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• I Affirm Me

  the ABCs of Inspiration for Black Kids

  Williams, Nyasha

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  From A is for Afro, to J is for Justice, to R is for Rally, this empowering alphabet board book offers affirmations for Black children to help them nurture and embrace their authentic selves and to enjoy the magic of childhood.

• Crowned With Glory

  Williamson, Dorena,

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  A children's picture book that follows a young girl's journey to let go of comparison and find her true beautiful self.

• I Got You

  a Brother's Promise

  Barnes, Derrick

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  A little boy adores his big brother, who is always there for him, playing with him and teaching him things. Provided by publisher

• The Me I Choose to Be

  Tarpley, Natasha,

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  An uplifting story about self-confidence and a child's limitless potential

• Jordan's Perfect Haircut

  Miller, Sharee (Illustrator),

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  Jordan is hesitant about changing his hair for school picture day until he sees the joy a haircut can bring and finds just the right style for himself

• Big Boy Joy

  Schofield-Morrison, Connie

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  Playtime is the best time-- a time of wonder, where big boys can run free, make new friends, and imagine worlds beyond their own-- and their big feelings and big energy spread big boy joy for all to share!

• Black Boy, Rise

  Barnes, Brynne, 1983-

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  A poetic exploration of America's past and present treatment of Black boys and an anthem of hope for a promising future.

• Black Boy, Black Boy

  Celebrate the Power of You

  Kamanda, Ali,

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  Illustrations and rhyming text encourage Black boys to learn about the accomplishments of famous men in Black history and then forge their own paths. The last two pages provide information on the accomplishments of the eight men mentioned in the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Dear Black Child

  Rodaah, Rahma,

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  Lyrical and beautifully illustrated, Dear Black Child is an anthem for young, Black readers--one that defiantly centers the endless, joyful possibilities of Black children's futures.

• Together We Ride

  Bolling, Valerie,

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  Learning to ride is no easy feat! Experience the fear, the anticipation, and the delight of achieving the ultimate milestone in this energetic, warm story that celebrates the precious bond between parent and child.

• Magic Like That

  Doyon, Samara Cole,

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  While her mother works magic styling her hair, a young Black girl recalls how her hairstyles can reflect the natural world and show that her hair can be elegant, mischievous, or whimsical.

• Black Gold

  Obuobi, Laura,

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  When the Universe decides to create a child, she draws from the earth -- rich, dark, and full of everything that gives life, including eyes like black star sapphires and full lips to speak the truth. With help from the Sun and the Moon, they create…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Brown Sugar Babe

  Sherman, Charlotte Watson, 1958-

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  When a little girl has doubts about the color of her skin, her mother shows her all the wonderful, beautiful things brown can be! This message of self-love and acceptance uses rich, dreamy illustrations to celebrate the color using all the senses.

• Magnificent Homespun Brown

  a Celebration

  Doyon, Samara Cole,

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  Joyful young narrators celebrate feeling at home in one's own skin.

• Sulwe

  Nyong'o, Lupita,

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  When five-year-old Sulwe's classmates make fun of her dark skin, she tries lightening herself to no avail, but her encounter with a shooting star helps her understand there is beauty in every shade.

• Hands Up!

  McDaniel, Breanna J.,

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  This triumphant picture book recasts a charged phrase as part of a black girl's everyday life--hands up for a hug, hands up in class, hands up for a high five--before culminating in a moment of resistance at a protest march.

• I Am Enough

  Byers, Grace, 1984-

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  This is a gorgeous, lyrical ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another—from Empire actor and activist Grace Byers and talented newcomer artist Keturah A. Bobo.

• I Am Every Good Thing

  Barnes, Derrick

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  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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Year We Learned to Fly

  Woodson, Jacqueline

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  By heeding their wise grandmother's advice, a brother and sister discover the ability to lift themselves up and imagine a better world

• Zora, the Story Keeper

  Wilkins, Ebony,

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  A young Black girl and her aunt celebrate the wonder and magic of their family's legacy through storytelling.