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The Jericho Trilogy #2

Sharon M. Draper

For the teenager navigating the heavy weight of an unexpected pregnancy while processing the sudden loss of a partner an

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It All Comes Down to this

For the child noticing tension in their parents' relationship or questioning unfairness in the world, this story offers

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At the Plate with...

At the Plate with Mo Vaughn

Matt Christopher

For the young sports fan who needs to see that hard work and grit lead to big dreams. This biography follows Mo Vaughn's

Ages 8–12

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Goin' Someplace Special

Patricia C. McKissack

For the child navigating a world that isn't always fair, this story celebrates the courage and dignity needed to find on

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Luke Goes to Bat

For the child who feels discouraged when they aren't the best at a new skill. A tender story about perseverance, grandmo

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The Red Rose Box

For the child grappling with the unfairness of the world, this story of a girl's journey from the Jim Crow South to Cali

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Back Home: Story Time with My Father

Arlène Elizabeth Casimir

For the child who wants to feel connected to a place they have never visited, this lyrical story celebrates the bridge b

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Sisters in Time #1

Washington City is Burning

Harriette Gillem Robinet

For the child grappling with the complexities of fairness and history, this story follows an enslaved girl seeking her o

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The Night Has Ears African Proverbs

For the curious child discovering the power of words, this collection of African proverbs uses vibrant art to share ance

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For the teen exploring the weight of high expectations and the courage it takes to advocate for social justice while sta

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What Were the Negro Leagues?

For the child curious about why sports once looked different, this engaging history explores the talent and grit of athl

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Jacob Lawrence in the City

Susan Goldman Rubin

For the curious toddler captivated by the sights and sounds of the street, this rhythmic board book turns a city walk in

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A Picture Book Biography

A Picture Book of Harriet Tubman

For the child curious about real-life heroes, this accessible biography introduces the incredible courage of Harriet Tub

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Get on Out of Here, Philip Hall

For the child who struggles with losing or feels they must always be the leader. Beth learns that true leadership requir

Cover of Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom

Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom

Carole Boston Weatherford

For the child grappling with big questions about right and wrong, this lyrical story explores finding the inner strength

Cover of Ordinary Days The Seeds, Sound, and City That Grew Prince Rogers Nelson

Ordinary Days The Seeds, Sound, and City That Grew Prince Rogers Nelson

For the child who feels like an outsider, this lyrical biography shows how the 'ordinary' sights and sounds of a city ca

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When Thunder Comes: Poems for Civil Rights Leaders

J. Patrick Lewis

For the child curious about why the world looks the way it does: these poems celebrate the brave people who stood up for

Cover of The Youngest Marcher The Story of Audrey Faye Hendricks, a Young Civil Rights Activist

The Youngest Marcher The Story of Audrey Faye Hendricks, a Young Civil Rights Activist

Cynthia Levinson

For the child wondering if they are too small to make a difference, this inspiring true story follows a nine-year-old wh

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Usborne Young Reading

The Story of Slavery

Sarah Courtauld

For the child asking complex questions about fairness and history, this book offers a clear, honest look at the global h

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The Story of America

Tori Kosara, Rona Skene

For the young explorer curious about the past, this guide uses relatable characters to navigate the big moments and dive

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It's Raining Laughter

For the child who loves seeing their own world reflected in rhyme: a joyful collection of poems celebrating the beauty o

Cover of Bad News for Outlaws The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal

Bad News for Outlaws The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal

Vaunda Micheaux Nelson

For the child inspired by real-life heroes who stand for what is right. This biography celebrates the grit and integrity

Cover of Overground Railroad (the Young Adult Adaptation) The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America

Overground Railroad (the Young Adult Adaptation) The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America

For the teen exploring the hidden histories of America, this book reveals how Black families navigated the dangers of th

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Ida, in Love and in Trouble

Veronica Chambers

For the teen navigating a life-altering choice or seeking her own voice when society tries to silence it, this novel exp

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