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• The Kids Book of Black History in Canada

  Sadlier, Rosemary

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  This updated edition of Rosemary Sadlier's bestselling and award-winning The Kids Book of Black Canadian History has been reimagined for a new generation of young readers and includes topics from Canada's legacy of slavery to global impacts of the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Born on the Water

  Hannah-Jones, Nikole

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  Stymied by her unfinished family tree assignment for school, a young girl seeks Grandma's counsel and learns about her ancestors, the consequences of slavery, and the history of Black resistance in the United States. Also available in audiobook…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The ABCs of Black History

  Cortez, Rio,

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  A book that takes a bold journey through the alphabet of Black history and culture.

• Black History Month

  O'Brien, Cynthia (Cynthia J.)

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  Discusses the history of this celebration and how it is celebrated across Canada.

• Your Life Matters

  Singleton, Chris, 1972-

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  Confronted with daily racism, Black children are encouraged and supported by artists, athletes, writers, performers, and leaders who tell them that their lives matter. Includes brief biographies of the famous people featured in the illustrations.

• M Is for Melanin

  a Celebration of the Black Child.

  Rose, Tiffany,

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  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.

• Our Skin

  a First Conversation About Race

  Madison, Megan,

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  An age-appropriate introduction to the concepts of race, gender, consent and body positivity, developed by early childhood and activism experts, combines clear text with engaging artwork to help the youngest children recognize and confront unjust…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• How We Can Live

  Principles of Black Lives Matter

  Garcia, Laleña,

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  An introduction to thirteen principles underlying the Black Lives Matter movement and organization, written in a style that children can understand and illustrated with portraits of icons, activists, and regular people.

• When We Say Black Lives Matter

  Clarke, Maxine Beneba,

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  In this exuberant exploration of the Black Lives Matter motto, a loving narrator relays to a young Black child the strength and resonance behind the words.

• Nelson Mandela

  Sánchez Vegara, Ma Isabel (María Isabel),

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  Discover the incredible life of Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first Black president and his fight for equality.

• Can I Touch Your Hair?

  Poems of Race, Mistakes, and Friendship

  Latham, Irene

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  Irene Latham, who is white, and Charles Waters, who is black, present paired poems about topics including family dinners, sports, recess, and much more. This relatable collection explores different experiences of race in America.

• I Am Rosa Parks

  Meltzer, Brad

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  Recounts Rosa Parks' daring effort to stand up for herself and other African Americans by helping to end segregation on public transportation

• Africville

  Grant, Shauntay,

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  When a young girl visits the site of Africville, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the stories she's heard from her family come to mind. She imagines what the community was once like--the brightly painted houses nestled into the hillside, the field where…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Bell Rang

  Ransome, James

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  An ode to hope and a powerful tribute to the courage of those who ran for freedom, The Bell Rang is a stunning reminder that our past can never be forgotten.

• The Undefeated

  Alexander, Kwame

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  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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Little Leaders

  Bold Women in Black History

  Harrison, Vashti,

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  Based on her popular Instagram posts, debut author/illustrator Vashti Harrison shares the stories of 40 bold African American women who shaped history.

• Little Legends

  Exceptional Men in Black History

  Harrison, Vashti,

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  Profiles thirty-five prominent men in African American history, including James Armistead Lafayette, Thurgood Marshall, Alvin Ailey, and Leland Melvin.

• The Case for Loving

  the Fight for Interracial Marriage

  Alko, Selina

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  The story of interracial couple Mildred and Richard Loving, who got married in Washington, D.C., and were arrested after they returned to Virginia, and took their legal case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.

• Meet Willie O'Ree

  MacLeod, Elizabeth

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  Meet Willie O'Ree -- the first Black hockey player to play in the NHL. He blazed a trail for diversity on and off the ice!

• Meet Mary Ann Shadd

  MacLeod, Elizabeth

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  Meet Mary Ann Shadd: anti-slavery activist, newspaper publisher, and social justice pioneer!