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Nonieqa Ramos
Current price: $17.99
With rhythmic, rhyming verse, this picture book follows two girls--one non-Black Puerto Rican, one Black--as they discover the stories their hair can tell. Preciosa has hair that won't stay straight, won't be confined. Rudine's hair resists rollers, flat irons, and rules. Together, the girls play ... Read More about
Karla Clark
Current price: $8.99
A tired mommy lets her daughter have a turn being the parent at bedtime in You Be Mommy, a humorously charming debut picture book from writer Karla Clark and illustrator Zoe Persico. Mommy's too tired to be Mommy tonight. Can you be Mommy and hold me tight? In this clever, rhyming picture book, a m ... Read More about
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Meet the little leaders. They're brave. They're bold. They changed the world. Featuring 40 trailblazing black women in history, this book educates and inspires as it relates true stories of women who broke boundaries and exceeded all expectations, including: Nurs ... Read More about
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Lupita Nyong'o
Current price: $17.99
A New York Times bestseller!Featured in its own episode in the Netflix original show Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices!Recipient of a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor AwardRecipient of an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Children’s Literary Work From Academy Award–winning actress Lupita Nyong ... Read More about
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Matthew A. Cherry
Current price: $17.99
A New York Times Bestseller and tie-in to Academy-Award Winning Short Film "Hair Love" "I love that Hair Love is highlighting the relationship between a Black father and daughter. Matthew leads the ranks of new creatives who are telling unique stories of the Black experience. We need this."&nbs ... Read More about
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Carmen Bogan
Current price: $7.99
A Black boy's transformative day out in nature, recommended by Social Justice Books and We Are Kid Lit Collective Rodney is that kid who just can't sit still. He's inside, but he wants to be outside. Outside is where Rodney always wants to be. Between school and home, there is a park. He knows all ... Read More about
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Patrice McLaurin
Current price: $14.95
Have You Thanked an Inventor Today is an Amazon Best Seller and is recognized by Microsoft as a book that informs and inspires STEM. It takes its reader on a unique journey into the often overlooked contributions of African-American inventors, and highlights their lasting impact on our daily lives. ... Read More about
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Ayesha Rodriguez
Current price: $9.99
In this book for boys, author Ayesha Rodriguez uses rhyming verses, followed by a positive affirmation. I am and the words that follow are powerful. Repeated affirmations will build up your child's self-esteem and transform his sense of self ... Read More about
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Mahogany L. Browne, Elizabeth Acevedo, Olivia Gatwood
Current price: $19.99
"This collection of poems by women of color covers topics relating to social justice, activism, discrimination and empathy, focusing on the need to speak out and inspiring middle-graders." -Vogue Woke: A Young Poet's Guide to Justice is a collection of poems to inspire kids to stay woke and become a ... Read More about
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A collection of charmingly illustrated and inspiring profiles of fifty pioneering female artists, from the eleventh century to today—by the New York Times bestselling author of Women in Science “A beautifully illustrated, fact-filled breath of fresh air! Countless women have been left out of art his ... Read More about
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Matt de la Peña
Current price: $18.99
The team behind the Newbery Medal winner and Caldecott Honor book Last Stop on Market Street and the award-winning New York Times bestseller Carmela Full of Wishes once again delivers a poignant and timely picture book that's sure to become an instant classic. Milo is on a long subway ride with his ... Read More about
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Ibram X. Kendi
Current price: $8.99
A #1 New York Times Bestseller!From the National Book Award-winning author of Stamped from the Beginning and How to Be an Antiracist comes a fresh new board book that empowers parents and children to uproot racism in our society and in ourselves. Take your first steps with Antiracist Baby! Or rather ... Read More about
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Vashti Harrison (By (artist))
Current price: $15.99
Leaders and Dreamers come together in this beautiful collection of prints from #1 New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Vashti Harrison. This inspiring book of prints features twenty celebrations of world-changing women. Vashti Harrison's beloved illustrations of historical figures -- scient ... Read More about
Author-illustrator Vashti Harrison shines a bold, joyous light on black men through history in this #1 New York Times bestseller. 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 bio ... Read More about
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Wade Hudson (Editor)
Current price: $16.99
Thirty diverse, award-winning authors and illustrators invite you into their homes to witness the conversations they have with their children about race in America today in this powerful call-to-action that invites all families to be anti-racists and advocates for change. "P ... Read More about
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Rachel Chlebowski
Current price: $6.99
Celebrate superhero moms this Mother's Day with this extra cute version of Wonder Woman™ in this sturdy board book! What makes your mom a superhero? My mom does so much for me with care; like a Wonder Woman, she's always there! Wonder Woman has never been more adorable in this sturdy board book tha ... Read More about
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Michael W. Waters
Current price: $18.00
Winner of the 2020 Goddard Riverside CBC Youth Book Prize for Social Justice A Top Ten Selection of the 2021 In the Margins Book Awards A Texas Institute of Letters 2021 Finalist for Best Picture Book 2021 Winner of the Wilbur Award for Children's Book of the Year A Picture Book Discovery Prize Winn ... Read More about
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Shel Silverstein
Current price: $19.99
From Shel Silverstein, New York Times bestselling author of Where the Sidewalk Ends and A Light in the Attic, comes a poignant picture book about love and acceptance, cherished for over fifty years. This classic is perfect for both young readers and lifelong fans. "Once there was a tree...and she lo ... Read More about
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Kristen Bell, Benjamin Hart
Current price: $17.99
#1 New York Times bestseller!  Actress, producer, and parent Kristen Bell (The Good Place, Veronica Mars, Frozen) and creative director and parent Benjamin Hart have a new challenge for you and your kids: become a purple person by embracing what makes YOU special while finding common ground wit ... Read More about
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Laura Freeman
Current price: $19.99
Natalie's hair is really wild—and she likes it that way! A host of friendly animals agree, and they move right in. At first it's just butterflies and birds that take up residence atop Natalie's head, but soon there are zebras, elephants, even a tiger! With all the roaring an ... Read More about
Aneta Cruz
Current price: $17.95
A story about inclusion, diversity, and the power of math to help one boy with autism thrive among his peers. Juan claps his hands to get his Jitters out. They make his tummy swoosh and swirl. His Jitters happen when there are too many people, too much noise, or too many changes to his day. Juan doe ... Read More about
Books are for everyone "First stop, town square " Ms. Morris the librarian exclaims. It's the first adventure for Quint the lovable bookmobile. Quint will be leaving his best friend Barnabus the big brown dog and the big red shop where he came to life (Shhh...) to deliver the keys of knowledge to ... Read More about
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Sonia Sotomayor
Current price: $17.99
Justice Sonia Sotomayor and award-winning artist Rafael Lopez create a kind and caring book about the differences that make each of us unique. A #1 New York Times bestseller! Winner of the Schneider Family Book Award!Feeling different, especially as a kid, can be tough. But in the same way that diff ... Read More about
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The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Nigerian novelist and prominent feminist, in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents ... Read More about
A lyrical and heartwarming celebration of a mother's love for her children by the award-winning author of Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns. 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 ... Read More about
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Jacqueline Woodson
Current price: $18.99
A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! Featured in its own episode in the Netflix original show Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices! 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 abo ... Read More about
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Eloise Greenfield
Current price: $7.99
This award-winning poetry collection includes sixteen poems that tell of love and the simple joys of everyday life seen through the eyes of a child, by legendary author Eloise Greenfield with illustrations by Caldecott Medal-winning illustrators Diane and Leo Dillon. Each of these sixteen poems is s ... Read More about
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Growing up in the late 19th century, Laura Wheeler Waring didn't see any artists who looked like her. She didn't see any paintings of people who looked like her, either. As a young woman studying art in Paris, she found inspiration in the works of Matisse and Gaugin to paint the people she knew best ... Read More about
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Britney Winn Lee
Current price: $18.99
An instant classic in the world of Social-Emotional Learning, this bestselling picture book tells the story of one little boy with some big, big emotions -- and how he learns to see them for the gifts they are. The Boy with Big, Big Feelings is relatable for any child -- especially for a child exper ... Read More about
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Patrice McLaurin
Current price: $14.95
Have You Thanked an Inventor Today is an Amazon Best Seller and is recognized by Microsoft as a book that informs and inspires STEM. It takes its reader on a unique journey into the often overlooked contributions of African-American inventors, and highlights their lasting impact on our daily lives. ... Read More about
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Innosanto Nagara
Current price: $11.95
One of NPR's Top 100 Book for Young Readers  “Reading it is almost like reading Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States, but for two-year olds—full of pictures and rhymes and a little cat to find on every page that will delight the curious toddler and parents alike.”—Occupy Wall S ... Read More about
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Raquel M. Ortiz
Current price: $18.95
Young Julia struggles with the steps to the Afro-Latino dance known as bomba, but when she quits trying so hard, listens and feels the beat of the drums, she's able to relax, enjoy herself and do the steps perfectly. ... Read More about
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Latashia M. Perry
Current price: $10.95
From the creators of The Kids Like Mine Book Series Dreams Like Mine coloring book is the perfect tool for building up self esteem while also jumpstarting children's enthusiasm for future goal setting. Included are... an array of coloring pages displaying various occupations, growth mindset positiv ... Read More about
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Gabi Garcia
Previous price: $18.99 Current price: $16.99
When Esperanza finds a heart-shaped rock, she sees it as a reminder to spread kindness and love in the world. But when the school play doesn't go the way she'd imagined, will she remember to give it to herself? Listening with My Heart reminds us of the importance of being friends to ourselves A bea ... Read More about
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