image-asset.jpeg Black History - March (Graphic Novel Trilogy) by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin, illustrated by Nate Powell Winner of the National Book Award for Young People's Literature. Discover the inside story of the Civil Rights Movement through the eyes of one of its most iconic figures, Congressman John Lewis. March is the award-winning, #1 bestselling graphic novel trilogy recounting his life in the movement, co-written with Andrew Aydin and drawn by Nate Powell. Ages 13-16. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611250682053-MJOFP7YWPVKADA1973CF/black+inventors.png Black History - What Color Is My World?: The Lost History of African-American Inventors by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Raymond Obstfeld, illustrated by Ben Boos and A.G. Ford Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, basketball legend and the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, champions a lineup of little-known African-American inventors in this lively, kid-friendly book. Offering profiles with fast facts and framed by a funny contemporary story featuring two feisty twins, here is a tribute to Black inventors whose ingenuity and perseverance against great odds made our world safer, better, and brighter. Ages 8-12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1611250639099-FD7T4HC8CET795B6HPHL/betty.jpg Black History - Betty Before X by Ilyasah Shabazz with Renée Watson Betty Before X is a powerful middle-grade fictionalized account of the childhood activism of Betty Shabazz, Malcolm X’s wife, written by their daughter Ilyasah Shabazz. In Detroit, 1945, eleven-year-old Betty’s house doesn’t quite feel like home. She believes her mother loves her, but she can’t shake the feeling that her mother doesn’t want her. Church helps those worries fade, if only for a little while. The singing, the preaching, the speeches from guest activists like Paul Robeson and Thurgood Marshall stir African Americans in her community to stand up for their rights. Betty quickly finds confidence and purpose in volunteering for the Housewives League, an organization that supports Black-owned businesses. Soon, the American civil rights icon we now know as Dr. Betty Shabazz is born. Inspired by Betty's real life―but expanded upon and fictionalized through collaboration with novelist Renée Watson―Ilyasah Shabazz illuminates four poignant years in her mother’s childhood with this book, painting an inspiring portrait of a girl overcoming the challenges of self-acceptance and belonging that will resonate with young readers today. Ages 10-14. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1612128806762-I1PL6OXM1R6S9K5337XH/image-asset.jpeg Black History - Proud by Ibtihaj Muhammad The inspiring and critically acclaimed all-American story of faith, family, hard work, and perseverance by Olympic fencer, activist, New York Times bestselling author, and Time "100 Most Influential People" honoree Ibtihaj Muhammad At the 2016 Olympic Games, Ibtihaj Muhammad smashed barriers as the first American to compete wearing hijab, and she made history as the first Muslim American woman to win a medal. But before she was an Olympian, activist, and entrepreneur, Ibtihaj was a young outsider trying to find her place. Growing up in suburban New Jersey, Ibtihaj was often the only African American Muslim student in her class. When she discovered and fell in love with fencing, a sport most popular with affluent young white people, she stood out even more. Rivals and teammates often pointed out Ibtihaj's differences, telling her she would never succeed. Yet she powered on, rising above bigotry and other obstacles on the path to pursue her dream. Ibtihaj's inspiring journey from humble beginnings to the international stage is told in her own words and enhanced with helpful advice and never-before-published photographs. Proud is an all-American tale of faith, family, hard work, and self-reliance. Ages 8-12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1612129793332-K1XPUU7U9OODRW95F1L3/image-asset.jpeg Black History - March Forward, Girl: From Young Warrior to Little Rock Nine by Melba Pattillo Beals From the legendary civil rights activist and author of Warriors Don’t Cry comes an ardent and profound childhood memoir of growing up while facing adversity in the Jim Crow South. Long before she was one of the Little Rock Nine, Melba Pattillo Beals was a warrior. Frustrated by the laws that kept African-Americans separate but very much unequal to whites, she had questions. Why couldn’t she drink from a “whites only” fountain? Why couldn’t she feel safe beyond home—or even within the walls of church? Adults all told her: Hold your tongue. Be patient. Know your place. But Beals had the heart of a fighter—and the knowledge that her true place was a free one. With emotive photos, this memoir paints a vivid picture of Beals’s powerful early journey on the road to becoming a champion for equal rights, an acclaimed journalist, a best-selling author, and the recipient of this country’s highest recognition, the Congressional Gold Medal. Includes a Q&A with Melba and bonus audio clip. Ages 10 and up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1612128874462-V3FN2MFNGFFKR0Z80WRN/image-asset.jpeg Black History - Becoming Kareem: Growing Up On and Off the Court by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Raymond Obstfeld The first memoir for young readers by sports legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. At one time, Lew Alcindor was just another kid from New York City with all the usual problems: He struggled with fitting in, with pleasing a strict father, and with overcoming shyness that made him feel socially awkward. But with a talent for basketball, and an unmatched team of supporters, Lew Alcindor was able to transform and to become Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. From a childhood made difficult by racism and prejudice to a record-smashing career on the basketball court as an adult, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's life was packed with ""coaches"" who taught him right from wrong and led him on the path to greatness. His parents, coaches Jack Donahue and John Wooden, Muhammad Ali, Bruce Lee, and many others played important roles in Abdul-Jabbar's life and sparked him to become an activist for social change and advancement. The inspiration from those around him, and his drive to find his own path in life, are highlighted in this personal and awe-inspiring journey. Written especially for young readers, Becoming Kareem chronicles how Kareem Abdul-Jabbar become the icon and legend he is today, both on and off the court. Ages 10-13. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1612129017062-6JNZG0P6Y2FT8JRC1LR9/image-asset.jpeg Black History - Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom: My Story of the 1965 Selma Voting Rights March by Lynda Blackmon-Lowery A memoir of the Civil Rights Movement from one of its youngest heroes. As the youngest marcher in the 1965 voting rights march from Selma to Montgomery, Albama, Lynda Blackmon Lowery proved that young adults can be heroes. Jailed eleven times before her fifteenth birthday, Lowery fought alongside Martin Luther King, Jr. for the rights of African-Americans. In this memoir, she shows today's young readers what it means to fight nonviolently (even when the police are using violence, as in the Bloody Sunday protest) and how it felt to be part of changing American history. Straightforward and inspiring, this beautifully illustrated memoir brings readers into the middle of the Civil Rights Movement, complementing Common Core classroom learning and bringing history alive for young readers. Ages 12-17. https://www.theconsciouskid.org/book-list daily 0.75 2021-06-29 https://www.theconsciouskid.org/muslim-authors daily 0.75 2022-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1629657794621-385Z5W1A19ZI4MIPF1N9/image-asset.jpeg Muslim authors - Like the Moon Loves the Sky by Hena Khan and Saffa Khan In this moving picture book, author Hena Khan shares her wishes for her children: "Inshallah you find wonder in birds as they fly. Inshallah you are loved, like the moon loves the sky." With vibrant illustrations and prose inspired by the Quran, this charming picture book is a heartfelt and universal celebration of a parent's unconditional love. Ages 3-5. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1629657794621-385Z5W1A19ZI4MIPF1N9/image-asset.jpeg Muslim authors - Like the Moon Loves the Sky by Hena Khan and Saffa Khan In this moving picture book, author Hena Khan shares her wishes for her children: "Inshallah you find wonder in birds as they fly. Inshallah you are loved, like the moon loves the sky." With vibrant illustrations and prose inspired by the Quran, this charming picture book is a heartfelt and universal celebration of a parent's unconditional love. Ages 3-5. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1629657963505-IU2Z7SOUJWHTNGICA7UQ/proudest+blue.jpg Muslim authors - The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family by Ibtihaj Muhammad with S.K. Ali and Hatem Aly A powerful, vibrantly illustrated story about the first day of school--and two sisters on one's first day of hijab--by Olympic medalist and social justice activist Ibtihaj Muhammad. With her new backpack and light-up shoes, Faizah knows the first day of school is going to be special. It's the start of a brand new year and, best of all, it's her older sister Asiya's first day of hijab--a hijab of beautiful blue fabric, like the ocean waving to the sky. But not everyone sees hijab as beautiful, and in the face of hurtful, confusing words, Faizah will find new ways to be strong. Paired with Hatem Aly's beautiful, whimsical art, Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad and Morris Award finalist S.K. Ali bring readers an uplifting, universal story of new experiences, the unbreakable bond between siblings, and of being proud of who you are. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1629658045515-O6NRA458SZRIQ26L6R3C/mk.jpg Muslim authors - Mommy's Khimar by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow and Ebony Glenn A young Muslim girl spends a busy day wrapped up in her mother's colorful headscarf in this sweet and fanciful picture book from debut author and illustrator Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow and Ebony Glenn. A khimar is a flowing scarf that my mommy wears. Before she walks out the door each day, she wraps one around her head. A young girl plays dress up with her mother's headscarves, feeling her mother's love with every one she tries on. Charming and vibrant illustrations showcase the beauty of the diverse and welcoming community in this portrait of a young Muslim American girl's life. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1629658115360-RDCA0HJ26DACNE4D64G3/umh.jpg Muslim authors - Under My Hijab by Hena Khan and Aaliya Jaleel Grandma wears it clasped under her chin. Aunty pins hers up with a beautiful brooch. Jenna puts it under a sun hat when she hikes. Zara styles hers to match her outfit. As a young girl observes six very different women in her life who each wear the hijab in a unique way, she also dreams of the rich possibilities of her own future, and how she will express her own personality through her hijab. Written in sprightly rhyme and illustrated by a talented newcomer, Under My Hijab honors the diverse lives of contemporary Muslim women and girls, their love for each other, and their pride in their culture and faith. Ages 4-7. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1629658188709-AFM6KK9ICL65SACSRXW1/imm.jpg Muslim authors - In My Mosque by M.O. Yuksel and Hatem Aly Step in and discover all the rituals and wonder of the mosque in this lyrical debut picture book from M. O. Yuksel, with gorgeous artwork from New York Times bestselling illustrator Hatem Aly. A great conversation starter in the home or classroom, this book is perfect for fans of All Are Welcome and The Proudest Blue. No matter who you are or where you’re from, everyone is welcome here. From grandmothers reading lines of the Qur’an and the imam telling stories of living as one, to meeting new friends and learning to help others, mosques are centers for friendship, community, and love. M. O. Yuksel’s beautiful text celebrates the joys and traditions found in every mosque around the world and is brought to life with stunning artwork by New York Times bestselling illustrator Hatem Aly (Yasmin series, The Proudest Blue, The Inquisitor’s Tale). The book also includes backmatter with an author’s note, a glossary, and more information about many historical and significant mosques around the world. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650644601546-J6BFN57WFLAG151JE79M/image-asset.jpeg Muslim authors - Abdul's Story by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow A little boy who loves storytelling but struggles with writing learns that it’s okay to make mistakes in this charming and encouraging picture book from the author of Mommy’s Khimar. Abdul loves to tell stories. But writing them down is hard. His letters refuse to stay straight and face the right way. And despite all his attempts, his papers often wind up with more eraser smudges than actual words. Abdul decides his stories just aren’t meant to be written down…until a special visitor comes to class and shows Abdul that even the best writers—and superheroes—make mistakes. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1629658865467-40GIU279PH2OOFCDG8R6/apd.jpg Muslim authors - Amira's Picture Day by Reem Faruqi and Fahmida Azim Ramadan has come to an end, and Amira can't wait to stay home from school to celebrate Eid. There's just one hiccup: it's also school picture day. How can Amira be in two places at once? Just the thought of Eid makes Amira warm and tingly inside. From wearing new clothes to handing out goody bags at the mosque, Amira can't wait for the festivities to begin. But when a flier on the fridge catches her eye, Amira's stomach goes cold. Not only is it Eid, it's also school picture day. If she's not in her class picture, how will her classmates remember her? Won't her teacher wonder where she is? Though the day's celebrations at the mosque are everything Amira was dreaming of, her absence at picture day weighs on her. A last-minute idea on the car ride home might just provide the solution to everything in this delightful story from acclaimed author Reem Faruqi, illustrated with vibrant color by Fahmida Azim. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1629659430517-PNS8DY5SCKFCQWN9YJC9/aq.jpg Muslim authors - The Arabic Quilt: An Immigrant Story by Aya Khalil and Anait Semirdzhyan Kanzi's family has moved from Egypt to America, and on her first day in a new school, what she wants more than anything is to fit in. Maybe that's why she forgets to take the kofta sandwich her mother has made for her lunch, but that backfires when Mama shows up at school with the sandwich. Mama wears a hijab and calls her daughter Habibti (dear one). When she leaves, the teasing starts. That night, Kanzi wraps herself in the beautiful Arabic quilt her teita (grandma) in Cairo gave her and writes a poem in Arabic about the quilt. Next day her teacher sees the poem and gets the entire class excited about creating a "quilt" (a paper collage) of student names in Arabic. In the end, Kanzi's most treasured reminder of her old home provides a pathway for acceptance in her new one. This authentic story with beautiful illustrations includes a glossary of Arabic words and a presentation of Arabic letters with their phonetic English equivalents. Ages 6-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1629658258610-IVIBCC3DWDB2OD9ADHB3/gr.jpg Muslim authors - The Gift of Ramadan by Rabiah York Lumbard and Laura K. Horton Sophia wants to fast for Ramadan this year. Her grandma tells her that fasting helps make a person sparkly―and Sophia loves sparkles. But when her attempt at fasting fails, Sophia must find another way to participate. This lovely multigenerational family story explores the many ways to take part in the Ramadan holiday. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1629658429121-U7R34EP63E2CM9N8KXFH/ll.jpg Muslim authors - Lailah's Lunchbox: A Ramadan Story by Reem Faruqi and Lea Lyon Lailah is in a new school in a new country, thousands of miles from her old home, and missing her old friends. When Ramadan begins, she is excited that she is finally old enough to participate in the fasting but worried that her classmates won’t understand why she doesn’t join them in the lunchroom. Lailah solves her problem with help from the school librarian and her teacher and in doing so learns that she can make new friends who respect her beliefs. This gentle, moving story from first-time author Reem Faruqi comes to life in Lea Lyon’s vibrant illustrations. Lyon uses decorative arabesque borders on intermittent spreads to contrast the ordered patterns of Islamic observances with the unbounded rhythms of American school days. Ages 6-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1629658561407-2REWJL5MD27Z6HL3LUHX/cm.jpg Muslim authors - Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets: A Muslim Book of Shapes by Hena Khan and Mehrdokht Amini From a crescent moon to a square garden to an octagonal fountain, this breathtaking picture book celebrates the shapes-and traditions—of the Muslim world. With stunning illustrations, a rhyming read-aloud text, and strong backmatter, Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets will inspire questions and observations about world religions and cultures. Ages 3-5. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1629658662400-14ZEEMXO8I1EACVI7ZIE/gd.jpg Muslim authors - Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns: A Muslim Book of Colors by Hena Khan and Mehrdokht Amini With breathtaking illustrations and informative text, Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns magnificently captures the world of Islam, celebrating its beauty and traditions for even the youngest readers. Sure to inspire questions and observations about world religions and cultures. Ages 3-5. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1629658743049-TWNYJKOQ6F9EWAM1PY8O/ys.jpg Muslim authors - Yo Soy Muslim: A Father's Letter to His Daughter by Mark Gonzales and Mehrdokht Amini From Muslim and Latino poet Mark Gonzales comes a touching and lyrical picture book about a parent who encourages their child to find joy and pride in all aspects of their multicultural identity. Dear little one, …know you are wondrous. A child of crescent moons, a builder of mosques, a descendant of brilliance, an ancestor in training. Written as a letter from a father to his daughter, Yo Soy Muslim is a celebration of social harmony and multicultural identities. The vivid and elegant verse, accompanied by magical and vibrant illustrations, highlights the diversity of the Muslim community as well as Indigenous identity. A literary journey of discovery and wonder, Yo Soy Muslim is sure to inspire adults and children alike. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1629659024073-H6KZ83L6WPWUKEPWXT27/nm.jpg Muslim authors - Night of the Moon by Hena Khan and Julie Paschkis This sweet tale follows Yasmeen, a seven-year-old Pakistani-American girl, as she celebrates the Muslim holidays of Ramadan, "The Night of the Moon" (Chaand Raat), and Eid. With lush illustrations that evoke Islamic art, this beautiful story offers a peek into modern Muslim culture—and into the ancient roots of its most cherished traditions. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1629658343035-SGJU7HOCLQ9K0L1KMYE0/eid.jpg Muslim authors - Once Upon an Eid: Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices, edited by Aisha Saeed and S. K. Ali Once Upon an Eid is a collection of short stories that showcases the most brilliant Muslim voices writing today, all about the most joyful holiday of the year: Eid! Eid: The short, single-syllable word conjures up a variety of feelings and memories for Muslims. Maybe it’s waking up to the sound of frying samosas or the comfort of bean pie, maybe it’s the pleasure of putting on a new outfit for Eid prayers, or maybe it’s the gift giving and holiday parties to come that day. Whatever it may be, for those who cherish this day of celebration, the emotional responses may be summed up in another short and sweet word: joy. The anthology will also include a poem, graphic-novel chapter, and spot illustrations. The full list of Once Upon an Eid contributors include: G. Willow Wilson (Alif the Unseen, Ms. Marvel), Hena Khan (Amina's Voice, Under My Hijab), N. H. Senzai (Shooting Kabul, Escape from Aleppo), Hanna Alkaf (The Weight of Our Sky), Rukhsana Khan (Big Red Lollipop), Randa Abdel-Fattah (Does My Head Look Big in This?), Ashley Franklin (Not Quite Snow White), Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow (Mommy's Khimar), Candice Montgomery (Home and Away, By Any Means Necessary), Huda Al-Marashi (First Comes Marriage), Ayesha Mattu, Asmaa Hussein, and Sara Alfageeh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1629659108622-00H09VAQFSTGRJU0B4RW/br.jpg Muslim authors - Big Red Lollipop by Rukhsana Khan and Sophie Blackall Rubina has been invited to her first birthday party, and her mother, Ami, insists that she bring her little sister along. Rubina is mortified, but she can't convince Ami that you just don't bring your younger sister to your friend's party. So both girls go, and not only does Sana demand to win every game, but after the party she steals Rubina's prized party favor, a red lollipop. What's a fed-up big sister to do? Rukhsana Khan's clever story and Sophie Blackall's irresistible illustrations make for a powerful combination in this fresh and surprising picture book. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1629659503505-53HIE787IYJ7ESP7I9IQ/my.jpg Muslim authors - Meet Yasmin! by Saadia Faruqi and Hatem Ali Meet Yasmin! Yasmin is a spirited second-grader who's always on the lookout for those "aha" moments to help her solve life's little problems. Taking inspiration from her surroundings and her big imagination, she boldly faces any situation, assuming her imagination doesn't get too big, of course! A creative thinker and curious explorer, Yasmin and her multi-generational Pakistani American family will delight and inspire readers. Ages 5-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1629659275151-0GJZ0LVMAITDN003P2GC/p.jpg Muslim authors - Proud: Living My American Dream (Young Readers Edition) by Ibtihaj Muhammad The inspiring and critically acclaimed all-American story of faith, family, hard work, and perseverance by Olympic fencer, activist, New York Times bestselling author, and Time "100 Most Influential People" honoree Ibtihaj Muhammad At the 2016 Olympic Games, Ibtihaj Muhammad smashed barriers as the first American to compete wearing hijab, and she made history as the first Muslim American woman to win a medal. But before she was an Olympian, activist, and entrepreneur, Ibtihaj was a young outsider trying to find her place. Growing up in suburban New Jersey, Ibtihaj was often the only African American Muslim student in her class. When she discovered and fell in love with fencing, a sport most popular with affluent young white people, she stood out even more. Rivals and teammates often pointed out Ibtihaj's differences, telling her she would never succeed. Yet she powered on, rising above bigotry and other obstacles on the path to pursue her dream. Ibtihaj's inspiring journey from humble beginnings to the international stage is told in her own words and enhanced with helpful advice and never-before-published photographs. Proud is an all-American tale of faith, family, hard work, and self-reliance. Ages 8-12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1629660187609-GKZVUGK6N40CAJTXKZA1/av.jpg Muslim authors - Amina's Voice by Hena Khan A Pakistani-American Muslim girl struggles to stay true to her family’s vibrant culture while simultaneously blending in at school after tragedy strikes her community in this “compassionate, timely novel” (Booklist, starred review) from award-winning author Hena Khan. Amina has never been comfortable in the spotlight. She is happy just hanging out with her best friend, Soojin. Except now that she’s in middle school everything feels different. Soojin is suddenly hanging out with Emily, one of the “cool” girls in the class, and even talking about changing her name to something more “American.” Does Amina need to start changing too? Or hiding who she is to fit in? While Amina grapples with these questions, she is devastated when her local mosque is vandalized. Amina’s Voice brings to life the joys and challenges of a young Pakistani-American and highlights the many ways in which one girl’s voice can help bring a diverse community together to love and support each other. Ages 8-12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1629660291828-H0HTOVZYTKLY41XH3MZE/ow.jpg Muslim authors - Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga A gorgeously written, hopeful middle grade novel in verse about a young girl who must leave Syria to move to the United States. Jude never thought she’d be leaving her beloved older brother and father behind, all the way across the ocean in Syria. But when things in her hometown start becoming volatile, Jude and her mother are sent to live in Cincinnati with relatives. At first, everything in America seems too fast and too loud. The American movies that Jude has always loved haven’t quite prepared her for starting school in the US—and her new label of “Middle Eastern,” an identity she’s never known before. But this life also brings unexpected surprises—there are new friends, a whole new family, and a school musical that Jude might just try out for. Maybe America, too, is a place where Jude can be seen as she really is. This lyrical, life-affirming story is about losing and finding home and, most importantly, finding yourself. Ages 8-12. https://www.theconsciouskid.org/latinx-book-list daily 0.75 2023-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1694542319982-E5B1W3WO62XF7CL8NQBD/platanosarelove.jpg Latinx Book List - Plátanos Are Love A delicious picture book about the ways plantains shape Latinx culture, community, and family, told through a young girl’s experiences in the kitchen with her abuela. Abuela says, “plátanos are love.” I thought they were food. But Abuela says they feed us in more ways than one. With every pop of the tostones, mash of the mangú, and sizzle of the maduros, a little girl learns that plátanos are her history, they are her culture, and—most importantly—they are love. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1694542319982-E5B1W3WO62XF7CL8NQBD/platanosarelove.jpg Latinx Book List - Plátanos Are Love A delicious picture book about the ways plantains shape Latinx culture, community, and family, told through a young girl’s experiences in the kitchen with her abuela. Abuela says, “plátanos are love.” I thought they were food. But Abuela says they feed us in more ways than one. With every pop of the tostones, mash of the mangú, and sizzle of the maduros, a little girl learns that plátanos are her history, they are her culture, and—most importantly—they are love. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1660602116716-7LDJDBTNQF78YUZUACCO/paletero+man.jpg Latinx Book List - Paletero Man/¡Que Paletero tan Cool! With the English and Spanish text side by side on the page, this bilingual edition of the vibrant picture book celebrating the strength of community and the tastes of summer is ideal for bilingual readers as well as Spanish speakers learning English and vice versa. By Latin Grammy-winning musician Lucky Diaz and celebrated artist Micah Player!Ring! Ring! Ring!Can you hear his call? Paletas for one! Paletas for all! / ¡Vengan a comprar! Paleta para uno ¡o pa’ to’a la vecindad!Follow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. But when he finally catches up with him, our narrator’s pockets are empty. Oh no! What happened to his dinero? It will take the help of the entire community to get the tasty treat now.Full of musicality, generosity, kindness, and ice pops, this book is sure to satisfy fans of Thank You, Omu! and Carmela Full of Wishes.Includes an author’s note from Lucky Diaz and a link to a live version of the Lucky Band’s popular song that inspired the book. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631724888419-8K5ASV64CF6QHWQJXT8R/714vOOWr38L.jpg Latinx Book List - Queen of Tejano Music: Selena by Silvia López and Paola Escobar This is a moving and impassioned picture book about the iconic Queen of Tejano music, Selena Quintanilla, that will embolden young readers to find their passion and make the impossible, possible! Selena Quintanilla's music career began at the age of nine when she started singing in her family's band. She went from using a hairbrush as a microphone to traveling from town to town to play gigs. But Selena faced a challenge: People said that she would never make it in Tejano music, which was dominated by male performers. Selena was determined to prove them wrong. Born and raised in Texas, Selena didn't know how to speak Spanish, but with the help of her dad, she learned to sing it. With songs written and composed by her older brother and the fun dance steps Selena created, her band, Selena Y Los Dinos, rose to stardom! A true trailblazer, her success in Tejano music and her crossover into mainstream American music opened the door for other Latinx entertainers, and she became an inspiration for Latina girls everywhere. Ages 6-9. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631725483510-QLYFB2209LOQ0GS8QDY5/915GpaiGa6S.jpg Latinx Book List - My Two Border Towns by David Bowles and Erika Meza A picture book debut by an award-winning author about a boy's life on the U.S.-Mexico border, visiting his favorite places on The Other Side with his father, spending time with family and friends, and sharing in the responsibility of community care. Early one Saturday morning, a boy prepares for a trip to The Other Side/El Otro Lado. It's close--just down the street from his school--and it's a twin of where he lives. To get there, his father drives their truck along the Rio Grande and over a bridge, where they're greeted by a giant statue of an eagle. Their outings always include a meal at their favorite restaurant, a visit with Tío Mateo at his jewelry store, a cold treat from the paletero, and a pharmacy pickup. On their final and most important stop, they check in with friends seeking asylum and drop off much-needed supplies. My Two Border Towns by David Bowles, with stunning watercolor illustrations by Erika Meza, is the loving story of a father and son's weekend ritual, a demonstration of community care, and a tribute to the fluidity, complexity, and vibrancy of life on the U.S.-Mexico border. Available in English and Spanish. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631647050677-NX0SPOVKIBT0J4KIAU96/815NtuB5FjL.jpg Latinx Book List - Octopus Stew by Eric Velasquez What do you do when an octopus captures Grandma? Put on your superhero cape and rescue her! Two stories in one from award-winning Afro-Latino artist Eric Velasquez. The octopus Grandma is cooking has grown to titanic proportions. "¡Tenga cuidado!" Ramsey shouts. "Be careful!" But it's too late. The octopus traps Grandma! Ramsey must use both art and intellect to free his beloved abuela. Then the story takes a surprising twist. And it can be read two ways. Open the fold-out pages to find Ramsey telling a story to his family. Keep the pages folded, and Ramsey's octopus adventure is real. This beautifully illustrated picture book, drawn from the author's childhood memories, celebrates creativity, heroism, family, grandmothers, grandsons, Puerto Rican food, Latinx culture and more. With an author's note and the Velasquez family recipe for Octopus Stew! Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631642065911-IQ5MZFI5KTY7BBY0E6W7/71gM8FucYzL.jpg Latinx Book List - Alma y cómo obtuvo su nombre by Juana Martinez-Neal ¿Qué existe detrás de un nombre? Para una niñita, su nombre muy largo cuenta la historia vibrante de dónde viene y quién podrá ser. En su primer libro ilustrado como escritora e ilustradora, Juana Martinez-Neal ofrece un cofre de tesoros para todo niño interesado en la historia de su nombre o su historia de origen. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631642378931-SJ2TSO3B8D0XHKA0726D/91p7wGyPsES.jpg Latinx Book List - Lucero by Yuyi Morales From the creator of the New York Times bestseller Dreamers comes a heartbreakingly beautiful story about growth, empowerment, and finding one’s own voice, simultaneously released in Spanish. Child, you are awake! You are alive! You are a bright star, Inside our hearts. Told with a combination of powerful, spare language and sumptuous and complex imagery that is typical of Yuyi Morales’s work, this is the story of a fawn making her way through a border landscape teaming with flora and fauna native to the region. A gentle but empowering voice encourages her to face her fears when she comes across an obstacle in the form of an insurmountable barrier. Yuyi Morales’ first book since her New York Times bestseller Dreamers is a book for very young children looking for their place in a world full of uncertainty. It is a book with resonance for all children, especially those whose safety is threatened due to the immigration crisis in the US. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1660602215703-NDWAXFSV3ZTUGU62MC45/donde+las+maravillas+crecen.jpg Latinx Book List - Donde Las Maravillas Crecen De las creadoras del galardonado libro ilustrado All Around Us llega otra historia lírica intergeneracional que explora nuestra conexión con la naturaleza, la familia y las tradiciones. From the creators of the award-winning picture book All Around Us comes another lyrical intergenerational story exploring our connection to nature, family, and traditions.Cuando la abuela va hacia su jardín especial, sus nietas saben que deben seguirla. Abuelita invita a las niñas a explorar su colección de tesoros (rocas mágicas, cristales, conchas marinas y meteoritos) para ver qué maravillas revelan. Son seres vivos y llenos de sabiduría, dice la abuela. Mientras sus nietas observan con atención, los tesoros despiertan la imaginación de las niñas. Encuentran historias en la fuerza de las rocas formadas por los volcanes, el poder limpiador de hermosos cristales, el misterio del mar que albergan las conchas y cómo le dan forma al medio ambiente y el largo viaje que hicieron los meteoritos para encontrar su camino hacia la Tierra. Éste es el poder del jardín especial de la abuela, donde las maravillas crecen y florecen los cuentos. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631641000081-EG3F6UEP8T71EHN9C79E/91lIMUklfML.jpg Latinx Book List - Soñadores by Yuyi Morales Yuyi Morales, artista galardonada con la Mención de Honor Caldecott y cinco veces ganadora del Premio Pura Belpré, cuenta su historia como inmigrante en este libro ilustrado tributo al poder transformador de la esperanza... y de la lectura. En 1994, Yuyi Morales dejó su hogar en Xalapa, México, para emigrar a Estados Unidos con su hijo pequeño. Aunque dejó atrás casi todas sus pertenencias, no llegó con las manos vacías. Trajo consigo su fortaleza, su trabajo, su pasión, sus esperanzas y sueños... y sus historias. El nuevo y magnífico libro de Yuyi Morales, Soñadores, se centra en la búsqueda por encontrar un hogar en un nuevo lugar. El trayecto de Yuyi y su hijo Kelly no fue fácil, ya que ella no hablaba inglés en esa época. Pero, juntos, descubrieron un lugar desconocido e increíble: la biblioteca pública. Allí, libro a libro, descifraron la lengua de esta nueva tierra y formaron en ella su hogar. Soñadores es un homenaje a los migrantes y a todo lo que traen con ellos, y aportan, cuando dejan sus países. Es una historia de familia. Una historia que nos recuerda que todos somos soñadores que llevamos nuestros propios regalos donde quiera que vayamos. Bella y poderosa en todo momento, pero especialmente de una urgente premura hoy en día en que el futuro de los dreamers es incierto, esta es una historia actual y eterna. El poético texto se complementa con unas espléndidas ilustraciones llenas de detalle y simbolismo. Incluye un ensayo autobiográfico sobre la experiencia de Yuyi, una bibliografía de los libros que la han inspirado (y la siguen inspirando) y una descripción de las bellas imágenes, texturas y recuerdos que utilizó para la creación de este libro. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1663088593087-OHB21UK0BHANXLUR9DW5/tiaf.jpg Latinx Book List - Tía Fortuna's New Home: A Jewish Cuban Journey A poignant multicultural ode to family and what it means to create a home as one girl helps her Tía move away from her beloved Miami apartment. When Estrella's Tía Fortuna has to say goodbye to her longtime Miami apartment building, The Seaway, to move to an assisted living community, Estrella spends the day with her. Tía explains the significance of her most important possessions from both her Cuban and Jewish culture, as they learn to say goodbye together and explore a new beginning for Tía. A lyrical book about tradition, culture, and togetherness, Tía Fortuna's New Home explores Tía and Estrella's Sephardic Jewish and Cuban heritage. Through Tía's journey, Estrella will learn that as long as you have your family, home is truly where the heart is. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631647532606-HD72LYJ2ZQC0J7KHITB4/919HtCsETPL.jpg Latinx Book List - Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Eric Velasquez Where is our historian to give us our side? Arturo asked. Amid the scholars, poets, authors, and artists of the Harlem Renaissance stood an Afro–Puerto Rican named Arturo Schomburg. This law clerk’s life’s passion was to collect books, letters, music, and art from Africa and the African diaspora and bring to light the achievements of people of African descent through the ages. When Schomburg’s collection became so big it began to overflow his house (and his wife threatened to mutiny), he turned to the New York Public Library, where he created and curated a collection that was the cornerstone of a new Negro Division. A century later, his groundbreaking collection, known as the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, has become a beacon to scholars all over the world. Ages 8-12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1663091992922-1QYAQMN1BKBKXUFR9KU9/havana.jpg Latinx Book List - All the Way to Havana So we purr, cara cara, and we glide, taka taka, and we zoom, zoom, ZOOM! Together, a boy and his parents drive to the city of Havana, Cuba, in their old family car. Along the way, they experience the sights and sounds of the streets―neighbors talking, musicians performing, and beautiful, colorful cars putt-putting and bumpety-bumping along. In the end, though, it’s their old car, Cara Cara, that the boy loves best. A joyful celebration of the Cuban people and their resourceful innovation. Age 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631641137816-D1PVYV58UGC0DBONVTUY/91xPTjoaIoL.jpg Latinx Book List - Areli Es Una Dreamer: Una Historia Real por Areli Morales, Beneficiaria de DACA En esta edición en español del primer álbum ilustrado escrito por una beneficiaria de DACA -una "dreamer"- Areli Morales narra su poderosa historia como inmigrante. En la casa de la abuela -en las montañas de México- los sábados estaban llenos de familiares y de mucho sol. Areli era buena jugando al escondite y aún mejor persiguiendo gallinas. Cuando Areli era sólo una bebé, su mamá y su papá se mudaron a Nueva York con su hermano -Alex- en busca de una mejor vida para su familia. Cuando Areli entró a preescolar, enviaron a alguien por ella también. Todo en Nueva York era diferente: grande, rápido y ruidoso. Areli casi no hablaba inglés y sus compañeros la acusaban de ser ilegal. Pero con el paso del tiempo y lentamente, Areli se convirtió en una neoyorquina . . . aún sin ser ciudadana estadounidense. -Aquí podría hacer lo que quisiera -Areli le dijo un día al cielo citadino-. Algún día lo lograré. Ésta es una conmovedora historia -que evoca la de millones de inmigrantes que son parte íntegra de nuestro país- acerca de una niña que vive en dos mundos, una niña cuya solicitud de DACA fue eventualmente aprobada y que ahora vive el sueño americano. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631641660276-ZT6IWSO1X7A6LQJWZXRL/81uK5yjSBjL.jpg Latinx Book List - ¿De dónde eres? by Yamile Saied Méndez and Jaime Kim Este resonante libro ilustrado cuenta la historia de una niña a la que constantemente se le hace una pregunta simple que no tiene una respuesta simple. Un excelente tema de conversación en el hogar o en el aula: un libro para compartir, en el espíritu de I Am Enough por Grace Byers y Keturah A. Bobo. Cuando se le pregunta a una chica de dónde es, de dónde es realmente, ninguna de sus respuestas parece ser la correcta. Sin estar segura de cómo responder, se dirige a su abuelo amoroso en busca de ayuda. Él no le da la respuesta que ella espera. Le da una aún mejor. ¿De donde soy? Eres de huracanes y tormentas oscuras, y de una ranita cuyo canto llama a los isleños para que vuelvan a casa cuando el sol se va a dormir.... Con temas de autoaceptación, identidad y hogar, este poderoso y lírico libro de imágenes resonará con lectores jóvenes y viejos, de todos los orígenes y de todos los colores, especialmente cualquiera que haya sentido que no pertenecen. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631640446025-E59HXUO0XJ2J3TNNDSDO/image-asset.jpeg Latinx Book List - The Life of / La Vida De Dolores Introduce little ones to the life of legendary civil rights activist Dolores Huerta, in both English and Spanish! “Si, Se Puede! Yes, it can be done!” is the famous rallying cry of Dolores Huerta, a leading voice in the rights of migrant farmworkers. Originally a teacher, and later a community leader, she believed in her cause so much that she co-founded the labor union United Farm Workers of America. Inspire your little ones to believe in themselves and become leaders, just like Dolores! Ages 0-5. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631641564583-IJQF55J6KCKRNZ569TYH/81Kojj6xtyL.jpg Latinx Book List - Mi papi tiene una moto by Isabel Quintero y Zeke Peña Cuando Daisy Ramona recorre su barrio en motocicleta con su papi, ve a la gente y los lugares que siempre ha conocido. También ve a una comunidad que está cambiando rápidamente a su alrededor. Pero mientras el sol azul púrpura y dorado se va poniendo a sus espaldas, Daisy Ramona comprende que el amor que siente por su ciudad nunca cambiará. Con brillantes ilustraciones y un texto lleno de sentimiento, Mi papi tiene una motocicleta es un mensaje lleno de amor de una niña a su padre, esforzado trabajador, y a los recuerdos que todos guardamos de nuestro hogar a pesar de los cambios o la distancia. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631640552636-575DRCMEQ0J90FCTWHL3/Screen+Shot+2021-09-14+at+10.28.54+AM.png Latinx Book List - The Life of - La Vida De Selena by Patty Rodriguez, Ariana Stein and Citali Reyes Selena’s career started at a young age when she became lead singer in her family's band, Selena Y Los Dinos. She went on to become an award-winning artist with albums like Amor Prohibido and Selena Live, and earned the title "Queen of Tejano Music.” Your little one will learn that Selena’s favorite food was pizza and that the most important people in the world to her were her familia and fans. Ages 0-4. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1660602528749-U889R69PTN33DHBWSF7Y/el+cucuy.jpg Latinx Book List - El Cucuy Is Scared, Too! A boy and his monster confront their mutual fears in this unlikely friendship story that’s rooted in Mexican folklore Ramón is a little boy who can’t sleep. He is nervous for his first day at a new school.And El Cucuy is the monster who lives in Ramón’s cactus pot. He can’t sleep, either.It turns out that El Cucuy is scared, too!This gentle, perceptive story explores the worries that can accompany moving to a new place and beginning a new journey—and reveals how comfort, bravery, and strength can be found through even the most unexpected of friendships. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1694542416100-1MJKHLKC0G2P1LADSOEP/pele.jpg Latinx Book List - The Life of / La vida de Pelé Introduce little ones to the life of legendary soccer player, Pelé, in both English and Spanish! Born October 23, 1940 in Brazil, Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pelé, is widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all time. Ages 0-3. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631649399590-NZ5A7EA0WU7HSECOLBS8/A1Pd%2BTHTCgL.jpg Latinx Book List - Just In Case: A Trickster Tale and Spanish Alphabet Book by Yuyi Morales Yuyi Morales takes us on a new journey with Señor Calvera, the skeleton from Day of the Dead celebrations. Señor Calvera is worried. He can't figure out what to give Grandma Beetle for her birthday. Misunderstanding the advice of Zelmiro the Ghost, Señor Calvera decides not to get her one gift, but instead one gift for every letter of the alphabet, just in case. Una Acordéon: An accordion for her to dance to. Bigotes: A mustache because she has none. Cosquillas: Tickles to make her laugh . . . . . . only to find out at the end of the alphabet that the best gift of all is seeing her friends. Morales's art glows in this heart-warming original tale with folklore themes, a companion book to her Pura Belpré-winning Just a Minute. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631648533307-L8T2FRPLDUXF2D9YRW41/51nWndlZayL.jpg Latinx Book List - The Life of/La Vida De Celia by Patty Rodriguez and Ariana Stein Known for her powerful voice and eccentric style, Celia Cruz has become one of the most popular singers in the world. In this book you’ll introduce little ones to her remarkable life. Known as the “Queen of Salsa”, the incomparable music of Celia Cruz continues to be sugar to our ears. Ages 0-4. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631643074848-0X602RWUV34EWUEEOKCN/A1Qrv3F2MBL.jpg Latinx Book List - Pasando páginas: La historia de mi vida by Sonia Sotomayor Al ser la primera mujer latina en ser jueza del Tribunal Supremo de Estados Unidos, Sonia Sotomayor es una inspiración para los jóvenes de todas las partes del mundo en la lucha por lograr sus sueños. Pero ¿qué la inspiró a ella? Para la joven Sonia, la respuesta es: ¡los libros! Eran su espejo, sus mapas, sus amigos y sus maestros. Los libros la ayudaron a conectar con su familia en Nueva York y en Puerto Rico, a aceptar y entender el diagnóstico de su diabetes, a hacer frente a la muerte de su padre, a descubrir los secretos del mundo y a soñar con un futuro en el que todo es posible. En Pasando páginas, Sonia Sotomayor comparte su amor por los libros con una nueva generación de lectores, estimulándolos a leer, a maravillarse y a realizar sus sueños. Acompañada del arte vibrante de Lulu Delacre, la historia de la vida de Sonia Sotomayor muestra a los lectores que el mundo está lleno de promesas y posibilidades; lo único que necesitan es pasar la página. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631641349109-4GKAKZKOIXRLAD3RQP3A/91qXcpWQ1OL.jpg Latinx Book List - Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl's Courage Changed Music by Margarita Engle and Rafael López “Girls cannot be drummers.” Long ago on an island filled with music, no one questioned that rule―until the drum dream girl. In her city of drumbeats, she dreamed of pounding tall congas and tapping small bongós. She had to keep quiet. She had to practice in secret. But when at last her dream-bright music was heard, everyone sang and danced and decided that both girls and boys should be free to drum and dream. Inspired by the childhood of Millo Castro Zaldarriaga, a Chinese-African-Cuban girl who broke Cuba's traditional taboo against female drummers, Drum Dream Girl tells an inspiring true story for dreamers everywhere. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1660602189827-629Z2PZS5ZTX4S1HZUU6/a+nuestro+alrededor.jpg Latinx Book List - A Nuestro Alrededor Abuelo y nieta meditan sobre jardines y semillas, sobre círculos visibles e invisibles, mientras participan y crean tradiciones familiares en esta hermosa exploración de los ciclos de la vida y naturaleza. La versión en inglés ganó el premio Pura Belpre Honor por Illustración en el 2018. Grandpa and his granddaughter meditate on gardens and seeds, and on circles seen and unseen, as they share and create family traditions in this stunning exploration of the cycles of life and nature. All Around Us received a Pura Belpre Honor Award for Illustration in 2018. Now available in Spanish for the first time. Ages 3-7. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631642861232-4PEUHR68GSIP94HG8IMI/91VnjFh1daL.jpg Latinx Book List - Sembrando historias: Pura Belpré: bibliotecaria y narradora de cuentos by Anika Aldamuy Denise and Paola Escobar Sigue la vida y el legado de Pura Belpré, la primera bibliotecaria puertorriqueña de la ciudad de Nueva York. Cuando llegó a Estados Unidos en el año 1921, Pura trajo consigo los cuentos folklóricos de su tierra natal, Puerto Rico. Encontró su nuevo hogar en la Biblioteca Pública de Nueva York como ayudante bilingüe. Logró que sus relatos se convirtieran en libros y esparció las semillas de sus historias por todo el país. Hoy día, esas semillasse han transformado en exuberantes paisajes gracias a que las nuevas generaciones de niños y cuentacuentos han seguido contando sus historias y celebrando el legado de Pura. Este magnífico retrato de la bibliotecaria, autora y marionetista nos recuerda el poder de la narración de cuentos, y a la mujer extraordinaria que abrió las puertas y defendió la idea de la literatura bilingüe. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631640860033-QUOWMAN0VW1LY96WEEIE/91XVzrj8V3S.jpg Latinx Book List - Bright Star by Yuyi Morales From the creator of the New York Times bestseller Dreamers comes a beautiful story about growth, empowerment, and finding one's own voice. Child, you are awake! You are alive! You are a bright star, Inside our hearts. Told with a combination of powerful, spare language and sumptuous and complex imagery that is typical of Yuyi Morales's work, this is the story of a fawn making her way through a border landscape teaming with flora and fauna native to the region. A gentle but empowering voice encourages her to face her fears when she comes across an obstacle in the form of an insurmountable barrier. Yuyi Morales' first book since her New York Times bestseller Dreamers is a book for very young children looking for their place in a world full of uncertainty. It is a book with resonance for all children, especially those whose safety is threatened due to the immigration crisis in the US. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631641248214-QTMC6UQ19EZRT0YL0VB1/81qLu073twL.jpg Latinx Book List - Paletero Man by Lucky Diaz and Micah Player A vibrant picture book celebrating the strength of community and the tastes of summer from Latin Grammy-winning musician Lucky Diaz and celebrated artist Micah Player. Ring! Ring! Ring! Can you hear his call? Paletas for one! Paletas for all! What’s the best way to cool off on a hot summer day? Run quick and find Paletero José! Follow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. But when he finally catches up with him, our narrator’s pockets are empty. Oh no! What happened to his dinero? It will take the help of the entire community to get the tasty treat now. Full of musicality, generosity, kindness, and ice pops, this book is sure to satisfy fans of Thank You, Omu! and Carmela Full of Wishes. Includes Spanish words and phrases throughout, an author’s note from Lucky Diaz, and a link to a live version of the Lucky Band’s popular song that inspired the book. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1663089573418-HYEBRZGK63IFZ8OVYUQR/what+will+you+be.jpg Latinx Book List - What Will You Be? From Yamile Saied Méndez, acclaimed author of Where Are You From?, comes a stunning lyrical picture book that tells the story of one girl who is always asked a simple question: What will you be when you grow up? “Méndez and Alizadeh create a balance between the abstract and concrete by letting the child imagine the future but with Abuela’s guidance and support. A sweet read to share with loved ones.” —Kirkus (starred review) “Turning a common question of childhood into a substantive quest, this imaginative set of plans will have other children charting their own course through the stars.” —School Library Journal What will you be when you grow up? A young girl dreams about all the endless possibilities, sparking a sense of wonder, curiosity, and growth. With her abuela’s loving guidance, she learns her potential is limitless. Yamile Saied Méndez’s powerful, lyrical text and Kate Alizadeh’s colorful, stunning art are a radiant celebration of family, love, and community. A Spanish-language edition, ¿Qué Serás?, is also available. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631640675874-RDSQFY7NOLS71AONIG1F/71bZJPoGO5L.jpg Latinx Book List - The Solar System with - El Sistema Solar con Ellen by Patty Rodriguez, Ariana Stein and Citali Reyes Introduce the universe to your baby through this charming bilingual book, which will show them the sun, moon, and planets in English and Spanish. Take a trip around our solar system with Ellen Ochoa, the first Latina in the world to travel into space. This book introduces little ones to the sun, moon, and planets with simple facts in English and Spanish. The Solar System with/El Sistema Solar con Ellen is a wonderful bilingual board book that celebrates the contributions of an incredible trailblazer while introducing little ones to our solar system. Ages 0-4. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1663087572033-FG6VA0LUB1Z52EP0W3AJ/singwithme.jpg Latinx Book List - Sing with Me: The Story of Selena Quintanilla An exuberant picture book celebrating the life and legacy of Selena Quintanilla, beloved Queen of Tejano music. From a very early age, young Selena knew how to connect with people and bring them together with music. Sing with Me follows Selena's rise to stardom, from front-lining her family's band at rodeos and quinceañeras to performing in front of tens of thousands at the Houston Astrodome. Young readers will be empowered by Selena's dedication--learning Spanish as a teenager, designing her own clothes, and traveling around the country with her family--sharing her pride in her Mexican American roots and her love of music and fashion with the world. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1694542385931-KC4TX41UU1VC4BHHYF8D/platanosgowitheverything.jpg Latinx Book List - Plátanos Go with Everything/Los plátanos van con todo With the English and Spanish text side by side on the page, this bilingual edition of the vibrant picture book celebrating the strength of community and the versatility of plátanos is ideal for bilingual readers as well as Spanish speakers learning English and vice versa. Paletero Man meets Fry Bread in this vibrant and cheerful ode to plátanos, the star of Dominican cuisine, written by award-winning poet Lissette Norman, illustrated by Sara Palacios, and translated by Kianny N. Antigua. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631643047898-QDZ7BO4TH75U81SWKF35/A1dPZNNj--L.jpg Latinx Book List - Turning Pages: My Life Story by Sonia Sotomayor and Lulu Delacre Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor tells her own story for young readers for the very first time! As the first Latina Supreme Court Justice, Sonia Sotomayor has inspired young people around the world to reach for their dreams. But what inspired her? For young Sonia, the answer was books! They were her mirrors, her maps, her friends, and her teachers. They helped her to connect with her family in New York and in Puerto Rico, to deal with her diabetes diagnosis, to cope with her father's death, to uncover the secrets of the world, and to dream of a future for herself in which anything was possible. In Turning Pages, Justice Sotomayor shares that love of books with a new generation of readers, and inspires them to read and puzzle and dream for themselves. Accompanied by Lulu Delacre's vibrant art, this story of the Justice's life shows readers that the world is full of promise and possibility--all they need to do is turn the page. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631641921028-KF1DGAYOFC7LHOSS2YOS/81Fm5szI%2BQL.jpg Latinx Book List - Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal What’s in a name? For one little girl, her very long name tells the vibrant story of where she came from — and who she may one day be. If you ask her, Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela has way too many names: six! How did such a small person wind up with such a large name? Alma turns to Daddy for an answer and learns of Sofia, the grandmother who loved books and flowers; Esperanza, the great-grandmother who longed to travel; José, the grandfather who was an artist; and other namesakes, too. As she hears the story of her name, Alma starts to think it might be a perfect fit after all — and realizes that she will one day have her own story to tell. In her author-illustrator debut, Juana Martinez-Neal opens a treasure box of discovery for children who may be curious about their own origin stories or names. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1663087781998-473KQ0935Y5DMT1E1QVL/miciudad.jpg Latinx Book List - Mi Ciudad Sings After experiencing a devastating earthquake, the spirit of a charming and vibrant Mexican neighborhood might be shaken, but it cannot be broken. As a little girl and her dog embark on their daily walk through the city, they skip and spin to the familiar sounds of revving cars, clanking bikes, friendly barks, and whistling camote carts. But what they aren't expecting to hear is the terrifying sound of a rumbling earthquake...and then...silence. With captivating text and lively, beautiful illustrations, this heartwarming story leaves readers with the message that they can choose to be strong and brave even when they are scared, and can still find joy and hope in the midst of sadness. Ages 4-7. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631643279967-KBWTLS6XNFGZI3L86LKG/91rI20A1lhL.jpg Latinx Book List - Separate Is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez and Her Family’s Fight for Desegregation by Duncan Tonatiuh Seven years before Brown v. Board of Education, the Mendez family fought to end segregation in California schools. Discover their incredible story in this picture book from award-winning creator Duncan Tonatiuh A Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor Book and Robert F. Sibert Honor Book! When her family moved to the town of Westminster, California, young Sylvia Mendez was excited about enrolling in her neighborhood school. But she and her brothers were turned away and told they had to attend the Mexican school instead. Sylvia could not understand why—she was an American citizen who spoke perfect English. Why were the children of Mexican families forced to attend a separate school? Unable to get a satisfactory answer from the school board, the Mendez family decided to take matters into its own hands and organize a lawsuit. In the end, the Mendez family’s efforts helped bring an end to segregated schooling in California in 1947, seven years before the landmark Supreme Court ruling in Brown v. Board of Education ended segregation in schools across America. Using his signature illustration style and incorporating his interviews with Sylvia Mendez, as well as information from court files and news accounts, award-winning author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh tells the inspiring story of the Mendez family’s fight for justice and equality. Ages 6-9. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1660603798165-SAV9C2NJMN0KV9YQESXC/mario.jpg Latinx Book List - Mario and the Hole in the Sky: How a Chemist Saved Our Planet The true story of how a scientist saved the planet from environmental disaster. Mexican American Mario Molina is a modern-day hero who helped solve the ozone crisis of the 1980s. Growing up in Mexico City, Mario was a curious boy who studied hidden worlds through a microscope. As a young man in California, he discovered that CFCs, used in millions of refrigerators and spray cans, were tearing a hole in the earth's protective ozone layer. Mario knew the world had to be warned--and quickly. Today Mario is a Nobel laureate and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. His inspiring story gives hope in the fight against global warming. Ages 6-9. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631738925879-XI29WK9I8JY5T322ES78/91t41k-VElL.jpg Latinx Book List https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631647115795-BA21S1OJBHR0LYGT1I18/81MSz%2BAKxVL.jpg Latinx Book List - Grandma's Records by Eric Velasquez Every summer, Eric goes to live with his grandmother in El Barrio (Spanish Harlem) while his parents work. Through the long hot days, Grandma fills her apartment with the blaring horns and conga drums of Bomba y Plena, salsa, and merengue-the music she grew up with in Puerto Rico-sharing her memories and passions with Eric. But Eric sees Grandma in a new light when she gets them tickets to hear their favorite band in concert. The music sounds so different than it does at home on their scratchy records. And then the lead singer serenades Grandma right in front of the whole audience! Join Eric Velasquez on a magical journey through time and across cultures, as a young boy's passion for music and art is forged by a powerful bond between generations. Ages 5-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631649129306-8FHIR0BN87UQ6I6AS6UH/81W-T0ZovhL.jpg Latinx Book List - Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos by Monica Brown and John Parra Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos, written by Monica Brown and illustrated by John Parra, is based on the life of one of the world's most influential painters, Frida Kahlo, and the animals that inspired her art and life. The fascinating Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is remembered for her self-portraits, her dramatic works featuring bold and vibrant colors. Her work brought attention to Mexican and indigenous culture and she is also renowned for her works celebrating the female form. Brown's story recounts Frida's beloved pets—two monkeys, a parrot, three dogs, two turkeys, an eagle, a black cat, and a fawn—and playfully considers how Frida embodied many wonderful characteristics of each animal. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631641789437-FDRNLHU1ZDWSCAUDTN4J/81Pl%2BkFalyL.jpg Latinx Book List - Where Are You From? by Yamile Saied Méndez and Jaime Kim This resonant and award-winning picture book tells the story of one girl who constantly gets asked a simple question that doesn’t have a simple answer. A great conversation starter in the home or classroom—a book to share, in the spirit of I Am Enough by Grace Byers and Keturah A. Bobo. When a girl is asked where she’s from—where she’s really from—none of her answers seems to be the right one. Unsure about how to reply, she turns to her loving abuelo for help. He doesn’t give her the response she expects. She gets an even better one. Where am I from? You’re from hurricanes and dark storms, and a tiny singing frog that calls the island people home when the sun goes to sleep.... With themes of self-acceptance, identity, and home, this powerful, lyrical picture book will resonate with readers young and old, from all backgrounds and of all colors—especially anyone who ever felt that they don’t belong. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631732399061-LSCNUDV0RLLIHGAZFYXU/la-joven-aviadora-the-flying-girl-9781534482159_xlg.jpg Latinx Book List - Le Joven Aviadora by Margarita Engle and Sara Palacios ¡Si ese hombre puede volar, yo también puedo! En una animada calle en la encantadora ciudad de París, una joven llamada Aída miró hacia el cielo y se quedó maravillada ante la vista de un dirigible. ¡Cuánto le gustaría surcar el cielo de esa manera! El inventor del aparato, Alberto, la invitó a dar un paseo en su dirigible, pero Aída no quería viajar como pasajera. Ella quería ser el piloto. Aída era apenas una adolescente, y ninguna mujer o joven había volado antes. Pero eso no la detuvo. Todo lo que ella necesitaba eran algunas clases y una oportunidad. Con elocuentes palabras y expresivas ilustraciones, Margarita Engle y Sara Palacios nos narran la inspiradora historia de Aída de Acosta, la primera mujer que voló en una aeronave motorizada. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631641072317-BA1KML5PBCG3HLNWHKQW/91wrFOnxpUL.jpg Latinx Book List - Areli Is a Dreamer: A True Story by Areli Morales, a DACA Recipient by Areli Morales and Luisa Uribe In the first picture book written by a DACA Dreamer, Areli Morales tells her own powerful and vibrant immigration story. When Areli was just a baby, her mama and papa moved from Mexico to New York with her brother, Alex, to make a better life for the family--and when she was in kindergarten, they sent for her, too. Everything in New York was different. Gone were the Saturdays at Abuela’s house, filled with cousins and sunshine. Instead, things were busy and fast and noisy. Areli’s limited English came out wrong, and schoolmates accused her of being illegal. But with time, America became her home. And she saw it as a land of opportunity, where millions of immigrants who came before her paved their own paths. She knew she would, too. This is a moving story--one that resonates with millions of immigrants who make up the fabric of our country--about one girl living in two worlds, a girl whose DACA application was eventually approved and who is now living her American dream. The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is an immigration policy that has provided relief to thousands of undocumented children, referred to as “Dreamers,” who came to the United States as children and call this country home. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631647732077-VOTL5NZCWA7DR7QSP4G1/A1rKs5y%2BagL.jpg Latinx Book List - Imagine by Juan Felipe Herrera and Lauren Castillo A buoyant, breathtaking poem from Juan Felipe Herrera — brilliantly illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Lauren Castillo — speaks to every dreaming heart. Have you ever imagined what you might be when you grow up? When he was very young, Juan Felipe Herrera picked chamomile flowers in windy fields and let tadpoles swim across his hands in a creek. He slept outside and learned to say good-bye to his amiguitos each time his family moved to a new town. He went to school and taught himself to read and write English and filled paper pads with rivers of ink as he walked down the street after school. And when he grew up, he became the United States Poet Laureate and read his poems aloud on the steps of the Library of Congress. If he could do all of that . . . what could you do? With this illustrated poem of endless possibility, Juan Felipe Herrera and Lauren Castillo breathe magic into the hopes and dreams of readers searching for their place in life. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631641462124-QURFJY9U8T3ILW3VS4RI/91iWTROYC7L.jpg Latinx Book List - My Papi Has a Motorcycle by Isabel Quintero and Zeke Peña A celebration of the love between a father and daughter, and of a vibrant immigrant neighborhood, by an award-winning author and illustrator duo. When Daisy Ramona zooms around her neighborhood with her papi on his motorcycle, she sees the people and places she's always known. She also sees a community that is rapidly changing around her. But as the sun sets purple-blue-gold behind Daisy Ramona and her papi, she knows that the love she feels will always be there. With vivid illustrations and text bursting with heart, My Papi Has a Motorcycle is a young girl's love letter to her hardworking dad and to memories of home that we hold close in the midst of change. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1663181665054-TQPBILBZSSE073ODRX7R/51xX6pQrEBL.jpg Latinx Book List - One of A Kind, Like Me / Único como yo Tomorrow is the school parade, and Danny knows exactly what he will be: a princess. Mommy supports him 100%, and they race to the thrift store to find his costume. It's almost closing time - will Danny find the costume of his dreams in time? One of A Kind, Like Me / Único como yo is a sweet story about unconditional love and the beauty of individuality. It's a unique book that lifts up children who don't fit gender stereotypes, and reflects the power of a loving and supportive community. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631647439732-T60ARRHG9WI4KALNYHN9/91q6U8PF7YL.jpg Latinx Book List - Furqans First Flat Top, El primer corte de mesita de Furqan by Robert Liu-Trujillo Furqan Moreno wakes up and decides that today he wants his hair cut for the first time. His dad has just the style: a flat top fade! He wants his new haircut to be cool but when they get to the barbershop, he's a bit nervous about his decision. He begins to worry that his hair will look funny, imagining all the flat objects in his day to day life. Before he knows it, his haircut is done and he realizes that his dad was right-Furqan's first flat top is the freshest! Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631648210853-JMMHFWFDSY7C627IZWZO/A1Ef5SK7naL.jpg Latinx Book List - Mango, Abuela, and Me by Meg Medina and Angela Dominguez Mia’s abuela has left her sunny house with parrots and palm trees to live with Mia and her parents in the city. While they cook, Mia helps Abuela learn English, and Mia learns some Spanish, too, but it’s still hard for Abuela to learn enough words to tell Mia her stories. Then Mia sees a parrot in the pet-shop window and has the perfecto idea for how to help them all communicate a little better. Here is an endearing tale that speaks loud and clear about the love that binds families across the generations. Ages 5-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631640914452-BGI3NXB6HWNL38E098K9/81U7IbADjgL.jpg Latinx Book List - Dreamers by Yuyi Morales We are resilience. We are hope. We are dreamers. Yuyi Morales brought her hopes, her passion, her strength, and her stories with her, when she came to the United States in 1994 with her infant son. She left behind nearly everything she owned, but she didn't come empty-handed. Dreamers is a celebration of making your home with the things you always carry: your resilience, your dreams, your hopes and history. It's the story of finding your way in a new place, of navigating an unfamiliar world and finding the best parts of it. In dark times, it's a promise that you can make better tomorrows. This lovingly-illustrated picture book memoir looks at the myriad gifts migrantes bring with them when they leave their homes. It's a story about family. And it's a story to remind us that we are all dreamers, bringing our own strengths wherever we roam. Beautiful and powerful at any time but given particular urgency as the status of our own Dreamers becomes uncertain, this is a story that is both topical and timeless. The lyrical text is complemented by sumptuously detailed illustrations, rich in symbolism. Also included are a brief autobiographical essay about Yuyi's own experience, a list of books that inspired her (and still do), and a description of the beautiful images, textures, and mementos she used to create this book. A parallel Spanish-language edition, Soñadores, is also available. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631647300497-UT295H8J3R32SS7YVSJH/91Bv4a2CGgL.jpg Latinx Book List - Grandma's Gift by Eric Velasquez This prequel to Eric Velasquez's biographical picture book Grandma's Records is the story of a Christmas holiday that young Eric spends with his grandmother. After they prepare their traditional Puerto Rican Christmas celebration, Eric and Grandma visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art for a school project, where he sees a painting by Diego Velasquez and realizes for the first time that he could be an artist when he grows up. Grandma witnesses his fascination, and presents Eric with the perfect Christmas gift-a set of paints-to use in his first steps toward becoming an artist. A heart-warming story of self-discovery, Grandma's Gift is a celebration of the special bond between a grandparent and grandchild. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631648411622-OFOBL68OQ8F2BIQDQGOX/614961QpHgL.jpg Latinx Book List - Tito Puente, Mambo King/Tito Puente, Rey del Mambo by Monica Brown and Rafael López In this vibrant bilingual picture book biography of musician Tito Puente, readers will dance along to the beat of this mambo king's life. Tito Puente loved banging pots and pans as a child, but what he really dreamed of was having his own band one day. From Spanish Harlem to the Grammy Awards—and all the beats in between—this is the true life story of a boy whose passion for music turned him into the "King of Mambo." Award-winning author-illustrator duo Monica Brown and Rafael López bring the remarkable story of this talented legend to life in this Pura Belpré Honor Book. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631642828610-78XXTFP0E296OVQ049Q3/91W2XZ9TC4L.jpg Latinx Book List - Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré by Anika Aldamuy Denise and Paola Escobar An inspiring picture book biography of storyteller, puppeteer, and New York City’s first Puerto Rican librarian, who championed bilingual literature. When she came to America in 1921, Pura Belpré carried the cuentos folklóricos of her Puerto Rican homeland. Finding a new home at the New York Public Library as a bilingual assistant, she turned her popular retellings into libros and spread story seeds across the land. Today, these seeds have grown into a lush landscape as generations of children and storytellers continue to share her tales and celebrate Pura’s legacy. Brought to colorful life by Paola Escobar’s elegant and exuberant illustrations and Anika Aldamuy Denise’s lyrical text, this gorgeous book is perfect for the pioneers in your life. Informative backmatter and suggested further reading included. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631649323946-1IJTRDCA8N3OTPL97YSF/61yvAg-k7XL.jpg Latinx Book List - Just a Minute: A Trickster Tale and Counting Book by Yuyi Morales This original trickster tale, with its vivacious illustrations and dynamic read-aloud text, is at once a spirited tribute to the rich traditions of Mexican culture and a perfect introduction to counting in both English and Spanish. Ages 5-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631647845547-CQMKX1X47IDJTCRUU1GS/91HpmDogYBL.jpg Latinx Book List - All Around Us by Xelena Gonzales and Adriana M. Garcia Grandpa says circles are all around us. He points to the rainbow that rises high in the sky after a thundercloud has come. "Can you see? That's only half of the circle. That rest of it is down below, in the earth." He and his granddaughter meditate on gardens and seeds, on circles seen and unseen, inside and outside us, on where our bodies come from and where they return to. They share and create family traditions in this stunning exploration of the cycles of life and nature. Ages 3-7. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1663181740376-3AXICDVPCPQNXMA1IHFU/call+me+tree.jpg Latinx Book List - Call Me Tree / Llamame arbol In this spare, lyrically written story, we join a child on a journey of self-discovery. Finding a way to grow from the inside out, just like a tree, the child develops as an individual comfortable in the natural world and in relationships with others. The child begins Within / The deep dark earth, like a seed, ready to grow and then dream and reach out to the world. Soon the child discovers birds and the sky and other children: Trees and trees / Just like me! Each is different too. The child embraces them all because All trees have roots/ All trees belong. Maya Christina Gonzalez once again combines her talents as an artist and a storyteller to craft a gentle, empowering story about belonging, connecting with nature, and becoming your fullest self. Young readers will be inspired to dream and reach, reach and dream . . . and to be as free and unique as trees. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631732300978-H1C6RT7WNSMRDJG6I9UR/81gbD-HvsFL.jpg Latinx Book List - The Flying Girl: How Aida de Acosta Learned to Soar by Margarita Engle and Sara Palacios In this beautiful picture book filled with soaring words and buoyant illustrations, award-winners Margarita Engle and Sara Palacios tell the inspiring true story of Aída de Acosta, the first woman to fly a motorized aircraft. On a lively street in the lovely city of Paris, a girl named Aída glanced up and was dazzled by the sight of an airship. Oh, how she wished she could soar through the sky like that! The inventor of the airship, Alberto, invited Aída to ride with him, but she didn’t want to be a passenger. She wanted to be the pilot. Aída was just a teenager, and no woman or girl had ever flown before. She didn’t let that stop her, though. All she needed was courage and a chance to try. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1660601539416-SSAJR7ADLTYVWLZ5YNFJ/pulpo+guisado.jpg Latinx Book List - Pulpo Guisado What do you do when an octopus captures Grandma? Put on your superhero cape and rescue her! Award-winning Afro-Latino artist Eric Velasquez's delightfully meta story is now in Spanish. Bank Street Mejor Libro Infantil Silver Medalist The octopus Grandma is cooking has grown to titanic proportions. "¡Tenga cuidado!" Ramsey shouts. "Be careful!" But it's too late. The octopus traps Grandma! Ramsey must use both art and intellect to free his beloved abuela. Then the story takes a surprising twist. And it can be read two ways. Open the fold-out pages to find Ramsey telling a story to his family. Keep the pages folded, and Ramsey's octopus adventure is real. This beautifully illustrated picture book, drawn from the author's childhood memories, celebrates creativity, heroism, family, grandmothers, grandsons, Puerto Rican food, Latinx culture and more. With an author's note and the Velasquez family recipe for Octopus Stew! Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631649510130-K94EKNS0SYXS7AON59EV/71MZtV9IKoL.jpg Latinx Book List https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1660602373015-U2MXFXHJPLBIZI76SD81/imagina.jpg Latinx Book List - Imagina ¿ALGUNA VEZ has imaginado quién serás cuando crezcas?Cuando Juan Felipe Herrera era niño, recogió flores, ayudó a su mamá a alimentar a los pollitos, durmió bajo el cielo centelleante y aprendió a decirles adiós a sus amiguitos cada vez que su familia seguía el camino campesino. Al crecer, Juan Felipe Herrera se convirtió en poeta.Su hermoso poema, “Imagina” y las sugerentes ilustraciones de Lauren Castillo le hablarán a cada lector y soñador que está buscando su lugar en la vida.¿Quién podrías llegar a ser? Imagina . . . Ages 5-9. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1660603282004-19ZIF2G5DUXYN4S90LSZ/selena+reina.jpg Latinx Book List - Selena, reina de la música tejana This is a moving and impassioned picture book about the iconic Queen of Tejano music, Selena Quintanilla, that will embolden young readers to find their passion and make the impossible, possible! En Español! Selena Quintanilla's music career began at the age of nine when she started singing in her family's band. She went from using a hairbrush as a microphone to traveling from town to town to play gigs. But Selena faced a challenge: People said that she would never make it in Tejano music, which was dominated by male performers. Selena was determined to prove them wrong. Born and raised in Texas, Selena didn't know how to speak Spanish, but with the help of her dad, she learned to sing it. With songs written and composed by her older brother, and the fun dance steps Selena created, her band, Selena Y Los Dinos, rose to stardom! A true trailblazer, her success in Tejano music and her crossover into mainstream American music opened the door for other Latinx entertainers, and she became an inspiration for Latina girls everywhere. Ages 6-9. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1660602451621-Z0BY26AG6FPQDQJ1FYMI/mis+dos+pueblos.jpg Latinx Book List - Mis dos pueblos fronterizos Un sábado por la mañana, un niño se prepara para un viaje al Otro Lado / the Other Side. Está cerca, solo bajando la calle y pasando su escuela, el pueblo gemelo de la comunidad donde vive. Su padre maneja su camioneta sobre un puente para cruzar el Río Grande y llegar a México, donde son recibidos por la estatua gigante de un águila. Sus visitas siempre incluyen almuerzo en su restaurante favorito, una plática en la joyería del tío Mateo, una paleta bien fría, y una vuelta a la farmacia. En su parada final y más importante, pasan tiempo con amigos que buscan asilo y les entregan los suministros que tanto necesitan.Mis dos pueblos fronterizos de David Bowles, con ilustraciones de Erika Meza, es la cariñosa historia del ritual semanal de un padre y su hijo, una demostración de atención comunitaria y un homenaje a la fluidez, complejidad y vitalidad de la vida en la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1660603171965-UZX8FJJWBD6GM3CJLR7F/mango+abuela+y+yo.jpg Latinx Book List - Mango, Abuela Y Yo When a little girl’s far-away grandmother comes to stay, love and patience transcend language in a tender story written by acclaimed author Meg Medina. Spanish language edition. Mia’s abuela has left her sunny house with parrots and palm trees to live with Mia and her parents in the city. The night she arrives, Mia tries to share her favorite book with Abuela before they go to sleep and discovers that Abuela can’t read the words inside. So while they cook, Mia helps Abuela learn English (“Dough. Masa”), and Mia learns some Spanish too, but it’s still hard for Abuela to learn the words she needs to tell Mia all her stories. Then Mia sees a parrot in the pet shop window and has the perfecto idea for how to help them all communicate a little better. An endearing tale from an award-winning duo that speaks loud and clear about learning new things and the love that bonds family members. Ages 5-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1660602204821-0FDUVXFCZRZ6LY54IVCR/la+primera+regla+del+punk.jpg Latinx Book List - La Primera Regla Del Punk Un libro de honor del premio Pura Belpré, 2018La primera regla del punk es una conmovedora exploracion de la amistad, la busqueda de uno mismo, y el aprender a "rockear" como si nadie te esta mirando. No hay atajos para navegar el primer día de clases en una nueva escuela – no se arregla con cinta gafer como lo harías con tu par de tenis Chuck Taylor. La adolecente Malú, (María Luisa, si quieres irritarla), logra molestar a la chica mandamás de Posada Middle School, romper el código de vestimenta con su vestido punk rock, y decepcionar a su madre, quien es profesora universitaria. Y todo esto en su primer día de escuela intermedia. Su padre, quien ahora vive a miles de millas de distancia, le dice que las cosas mejorarán siempre y cuando nunca olvide la primera regla del punk: ser tú mismo.La auténtica Malú ama el rock and roll, las patinetas, las revistas de manualidades y el Soyrizo (sin cilantro, por favor). Cuando empieza a encontrar otros estudiantes inadaptados con intereses parecidos, y forma su propio grupo musical, Malú empieza a sentirse feliz. Para resguardar esa nueva felicidad, ella haría cualquier cosa, incluyendo el enfrentarse con los administradores “anti-punk” de su escuela, ¡y luchar por su derecho a expresarse! Ages 9-12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1660602649508-GCFC0OH6TWQX2JR6WQW2/lucky+broken+girl.jpg Latinx Book List - Lucky Broken Girl Winner of the 2018 Pura Belpre Award! “A book for anyone mending from childhood wounds.”—Sandra Cisneros, author of The House on Mango Street In this unforgettable multicultural coming-of-age narrative—based on the author’s childhood in the 1960s—a young Cuban-Jewish immigrant girl is adjusting to her new life in New York City when her American dream is suddenly derailed. Ruthie’s plight will intrigue readers, and her powerful story of strength and resilience, full of color, light, and poignancy, will stay with them for a long time. Ruthie Mizrahi and her family recently emigrated from Castro’s Cuba to New York City. Just when she’s finally beginning to gain confidence in her mastery of English—and enjoying her reign as her neighborhood’s hopscotch queen—a horrific car accident leaves her in a body cast and confined her to her bed for a long recovery. As Ruthie’s world shrinks because of her inability to move, her powers of observation and her heart grow larger and she comes to understand how fragile life is, how vulnerable we all are as human beings, and how friends, neighbors, and the power of the arts can sweeten even the worst of times. Ages 10-11. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631739329174-BW78NTPJSWEDUEFHL46F/71BEKm68TnL.jpg Latinx Book List - Jazz Owls by Margarita Engle From the Young People’s Poet Laureate Margarita Engle comes a searing novel in verse about the Zoot Suit Riots of 1943. Thousands of young Navy sailors are pouring into Los Angeles on their way to the front lines of World War II. They are teenagers, scared, longing to feel alive before they have to face the horrors of battle. Hot jazz music spiced with cool salsa rhythms beckons them to dance with the local Mexican American girls, who jitterbug all night before working all day in the canneries. Proud to do their part for the war effort, these Jazz Owl girls are happy to dance with the sailors—until the blazing summer night when racial violence leads to murder. Suddenly the young white sailors are attacking the girls’ brothers and boyfriends. The cool, loose zoot suits they wear are supposedly the reason for the violence—when in reality the boys are viciously beaten and arrested simply because of the color of their skin. In soaring images and searing poems, this is the breathtaking story of what became known as the Zoot Suit Riots. Ages 12 and up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631738944112-8CI8QFTOV9N8GBPYPS3M/91YjQjjYm9L.jpg Latinx Book List - Merci Suárez by Meg Medina Merci Suárez knew that sixth grade would be different, but she had no idea just how different. For starters, as strong and thoughtful as Merci is, she has never been completely like the other kids at her private school in Florida, because she and her older brother, Roli, are scholarship students. They don’t have a big house or a fancy boat, and they have to do extra community service to make up for their free tuition. So when bossy Edna Santos sets her sights on the new boy who happens to be Merci’s school-assigned Sunshine Buddy, Merci becomes the target of Edna’s jealousy. Things aren't going well at home, either: Merci’s grandfather and most trusted ally, Lolo, has been acting strangely lately — forgetting important things, falling from his bike, and getting angry over nothing. And Merci is left to her own worries, because no one in her family will tell her what's going on. Winner of the 2019 Newbery Medal, this coming-of-age tale by New York Times best-selling author Meg Medina gets to the heart of the confusion and constant change that defines middle school — and the steadfast connection that defines family. Ages 9-12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631739119616-KT8BQMIRTDL5RMEZ5D4J/91nbUQo9IqL.jpg Latinx Book List - The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora by Pablo Cartaya Save the restaurant. Save the town. Get the girl. Make Abuela proud. Can thirteen-year-old Arturo Zamora do it all or is he in for a BIG, EPIC FAIL? For Arturo, summertime in Miami means playing basketball until dark, sipping mango smoothies, and keeping cool under banyan trees. And maybe a few shifts as junior lunchtime dishwasher at Abuela’s restaurant. Maybe. But this summer also includes Carmen, a poetry enthusiast who moves into Arturo’s apartment complex and turns his stomach into a deep fryer. He almost doesn’t notice the smarmy land developer who rolls into town and threatens to change it. Arturo refuses to let his family and community go down without a fight, and as he schemes with Carmen, Arturo discovers the power of poetry and protest through untold family stories and the work of José Martí. Funny and poignant, The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora is the vibrant story of a family, a striking portrait of a town, and one boy's quest to save both, perfect for fans of Rita Williams-Garcia. Ages 10 and up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631739163987-98L6GT73ZQ4246MQY6FW/91Arlt3jNVL.jpg Latinx Book List - Furia by Yamile Saied Méndez In Rosario, Argentina, Camila Hassan lives a double life. At home, she is a careful daughter, living within her mother’s narrow expectations, in her rising-soccer-star brother’s shadow, and under the abusive rule of her short-tempered father. On the field, she is La Furia, a powerhouse of skill and talent. When her team qualifies for the South American tournament, Camila gets the chance to see just how far those talents can take her. In her wildest dreams, she’d get an athletic scholarship to a North American university. But the path ahead isn’t easy. Her parents don’t know about her passion. They wouldn’t allow a girl to play fútbol—and she needs their permission to go any farther. And the boy she once loved is back in town. Since he left, Diego has become an international star, playing in Italy for the renowned team Juventus. Camila doesn’t have time to be distracted by her feelings for him. Things aren’t the same as when he left: she has her own passions and ambitions now, and La Furia cannot be denied. As her life becomes more complicated, Camila is forced to face her secrets and make her way in a world with no place for the dreams and ambition of a girl like her. Filled with authentic details and the textures of day-to-day life in Argentina, heart-soaring romance, and breathless action on the pitch, Furia is the story of a girl’s journey to make her life her own. Ages 14-18. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1663182383630-VV05MFMI4829WM4K755I/710Tipu1HCL.jpg Latinx Book List - The Moon Within Celi Rivera's life swirls with questions. About her changing body. Her first attraction to a boy. And her best friend's exploration of what it means to be genderfluid. But most of all, her mother's insistence she have a moon ceremony when her first period arrives. It's an ancestral Mexica ritual that Mima and her community have reclaimed, but Celi promises she will NOT be participating. Can she find the power within herself to take a stand for who she wants to be? A dazzling story told with the sensitivity, humor, and brilliant verse of debut talent Aida Salazar. Ages 9-12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631738560419-K8XCY9QHT2ERUWF0BOOX/81-kn5XLDvL.jpg Latinx Book List - The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Pérez The First Rule of Punk is a wry and heartfelt exploration of friendship, finding your place, and learning to rock out like no one’s watching. There are no shortcuts to surviving your first day at a new school—you can’t fix it with duct tape like you would your Chuck Taylors. On Day One, twelve-year-old Malú (María Luisa, if you want to annoy her) inadvertently upsets Posada Middle School’s queen bee, violates the school’s dress code with her punk rock look, and disappoints her college-professor mom in the process. Her dad, who now lives a thousand miles away, says things will get better as long as she remembers the first rule of punk: be yourself. The real Malú loves rock music, skateboarding, zines, and Soyrizo (hold the cilantro, please). And when she assembles a group of like-minded misfits at school and starts a band, Malú finally begins to feel at home. She'll do anything to preserve this, which includes standing up to an anti-punk school administration to fight for her right to express herself! Black and white illustrations and collage art throughout make The First Rule of Punk a perfect pick for fans of books like Roller Girl and online magazines like Rookie. Ages 9-12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1663181907993-FRU6ATHD6V9LK5ZSDD7V/81joj262NvL.jpg Latinx Book List - Merci Suárez Can't Dance In Meg Medina’s follow-up to her Newbery Medal–winning novel, Merci takes on seventh grade, with all its travails of friendship, family, love—and finding your rhythm. Seventh grade is going to be a real trial for Merci Suárez. For science she’s got no-nonsense Mr. Ellis, who expects her to be a smart as her brother, Roli. She’s been assigned to co-manage the tiny school store with Wilson Bellevue, a boy she barely knows, but whom she might actually like. And she’s tangling again with classmate Edna Santos, who is bossier and more obnoxious than ever now that she is in charge of the annual Heart Ball. One thing is for sure, though: Merci Suárez can’t dance—not at the Heart Ball or anywhere else. Dancing makes her almost as queasy as love does, especially now that Tía Inés, her merengue-teaching aunt, has a new man in her life. Unfortunately, Merci can’t seem to avoid love or dance for very long. She used to talk about everything with her grandfather, Lolo, but with his Alzheimer’s getting worse each day, whom can she trust to help her make sense of all the new things happening in her life? The Suárez family is back in a touching, funny story about growing up and discovering love’s many forms, including how we learn to love and believe in ourselves. Ages 9-12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1663182069703-8RSRGEK21ONKO6SWJM92/81HtdQZ3RRL.jpg Latinx Book List - Merci Suárez Plays It Cool In a satisfying finale to her trilogy, Newbery Medalist Meg Medina follows Merci Suárez into an eighth-grade year full of changes—evolving friendships, new responsibilities, and heartbreaking loss. For Merci Suárez, eighth grade means a new haircut, nighttime football games, and an out-of-town overnight field trip. At home, it means more chores and keeping an eye on Lolo as his health worsens. It’s a year filled with more responsibility and independence, but also with opportunities to reinvent herself. Merci has always been fine with not being one of the popular kids like Avery Sanders, who will probably be the soccer captain and is always traveling to fun places and buying new clothes. But then Avery starts talking to Merci more, and not just as a teammate. Does this mean they’re friends? Merci wants to play it cool, but with Edna always in her business, it’s only a matter of time before Merci has to decide where her loyalty stands. Whether Merci is facing school drama or changing family dynamics, readers will empathize as she discovers who she can count on—and what can change in an instant—in Meg Medina’s heartfelt conclusion to the trilogy that began with the Newbery Medal–winning novel. Ages 9-12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1663182254425-I23ALW1EB8YRBRRBF1GV/91SlBcSL4GL.jpg Latinx Book List - Strange Birds: A Field Guide to Ruffling Feathers When three very different girls find a mysterious invitation to a lavish mansion, the promise of adventure and mischief is too intriguing to pass up. Ofelia Castillo (a budding journalist), Aster Douglas (a bookish foodie), and Cat Garcia (a rule-abiding birdwatcher) meet the kid behind the invite, Lane DiSanti, and it isn't love at first sight. But they soon bond over a shared mission to get the Floras, their local Scouts, to ditch an outdated tradition. In their quest for justice, independence, and an unforgettable summer, the girls form their own troop and find something they didn't know they needed: sisterhood. Ages 9-12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631738586350-06HWRVIPUC8OP4V1VC4Q/81j7AR20EbL.jpg Latinx Book List - The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo Fans of Jacqueline Woodson, Meg Medina, and Jason Reynolds will fall hard for this astonishing New York Times-bestselling novel-in-verse by an award-winning slam poet, about an Afro-Latina heroine who tells her story with blazing words and powerful truth. Xiomara Batista feels unheard and unable to hide in her Harlem neighborhood. Ever since her body grew into curves, she has learned to let her fists and her fierceness do the talking. But Xiomara has plenty she wants to say, and she pours all her frustration and passion onto the pages of a leather notebook, reciting the words to herself like prayers—especially after she catches feelings for a boy in her bio class named Aman, who her family can never know about. With Mami’s determination to force her daughter to obey the laws of the church, Xiomara understands that her thoughts are best kept to herself. So when she is invited to join her school’s slam poetry club, she doesn’t know how she could ever attend without her mami finding out. But she still can’t stop thinking about performing her poems. Because in the face of a world that may not want to hear her, Xiomara refuses to be silent. Ages 13-17. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631738622853-BC7GC3SO0HDRMIWUG70F/81sPwv--n-L.jpg Latinx Book List - With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo From the New York Times bestselling author of the National Book Award-winning title The Poet X comes a dazzling novel in prose about a girl with talent, pride, and a drive to feed the soul that keeps her fire burning bright. Ever since she got pregnant freshman year, Emoni Santiago’s life has been about making the tough decisions—doing what has to be done for her daughter and her abuela. The one place she can let all that go is in the kitchen, where she adds a little something magical to everything she cooks, turning her food into straight-up goodness. Even though she dreams of working as a chef after she graduates, Emoni knows that it’s not worth her time to pursue the impossible. Yet despite the rules she thinks she has to play by, once Emoni starts cooking, her only choice is to let her talent break free. Ages 13-17. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1660601446130-Z55T90EUOALIWTJVKPMS/81isnkToJUL.jpg Latinx Book List - I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • A “stunning” (America Ferrera) YA novel about a teenager coming to terms with losing her sister and finding herself amid the pressures, expectations, and stereotypes of growing up in a Mexican American home—from the author of Crying in the Bathroom “Alive and crackling—a gritty tale wrapped in a page-turner. ”—The New York Times Perfect Mexican daughters do not go away to college. And they do not move out of their parents’ house after high school graduation. Perfect Mexican daughters never abandon their family. But Julia is not your perfect Mexican daughter. That was Olga’s role. Then a tragic accident on the busiest street in Chicago leaves Olga dead and Julia left behind to reassemble the shattered pieces of her family. And no one seems to acknowledge that Julia is broken, too. Instead, her mother seems to channel her grief into pointing out every possible way Julia has failed. But it’s not long before Julia discovers that Olga might not have been as perfect as everyone thought. With the help of her best friend Lorena, and her first love, first everything boyfriend Connor, Julia is determined to find out. Was Olga really what she seemed? Or was there more to her sister’s story? And either way, how can Julia even attempt to live up to a seemingly impossible ideal? Ages 14-17. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1631738654475-6JJFIVU2XU78WMM2G9WW/91FWGDpPLrL.jpg Latinx Book List - Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevdeo In a novel-in-verse that brims with grief and love, National Book Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Acevedo writes about the devastation of loss, the difficulty of forgiveness, and the bittersweet bonds that shape our lives. Camino Rios lives for the summers when her father visits her in the Dominican Republic. But this time, on the day when his plane is supposed to land, Camino arrives at the airport to see crowds of crying people… In New York City, Yahaira Rios is called to the principal’s office, where her mother is waiting to tell her that her father, her hero, has died in a plane crash. Separated by distance—and Papi’s secrets—the two girls are forced to face a new reality in which their father is dead and their lives are forever altered. And then, when it seems like they’ve lost everything of their father, they learn of each other. Ages 14-17. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1663089126034-PTJ1DPZ8D2BEI6M5OPF5/cemetary+boys.jpg Latinx Book List - Cemetary Boys A trans boy determined to prove his gender to his traditional Latinx family summons a ghost who refuses to leave in Aiden Thomas's paranormal YA debut Cemetery Boys. Yadriel has summoned a ghost, and now he can't get rid of him. When his traditional Latinx family has problems accepting his true gender, Yadriel becomes determined to prove himself a real brujo. With the help of his cousin and best friend Maritza, he performs the ritual himself, and then sets out to find the ghost of his murdered cousin and set it free. However, the ghost he summons is actually Julian Diaz, the school's resident bad boy, and Julian is not about to go quietly into death. He's determined to find out what happened and tie off some loose ends before he leaves. Left with no choice, Yadriel agrees to help Julian, so that they can both get what they want. But the longer Yadriel spends with Julian, the less he wants to let him leave. Ages 13 and up. https://www.theconsciouskid.org/aapi daily 0.75 2023-05-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650909131401-9FD37A6FHGBRVX5R56NI/children%27s+books+by+aapi+authors.png AAPI Children's Books https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650842294102-1PF2I7N87IR47UR627KY/51HXsZvW%2BnL.jpg AAPI Children's Books - Eyes That Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho and Dung Ho This lyrical, stunning picture book tells a story about learning to love and celebrate your Asian-shaped eyes, in the spirit of Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry, and is a celebration of diversity. A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes and long lashes. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother’s, her grandmother's, and her little sister's. They have eyes that kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea, crinkle into crescent moons, and are filled with stories of the past and hope for the future. Drawing from the strength of these powerful women in her life, she recognizes her own beauty and discovers a path to self-love and empowerment. This powerful, poetic picture book will resonate with readers of all ages. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650833623175-K1KI5O0U9DS638P48V35/image-asset.jpeg AAPI Children's Books - Let's Do Everything and Nothing by Julia Kuo Let's Do Everything and Nothing is a lush and lyrical picture book from Julia Kuo celebrating special moments―big and small―shared with a child. Will you climb a hill with me? Dive into a lake with me? Reach the starry sky with me, and watch the clouds parade? Love can feel as vast as a sky full of breathtaking clouds or as gentle as a sparkling, starlit night. It can scale the tallest mountains and reach the deepest depths of the sea. Standing side by side with someone you love, the unimaginable can seem achievable. But not every magical moment is extraordinary. Simply being together is the best journey of all. Ages 3-6. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650834102625-EWUKWGQXGHGYTJ7C8M31/image-asset.jpeg AAPI Children's Books - The Most Beautiful Thing by Kao Kalia Yang and Khoa Le A warmhearted and tender true story about a young girl finding beauty where she never thought to look. Drawn from author Kao Kalia Yang's childhood experiences as a Hmong refugee, this moving picture book portrays a family with a great deal of love and little money. Weaving together Kalia's story with that of her beloved grandmother, the book moves from the jungles of Laos to the family's early years in the United States. When Kalia becomes unhappy about having to do without and decides she wants braces to improve her smile, it is her grandmother―a woman who has just one tooth in her mouth―who helps her see that true beauty is found with those we love most. Stunning illustrations from Vietnamese illustrator Khoa Le bring this intergenerational tale to life. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650835817447-JAGZXN46O3B01Z8WICDT/819A4m4eCKL.jpg AAPI Children's Books - When Lola Visits by Michelle Sterling and Aaron Asis In an evocative picture book brimming with the scents, tastes, and traditions that define a young girl’s summer with her grandmother, debut author Michelle Sterling and illustrator Aaron Asis come together to celebrate the gentle bonds of familial love that span oceans and generations. For one young girl, summer is the season of no school, of days spent at the pool, and of picking golden limes off the trees. But summer doesn’t start until her lola—her grandmother from the Philippines—comes for her annual visit. Summer is special. For her lola fills the house with the aroma of mango jam, funny stories of baking mishaps, and her quiet sweet singing in Tagalog. And in turn, her granddaughter brings Lola to the beach, to view fireworks at the park, and to catch fish at their lake. When Lola visits, the whole family gathers to cook and eat and share in their happiness of another season spent together. Yet as summer transitions to fall, her lola must return home—but not without a surprise for her granddaughter to preserve their special summer a bit longer. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650833875119-LAIHHI3SWRKXWA7D50Q1/816LC28ZuTL.jpg AAPI Children's Books - Eyes That Speak to the Stars by Joanna Ho and Dung Ho A young boy comes to recognize his own power and ability to change the future. When a friend at school creates a hurtful drawing, the boy turns to his family for comfort. He realizes that his eyes rise to the skies and speak to the stars, shine like sunlit rays, and glimpse trails of light from those who came before—in fact, his eyes are like his father’s, his agong’s, and his little brother’s, and they are visionary. Inspired by the men in his family, he recognizes his own power and strength from within. This extraordinary picture book redefines what it means to be truly you. Eyes That Kiss in the Corners received three starred reviews and was embraced as "breathtaking," "lyrical," and "poignant." This companion volume is sure to be welcomed with equal joy. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650834643428-XWU4IQTG6GN9W2223YJ2/716DB3NfmHL.jpg AAPI Children's Books - Lift by Minh Lê and Dan Santat From the award-winning and bestselling creators of Drawn Together comes the fantastic tale of a magical elevator that will lift your spirits--and press all the right buttons! Iris loves to push the elevator buttons in her apartment building, but when it's time to share the fun with a new member of the family, she's pretty put out. That is, until the sudden appearance of a mysterious new button opens up entire realms of possibility, places where she can escape and explore on her own. But when she's forced to choose between going at it alone or letting her little brother tag along, Iris finds that sharing a discovery with the people you love can be the most wonderful experience of all. Using their dynamic comics-inspired storytelling, acclaimed author Minh Lê and Caldecott Medal-winning artist Dan Santat carry readers on a journey of ups, downs, and twists and turns that will send hearts--and imaginations--soaring. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650841482279-Z2RE1JQCCRHHNV9UV38E/81jL3QIWbAL.jpg AAPI Children's Books - Brown is Beautiful by Supriya Kelkar and Noor Sofi For fans of Hair Love and Eyes that Kiss in the Corners, here is an empowering picture book about recognizing the beauty around you and within you by award-winning author Supriya Kelkar and rising star illustrator Noor Sofi. Brown is beautiful. On a hike with her grandparents, a young Indian American girl makes note of all the things in nature that are brown, too. From a nurturing mother bear, to the steadiness of deep twisting roots, to the beauty of a wild mustang, brown is everywhere! On her way, the girl collects the beautiful brown things she encounters as mementos for a scrapbook to share with a very special new addition to her family--a baby brother! Brown is you. Brown is me. Ages 4-8. To be released October 2022. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650840478841-NGML7FG7MGI7XVDZE59B/91hszWWnU2L.jpg AAPI Children's Books - The Ocean Calls: A Haenyeo Mermaid Story by Tina Cho and Jess X. Snow A breathtaking picture book featuring a Korean girl and her haenyeo (free diving) grandmother about intergenerational bonds, finding courage in the face of fear, and connecting with our natural world. Dayeon wants to be a haenyeo just like Grandma. The haenyeo dive off the coast of Jeju Island to pluck treasures from the sea--generations of Korean women have done so for centuries. To Dayeon, the haenyeo are as strong and graceful as mermaids. To give her strength, Dayeon eats Grandma's abalone porridge. She practices holding her breath while they do the dishes. And when Grandma suits up for her next dive, Dayeon grabs her suit, flippers, and goggles. A scary memory of the sea keeps Dayeon clinging to the shore, but with Grandma's guidance, Dayeon comes to appreciate the ocean's many gifts. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650840934761-6UR56K31TS22K68D3UC2/718TShQtPDL.jpg AAPI Children's Books - Festival of Colors by Surishtha Sehgal, Kabir Sehgal and Vashti Harrison Learn all about Holi, the Indian Festival of Colors, in this lush picture book from bestselling mother/son duo Surishtha Sehgal and Kabir Sehgal. Spring is here, and it’s almost time for Holi, the Indian Festival of Colors. Siblings Mintoo and Chintoo are busy gathering flowers to make into colorful powders to toss during the festival. And when at last the big day comes, they gather with their friends, family, and neighbors for a vibrant celebration of fresh starts, friendship, forgiveness, and, of course, fun! Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650834289850-WU9RD29VG9HN7PMZS9OS/71ynHy2o3VL.jpg AAPI Children's Books - Playing at the Border: A Story of Yo-Yo Ma by Joanna Ho and Teresa Martinez Joanna Ho’s lyrical writing and Teresa Martinez’s vibrant art weave together to tell an inspiring story of Yo-Yo Ma, who challenges conventions, expectations, and beliefs in order to build bridges to unite communities, people, and cultures. A beautiful picture book biography to enjoy and share in the home and the classroom. Before Yo-Yo Ma became one of the most renowned and celebrated cellists, he wanted to play the double bass. But it was too big for his four-year-old hands. Over time, Ma honed his amazing talent, and his music became a reflection of his own life between borders, cultures, disciplines, and generations. Since then, he has recorded over a hundred albums, won nineteen Grammy Awards, performed for eight American presidents, and received the National Medal of the Arts and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, just to name a few accomplishments. Staying true to himself, Yo-Yo Ma performed at the US-Mexico border at the Rio Grande on April 13, 2019, as part of his multi-continent “Bach Project” tour to prove a point—through music, we can build bridges rather than walls between different cultures. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650904348692-CY2NDQ5G69L4FW4OS0B9/715YvYkF-IL.jpg AAPI Children's Books - Punky Aloha by Shar Tuiasoa Meet Punky Aloha: a girl who uses the power of saying "aloha" to experience exciting and unexpected adventures! Punky loves to do a lot of things—except meeting new friends. She doesn’t feel brave enough. So when her grandmother asks her to go out and grab butter for her famous banana bread, Punky hesitates. But with the help of her grandmother’s magical sunglasses, and with a lot of aloha in her heart, Punky sets off on a BIG adventure for the very first time. Will she be able to get the butter for grandma? Punky Aloha is a Polynesian girl who carries her culture in her heart and in everything she does. Kids will love to follow this fun character all over the island of O’ahu. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650834795957-OU83FO703V7TGI6KHETE/81YxVTlXZ4L.jpg AAPI Children's Books - Drawn Together by Minh Lê and Dan Santat When a young boy visits his grandfather, their lack of a common language leads to confusion, frustration, and silence. But as they sit down to draw together, something magical happens—with a shared love of art and storytelling, the two form a bond that goes beyond words. With spare, direct text by Minh Lê and luminous illustrations by Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat, this stirring picture book about reaching across barriers will be cherished for years to come. Ages 3-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650835162706-J0H2487QBWENSKWED9NA/81Cb9veUiCL.jpg AAPI Children's Books - Laxmi's Mooch by Shelly Anand and Nabi H. Ali A joyful, body-positive picture book about a young Indian American girl's journey to accept her body hair and celebrate her heritage after being teased about her mustache. Laxmi never paid much attention to the tiny hairs above her lip. But one day while playing farm animals at recess, her friends point out that her whiskers would make her the perfect cat. She starts to notice body hair all over--on her arms, legs, and even between her eyebrows. With her parents' help, Laxmi learns that hair isn't just for heads, but that it grows everywhere, regardless of gender. Featuring affirming text by Shelly Anand and exuberant, endearing illustrations by Nabi H. Ali, Laxmi's Mooch is a celebration of our bodies and our body hair, in whichever way they grow. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650905060542-85NE7WY7XMM3MNX678K1/71V9uER-XKL.jpg AAPI Children's Books - They Say Blue by Jillian Tamaki In captivating paintings full of movement and transformation, Tamaki follows a young girl through a year or a day as she examines the colors in the world around her. Egg yolks are sunny orange as expected, yet water cupped in her hands isn’t blue like they say. But maybe a blue whale is blue. She doesn’t know, she hasn’t seen one. Playful and philosophical, They Say Blue is a book about color as well as perspective, about the things we can see and the things we can only wonder at. Ages 3-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650835067225-60MC79ND2AGT4GIOTQJM/91XnkA66PWL.jpg AAPI Children's Books - Hair Twins by Raakhee Mirchandani and Holly Hatam A Sikh father and daughter with a special hair bond proudly celebrate and share a family tradition in this charming story perfect for fans of Hair Love and I Love My Hair! Every morning Papa combs through his daughter's waves like he does his own—parting it down the middle, using coconut oil to get all the tangles out. Some days he braids her hair in two twists down the side of her face. Other days he weaves it into one long braid hanging down her back, just like a unicorn tail. But her favorite style is when he combs her hair in a tight bun on the top of her head, just like the joora he wears every day under his turban. They call this their hair twin look! Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650834460806-TAO986V2T800HHIBOFDI/71dCKKSeRKL.jpg AAPI Children's Books - Grandpa Grumps by Katrina Moore and Xindi Yan Daisy's Yeh-Yeh is visiting from China, and try as she might, Daisy can't get her grumpy grandpa to smile! Daisy's Yeh-Yeh is visiting for the first time from China, and Daisy is so excited to meet him! She has big plans for all the fun they'll have together, like tea parties and snow angels, but when Yeh-Yeh arrives, Daisy finds him less jolly than she imagined. Throughout the week, she tries all sorts of things to get him past his grumpiness. Will she be able to make him smile before he goes home? Kids will love this funny and heartwarming story about overcoming cultural differences and connecting across generations! Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650840701900-PH34KH7YR8DEC922ZBLX/81VXjPRJydL.jpg AAPI Children's Books - Amira's Picture Day by Reem Faruqi and Fahmida Azim Ramadan has come to an end, and Amira can't wait to stay home from school to celebrate Eid. There's just one hiccup: it's also school picture day. How can Amira be in two places at once? Just the thought of Eid makes Amira warm and tingly inside. From wearing new clothes to handing out goody bags at the mosque, Amira can't wait for the festivities to begin. But when a flier on the fridge catches her eye, Amira's stomach goes cold. Not only is it Eid, it's also school picture day. If she's not in her class picture, how will her classmates remember her? Won't her teacher wonder where she is? Though the day's celebrations at the mosque are everything Amira was dreaming of, her absence at picture day weighs on her. A last-minute idea on the car ride home might just provide the solution to everything in this delightful story from acclaimed author Reem Faruqi, illustrated with vibrant color by Fahmida Azim. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650841250583-QC5F7ZMVAJIOTV4REPLY/91gHmf5aoEL.jpg AAPI Children's Books - Yes We Will: Asian Americans Who Shaped This Country by Kelly Yang From #1 NYT bestselling author Kelly Yang comes a gorgeously illustrated picture book about Asian American changemakers doing everything they dreamed of and inspiring all of us to reach for new heights! From creating beautiful music like Yo-Yo Ma to flying to outer space like Franklin Chang-Díaz; from standing up to injustice like Fred Korematsu to becoming the first Asian American, Black and female vice president of the United States like Kamala Harris, this book illuminates the power of Asian Americans all over the country, in all sorts of fields. Each spread is illustrated by a different renowned Asian American or Asian artist. Alongside the poetic main text, Yes We Will includes one-line biographies of the person or historical moment featured on the page, with extended biographies at the end. Readers of different ages and needs can use the book in different ways, from classroom discussions to bedtime readalouds and more. Yes We Will answers the question, can we accomplish whatever we dream? With love, courage, determination, and lots of imagination, we can—and we will! Featured changemakers: Franklin Chang-Díaz Lia Cirio Tammy Duckworth Jenny Han Kamala Harris H.E.R. Fred Korematsu Padma Lakshmi Sunisa Lee Jeremy Li Yo-Yo Ma Amanda Nguyen Sandra Oh I. M. Pei Mamie Tape Peter Tsai Philip Vera Cruz Vera Wang Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650835641530-WENDBWPUNW7LJSOQ4U78/71qtpyO7AjL.jpg AAPI Children's Books - The Many Colors of Harpreet Singh by Supriya Kelkar and Alea Marley Harpreet Singh has a different color for every mood and occasion, from happy sunny yellow to courageous red. He especially takes care with his patka—his turban—making sure it always matches his outfit. But when Harpreet’s mom finds a new job in a snowy city and they have to move, everything just feels gray. Can he find a way to make life bright again? Ages 3-7. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650834603863-QCA9ZMVRMH6OIMPO447H/91pEw39SLNS.jpg AAPI Children's Books - Bravo Anjali by Sheetal Sheth and Lucia Soto For Anjali, playing the tabla is something that comes naturally. She loves the feel of the drum beneath her fingers and getting lost in the music. But when a boy in her class gives her a hard time for being better than him, she messes up on purpose. When her teacher announces a contest where the winner will get to perform with him at his next concert, Anjali is distraught. Winning the contest would be a dream for Anjali. But it seems like the better she gets, the meaner some of the kids are. In this follow up to the award winning Always Anjali, Anjali realizes that she should never let anyone make her feel bad for being good at something. An important story for all children to remember to ‘never dim their light.’ Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650836550402-HCQHHJU8SYXFDUQLNZDR/81UpkZbdohS._AC_SY75_CR%2C0%2C0%2C75%2C75_.jpg AAPI Children's Books - Dad Bakes by Katie Yamasaki Dad wakes early every morning before the sun, heading off to work at the bakery. He kneads, rolls, and bakes, and as the sun rises and the world starts its day, Dad heads home to his young daughter. Together they play, read, garden, and―most importantly―they bake. This lovely, resonant picture book was inspired by muralist Katie Yamasaki’s work with formerly incarcerated people. With subtle, uncluttered storytelling amplified by her monumental and heartfelt paintings, she has created a powerful story of love, of family, and of reclaiming a life with joy. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650906254509-1CGZTW9472QZ0P2AGJ1A/81Gv3dApZnL.jpg AAPI Children's Books - Priya Dreams of Marigolds & Masala by Meenal Patel Priya lives in the United States and her family is from India. She feels the magic of the place her family comes from through her Babi Ba's colorful descriptions of India--from the warm smell of spices to the swish-swish sound of a rustling sari. Together, Priya and Babi Ba make their heritage live on through the traditions that they infuse into their everyday lives. Priya Dreams of Marigolds & Masala is a celebration of the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren, the threads that connect each of us to our heritage, and the power of sharing our traditions with others. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650841114822-L2CTIA8VE2KHUPEF3FUC/I+am+golden.jpg AAPI Children's Books - I Am Golden by Eva Chen and Sophie Diao This joyful and lyrical picture book from New York Times bestselling author Eva Chen and illustrator Sophie Diao is a moving ode to the immigrant experience, as well as a manifesto of self-love for Chinese American children. What do you see when you look in the mirror, Mei? Do you see beauty? We see eyes that point toward the sun, that give us the warmth and joy of a thousand rays when you smile. We see hair as inky black and smooth as a peaceful night sky. We see skin brushed with gold. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650837940867-64JP8OUWTJ849E8LSOYW/81BuH%2BOjzLL.jpg AAPI Children's Books - Hundred Years of Happiness by Thanhhà Lại, Phung Nguyen Quang and Huynh Kim Lien A stunning picture book debut, showcasing the love between grandparents and grandchildren, the challenges of memory loss, and the joy that sweet reminders of a faraway home can bring, from award-winning, bestselling author Thanhhà Lại. An’s grandmother Bà sometimes gets trapped in her cloudy memories. An and her grandfather, Ông, come up with a plan to bring her back to a happy moment: they grow gấc fruits so they can make xôi gấc, Bà’s favorite dish from her wedding in Việt Nam many years ago. An and Ông work together in the garden, nurturing the gấc seeds. They must be patient and wait for the seeds to grow, flower, and turn into fruit. When the xôi gấc is finally ready, An is hopeful that her grandmother will remember her wedding wish with Ông: hundred years of happiness. Striking and vivid illustrations bring this tender story of a loving, intergenerational Vietnamese family to life. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650833937650-KYAZCOQBTW9LBGQYGPC6/91g%2BFlNm0oL.jpg AAPI Children's Books - The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi A heartwarming story about the new girl in school, and how she learns to appreciate her Korean name. Being the new kid in school is hard enough, but what happens when nobody can pronounce your name? Having just moved from Korea, Unhei is anxious about fitting in. So instead of introducing herself on the first day of school, she decides to choose an American name from a glass jar. But while Unhei thinks of being a Suzy, Laura, or Amanda, nothing feels right. With the help of a new friend, Unhei will learn that the best name is her own. From acclaimed creator Yangsook Choi comes the bestselling classic about finding the courage to be yourself and being proud of your background. Ages 5-9. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650834012914-DFOHKPXNVRHGXAYIWN2F/A1EX53fGAtL.jpg AAPI Children's Books - A Map into the World by Kao Kalia Yang and Seo Kim A heartfelt story of a young girl seeking beauty and connection in a busy world. As the seasons change, so too does a young Hmong girl's world. She moves into a new home with her family and encounters both birth and death. As this curious girl explores life inside her house and beyond, she collects bits of the natural world. But who are her treasures for? A moving picture book debut from acclaimed Hmong American author Kao Kalia Yang. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650842394112-GVS6TGQFSXA5A2HKAS3Z/xl_9781541581302_fc.jpg AAPI Children's Books - From the Tops of Trees by Kao Kalia Yang and Rachel Wada Young Kalia has never known life beyond the fences of the Ban Vinai Refugee Camp. The Thai camp holds many thousands of Hmong families who fled in the aftermath of the little-known Secret War in Laos that was waged during America's Vietnam War. For Kalia and her cousins, life isn't always easy, but they still find ways to play, racing with chickens and riding a beloved pet dog. Just four years old, Kalia is still figuring out her place in the world. When she asks what is beyond the fence, at first her father has no answers for her. But on the following day, he leads her to the tallest tree in the camp and, secure in her father's arms, Kalia sees the spread of a world beyond. Kao Kalia Yang's sensitive prose and Rachel Wada's evocative illustrations bring to life this tender true story of the love between a father and a daughter. Ages 5-9. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650842499487-DX0ROHYH44L4UYI1F622/61tZP5zEx-L.jpg AAPI Children's Books - Cora Cooks Pancit by Dorina K. Lazo Gilmore and Kristi Valiant Cora and Mama work together to cook up pancit for the family in this celebration of Filipino heritage and foods. Cora loves being in the kitchen, but she always gets stuck doing the kid jobs like licking the spoon. One day, however, when her older sisters and brother head out, Cora finally gets the chance to be Mama's assistant chef. And of all the delicious Filipino dishes that dance through Cora's head, she and Mama decide to make pancit, her favorite noodle dish. With Mama's help, Cora does the grown-up jobs like shredding the chicken and soaking the noodles (perhaps Mama won't notice if she takes a nibble of chicken or sloshes a little water on the floor). Cora even gets to stir the noodles in the pot-carefully-- while Mama supervises. When dinner is finally served, her siblings find out that Cora did all their grown-up tasks, and Cora waits anxiously to see what everyone thinks of her cooking. Dorina Lazo Gilmore's text delightfully captures the warmth between mother and daughter as they share a piece of their Filipino heritage. With bright and charming illustrations by Kristi Valiant, Cora's family comes alive as Cora herself becomes the family's newest little chef. Ages 5-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650834891068-A2S963LZV8EV6IB6JGU8/91NLAn1-2%2BL.jpg AAPI Children's Books - The Blur by Minh Lê abd Dan Santat Meet a child with superhero-like abilities . . . and the parents who are racing to keep up with her in this sweetly funny picturebook about the blur of childhood, from the award-winning creators of Drawn Together. From the very beginning, there was something different about this child... An ultrasonic voice. Fantastically elastic limbs. Super-magnetic powers. But it wasn’t until the child took her first steps that she became: THE BLUR! Nothing can stand in her way as she takes the world by storm: always on the move and darting into danger! All too soon, she is zipping through the days, and zooming over the years… Framed as an origin story, here is a fun superhero romp for kids, filled with bold and bright illustrations, that will pull at the heartstrings of every parent. Ages 3-7. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650842756401-A68XFH5YRTIWO36RB33U/715uHCtxDgL.jpg AAPI Children's Books - A Sweet New Year for Ren by Michelle Sterling and Dung Ho Celebrate the Lunar New Year through a young girl’s family traditions in this charming picture book featuring illustrations by New York Times bestselling artist Dung Ho that also includes a recipe for pineapple cakes! Little Ren looks forward to the preparation for and festivities of Lunar New Year, but she is always too little to help make the delicious pineapple cakes that are her favorite. She watches family members rolling out the dough and loves the mouth-watering smell. Watching and waiting, when will Ren be old enough? Ages 4-8. To be released November 2022. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650843448258-CDACDVSH5AZPOLLICQJE/A12whFmnAsL.jpg AAPI Children's Books - Tomatoes for Neela by Padma Lakshmi and Juana Martinez-Neal Neela loves cooking with her amma and writing down the recipes in her notebook. It makes her feel closer to her paati who lives far away in India. On Saturdays, Neela and Amma go to the green market and today they are buying tomatoes to make Paati's famous sauce. But first, Neela needs to learn about all the different kinds of tomatoes they can pick from. And as Neela and Amma cook together, they find a way for Paati to share in both the love and the flavors of the day. Bestselling author and host of Bravo's Top Chef and Hulu's Taste the Nation Padma Lakshmi takes young readers on an intergenerational journey full of delicious flavors and fun food facts that celebrates a family's treasured recipes. And Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator Juana Martinez-Neal brings this circle of women to life with vivid detail and warmth. Tomatoes for Neela lovingly affirms how we can connect to other cultures, as well as to our own, through food. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650836378208-RI46XF5N3GIUBHXO63VT/914eaU0SwWL.jpg AAPI Children's Books - Fish for Jimmy: Inspired by One Family's Experience in a Japanese American Internment Camp by Katie Yamasaki For two boys in a Japanese American family, everything changed when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor and the United States went to war. With the family forced to leave their home and go to an internment camp, Jimmy loses his appetite. Older brother Taro takes matters into his own hands and, night after night, sneaks out of the camp and catches fresh fish for Jimmy to help make him strong again. This affecting tale of courage and love is an adaptation of the author's true family story, and includes a letter to readers with more information about the historical background and inspiration. Ages 6-9. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650835562644-LSLVK24979CBJJLKYE32/Screen+Shot+2022-04-24+at+2.24.12+PM.png AAPI Children's Books - My Footprints by Bao Phi and Basia Tran Every child feels different in some way, but Thuy feels "double different." She is Vietnamese American and she has two moms. Thuy walks home one winter afternoon, angry and lonely after a bully's taunts. Then a bird catches her attention and sets Thuy on an imaginary exploration. What if she could fly away like a bird? What if she could sprint like a deer, or roar like a bear? Mimicking the footprints of each creature in the snow, she makes her way home to the arms of her moms. Together, the three of them imagine beautiful and powerful creatures who always have courage - just like Thuy. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650836275210-E1T3EBYS31QHCMT7EFHF/8127KCjHEaL.jpg AAPI Children's Books - The Sound of Silence by Katrina Goldsaito and Julia Kuo "Do you have a favorite sound?" little Yoshio asks. The musician answers, "The most beautiful sound is the sound of ma, of silence." But Yoshio lives in Tokyo, Japan: a giant, noisy, busy city. He hears shoes squishing through puddles, trains whooshing, cars beeping, and families laughing. Tokyo is like a symphony hall! Where is silence? Join Yoshio on his journey through the hustle and bustle of the city to find the most beautiful sound of all. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650836671042-N1D01K4285YZ0UGNUU2W/71egX-vWvzL.jpg AAPI Children's Books - A Big Mooncake for Little Star by Grace Lin A gorgeous picture book that tells a whimsical origin story of the phases of the moon, from award-winning, bestselling author-illustrator Grace Lin Pat, pat, pat... Little Star's soft feet tiptoed to the Big Mooncake. Little Star loves the delicious Mooncake that she bakes with her mama. But she's not supposed to eat any yet! What happens when she can't resist a nibble? In this stunning picture book that shines as bright as the stars in the sky, Newbery Honor author Grace Lin creates a heartwarming original story that explains phases of the moon. Ages 3-5. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650842974090-U79VSBJRMBFGSSMRYQWK/71LzyPPWT6L.jpg AAPI Children's Books - The Nian Monster by Andrea Wang and Alina Chau Tong tong! The legendary Nian monster has returned at Chinese New Year. With horns, scales, and wide, wicked jaws, Nian is intent on devouring Shanghai, starting with Xingling! The old tricks to keep him away don't work on Nian anymore, but Xingling is clever. Will her quick thinking be enough to save the city from the Nian Monster? Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650835276958-SXLMHXKKWN8NNJO0VKJS/816jNphsaIL.jpg AAPI Children's Books - A Different Pond by Bao Phi and Thi Bui A Different Pond is an unforgettable story about a simple event - a long-ago fishing trip. Graphic novelist Thi Bui and acclaimed poet Bao Phi deliver a powerful, honest glimpse into a relationship between father and son - and between cultures, old and new. As a young boy, Bao and his father awoke early, hours before his father's long workday began, to fish on the shores of a small pond in Minneapolis. Unlike many other anglers, Bao and his father fished for food, not recreation. A successful catch meant a fed family. Between hope-filled casts, Bao's father told him about a different pond in their homeland of Vietnam. Thi Bui's striking, evocative art paired with Phi's expertly crafted prose has earned this powerful picture books six starred reviews and numerous awards. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650907314277-KGP4ORH4X5CDXEKLJ96W/Screen+Shot+2022-04-25+at+10.21.30+AM.png AAPI Children's Books - Maui Hooks the Islands by Gabrielle Ahuli'i and Jing Jing Tsong From the Hawaiian Legends for Little Ones series, Maui Hooks the Islands introduces kids ages 0-4 to one of Hawai‘i’s best-known legends about Maui the demigod who fished up the Hawaiian islands using a magic fishing hook. In simple, poetic language, this origin story gives small kids a taste of Hawai‘i’s rich history of storytelling. Ages 0-4. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650837397330-RIDZAVD0WPZ2FRV40R0J/61RUleRBRZL.jpg AAPI Children's Books - A Big Bed for Little Snow by Grace Lin A heartwarming and tender picture book introducing readers to their first snow, from award-winning, bestselling author-illustrator Grace Lin. When it was quiet, Little Snow grinned and then jumped, jumped, jumped! Little Snow loves the new big, soft bed Mommy made him for the long, cold winter nights. But Mommy says this bed is for sleeping, not jumping! What happens when he can't resist jump, jump, jumping on his new fluffy, bouncy bed? Bestselling and award-winning author Grace Lin artfully introduces young readers to their first snow through striking illustrations and heartwarming moments. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650907533780-V27F8PTKZFZKHWIIHJXK/Screen+Shot+2022-04-25+at+10.25.07+AM.png AAPI Children's Books - Hina by Gabrielle Ahuli'i and Jing Jing Tsong Part of a new series called Hawaiian Legends for Little Ones, Hina introduces kids ages 0-4 to one of Hawai‘i’s best-known deities, the goddess of the moon. In simple, poetic language, this origin story gives small kids a taste of Hawai‘i’s rich history of storytelling. Ages 0-4. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650842608191-ZN3CCZBY9CQ8KC2PMSKT/41SAMVqGd4L.jpg AAPI Children's Books - It Began with a Page: How Gyo Fujikawa Drew the Way by Kyo Maclear and Julie Morstad From beloved team Kyo Maclear and Julie Morstad comes an elegant picture book biography that portrays the most moving moments in the life of Gyo Fujikawa, a groundbreaking Japanese American hero in the fight for racial diversity in picture books. Equal parts picture book biography, inspiring story, and a look at racial diversity in America, It Began with a Page is a gem for any book lover, librarian, or child who dares to dream big. Growing up in California, Gyo Fujikawa always knew that she wanted to be an artist. She was raised among strong women, including her mother and teachers, who encouraged her to fight for what she believed in. During World War II, Gyo’s family was forced to abandon everything and was taken to an internment camp in Arkansas. Far away from home, Gyo worked as an illustrator in New York while her innocent family was imprisoned. Seeing the diversity around her and feeling pangs from her own childhood, Gyo became determined to show all types of children in the pages of her books. There had to be a world where they saw themselves represented. Gyo’s book Babies was initially rejected by her publisher, but after she insisted, they finally relented, and Babies went on to sell almost two million copies. Gyo’s books paved the way for publishers, teachers, and readers to see what we can be when we welcome others into our world. The book includes extensive backmatter, including a note from the creators, a timeline, archival photos, and further information on Gyo Fujikawa. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650834544306-GEJ0FF08MHRT137CK0UY/81G1Gner6RL.jpg AAPI Children's Books - Always Anjali by Sheetal Sheth and Jessica Blank Anjali and her friends are excited to get matching personalized license plates for their bikes. But Anjali can't find her name. To make matters worse, she gets bullied for her "different" name, and is so upset she demands to change it. When her parents refuse and she is forced to take matters into her own hands, she winds up learning to celebrate who she is and carry her name with pride and power. A timeless story about appreciating what makes us special and honoring our differences. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650837310136-TNLLNDIQDILLLTY3X346/91GE1LsPrEL.jpg AAPI Children's Books - The Ugly Vegetables by Grace Lin In this charming story about celebrating differences a Chinese American girl wishes for a garden of bright flowers instead of one full of bumpy, ugly, vegetables. The neighbors' gardens look so much prettier and so much more inviting to the young gardener than the garden of "black-purple-green vines, fuzzy wrinkled leaves, prickly stems, and a few little yellow flowers" that she and her mother grow. Nevertheless, mother assures her that "these are better than flowers." Come harvest time, everyone agrees as those ugly Chinese vegetables become the tastiest, most aromatic soup they have ever known. As the neighborhood comes together to share flowers and ugly vegetable soup, the young gardener learns that regardless of appearances, everything has its own beauty and purpose. THE UGLY VEGETABLES springs forth with the bright and cheerful colors of blooming flowers and lumpy vegetables. Grace Lin's playful illustrations pour forth with abundant treasures. Complete with a guide to the Chinese pronunciation of the vegetables and the recipe for ugly vegetable soup! Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650906009277-LVSPIBUB3597U7EGUZSB/919DqPf3-EL.jpg AAPI Children's Books - Watercress by Andrea Wang and Jason Chin Gathering watercress by the side of the road brings a girl closer to her family's Chinese Heritage. Driving through Ohio in an old Pontiac, a young girl's parents stop suddenly when they spot watercress growing wild in a ditch by the side of the road. Grabbing an old paper bag and some rusty scissors, the whole family wades into the muck to collect as much of the muddy, snail covered watercress as they can. At first, she's embarrassed. Why can't her family get food from the grocery store? But when her mother shares a story of her family's time in China, the girl learns to appreciate the fresh food they foraged. Together, they make a new memory of watercress. Andrea Wang tells a moving autobiographical story of a child of immigrants discovering and connecting with her heritage, illustrated by award winning author and artist Jason Chin, working in an entirely new style, inspired by Chinese painting techniques. An author's note in the back shares Andrea's childhood experience with her parents. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650833733433-WGVI7T2HD98CK2S4DTIV/91ewcn%2BIfCL.jpg AAPI Children's Books - I Dream of Popo by Livia Blackburne and Julia Kuo From New York Times bestselling author Livia Blackburne and illustrator Julia Kuo, here is I Dream of Popo. This delicate, emotionally rich picture book celebrates a special connection that crosses time zones and oceans as Popo and her granddaughter hold each other in their hearts forever. I dream with Popo as she rocks me in her arms. I wave at Popo before I board my flight. I talk to Popo from across the sea. I tell Popo about my adventures. When a young girl and her family emigrate from Taiwan to America, she leaves behind her beloved popo, her grandmother. She misses her popo every day, but even if their visits are fleeting, their love is ever true and strong. Ages 2-7. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650843473250-KL45I769OWVZMMGBXLRV/91OBA3n2oKL.jpg AAPI Children's Books - Kamala and Maya's Big Idea by Meena Harris and Ana Ramírez González A beautiful, empowering picture book about two sisters who work with their community to effect change, inspired by a true story from the childhood of the author’s aunt, Kamala Harris, and mother, lawyer and policy expert Maya Harris. “A must read for little girls around the world.” —Elizabeth Warren, U.S. Senator from Massachusetts “An inspiring tale.” —Stacey Abrams, Former Minority Leader, Georgia House of Representatives; Founder and Chair, Fair Fight Action “I love this book.” —Megan Rapinoe, Co-Captain, U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team One day, Kamala and Maya had an idea. A big idea: They would turn their empty apartment courtyard into a playground! This is the uplifting tale of how the author’s aunt and mother first learned to persevere in the face of disappointment and turned a dream into reality. This is a story of children’s ability to make a difference and of a community coming together to transform their neighborhood. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650837523251-UJRW1Y80D0PTIC7999GP/61cpnCEP21L.jpg AAPI Children's Books - Amina's Voice by Hena Khan A Pakistani American Muslim girl struggles to stay true to her family’s vibrant culture while simultaneously blending in at school after tragedy strikes her community in this “compassionate, timely novel” (Booklist, starred review). Amina has never been comfortable in the spotlight. She is happy just hanging out with her best friend, Soojin. Except now that she’s in middle school everything feels different. Soojin is suddenly hanging out with Emily, one of the “cool” girls in the class, and even talking about changing her name to something more “American.” Does Amina need to start changing too? Or hiding who she is to fit in? While Amina grapples with these questions, she is devastated when her local mosque is vandalized. Amina’s Voice brings to life the joys and challenges of a young Pakistani American and highlights the many ways in which one girl’s voice can help bring a diverse community together to love and support each other. Ages 9-12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650837614064-RCCX5YDQSCXCNB1GHYTN/918YJNchMGL.jpg AAPI Children's Books - Stand Up, Yumi Chung! by Jessica Kim One lie snowballs into a full-blown double life in this irresistible story about an aspiring stand-up comedian. On the outside, Yumi Chung suffers from #shygirlproblems, a perm-gone-wrong, and kids calling her "Yu-MEAT" because she smells like her family's Korean barbecue restaurant. On the inside, Yumi is ready for her Netflix stand-up special. Her notebook is filled with mortifying memories that she's reworked into comedy gold. All she needs is a stage and courage. Instead of spending the summer studying her favorite YouTube comedians, Yumi is enrolled in test-prep tutoring to qualify for a private school scholarship, which will help in a time of hardship at the restaurant. One day after class, Yumi stumbles on an opportunity that will change her life: a comedy camp for kids taught by one of her favorite YouTube stars. The only problem is that the instructor and all the students think she's a girl named Kay Nakamura--and Yumi doesn't correct them. As this case of mistaken identity unravels, Yumi must decide to stand up and reveal the truth or risk losing her dreams and disappointing everyone she cares about. Ages 9-12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650837764157-PUC29BY3KM3TI8EO6I4H/81QvH%2BTuqDL.jpg AAPI Children's Books - Inside Out & Back Again by Thanhhà Lai Inside Out and Back Again is a #1 New York Times bestseller, a Newbery Honor Book, and a winner of the National Book Award! Inspired by the author's childhood experience as a refugee—fleeing Vietnam after the Fall of Saigon and immigrating to Alabama—this coming-of-age debut novel told in verse has been celebrated for its touching child's-eye view of family and immigration. Hà has only ever known Saigon: the thrills of its markets, the joy of its traditions, and the warmth of her friends close by. But now the Vietnam War has reached her home. Hà and her family are forced to flee as Saigon falls, and they board a ship headed toward hope—toward America. This moving story of one girl's year of change, dreams, grief, and healing received four starred reviews, including one from Kirkus which proclaimed it "enlightening, poignant, and unexpectedly funny." An author's note explains how and why Thanhhà Lai translated her personal experiences into Hà's story. This paperback edition also includes an interview with the author, an activity you can do with your family, tips on writing poetry, and discussion questions. Ages 8-12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650838194519-ZDCFT0H366UR464X9BI4/81gyiNStKgL.jpg AAPI Children's Books - Finding Junie Kim by Ellen Oh When Junie Kim is faced with middle school racism, she learns of her grandparents’ extraordinary strength and finds her voice. Inspired by her mother’s real-life experiences during the Korean War, Oh’s characters are real and riveting. Junie Kim just wants to fit in. So she keeps her head down and tries not to draw attention to herself. But when racist graffiti appears at her middle school, Junie must decide between staying silent or speaking out. Then Junie’s history teacher assigns a project and Junie decides to interview her grandparents, learning about their unbelievable experiences as kids during the Korean War. Junie comes to admire her grandma’s fierce determination to overcome impossible odds, and her grandpa’s unwavering compassion during wartime. And as racism becomes more pervasive at school, Junie taps into the strength of her ancestors and finds the courage to do what is right. Finding Junie Kim is a reminder that within all of us lies the power to overcome hardship and emerge triumphant. Ages 8-12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650838300265-XCON67V4YI5CGPUMMXSJ/81fBLM%2BdxrL.jpg AAPI Children's Books - The House That Lou Built by Mae Respicio A coming-of-age story that explores culture and family, forgiveness and friendship, and what makes a true home. Perfect for fans of Wendy Mass and Joan Bauer. Lou Bulosan-Nelson is going to build her dream. She shares a room with her mom in her grandmother's house in San Francisco and longs for a place of her own, where she can escape her lovable but large Filipino family. Her solution? A tiny house--one hundred square feet all to herself--that she'll construct on land inherited from her dad. Then Lou discovers that it's not so easy to build a house, not when her beautiful land may not be hers for much longer and her mom may want to move them out of state. But she won't give up on her dream, and her friends and family won't give up either. Ages 8-12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650838499075-IQK5QAHOC066MDRJ049Q/91Q8PJr6zSL.jpg AAPI Children's Books - Front Desk by Kelly Yang Mia Tang has a lot of secrets.Number 1: She lives in a motel, not a big house. Every day, while her immigrant parents clean the rooms, ten-year-old Mia manages the front desk of the Calivista Motel and tends to its guests. Number 2: Her parents hide immigrants. And if the mean motel owner, Mr. Yao, finds out they've been letting them stay in the empty rooms for free, the Tangs will be doomed. Number 3: She wants to be a writer. But how can she when her mom thinks she should stick to math because English is not her first language? It will take all of Mia's courage, kindness, and hard work to get through this year. Will she be able to hold on to her job, help the immigrants and guests, escape Mr. Yao, and go for her dreams? Ages 8-12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650838517590-69I172812WALO8XIDYZY/71kaDBu7EoL.jpg AAPI Children's Books - Three Keys by Kelly Yang The story of Mia and her family and friends at the Calivista Motel continues in this powerful, hilarious, and resonant sequel to the award-winning novel Front Desk. Mia Tang thinks she's going to have the best year ever.She and her parents are the proud owners of the Calivista Motel, Mia gets to run the front desk with her best friend, Lupe, and she's finally getting somewhere with her writing!But as it turns out, sixth grade is no picnic...1. Mia's new teacher doesn't think her writing is all that great. And her entire class finds out she lives and works in a motel!2. The motel is struggling, and Mia has to answer to the Calivista's many, many worried investors.3. A new immigration law is looming and if it passes, it will threaten everything -- and everyone -- in Mia's life.It's a roller coaster of challenges, and Mia needs all of her determination to hang on tight. But if anyone can find the key to getting through turbulent times, it's Mia Tang! Ages 8-12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650838680443-QIUAUYDQGHBLRJXJQGG7/710tg4SdrBL.jpg AAPI Children's Books - Room to Dream by Kelly Yang Mia Tang is going for her dreams! After years of hard work, Mia Tang finally gets to go on vacation with her family -- to China! A total dream come true! Mia can't wait to see all her cousins and grandparents again, especially her cousin Shen. As she roams around Beijing, witnessing some of the big changes China's going through, Mia thinks about the changes in her own life, like . . . 1. Lupe's taking classes at the high school! And Mia's own plans to be a big writer are . . . stuck. 2. Something happened with Jason and Mia has no idea what to do about it. 3. New buildings are popping up all around the motel, and small businesses are disappearing. Can the Calivista survive? Buckle up! Mia is more determined than ever to get through the turbulence, now that she finally has . . . room to dream! Ages 8-12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650838992196-69I9RJS9LKV1AP6RXRHK/81PLefwuSBL.jpg AAPI Children's Books - Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga A gorgeously written, hopeful middle grade novel in verse about a young girl who must leave Syria to move to the United States. Jude never thought she’d be leaving her beloved older brother and father behind, all the way across the ocean in Syria. But when things in her hometown start becoming volatile, Jude and her mother are sent to live in Cincinnati with relatives. At first, everything in America seems too fast and too loud. The American movies that Jude has always loved haven’t quite prepared her for starting school in the US—and her new label of “Middle Eastern,” an identity she’s never known before. But this life also brings unexpected surprises—there are new friends, a whole new family, and a school musical that Jude might just try out for. Maybe America, too, is a place where Jude can be seen as she really is. This lyrical, life-affirming story is about losing and finding home and, most importantly, finding yourself. Ages 8-12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650835739282-79U2MQ9R9IQFJZMNKPNN/81eeanRSi5L.jpg AAPI Children's Books - Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi Twelve-year-old Aru Shah has a tendency to stretch the truth in order to fit in at school. While her classmates are jetting off to family vacations in exotic locales, she'll be spending her autumn break at home, in the Museum of Ancient Indian Art and Culture, waiting for her mom to return from her latest archeological trip. Is it any wonder that Aru makes up stories about being royalty, traveling to Paris, and having a chauffeur? One day, three schoolmates show up at Aru's doorstep to catch her in a lie. They don't believe her claim that the museum's Lamp of Bharata is cursed, and they dare Aru to prove it. Just a quick light, Aru thinks. Then she can get herself out of this mess and never ever fib again. But lighting the lamp has dire consequences. She unwittingly frees the Sleeper, an ancient demon whose duty it is to awaken the God of Destruction. Her classmates and beloved mother are frozen in time, and it's up to Aru to save them. The only way to stop the demon is to find the reincarnations of the five legendary Pandava brothers, protagonists of the Hindu epic poem, the Mahabharata, and journey through the Kingdom of Death. But how is one girl in Spider-Man pajamas supposed to do all that? Ages 8-12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650906490851-FNOYL4T8VC8IV5XQS22F/91uoKoFZGCL.jpg AAPI Children's Books - When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller WINNER OF THE NEWBERY MEDAL • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • WINNER OF THE ASIAN/PACIFIC AMERICAN AWARD FOR CHILDREN'S LITERATURE Would you make a deal with a magical tiger? This uplifting story brings Korean folklore to life as a girl goes on a quest to unlock the power of stories and save her grandmother. Some stories refuse to stay bottled up... When Lily and her family move in with her sick grandmother, a magical tiger straight out of her halmoni's Korean folktales arrives, prompting Lily to unravel a secret family history. Long, long ago, Halmoni stole something from the tigers. Now they want it back. And when one of the tigers approaches Lily with a deal--return what her grandmother stole in exchange for Halmoni's health--Lily is tempted to agree. But deals with tigers are never what they seem! With the help of her sister and her new friend Ricky, Lily must find her voice...and the courage to face a tiger. Tae Keller, the award-winning author of The Science of Breakable Things, shares a sparkling tale about the power of stories and the magic of family. Ages 8-12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650838085349-K62N767DH9XSVQGBP2T7/81QCprMu5YL.jpg AAPI Children's Books - Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin This stunning fantasy inspired by Chinese folklore is a companion novel to Starry River of the Sky and the New York Times bestselling and National Book Award finalist When the Sea Turned to Silver. In the valley of Fruitless mountain, a young girl named Minli lives in a ramshackle hut with her parents. In the evenings, her father regales her with old folktales of the Jade Dragon and the Old Man on the Moon, who knows the answers to all of life's questions. Inspired by these stories, Minli sets off on an extraordinary journey to find the Old Man on the Moon to ask him how she can change her family's fortune. She encounters an assorted cast of characters and magical creatures along the way, including a dragon who accompanies her on her quest for the ultimate answer. Grace Lin, author of the beloved Year of the Dog and Year of the Rat returns with a wondrous story of adventure, faith, and friendship. A fantasy crossed with Chinese folklore, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon is a timeless story reminiscent of The Wizard of Oz and Kelly Barnhill's The Girl Who Drank the Moon. Her beautiful illustrations, printed in full-color, accompany the text throughout. Once again, she has created a charming, engaging book for young readers. Ages 7-10. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650838389796-V135N351P4728ONGJWDZ/91PP-7N55TL.jpg AAPI Children's Books - All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team by Christina Soontornvat On June 23, 2018, twelve young players of the Wild Boars soccer team and their coach enter a cave in northern Thailand seeking an afternoon’s adventure. But when they turn to leave, rising floodwaters block their path out. The boys are trapped! Before long, news of the missing team spreads, launching a seventeen-day rescue operation involving thousands of rescuers from around the globe. As the world sits vigil, people begin to wonder: how long can a group of ordinary kids survive in complete darkness, with no food or clean water? Luckily, the Wild Boars are a very extraordinary "ordinary" group. Combining firsthand interviews of rescue workers with in-depth science and details of the region's culture and religion, author Christina Soontornvat—who was visiting family in Northern Thailand when the Wild Boars went missing—masterfully shows how both the complex engineering operation above ground and the mental struggles of the thirteen young people below proved critical in the life-or-death mission. Meticulously researched and generously illustrated with photographs, this page-turner includes an author’s note describing her experience meeting the team, detailed source notes, and a bibliography to fully immerse readers in the most ambitious cave rescue in history. Ages 10 and up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650905231340-HVNF9N5W0U7BWI6117DY/910GdvihZmL.jpg AAPI Children's Books - We Are Not Free by Traci Free *NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST * PRINTZ HONOR BOOK * WALTER HONOR BOOK * ASIAN/PACIFIC AMERICAN AWARD FOR LITERATURE HONOR BOOK * From New York Times best-selling and acclaimed author Traci Chee comes We Are Not Free, the collective account of a tight-knit group of young Nisei, second-generation Japanese American citizens, whose lives are irrevocably changed by the mass U.S. incarcerations of World War II. Fourteen teens who have grown up together in Japantown, San Francisco. Fourteen teens who form a community and a family, as interconnected as they are conflicted. Fourteen teens whose lives are turned upside down when over 100,000 people of Japanese ancestry are removed from their homes and forced into desolate incarceration camps. In a world that seems determined to hate them, these young Nisei must rally together as racism and injustice threaten to pull them apart. Ages 12 and up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650905401380-V2JREXINQ6TAX0EHSE3V/91-jCKQbxtL.jpg AAPI Children's Books - Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malindo Lo Seventeen-year-old Lily Hu can't remember exactly when the feeling took root—that desire to look, to move closer, to touch. Whenever it started growing, it definitely bloomed the moment she and Kathleen Miller walked under the flashing neon sign of a lesbian bar called the Telegraph Club. Suddenly everything seemed possible. But America in 1954 is not a safe place for two girls to fall in love, especially not in Chinatown. Red-Scare paranoia threatens everyone, including Chinese Americans like Lily. With deportation looming over her father—despite his hard-won citizenship—Lily and Kath risk everything to let their love see the light of day. Ages 14 and up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650839177648-E29D57IG8I7DK8RZZ610/9781324002871__63309.1636725501.jpg AAPI Children's Books - From a Whisper to a Rallying Cry: The Killing of Vincent Chin and the Trial that Galvanized the Asian American Movement by Paula Yoo A compelling account of the killing of Vincent Chin, the verdicts that took the Asian American community to the streets in protest, and the groundbreaking civil rights trial that followed. America in 1982: Japanese car companies are on the rise and believed to be putting U.S. autoworkers out of their jobs. Anti–Asian American sentiment simmers, especially in Detroit. A bar fight turns fatal, leaving a Chinese American man, Vincent Chin, beaten to death at the hands of two white men, autoworker Ronald Ebens and his stepson, Michael Nitz. Paula Yoo has crafted a searing examination of the killing and the trial and verdicts that followed. When Ebens and Nitz pled guilty to manslaughter and received only a $3,000 fine and three years’ probation, the lenient sentence sparked outrage. The protests that followed led to a federal civil rights trial―the first involving a crime against an Asian American―and galvanized what came to be known as the Asian American movement. Extensively researched from court transcripts, contemporary news accounts, and in-person interviews with key participants, From a Whisper to a Rallying Cry is a suspenseful, nuanced, and authoritative portrait of a pivotal moment in civil rights history, and a man who became a symbol against hatred and racism. Ages 13 and up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650834366493-GPD8AG5JQO32E6SJ7RCL/91vDagZrjNL.jpg AAPI Children's Books - The Silence that Binds Us by Joanna Ho Joanna Ho, New York Times bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, has written an exquisite, heart-rending debut young adult novel that will inspire all to speak truth to power. Maybelline Chen isn’t the Chinese Taiwanese American daughter her mother expects her to be. May prefers hoodies over dresses and wants to become a writer. When asked, her mom can’t come up with one specific reason for why she's proud of her only daughter. May’s beloved brother, Danny, on the other hand, has just been admitted to Princeton. But Danny secretly struggles with depression, and when he dies by suicide, May's world is shattered. In the aftermath, racist accusations are hurled against May's parents for putting too much “pressure” on him. May’s father tells her to keep her head down. Instead, May challenges these ugly stereotypes through her writing. Yet the consequences of speaking out run much deeper than anyone could foresee. Who gets to tell our stories, and who gets silenced? It’s up to May to take back the narrative. Joanna Ho masterfully explores timely themes of mental health, racism, and classism. Ages 14 and up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650838787978-QAVCZUJYFI55JGQHYF71/71dNtMwBGsL.jpg AAPI Children's Books - Parachutes by Kelly Yang They’re called parachutes: teenagers dropped off to live in private homes and study in the United States while their wealthy parents remain in Asia. Claire Wang never thought she’d be one of them, until her parents pluck her from her privileged life in Shanghai and enroll her at a high school in California. Suddenly she finds herself living in a stranger’s house, with no one to tell her what to do for the first time in her life. She soon embraces her newfound freedom, especially when the hottest and most eligible parachute, Jay, asks her out. Dani De La Cruz, Claire’s new host sister, couldn’t be less thrilled that her mom rented out a room to Claire. An academic and debate team star, Dani is determined to earn her way into Yale, even if it means competing with privileged kids who are buying their way to the top. But Dani’s game plan veers unexpectedly off course when her debate coach starts working with her privately. As they steer their own distinct paths, Dani and Claire keep crashing into one another, setting a course that will change their lives forever. Ages 14 and up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1650907831196-6S8MMPVGA424OJLAFPP3/81GcBDs3M9L.jpg AAPI Children's Books - Patron Saints of Nothing by Randy Ribay A powerful coming-of-age story about grief, guilt, and the risks a Filipino American teenager takes to uncover the truth about his cousin's murder. Jay Reguero plans to spend the last semester of his senior year playing video games before heading to the University of Michigan in the fall. But when he discovers that his Filipino cousin Jun was murdered as part of President Duterte's war on drugs, and no one in the family wants to talk about what happened, Jay travels to the Philippines to find out the real story. Hoping to uncover more about Jun and the events that led to his death, Jay is forced to reckon with the many sides of his cousin before he can face the whole horrible truth -- and the part he played in it. As gripping as it is lyrical, Patron Saints of Nothing is a page-turning portrayal of the struggle to reconcile faith, family, and immigrant identity. Ages 14 and up. https://www.theconsciouskid.org/lgbtq daily 0.75 2023-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1654103128487-HXXAYTT9EBVXLN95U9UU/81dKY6dkFWL.jpg LGBTQ+ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1654103128487-HXXAYTT9EBVXLN95U9UU/81dKY6dkFWL.jpg LGBTQ+ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1654100665450-I3K7VUW8ZDL6PSQ9FJUU/81J-HPMzYhL.jpg LGBTQ+ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1685630837111-2IX3Q5LRY32Q8UWN6VJR/814YTqE8tkL.jpg LGBTQ+ - Kapaemahu An Indigenous legend about how four extraordinary individuals of dual male and female spirit, or Mahu, brought healing arts from Tahiti to Hawaii, based on the Academy Award–contending short film. In the 15th century, four Mahu sail from Tahiti to Hawaii and share their gifts of science and healing with the people of Waikiki. The islanders return this gift with a monument of four boulders in their honor, which the Mahu imbue with healing powers before disappearing. As time passes, foreigners inhabit the island and the once-sacred stones are forgotten until the 1960s. Though the true story of these stones was not fully recovered, the power of the Mahu still calls out to those who pass by them at Waikiki Beach today. With illuminating words and stunning illustrations by Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, Dean Hamer, Joe Wilson, and Daniel Sousa, KAPAEMAHU is a monument to an Indigenous Hawaiian legend and a classic in the making. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1685631069789-DFZF99G48FLWE4UYZWIW/71jlUAwd5FL.jpg LGBTQ+ - Sharice’s Big Voice: A Native Kid Becomes a Congresswoman This acclaimed picture book autobiography tells the triumphant story of Sharice Davids, one of the first Native American women elected to Congress, and the first LGBTQ congressperson to represent Kansas. When Sharice Davids was young, she never thought she’d be in Congress. And she never thought she’d be one of the first Native American women in Congress. During her campaign, she heard from a lot of doubters. They said she couldn’t win because of how she looked, who she loved, and where she came from. But everyone’s path looks different and everyone’s path has obstacles. And this is the remarkable story of Sharice Davids’ path to Congress. Beautifully illustrated by Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley, an Ojibwe Woodland artist, this powerful autobiographical picture book teaches readers to use their big voice and that everyone deserves to be seen—and heard! The back matter includes information about the Ho-Chunk written by former Ho-Chunk President Jon Greendeer, an artist note, and an inspiring letter to children from Sharice Davids. "Rich, vivid illustrations by Ojibwe Woodland artist Pawis-Steckley are delivered in a graphic style that honors Indigenous people. The bold artwork adds impact to the compelling text." (Kirkus starred review) "The prose is reminiscent of an inspirational speech (“Everyone’s path looks different”), with a message of service that includes fun biographical facts, such as her love of Bruce Lee. Pawis-Steckley (who is Ojibwe Woodland) contributes boldly lined and colored digital illustrations, inflected with Native symbols and bold colors. A hopeful and accessible picture book profile." (Publishers Weekly) "Affecting picture-book autobiography." (The Horn Book) Acclaim includes: A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year 2022 - Outstanding Merit in biography and memoir On Here Wee Read's 2021 Ultimate List of Diverse Children's Books 2022 ALSC Notable Children’s Books in the middle readers category 2022 Booklist from Rise: A Feminist Book Project—Early Readers Nonfiction Nominee for 2022 Reading the West book award Selected as CCBC Choices 2022—biography, autobiography and memoir https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1654126160124-49XENLZ28TE2DCPZ6IL6/81djLifOt-L.jpg LGBTQ+ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1685630238852-H2SDC5R4FHECTBU8TP24/81S4OcGwzoL.jpg LGBTQ+ - Papa, Daddy, and Riley ALA’s 2021 Rainbow Book List Selection NCSS-CBC 2021 Notable Social Studies Trade Book One of Bank Street’s 2021 Best Children’s Books of the Year “A must-have...this is a delightful celebration of what makes a family…. Holzwarth beautifully renders the characters in a variety of hues, making the diversity showcased throughout one of the book’s defining features and adding to the emotional punch of the story. All of the families look different, but the love they share makes them the same. Absolutely recommended for all children’s collections and sure to be a storytime winner.” —Booklist Starred Review Riley is Papa’s princess and Daddy’s dragon. She loves her two fathers! When Riley’s classmate asks her which dad is her real one, Riley is confused. She doesn’t want to have to pick one or the other. Families are made of love in this heartwarming story that shows there are lots of ways to be part of one. In this heartwarming story showing readers that some families can have one parent or two, some have stepparents, aunts, uncles, or grandparents, Riley learns that families are made of love. Her dads didn't give birth to her, but they carried her in their heart. They love her. They are a family. They all belong together. And Riley's Daddy and Papa are both her real dads! 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https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1654104576310-M3O4BU1ZLDQ0WBDB3XMX/815Z03taLiL.jpg LGBTQ+ https://www.theconsciouskid.org/juneteenth daily 0.75 2023-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1654788891873-0QA1S4YEYC1NVKN2UHFS/91uIbGs9VoL.jpg Juneteenth - The Juneteenth Story: Celebrating the End of Slavery in the United States With colorful illustrations and a timeline, this introductory history of Juneteenth for kids details the evolution of the holiday commemorating the date the enslaved people of Texas first learned of their freedom . On June 19, 1865—more than two years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation—the enslaved people of Texas first learned of their freedom. That day became a day of remembrance and celebration that changed and grew from year to year. Learn about the events that led to emancipation and why it took so long for the enslaved people in Texas to hear the news. The first Juneteenth began as “Jubilee Day,” where families celebrated and learned of their new rights as citizens. As Black Texans moved to other parts of the country, they brought their traditions along with them, and Juneteenth continued to grow and develop. Today, Juneteenth’s powerful spirit has endured through the centuries to become an official holiday in the United States in 2021. The Juneteenth Story provides an accessible introduction for kids to learn about this important American holiday. Ages 5-9. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1654788891873-0QA1S4YEYC1NVKN2UHFS/91uIbGs9VoL.jpg Juneteenth - The Juneteenth Story: Celebrating the End of Slavery in the United States With colorful illustrations and a timeline, this introductory history of Juneteenth for kids details the evolution of the holiday commemorating the date the enslaved people of Texas first learned of their freedom . On June 19, 1865—more than two years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation—the enslaved people of Texas first learned of their freedom. That day became a day of remembrance and celebration that changed and grew from year to year. Learn about the events that led to emancipation and why it took so long for the enslaved people in Texas to hear the news. The first Juneteenth began as “Jubilee Day,” where families celebrated and learned of their new rights as citizens. As Black Texans moved to other parts of the country, they brought their traditions along with them, and Juneteenth continued to grow and develop. Today, Juneteenth’s powerful spirit has endured through the centuries to become an official holiday in the United States in 2021. The Juneteenth Story provides an accessible introduction for kids to learn about this important American holiday. Ages 5-9. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1687032372813-EZZC797V41N2J4LH7NCE/Screen+Shot+2023-06-17+at+1.05.54+PM.png Juneteenth - Let's Celebrate Juneteenth Introduce children to the history of Juneteenth with the Let’s Celebrate Juneteenth Board Book. Featuring rhyming text and colorful, bold artwork, this board book is a beautiful celebration of this important holiday. A wonderful addition to your child’s bookshelf! Ages 0-4. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1663788773890-LOU9CLO5L27WWOF0VOZ8/81-7e39KlgL.jpg Juneteenth - Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth Black activist Opal Lee had a vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone. This true story celebrates Black joy and inspires children to see their dreams blossom. Growing up in Texas, Opal knew the history of Juneteenth, but she soon discovered that many Americans had never heard of the holiday. Join Opal on her historic journey to recognize and celebrate "freedom for all." Every year, Opal looked forward to the Juneteenth picnic—a drumming, dancing, delicious party. She knew from Granddaddy Zak's stories that Juneteenth celebrated the day the freedom news of President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation finally sailed into Texas in 1865—over two years after the president had declared it! But Opal didn't always see freedom in her Texas town. Then one Juneteenth day when Opal was twelve years old, an angry crowd burned down her brand-new home. This wasn't freedom at all. She had to do something! But could one person’s voice make a difference? Could Opal bring about national recognition of Juneteenth? Follow Opal Lee as she fights to improve the future by honoring the past. Through the story of Opal Lee's determination and persistence, children ages 4 to 8 will learn: all people are created equal the power of bravery and using your voice for change the history of Juneteenth, or Freedom Day, and what it means today no one is free unless everyone is free fighting for a dream is worth the difficulty experienced along the way Featuring the illustrations of New York Times bestselling illustrator Keturah A. Bobo (I am Enough), Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free by Alice Faye Duncan celebrates the life and legacy of a modern-day Black leader while sharing a message of hope, unity, joy, and strength. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1654789173846-4QNC6GVJWSWV7BRG5VBQ/61pAtVaBmRL.jpg Juneteenth - Free at Last: A Juneteenth Poem This lyrical celebration of Juneteenth, deeply rooted in Black American history, spans centuries and reverberates loudly and proudly today. After 300 years of forced bondage; hands bound, descendants of Africa picked up their souls—all that they owned— leaving shackles where they fell on the ground, headed for the nearest resting place to be found. Deeply emotional, evocative free verse by poet and activist Sojourner Kincaid Rolle traces the solemnity and celebration of Juneteenth from its 1865 origins in Galveston, Texas to contemporary observances all over the United States. This is an ode to the strength of Black Americans and a call to remember and honor a holiday whose importance reverberates far beyond the borders of Texas. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1654788817443-K3QKCDG7JDLMDMWAGBFO/image-asset.jpeg Juneteenth - Juneteenth for Mazie Mazie is ready to celebrate liberty. She is ready to celebrate freedom. She is ready to celebrate a great day in American history. The day her ancestors were no longer enslaved. Mazie remembers the struggles and the triumph, as she gets ready to celebrate Juneteenth. Ages 3-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1654789092935-GHLOG10CK7WW3MQBJ4ZM/91cm8xE-S-L.jpg Juneteenth - Juneteenth June 19th, 1865, began as another hot day in Texas. Enslaved African Americans worked in fields, in barns, and in the homes of the white people who owned them. Then a message arrived. Freedom! Slavery had ended! The Civil War had actually ended in April. It took two months for word to reach Texas. Still the joy of that amazing day has never been forgotten. Every year, people all over the United States come together on June 19th to celebrate the end of slavery. Join in the celebration of Juneteenth, a day to remember and honor freedom for all people. Ages 7-10. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1654789000380-0HZ2E6XQIP19RO9TK5YI/Screen+Shot+2022-06-09+at+8.36.21+AM.png Juneteenth - All Different Now: Juneteenth, the First Day of Freedom Experience the joy of Juneteenth in this celebration of freedom from the award-winning team of Angela Johnson and E.B. Lewis. Through the eyes of one little girl, All Different Now tells the story of the first Juneteenth, the day freedom finally came to the last of the enslaved in the South. Since then, the observance of June 19 as African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond. This stunning picture book includes notes from the author and illustrator, a timeline of important dates, and a glossary of relevant terms. Told in Angela Johnson’s signature melodic style and brought to life by E.B. Lewis’s striking paintings, All Different Now is a joyous portrait of the dawn breaking on the darkest time in our nation’s history. Ages 5-9. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1654789338539-53UOM5LZGSPK8JQ0WP55/919hhCK8ocL.jpg Juneteenth - The ABC's of Black History B is for Beautiful, Brave, and Bright! And for a Book that takes a Bold journey through the alphabet of Black history and culture. Letter by letter, The ABCs of Black History celebrates a story that spans continents and centuries, triumph and heartbreak, creativity and joy. It’s a story of big ideas––P is for Power, S is for Science and Soul. Of significant moments––G is for Great Migration. It’s an ABC book like no other, and a story of hope and love. In addition to rhyming text, the book includes back matter with information on the events, places, and people mentioned in the poem. Ages 5 and up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1654789428740-IIRJWEZT6NHYHWH0ZZN6/71e3oF37iwL.jpg Juneteenth - The Undefeated The Newbery Award-winning author of THE CROSSOVER pens an ode to Black American triumph and tribulation, with art from a two-time Caldecott Honoree. Originally performed for ESPN's The Undefeated, this poem is a love letter to Black life in the United States. It highlights the unspeakable trauma of slavery, the faith and fire of the civil rights movement, and the grit, passion, and perseverance of some of the world's greatest heroes. The text is also peppered with references to the words of Martin Luther King, Jr., Langston Hughes, Gwendolyn Brooks, and others, offering deeper insights into the accomplishments of the past, while bringing stark attention to the endurance and spirit of those surviving and thriving in the present. Robust back matter at the end provides valuable historical context and additional detail for those wishing to learn more. Ages 6-9. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1663788867967-AOXTGOEE976BE5F45Y0W/91M-5UUPXuL.jpg Juneteenth - The 1619 Project: Born on the Water The 1619 Project’s lyrical picture book in verse chronicles the consequences of slavery and the history of Black resistance in the United States, thoughtfully rendered by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones and Newbery honor-winning author Renée Watson. A young student receives a family tree assignment in school, but she can only trace back three generations. Grandma gathers the whole family, and the student learns that 400 years ago, in 1619, their ancestors were stolen and brought to America by white slave traders. But before that, they had a home, a land, a language. She learns how the people said to be born on the water survived. And the people planted dreams and hope, willed themselves to keep living, living. And the people learned new words for love for friend for family for joy for grow for home. With powerful verse and striking illustrations by Nikkolas Smith, Born on the Water provides a pathway for readers of all ages to reflect on the origins of American identity. Ages 6 and up. https://www.theconsciouskid.org/indigenous-books daily 0.75 2023-11-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1663790045689-WIYQDKOI5A5WU1TKCI76/91BAoL2650L.jpg Indigenous Books - Finding My Dance In her debut picture book, professional Indigenous dancer Ria Thundercloud tells the true story of her path to dance and how it helped her take pride in her Native American heritage. At four years old, Ria Thundercloud was brought into the powwow circle, ready to dance in the special jingle dress her mother made for her. As she grew up, she danced with her brothers all over Indian country. Then Ria learned more styles--tap, jazz, ballet--but still loved the expressiveness of Indigenous dance. And despite feeling different as one of the only Native American kids in her school, she always knew she could turn to dance to cheer herself up. Follow along as Ria shares her dance journey--from dreaming of her future to performing as a professional--accompanied by striking illustrations that depict it while bringing her graceful movements to life. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1663790045689-WIYQDKOI5A5WU1TKCI76/91BAoL2650L.jpg Indigenous Books - Finding My Dance In her debut picture book, professional Indigenous dancer Ria Thundercloud tells the true story of her path to dance and how it helped her take pride in her Native American heritage. At four years old, Ria Thundercloud was brought into the powwow circle, ready to dance in the special jingle dress her mother made for her. As she grew up, she danced with her brothers all over Indian country. Then Ria learned more styles--tap, jazz, ballet--but still loved the expressiveness of Indigenous dance. And despite feeling different as one of the only Native American kids in her school, she always knew she could turn to dance to cheer herself up. Follow along as Ria shares her dance journey--from dreaming of her future to performing as a professional--accompanied by striking illustrations that depict it while bringing her graceful movements to life. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1663790124360-W9VUCI9A28QL0VHU69CS/81D-e-5%2B98L.jpg Indigenous Books - Still This Love Goes On “A love letter to family, home, and Indigenous traditions … This story reminds readers of the joy we experience upon returning to those whom we love and who love us.”—Kirkus ★ From Cree-Métis artist Julie Flett and Academy Award-winning icon Buffy Sainte-Marie comes a celebration of Indigenous community, and the enduring love we hold for the people and places we are far away from. Based on Sainte-Marie’s song of the same name, Still This Love Goes On combines Flett’s breathtaking art with vivid lyrics to craft a stunning portrait of a Cree worldview. At the heart of this picture book is a gentle message about missing our loved ones, and the promise of seeing each other again. This gem of a picture book features: Sheet music of Buffy Sainte-Marie’s beloved song Notes from Sainte-Marie and Flett about their inspiration for the song and illustrations Brimming with love for community and the land, Still This Love Goes On is destined to be read and sung for generations Ages 3-7. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1663789258868-ZO5ZI2R0IVHMXPTLQ5PQ/71VTH56m7WL.jpg Indigenous Books - Berry Song Caldecott Medalist Michaela Goade's first self-authored picture book is a gorgeous celebration of the land she knows well and the powerful wisdom of elders. On an island at the edge of a wide, wild sea, a girl and her grandmother gather gifts from the earth. Salmon from the stream, herring eggs from the ocean, and in the forest, a world of berries. Salmonberry, Cloudberry, Blueberry, Nagoonberry. Huckleberry, Snowberry, Strawberry, Crowberry. Through the seasons, they sing to the land as the land sings to them. Brimming with joy and gratitude, in every step of their journey, they forge a deeper kinship with both the earth and the generations that came before, joining in the song that connects us all. Michaela Goade's luminous rendering of water and forest, berries and jams glows with her love of the land and offers an invitation to readers to deepen their own relationship with the earth. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1663789321834-N4L5JB9FXG17TT6EEZP5/A1cm%2BFFhvvL.jpg Indigenous Books - We Are Water Protectors Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth’s water from harm and corruption―a bold and lyrical picture book written by Carole Lindstrom and vibrantly illustrated by Michaela Goade. Water is the first medicine. It affects and connects us all . . . When a black snake threatens to destroy the Earth And poison her people’s water, one young water protector Takes a stand to defend Earth’s most sacred resource. Ages 3-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1663789394911-QZDA6A0X5QYA38GUOTU6/A1A3TEAXNeL.jpg Indigenous Books - Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story Told in lively and powerful verse by debut author Kevin Noble Maillard, Fry Bread is an evocative depiction of a modern Native American family, vibrantly illustrated by Pura Belpre Award winner and Caldecott Honoree Juana Martinez-Neal. Fry bread is food. It is warm and delicious, piled high on a plate. Fry bread is time. It brings families together for meals and new memories. Fry bread is nation. It is shared by many, from coast to coast and beyond. Fry bread is us. It is a celebration of old and new, traditional and modern, similarity and difference. A 2020 Charlotte Huck Recommended Book A Publishers Weekly Best Picture Book of 2019 A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2019 A School Library Journal Best Picture Book of 2019 A Booklist 2019 Editor's Choice A Shelf Awareness Best Children's Book of 2019 A Goodreads Choice Award 2019 Semifinalist A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book of 2019 A National Public Radio (NPR) Best Book of 2019 An NCTE Notable Poetry Book A 2020 NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People A 2020 ALA Notable Children's Book A 2020 ILA Notable Book for a Global Society 2020 Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Books of the Year List One of NPR's 100 Favorite Books for Young Readers Nominee, Pennsylvania Young Readers Choice Award 2022-2022 Nominee, Illinois Monarch Award 2022 Ages 2-6. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1663789569290-35MWCA4OWTUJY8H1RG87/81UOgI8qtmL.jpg Indigenous Books - Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story In this Wampanoag story told in a Native tradition, two kids from the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe learn the story of Weeâchumun (corn) and the first Thanksgiving. The Thanksgiving story that most Americans know celebrates the Pilgrims. But without members of the Wampanoag tribe who already lived on the land where the Pilgrims settled, the Pilgrims would never have made it through their first winter. And without Weeâchumun (corn), the Native people wouldn't have helped. An important picture book honoring both the history and tradition that surrounds the story of the first Thanksgiving. Ages 3-7. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1663789764246-5VXFCG1TZNZHJ6FJ05ZJ/A1G%2BMwcS2GS.jpg Indigenous Books - I Sang You Down from the Stars This unique baby book sings with Native cultural detail, while striking a universal chord in its celebration of the blossoming of love that comes with expecting and welcoming a new baby--with art by New York Times bestselling illustrator and Caldecott Medalist Michaela Goade As she waits for the arrival of her new baby, a mother-to-be gathers gifts to create a sacred bundle. A white feather, cedar and sage, a stone from the river . . . Each addition to the bundle will offer the new baby strength and connection to tradition, family, and community. As they grow together, mother and baby will each have gifts to offer each other. Tasha Spillett-Sumner and Michaela Goade, two Indigenous creators, bring beautiful words and luminous art together in a resonant celebration of the bond between mother and child. Ages 0-5. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1663789875103-NHEBSHXZC67W0IDF78AQ/716uzW1xhML.jpg Indigenous Books - Sweetest Kulu "Dream a little, Kulu, this world now sings a most beautiful song of you." This beautiful bedtime poem, written by acclaimed Inuit throat singer Celina Kalluk, describes the gifts given to a newborn baby by all the animals of the Arctic. Lyrically and tenderly told by a mother speaking to her own little Kulu; an Inuktitut term of endearment often bestowed upon babies and young children, this visually stunning book is infused with the traditional Inuit values of love and respect for the land and its animal inhabitants. Ages 0-4. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1663789943127-13IYYKWUIU2IBRTBSTJQ/A1CsdtRmkvL.jpg Indigenous Books - Powwow Day In this uplifting, contemporary Native American story, River is recovering from illness and can't dance at the powwow this year. Will she ever dance again? River wants so badly to dance at powwow day as she does every year. In this uplifting and contemporary picture book perfect for beginning readers, follow River's journey from feeling isolated after an illness to learning the healing power of community. Additional information explains the history and functions of powwows, which are commonplace across the United States and Canada and are open to both Native Americans and non-Native visitors. Author Traci Sorell is a member of the Cherokee Nation, and illustrator Madelyn Goodnight is a member of the Chickasaw Nation. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1665429412674-AAA0NA5VX1LGV82ZPD26/Screen+Shot+2022-10-10+at+12.16.40+PM.png Indigenous Books - My Heart Fills With Happiness The sun on your face. The smell of warm bannock baking in the oven. Holding the hand of someone you love. What fills your heart with happiness? This beautiful board book, with illustrations from celebrated artist Julie Flett, serves as a reminder for little ones and adults alike to reflect on and cherish the moments in life that bring us joy. International speaker and award-winning author Monique Gray Smith wrote My Heart Fills with Happiness to support the wellness of Indigenous children and families, and to encourage young children to reflect on what makes them happy. Ages 0-4. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1663790197017-7FUH8NA3EIKST0V41EZO/81roMWn0boL.jpg Indigenous Books - We Are Still Here!: Native American Truths Everyone Should Know Twelve Native American kids present historical and contemporary laws, policies, struggles, and victories in Native life, each with a powerful refrain: We are still here! Too often, Native American history is treated as a finished chapter instead of relevant and ongoing. This companion book to the award-winning We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga offers readers everything they never learned in school about Native American people's past, present, and future. Precise, lyrical writing presents topics including: forced assimilation (such as boarding schools), land allotment and Native tribal reorganization, termination (the US government not recognizing tribes as nations), Native urban relocation (from reservations), self-determination (tribal self-empowerment), Native civil rights, the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), religious freedom, economic development (including casino development), Native language revival efforts, cultural persistence, and nationhood. Ages 7-10. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1663866582802-SP5BETJQY6PHDNHCQ8DP/Screen+Shot+2022-09-22+at+10.09.06+AM.png Indigenous Books - We Sang You Home In this sweet and lyrical board book from the creators of the bestselling Little You, gentle rhythmic text captures the wonder new parents feel as they welcome baby into the world. A celebration of the bond between parent and child, this is the perfect song to share with your little ones. Internationally renowned storyteller and bestselling author Richard Van Camp teams up with award-winning illustrator Julie Flett for a second time to create a stunning board book for babies and toddlers. Ages 0-4. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1663790574684-C8I3IBVVU1DZXPN2EDKD/81D3cqbOOPS.jpg Indigenous Books - When We Were Alone A young girl notices things about her grandmother that make her curious. Why does her grandmother have long, braided hair and beautifully coloured clothing? Why does she speak Cree and spend so much time with her family? As she asks questions, her grandmother shares her experiences in a residential school, when all of these things were taken away. Also available in a bilingual Swampy Cree/English edition. When We Were Alone won the 2017 Governor General's Literary Award in the Young People's Literature (Illustrated Books) category, and was nominated for the TD Canadian's Children's Literature Award. Ages 6-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1663790753257-60ZICLD4PUDCB2OMJSZ2/A1W3EKLco3L.jpg Indigenous Books - We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga The Cherokee community is grateful for blessings and challenges that each season brings. This is modern Native American life as told by an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation. The word otsaliheliga (oh-jah-LEE-hay-lee-gah) is used by members of the Cherokee Nation to express gratitude. Beginning in the fall with the new year and ending in summer, follow a full Cherokee year of celebrations and experiences. Written by a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, this look at one group of Native Americans is appended with a glossary and the complete Cherokee syllabary, originally created by Sequoyah. "A gracious, warm, and loving celebration of community and gratitude"—Kirkus Reviews STARRED REVIEW "The book underscores the importance of traditions and carrying on a Cherokee way of life"—Horn Book STARRED REVIEW "This informative and authentic introduction to a thriving ancestral and ceremonial way of life is perfect for holiday and family sharing"—School Library Journal STARRED REVIEW "An elegant representation"—Shelf Awareness STARRED REVIEW Ages 3-7. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1663790834302-HEFG4H9YIS7FALQY1MA7/A1aGLGw5LjL.jpg Indigenous Books - Bowwow Powwow Windy Girl is blessed with a vivid imagination. From Uncle she gathers stories of long-ago traditions, about dances and sharing and gratitude. Windy can tell such stories herself–about her dog, Itchy Boy, and the way he dances to request a treat and how he wriggles with joy in response to, well, just about everything. When Uncle and Windy Girl and Itchy Boy attend a powwow, Windy watches the dancers in their jingle dresses and listens to the singers. She eats tasty food and joins family and friends around the campfire. Later, Windy falls asleep under the stars. Now Uncle's stories inspire other visions in her head: a bowwow powwow, where all the dancers are dogs. In these magical scenes, Windy sees veterans in a Grand Entry, and a visiting drum group, and traditional dancers, grass dancers, and jingle-dress dancers–all with telltale ears and paws and tails. All celebrating in song and dance. All attesting to the wonder of the powwow. This playful story by Brenda Child is accompanied by a companion retelling in Ojibwe by Gordon Jourdain and brought to life by Jonathan Thunder's vibrant dreamscapes. The result is a powwow tale for the ages. Ages 3-7. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1665429320558-QWFY1NX8I7DEXLHBDRWN/Screen+Shot+2022-10-10+at+12.14.55+PM.png Indigenous Books - Little You "You are life and breath adored. You are us and so much more..." Richard Van Camp, internationally renowned storyteller and bestselling author of the hugely successful Welcome Song for Baby: A Lullaby for Newborns, has partnered with award-winning illustrator Julie Flett to create a tender board book for babies and toddlers that celebrates the potential of every child. With its delightful contemporary illustrations, Little You is perfect to be shared, read or sung to all the little people in your life―and the new little ones on the way! Ages 0-4. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1663790972465-VF9DC3SAYZY2AYGLN2Q1/61hBhPlyAdL.jpg Indigenous Books - The People Shall Continue Told in the rhythms of traditional oral narrative, this powerful telling of the history of the Native/Indigenous peoples of North America recounts their story from Creation to the invasion and usurpation of Native lands. As more and more people arrived, The People saw that the new men did not respect the land. The People witnessed the destruction of their Nations and the enslavement of their people. The People fought hard, but eventually agreed to stop fighting and signed treaties. Many things changed and became more difficult, but The People continued to farm and create crafts. They remembered and told their children, "You are Shawnee. You are Lakota. You are Pima. You Acoma. . . . You are all these Nations of the People." The People held onto their beliefs and customs and found solidarity with other oppressed people. And despite struggles against greed, destruction of their lands, and oppression, The People persisted. "The times call on all of us to share The People Shall Continue. Ortiz reminds us that we must come together to save our planet." --Debbie Reese (Nambe Pueblo), PhD and publisher, American Indians in Children's Literature Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1663791088880-1EJC89G3N3TC4P03F6F1/71jCYDf0ywL.jpg Indigenous Books - The Girl and the Wolf While picking berries with her mother, a little girl wanders too far into the woods. When she realizes she is lost, she begins to panic. A large grey wolf makes a sudden appearance between some distant trees. Using his sense of smell, he determines where she came from and decides to help her. Through a series of questions from the wolf, the little girl realizes she had the knowledge and skill to navigate herself―she just needed to remember that those abilities were there all along. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1663791146503-Z33V4XXSG637P0D6GQX1/71jlUAwd5FL.jpg Indigenous Books - Sharice’s Big Voice: A Native Kid Becomes a Congresswoman This acclaimed picture book autobiography tells the triumphant story of Sharice Davids, one of the first Native American women elected to Congress, and the first LGBTQ congressperson to represent Kansas. When Sharice Davids was young, she never thought she’d be in Congress. And she never thought she’d be one of the first Native American women in Congress. During her campaign, she heard from a lot of doubters. They said she couldn’t win because of how she looked, who she loved, and where she came from. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1665428401674-QCLPPEH2H6GMTW7O6BAU/A1mw%2B5AKqXL.jpg Indigenous Books - At the Mountain's Base A family, separated by duty and distance, waits for a loved one to return home in this lyrical picture book celebrating the bonds of a Cherokee family and the bravery of history-making women pilots. At the mountain's base sits a cabin under an old hickory tree. And in that cabin lives a family -- loving, weaving, cooking, and singing. The strength in their song sustains them through trials on the ground and in the sky, as they wait for their loved one, a pilot, to return from war. With an author's note that pays homage to the true history of Native American U.S. service members like WWII pilot Ola Mildred "Millie" Rexroat, this is a story that reveals the roots that ground us, the dreams that help us soar, and the people and traditions that hold us up. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1663791224925-BYOP8F0N73DHK4BHTPUD/81WBaFi8CaL.jpg Indigenous Books - On the Trapline A picture book celebrating Indigenous culture and traditions. The Governor General Award--winning team behind When We Were Alone shares a story that honors our connections to our past and our grandfathers and fathers. A boy and Moshom, his grandpa, take a trip together to visit a place of great meaning to Moshom. A trapline is where people hunt and live off the land, and it was where Moshom grew up. As they embark on their northern journey, the child repeatedly asks his grandfather, "Is this your trapline?" Along the way, the boy finds himself imagining what life was like two generations ago -- a life that appears to be both different from and similar to his life now. This is a heartfelt story about memory, imagination and intergenerational connection that perfectly captures the experience of a young child's wonder as he is introduced to places and stories that hold meaning for his family. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1663791712824-GB5OK49PPIT3PKOPPCDK/61isFvRxfuL.jpg Indigenous Books - Birdsong BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL, KIRKUS, HORN BOOK, QUILL & QUIRE, GLOBE AND MAIL WINNER OF THE TD CANADIAN CHILDREN’S LITERATURE AWARD FINALIST FOR THE GOVERNOR GENERAL’S AWARD AN AMERICAN INDIAN YOUTH LITERATURE HONOR TITLE A BOSTON GLOBE––HORN BOOK HONOR BOOK When Katherena and her mother move to a small town, Katherena feels lonely and out of place. But when she meets an elderly woman artist who lives next door, named Agnes––her world starts to change. Katherena and Agnes share the same passions for arts and crafts, birds, and nature. But as the seasons change, can Katherna navigate the failing health of her new friend? Award-winning author and artist Julie Flett’s textured images of birds, flowers, art, and landscapes bring vibrancy and warmth to this powerful story, which highlights the fulfillment of intergenerational relationships, shared passions, and spending time outdoors with the ones we love. Includes a glossary and pronunciation guide to Cree words that appear in the text. “Cree-Métis author/illustrator Julie Flett's smooth and lyrical words and gorgeous... images truly capture the warmth and solidarity of the female protagonists in this tender intergenerational friendship story.”—The Horn Book “Cycling from spring to spring, [Julie Flett’s] subtle, sensitive story delicately traces filaments of growth and loss through intergenerational friendship, art making, and changing moons and seasons.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) Ages 3-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1663791910415-TZDGRFUPVWSQGQQ1GZHP/81dEcQwuwAL.jpg Indigenous Books - When I Was Eight Bestselling memoir Fatty Legs for younger readers. Olemaun is eight and knows a lot of things. But she does not know how to read. Ignoring her father’s warnings, she travels far from her Arctic home to the outsiders’ school to learn. The nuns at the school call her Margaret. They cut off her long hair and force her to do menial chores, but she remains undaunted. Her tenacity draws the attention of a black-cloaked nun who tries to break her spirit at every turn. But the young girl is more determined than ever to learn how to read. Based on the true story of Margaret Pokiak-Fenton, and complemented by stunning illustrations, When I Was Eight makes the bestselling Fatty Legs accessible to younger readers. Now they, too, can meet this remarkable girl who reminds us what power we hold when we can read. Ages 6-7. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1663792004735-ZNBPOYR6STHG3V93S1IU/71yoZbRvVIL.jpg Indigenous Books - Day with Yayah A cheerful story from a renowned Canadian children's book author and an award-winning illustrator "Radiant picture book" -Quill & Quire Set in the Nicola Valley, British Columbia, in Canada's westernmost province, a First Nations family goes on an outing to forage for herbs and mushrooms. A grandmother passes down her knowledge of plant life and the natural world to her young grandchildren. Ages 3-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1663864353170-JQ1BQXDAYZW1SVIZB8V0/81xZkap9wcL.jpg Indigenous Books - Jingle Dancer New York Times bestselling author Cynthia Leitich Smith's lyrical text is paired with the warm, evocative watercolors of Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu in this affirming story of a contemporary Native American girl who turns to her family and community. The cone-shaped jingles sewn to Grandma Wolfe's dress sing tink, tink, tink, tink… Jenna loves the tradition of jingle dancing that has been shared over generations in her family and intertribal community. She hopes to dance at the next powwow. But with the day quickly approaching, she has a problem—how will her dress sing if it has no jingles? Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1663864421037-ENG2II7Q4B7DX7QRZ5R8/71tb2qFwaCL.jpg Indigenous Books - Dragonfly Kites Dragonfly Kites is the third book in Tomson Highway's magical Songs of the North Wind trilogy. Like Fox on the Ice and Caribou Song, it has a bilingual text, written in English and Cree. And once again Tomson Highway brilliantly evokes the very essence of childhood as he weaves a deceptively simple story about the power of the imagination. Joe and Cody, two young Cree brothers, along with their parents and their little dog Ootsie, are spending the summer by one of the hundreds of lakes in northern Manitoba. Summer means a chance to explore the world and make friends with an array of creatures, But what Joe and Cody like doing best of all is flying dragonfly kites. They catch dragonflies and gently tie a length of thread around the middle of each dragonfly before letting it go. Off soar the dragonflies into the summer sky and off race the brothers and Ootsie too, chasing after their dragonfly kites through trees and meadows and down to the beach before watching them disappear into the night sky. But in their dreams, Joe and Cody soar through the skies with their kites until it's time to wake up. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1663864482069-GHFIFM6SXOVLO8JSWODK/91py4gSHYtL.jpg Indigenous Books - Nibi Emosaawdang / The Water Walker (English and Ojibwa Edition) The dual language edition, in Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) and English, of The Water Walker, the award-winning story of a determined Ojibwe Nokomis (Grandmother) Josephine-ba Mandamin and her great love for Nibi (water). Nokomis walked to raise awareness of our need to protect Nibi for future generations, and for all life on the planet. She, along with other women, men, and youth, have walked around all the Great Lakes from the four salt waters, or oceans, to Lake Superior. The walks are full of challenges, and by her example Josephine-ba invites us all to take up our responsibility to protect our water, the giver of life, and to protect our planet for all generations. Ages 6-9. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1663864595158-L3B2WUROOKP8IXEUD3M0/81Kp75g-B1S.jpg Indigenous Books - Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message Giving Thanks is a special children's version of the Thanksgiving Address, a message of gratitude that originated with the Native people of upstate New York and Canada and that is still spoken at ceremonial gatherings held by the Iroquois, or Six Nations. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1663864814091-SW4W7ML3TKX3D1Q6Y5W0/71QYloPLuZL.jpg Indigenous Books - Young Water Protectors: A Story About Standing Rock At the not-so-tender age of 8, Aslan arrived in North Dakota to help stop a pipeline. A few months later he returned - and saw the whole world watching. Read about his inspiring experiences in the Oceti Sakowin Camp at Standing Rock. Learn about what exactly happened there, and why. Be inspired by Aslan’s story of the daily life of Standing Rock’s young water protectors. Mni Wiconi ... Water is Life. Ages 5-10. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1663790662463-ORO3BEDVEZL2BITLA9LA/91etn-kr9SL.jpg Indigenous Books - An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States for Young People 2020 American Indian Youth Literature Young Adult Honor Book 2020 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People,selected by National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) and the Children’s Book Council 2019 Best-Of Lists: Best YA Nonfiction of 2019 (Kirkus Reviews) · Best Nonfiction of 2019 (School Library Journal) · Best Books for Teens (New York Public Library) · Best Informational Books for Older Readers (Chicago Public Library) Spanning more than 400 years, this classic bottom-up history examines the legacy of Indigenous peoples’ resistance, resilience, and steadfast fight against imperialism. Going beyond the story of America as a country “discovered” by a few brave men in the “New World,” Indigenous human rights advocate Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz reveals the roles that settler colonialism and policies of American Indian genocide played in forming our national identity. The original academic text is fully adapted by renowned curriculum experts Debbie Reese and Jean Mendoza, for middle-grade and young adult readers to include discussion topics, archival images, original maps, recommendations for further reading, and other materials to encourage students, teachers, and general readers to think critically about their own place in history. Ages 12-17. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1663790262152-AHPMYM24YO4E8MTQNVRL/81reQtYP1yL.jpg Indigenous Books - Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids Edited by award-winning and bestselling author Cynthia Leitich Smith, this collection of intersecting stories by both new and veteran Native writers bursts with hope, joy, resilience, the strength of community, and Native pride. Native families from Nations across the continent gather at the Dance for Mother Earth Powwow in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In a high school gym full of color and song, people dance, sell beadwork and books, and celebrate friendship and heritage. Young protagonists will meet relatives from faraway, mysterious strangers, and sometimes one another (plus one scrappy rez dog). They are the heroes of their own stories. Featuring stories and poems by: Joseph Bruchac Art Coulson Christine Day Eric Gansworth Carole Lindstrom Dawn Quigley Rebecca Roanhorse David A. Robertson Andrea L. Rogers Kim Rogers Cynthia Leitich Smith Monique Gray Smith Traci Sorell, Tim Tingle Erika T. Wurth Brian Young Ages 10 and up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1663866495949-6GA754W0O0BAGTQT4NRB/81EaUBim62S.jpg Indigenous Books - Indian No More Editors' Choices for Books for Youth, Booklist Best of the Best Books of 2019, Chicago Public Library Starred review, School Library Journal Starred review, Booklist Best Books of 2019, American Indians in Children's Literature Regina Petit's family has always been Umpqua, and living on the Grand Ronde reservation is all ten-year-old Regina has ever known. Her biggest worry is that Sasquatch may actually exist out in the forest. But when the federal government signs a bill into law that says Regina's tribe no longer exists, Regina becomes "Indian no more" overnight--even though she was given a number by the Bureau of Indian Affairs that counted her as Indian, even though she lives with her tribe and practices tribal customs, and even though her ancestors were Indian for countless generations. With no good jobs available in Oregon, Regina's father signs the family up for the Indian Relocation program and moves them to Los Angeles. Regina finds a whole new world in her neighborhood on 58th Place. She's never met kids of other races, and they've never met a real Indian. For the first time in her life, Regina comes face to face with the viciousness of racism, personally and toward her new friends. Meanwhile, her father believes that if he works hard, their family will be treated just like white Americans. But it's not that easy. It's 1957 during the Civil Rights Era. The family struggles without their tribal community and land. At least Regina has her grandmother, Chich, and her stories. At least they are all together. In this moving middle-grade novel drawing upon Umpqua author Charlene Willing McManis's own tribal history, Regina must find out: Who is Regina Petit? Is she Indian? Is she American? And will she and her family ever be okay? Ages 9-12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1665428513421-LXYSQNIHN866ABNGZFTB/814TIRlwfpL.jpg Indigenous Books - She Persisted: Wilma Mankiller Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Wilma Mankiller! The descendant of Cherokee ancestors who had been forced to walk the Trail of Tears, Wilma Mankiller experienced her own forced removal from the land she grew up on as a child. As she got older and learned more about the injustices her people had faced, she dedicated her life to instilling pride in Native heritage and reclaiming Native rights. She went on to become the first woman Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. In this chapter book biography by award-winning author Traci Sorell, readers learn about the amazing life of Wilma Mankiller--and how she persisted. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Wilma Mankiller's footsteps and make a difference! Ages 6-9. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1665428625773-7JGJED3X9AYW9E0MLCY3/81%2B1-3G05vL.jpg Indigenous Books - Rez Dogs From the U.S.'s foremost indigenous children's author comes a middle grade verse novel set during the COVID-19 pandemic, about a Wabanaki girl's quarantine on her grandparents' reservation and the local dog that becomes her best friend Malian loves spending time with her grandparents at their home on a Wabanaki reservation. She’s there for a visit when, suddenly, all travel shuts down. There’s a new virus making people sick, and Malian will have to stay with her grandparents for the duration. Everyone is worried about the pandemic, but Malian knows how to keep her family and community safe: She protects her grandparents, and they protect her. She doesn’t go outside to play with friends, she helps her grandparents use video chat, and she listens to and learns from their stories. And when Malsum, one of the dogs living on the rez, shows up at their door, Malian’s family knows that he’ll protect them too. Told in verse inspired by oral storytelling, this novel about the COVID-19 pandemic highlights the ways Malian’s community has cared for one another through plagues of the past, and how they keep caring for one another today. Ages 8-12. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1665429596573-48STS74LIOQAHR8BLDFA/91Gd81AnbYL.jpg Indigenous Books - Hearts Unbroken New York Times best-selling author Cynthia Leitich Smith turns to realistic fiction with the thoughtful story of a Native teen navigating the complicated, confusing waters of high school — and first love. When Louise Wolfe’s first real boyfriend mocks and disrespects Native people in front of her, she breaks things off and dumps him over e-mail. It’s her senior year, anyway, and she’d rather spend her time with her family and friends and working on the school newspaper. The editors pair her up with Joey Kairouz, the ambitious new photojournalist, and in no time the paper’s staff find themselves with a major story to cover: the school musical director’s inclusive approach to casting The Wizard of Oz has been provoking backlash in their mostly white, middle-class Kansas town. From the newly formed Parents Against Revisionist Theater to anonymous threats, long-held prejudices are being laid bare and hostilities are spreading against teachers, parents, and students — especially the cast members at the center of the controversy, including Lou’s little brother, who’s playing the Tin Man. As tensions mount at school, so does a romance between Lou and Joey — but as she’s learned, “dating while Native” can be difficult. In trying to protect her own heart, will Lou break Joey’s? Ages 14 and up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1665429688266-WLS0YJ4RN0JUQUS4IZGH/61dvCRd0lPL.jpg Indigenous Books - The Marrow Thieves Winner of 2017 Governor General's Literary Award (Young People's Literature - Text) Winner of 2017 Kirkus Prize Winner of the 2018 Sunburst Award Winner of the 2018 Amy Mathers Teen Book Award Winner of the 2018 Burt Award for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Young Adult Literature Just when you think you have nothing left to lose, they come for your dreams. Humanity has nearly destroyed its world through global warming, but now an even greater evil lurks. The indigenous people of North America are being hunted and harvested for their bone marrow, which carries the key to recovering something the rest of the population has lost: the ability to dream. In this dark world, Frenchie and his companions struggle to survive as they make their way up north to the old lands. For now, survival means staying hidden - but what they don't know is that one of them holds the secret to defeating the marrow thieves. Ages 13 and up. https://www.theconsciouskid.org/bullying-prevention daily 0.75 2022-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1664654910573-VWF7WS6INOZLS2QWKP8K/Screen+Shot+2022-10-01+at+1.08.06+PM.png Bullying Prevention - The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family A powerful, vibrantly illustrated story about the first day of school--and two sisters on one's first day of hijab--by Olympic medalist and social justice activist Ibtihaj Muhammad. With her new backpack and light-up shoes, Faizah knows the first day of school is going to be special. It's the start of a brand new year and, best of all, it's her older sister Asiya's first day of hijab--a hijab of beautiful blue fabric, like the ocean waving to the sky. But not everyone sees hijab as beautiful, and in the face of hurtful, confusing words, Faizah will find new ways to be strong. Paired with Hatem Aly's beautiful, whimsical art, Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad and Morris Award finalist S.K. Ali bring readers an uplifting, universal story of new experiences, the unbreakable bond between siblings, and of being proud of who you are. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1664654910573-VWF7WS6INOZLS2QWKP8K/Screen+Shot+2022-10-01+at+1.08.06+PM.png Bullying Prevention - The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family A powerful, vibrantly illustrated story about the first day of school--and two sisters on one's first day of hijab--by Olympic medalist and social justice activist Ibtihaj Muhammad. With her new backpack and light-up shoes, Faizah knows the first day of school is going to be special. It's the start of a brand new year and, best of all, it's her older sister Asiya's first day of hijab--a hijab of beautiful blue fabric, like the ocean waving to the sky. But not everyone sees hijab as beautiful, and in the face of hurtful, confusing words, Faizah will find new ways to be strong. Paired with Hatem Aly's beautiful, whimsical art, Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad and Morris Award finalist S.K. Ali bring readers an uplifting, universal story of new experiences, the unbreakable bond between siblings, and of being proud of who you are. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1664654269513-S0PI93LLTX879QQ6WMFS/Screen+Shot+2022-10-01+at+12.57.17+PM.png Bullying Prevention - You Hold Me Up Encourage children to show love and support for each other and to consider each other’s well-being in their everyday actions. Consultant, international speaker and award-winning author Monique Gray Smith wrote You Hold Me Up to prompt a dialogue among young people, their care providers and educators about reconciliation and the importance of the connections children make with others. With vibrant illustrations from celebrated artist Danielle Daniel, this is a foundational book about building relationships, fostering empathy and encouraging respect between peers, starting with our littlest citizens. Ages 3-5. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1664655038789-C2YRWNGW2NUKJT2MI7U1/81OQaKfjgzL.jpg Bullying Prevention - The Kindest Red: A Story of Hijab and Friendship The sequel to the acclaimed New York Times bestseller The Proudest Blue shows the power of friendship and kindness, from Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad. It’s picture day and Faizah can’t wait to wear her special red dress with matching hair ribbons, passed down from her mother and sister. Faizah’s teacher starts the day by asking her students to envision the kind of world they want, inspiring Faizah and her friends to spend the day helping one another in ways large and small. But when it’s time for sibling pictures, Faizah realizes that she and her older sister, Asiya, don’t match like her classmates do with their siblings. With help from her classmates inspired by Asiya’s hijab, Faizah finds that acts of kindness can come back to you in unexpected ways. From Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad and fellow bestselling, award-winning creators S.K. Ali and Hatem Aly comes a heartfelt exploration of friendship, faith, and the joy of spreading kindness wherever you go. Ages 4-8/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1664655167830-QNADKVHV2LAZJL6EK6RN/A12jXeTksPL.jpg Bullying Prevention - The Day You Begin National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson and two-time Pura Belpré Illustrator Award winner Rafael López have teamed up to create a poignant, yet heartening book about finding courage to connect, even when you feel scared and alone. There will be times when you walk into a room and no one there is quite like you. There are many reasons to feel different. Maybe it's how you look or talk, or where you're from; maybe it's what you eat, or something just as random. It's not easy to take those first steps into a place where nobody really knows you yet, but somehow you do it. Jacqueline Woodson's lyrical text and Rafael López's dazzling art reminds us that we all feel like outsiders sometimes-and how brave it is that we go forth anyway. And that sometimes, when we reach out and begin to share our stories, others will be happy to meet us halfway. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1664656069851-0U88X5HWX7JPGNCQT6GW/91BdulrP5SL.jpg Bullying Prevention - All Are Welcome Join the call for a better world with this New York Times bestselling picture book about a school where diversity and inclusion are celebrated. The perfect back-to-school read for every kid, family and classroom! In our classroom safe and sound. Fears are lost and hope is found. Discover a school where all young children have a place, have a space, and are loved and appreciated. Readers will follow a group of children through a day in their school, where everyone is welcomed with open arms. A school where students from all backgrounds learn from and celebrate each other's traditions. A school that shows the world as we will make it to be. Ages 3-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1664654412008-T148Z3DLIVL6MLOM282P/911QDWu4hhL.jpg Bullying Prevention - I Walk with Vanessa: A Picture Book Story About a Simple Act of Kindness This simple yet powerful picture book--from a New York Times bestselling husband-and-wife team--tells the story of one girl who inspires a community to stand up to bullying. The perfect back-to-school read for every kid, family and classroom! Don't miss the companion book, I Forgive Alex, about the importance of compassion and forgiveness. Inspired by real events, I Walk with Vanessa explores the feelings of helplessness and anger that arise in the wake of seeing a classmate treated badly, and shows how a single act of kindness can lead to an entire community joining in to help. By choosing only pictures to tell their story, the creators underscore the idea that someone can be an ally without having to say a word. With themes of acceptance, kindness, and strength in numbers, this timeless and profound feel-good story will resonate with readers young and old. A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year "This beautifully illustrated story shows young readers how to become caring and supportive upstanders. Love it!" --Trudy Ludwig, bestselling author of The Invisible Boy Ages 3-7. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1664668809070-1CNPQ8L9BESN3GVYQNN3/91wrFOnxpUL.jpg Bullying Prevention - Areli Is a Dreamer: A True Story by Areli Morales, a DACA Recipient In the first picture book written by a DACA Dreamer, Areli Morales tells her own powerful and vibrant immigration story. When Areli was just a baby, her mama and papa moved from Mexico to New York with her brother, Alex, to make a better life for the family--and when she was in kindergarten, they sent for her, too. Everything in New York was different. Gone were the Saturdays at Abuela’s house, filled with cousins and sunshine. Instead, things were busy and fast and noisy. Areli’s limited English came out wrong, and schoolmates accused her of being illegal. But with time, America became her home. And she saw it as a land of opportunity, where millions of immigrants who came before her paved their own paths. She knew she would, too. This is a moving story--one that resonates with millions of immigrants who make up the fabric of our country--about one girl living in two worlds, a girl whose DACA application was eventually approved and who is now living her American dream. The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is an immigration policy that has provided relief to thousands of undocumented children, referred to as “Dreamers,” who came to the United States as children and call this country home. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1664669057154-BZQR5W1BVUBJJAR7Z2PY/81Cb9veUiCL.jpg Bullying Prevention - Laxmi's Mooch A joyful, body-positive picture book about a young Indian American girl's journey to accept her body hair and celebrate her heritage after being teased about her mustache. Laxmi never paid much attention to the tiny hairs above her lip. But one day while playing farm animals at recess, her friends point out that her whiskers would make her the perfect cat. She starts to notice body hair all over--on her arms, legs, and even between her eyebrows. With her parents' help, Laxmi learns that hair isn't just for heads, but that it grows everywhere, regardless of gender. Featuring affirming text by Shelly Anand and exuberant, endearing illustrations by Nabi H. Ali, Laxmi's Mooch is a celebration of our bodies and our body hair, in whichever way they grow. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1664657312836-UF59D4QDYY6RGXGAXQPT/71IIPGOp3KL.jpg Bullying Prevention - The Many Colors of Harpreet Singh Harpreet Singh has a different color for every mood and occasion, from happy sunny yellow to courageous red. He especially takes care with his patka—his turban—making sure it always matches his outfit. But when Harpreet’s mom finds a new job in a snowy city and they have to move, everything just feels gray. Can he find a way to make life bright again? Ages 3-7. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1664656013921-B2FLUE1XPB3UZ4N7TEC4/A14CJv-v2LL.jpg Bullying Prevention - I Talk Like A River Winner of the Schneider Family Book Award Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Winner What if words got stuck in the back of your mouth whenever you tried to speak? What if they never came out the way you wanted them to? Sometimes it takes a change of perspective to get the words flowing. A New York Times Best Children's Book of the Year I wake up each morning with the sounds of words all around me. And I can't say them all . . . When a boy who stutters feels isolated, alone, and incapable of communicating in the way he'd like, it takes a kindly father and a walk by the river to help him find his voice. Compassionate parents everywhere will instantly recognize a father's ability to reconnect a child with the world around him. Poet Jordan Scott writes movingly in this powerful and ultimately uplifting book, based on his own experience, and masterfully illustrated by Greenaway Medalist Sydney Smith. A book for any child who feels lost, lonely, or unable to fit in. Finalist for the BC and Yukon Christie Harris Illustrated Children’s Literature Prize A Charlotte Zolotow Honor Book An American Library Association Notable Children’s Book ILA Primary Fiction Honoree Named a Best Book of the Year by The Wall Street Journal, People Magazine, NPR, Kirkus Reviews, Shelf Awareness, Bookpage, School Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, Publishers Lunch, and more! A Horn Book Fanfare Best Book of the Year A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection A Bank Street Best Childrens Book of the Year! A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year A CBC Best Picture Book of the Year A Kids' Book Choice Award Finalist Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1664656623895-VMJDAALD2LXULKHXDGWB/71kYD0uHp4L.jpg Bullying Prevention - Sulwe From Academy Award–winning actress Lupita Nyong’o comes a powerful, moving picture book about colorism, self-esteem, and learning that true beauty comes from within. Sulwe has skin the color of midnight. She is darker than everyone in her family. She is darker than anyone in her school. Sulwe just wants to be beautiful and bright, like her mother and sister. Then a magical journey in the night sky opens her eyes and changes everything. In this stunning debut picture book, actress Lupita Nyong’o creates a whimsical and heartwarming story to inspire children to see their own unique beauty. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1664654118000-1L1EGBUY3SY91Y7Y31W3/71zDQgUC2EL.jpg Bullying Prevention - When We Are Kind "Notably centering Indigenous families and characters of color in personal and communal activities―and encouraging readers to evaluate their actions toward others.”―Publishers Weekly When We Are Kind celebrates simple acts of everyday kindness and encourages children to explore how they feel when they initiate and receive acts of kindness in their lives. Celebrated author Monique Gray Smith has written many books on the topics of resilience and reconciliation and communicates an important message through carefully chosen words for readers of all ages. Beautifully illustrated by artist Nicole Neidhardt, this book encourages children to be kind to others and to themselves. Orca Book Publishers is proud to offer this picture book as a dual-language (English and Diné) edition. Ages 3-5. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1664654028982-WW3BKTB7XB8XE9J668C9/81oQhNRcI1L.jpg Bullying Prevention - KINDergarten: Where Kindness Matters Every Day Written by kindergarten teacher and Instagram influencer affectionately known as the Tutu Teacher, comes a picture book about a class that creates a kindness pledge to ensure that their class is the kindest it can possibly be. It’s the first day of Kindergarten and Leo isn’t at all ready. Leo is a quiet kid and would prefer to stay home. Over the summer, his new teacher, Ms. Perry sent a letter asking her students to think about how to show kindness in school. She explained that they would be making a kindness pledge, and each student should bring one way to show kindness on the first day. As it turns out, Leo’s classmates have lots of ideas about kindness: like raising your hand, never leaving anyone out, and apologizing if you hurt someone’s feelings. At the end of the first day, Ms. Perry asks if anyone witnessed something they’d like her to add to the kindness pledge? Lots of hands shoot up in the air. Several classmates say they noticed Leo returning crayons to the box, holding the door for everyone, and helping a friend who fell. Leo smiles as he realizes he really does know a lot about kindness after all. A story reassuringly told by Vera Ahiyya and brought to exuberant life by illustrator Joey Chou, this story about a classroom coming together to make a kindergarten into a KINDergarten is sure to calm the nerves—and offer inspiration—to new kindergartners and the adults in their lives. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1664656766659-XNQKEAHJXW0SLEYSR2UH/71Y4VH1wN4L.jpg Bullying Prevention - Not Quite Snow White A picture book for magical yet imperfect children everywhere, written by debut author Ashley Franklin and perfect for fans of such titles as Matthew A. Cherry's Hair Love, Grace Byers's I Am Enough, and Lupita Nyong'o's Sulwe. Tameika is a girl who belongs on the stage. She loves to act, sing, and dance—and she’s pretty good at it, too. So when her school announces their Snow White musical, Tameika auditions for the lead princess role. But the other kids think she’s “not quite” right to play the role. They whisper, they snicker, and they glare. Will Tameika let their harsh words be her final curtain call? Not Quite Snow White is a delightful and inspiring picture book that highlights the importance of self-confidence while taking an earnest look at what happens when that confidence is shaken or lost. Tameika encourages us all to let our magic shine. Ages 3-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1664658302326-7QPHGHEYKFB2GF2Q6AIH/81YHH5W522L.jpg Bullying Prevention - Jacob's New Dress An affirming story about gender nonconformity. Jacob loves playing dress-up, when he can be anything he wants to be. Some kids at school say he can't wear "girl" clothes, but Jacob wants to wear a dress to school. Can he convince his parents to let him wear what he wants? This heartwarming story speaks to the unique challenges faced by children who don't identify with traditional gender roles. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1664656185628-RAQR9SAJR7PP9VBPO7GJ/816LC28ZuTL.jpg Bullying Prevention - Eyes That Speak to the Stars A young boy comes to recognize his own power and ability to change the future. When a friend at school creates a hurtful drawing, the boy turns to his family for comfort. He realizes that his eyes rise to the skies and speak to the stars, shine like sunlit rays, and glimpse trails of light from those who came before—in fact, his eyes are like his father’s, his agong’s, and his little brother’s, and they are visionary. Inspired by the men in his family, he recognizes his own power and strength from within. This extraordinary picture book redefines what it means to be truly you. Ages 4-8. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1664653928523-11DJLJAVDE1JWRE64QSO/each+kindness.jpg Bullying Prevention - Each Kindness WINNER OF A CORETTA SCOTT KING HONOR AND THE JANE ADDAMS PEACE AWARD! Each kindness makes the world a little better This unforgettable book is written and illustrated by the award-winning team that created The Other Side and the Caldecott Honor winner Coming On Home Soon. With its powerful anti-bullying message and striking art, it will resonate with readers long after they've put it down. Chloe and her friends won't play with the new girl, Maya. Every time Maya tries to join Chloe and her friends, they reject her. Eventually Maya stops coming to school. When Chloe's teacher gives a lesson about how even small acts of kindness can change the world, Chloe is stung by the lost opportunity for friendship, and thinks about how much better it could have been if she'd shown a little kindness toward Maya. Ages 5-10. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1664655370755-1DI4F0AS6J2EOL2P0LZF/Screen+Shot+2022-10-01+at+1.15.50+PM.png Bullying Prevention - If You Plant a Seed If you plant a carrot seed . . . a carrot will grow. If you plant a cabbage seed . . . cabbage will grow. But what happens if you plant a seed of kindness . . . or selfishness? With spare text and breathtaking oil paintings, If You Plant a Seed demonstrates not only the process of planting and growing for young children but also how a seed of kindness can bear sweet fruit. Ages 2-5. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a0b710abd0473f4c2bf0c/1664656425050-0OLD9UX7KZQHMZ90C9UU/91g%2BFlNm0oL.jpg Bullying Prevention - The Name Jar A heartwarming story about the new girl in school, and how she learns to appreciate her Korean name. Being the new kid in school is hard enough, but what happens when nobody can pronounce your name? 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