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• The Six Triple Eight

  a True Story of the Black Woman Battalion of World War II

  Abari, Tonya,

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  [Nonfiction] A powerful and vibrantly illustrated account of the resilience and dedication of the unsung Black women who played a major role in World War II.

• The Gathering Table

  Eady, Antwan,

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  [Picture Book] A Southern family gathers in their backyard around a special table to celebrate important moments throughout the year, from anniversaries to new birthdays, as they share food, traditions, and love.

• Malcolm Lives!

  the Official Biography of Malcolm X for Young Readers

  Kendi, Ibram X.,

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  [Nonfiction] Compiling the definitive speeches, sermons, and correspondence as well as some never-before-seen original material, this comprehensive narrative biography of American icon, Malcolm X, will be the definitive reference volume for young…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• So Many Years

  a Juneteenth Story

  Wynter, Anne,

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  [Nonfiction] A poetic picture book explains the history behind Juneteenth celebrations, simultaneously acknowledging the history of slavery in the U.S. as well as the astonishing Black resilience that has led to an enduring legacy of Black joy.

• A Place for Us

  Ransome, James,

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  [Picture Book] A wordless picture book about a day in the life of a houseless little boy and his mom whose home is wherever they can find one, as long as they are together.

• If Kamala Can

  ... You Can Too!

  Weatherford, Carole Boston, 1956-

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  [Nonfiction] If Kamala can, so can I! From the newly-announced Young People's Poet Laureate comes a powerful and inspiring picture book that shares how each milestone and moment in Kamala Harris's life represents something that lies within young…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• And She Was Loved

  Toni Morrison's Life in Stories

  Pinkney, Andrea Davis,

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  [Nonfiction] New generations are introduced to the beloved literary icon Tony Morrison and her stories, in a book with stunning poetry and illustrations that praise the power of the Nobel Prize winner.

• How Sweet the Sound

  Alexander, Kwame,

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  [Nonfiction] A celebration of the history of Black music in America features artists including Miles Davis, Kendrick Lamar, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Beyonce and more in a book that includes back matter providing more context and history.

• Greatness

  Bethencourt, Regis,

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  [Nonfiction] When Nasir and Imani step into their Grandma's studio, she opens their minds to the power of a photograph, showing them images of Bessie Smith, Basquiat, Beyonce and others, and soon they find themselves in the images, stepping into…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Talk With My Teacher

  Bridges, Ruby,

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  [Nonfiction] Ruby Bridges shares the tale of reuniting with the first-grade teacher she met after being the first Black child to integrate William Frantz Elementary School, in a love letter to teachers who hold the power to change lives.

• Go Tell It

  How James Baldwin Became a Writer

  Harris, Quartez,

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  [Biography] Learn about James Baldwin before he became a celebrated novelist, essayist, playwright, poet and activist who showed the world the fullness of Black American life, in a picture book biography that celebrates the power of reading, hard…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Great Minds of Science

  Bolden, Tonya,

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  [Graphic Novel] Dive in to an exciting nonfiction graphic novel series about some of the greatest Black lives in history! "Sure to delight middle graders and encourage interest in STEM careers.

• Go Forth and Tell

  the Life of Augusta Baker, Librarian and Master Storyteller

  McDaniel, Breanna J.,

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  [Biography] This picture book biography chronicles the life of the beloved librarian, storyteller and the first Black coordinator of children's services at all branches of the New York Public Library who championed books, writers and teachers…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Jimmy's Rhythm & Blues

  the Extraordinary Life of James Baldwin

  Meadows, Michelle,

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  [Biography] This first-ever picture book biography of the legendary writer and activist introduces readers to this passionate Black man who discovered his true power in the written word, which opened the world to him as he used his voice fearlessly.

• One Big Open Sky

  Cline-Ransome, Lesa,

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  [Chapter Book] In the 1870s, a Black family undertakes a perilous wagon journey westward for a tenuous shot at freedom in Nebraska.

• Ida B. Wells Marches for the Vote

  Johnson, Dinah,

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  [Biography] Painting a vivid portrait of one of the most influential civil rights leaders and her critical role in the Women's March of 1913, this picture book recounts how she worked tirelessly to fight for an America that was fair to everyone,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Fighting With Love

  the Legacy of John Lewis

  Cline-Ransome, Lesa,

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  [Biography] This compelling and brilliantly told story of the pioneering civil rights leader, whose work and legacy lives on, recounts how he walked at the side of his mentor, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and was led by his belief in peaceful action…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Coretta

  the Autobiography of Mrs. Coretta Scott King

  King, Coretta Scott, 1927-2006,

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  [Biography] This picture book adaptation of her critically acclaimed adult memoir paints a vivid portrait of the wife of Martin Luther King, Jr. and a singular 20th-century American civil and human rights activist who fought for justice against all…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• We Dream a World

  King, Yolanda Renee,

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  [Nonfiction] The granddaughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King delivers a stirring tribute to her grandparents that speaks to children everywhere about her hopes for a new future

• Barracoon / Written by Zora Neale Hurston ; Adapted by Ibram X. Kendi ; Illustrated by Jazzmen Lee-Johnson

  Hurston, Zora Neale,

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  [Biography] Cudjo Lewis' firsthand account of the raid that led to his capture and bondage fifty years after the Atlantic slave trade was outlawed in the United States.