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• I Color Myself Different

  Kaepernick, Colin, 1987-

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  A story of self-discovery, staying true to one's self, and advocating for change... even when you're very little!

• I Am My Ancestors' Wildest Dreams

  Moore, Tanisia

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  When a young child meets ten exceptional Black men--historical and contemporary figures who have paved the way for his own future success--he internalizes their greatness. Just like them, he can reach his dreams. And just like him, you have within…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Black Boy, Black Boy

  Celebrate the Power of You

  Kamanda, Ali

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  Black Boy, Black Boy tells today's boys: you have the courage, you are the light. It's a new day! Be inspired and motivated by drawing on the history of the role models that came before you.

• The Light She Feels Inside

  Wallace, Gwendolyn

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  How will Maya create a brighter world? By learning to honor her glowing feelings, just like Black women have done throughout history!

• Black Girl, Black Girl

  Bowden, Angela

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  A powerful message of self-love through vibrant, colourful artwork, young readers will recognize illustrations of famous Black women from across North America, like Simone Biles, Drs. Angela Davis, Mayann Francis, and Carrie Best, alongside local…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Black

  the Many Wonders of My World

  James, Nancy Johnson

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  In this loving and lovely ode to the color black, a girl describes the many wonders of her world—from the black of starry nights to her own black eyes, clear and bright.

• Black Girl Rising

  Barnes, Brynne, 1983-

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  A love letter to and for Black girls everywhere and what it means to be Black, female, and glorious.

• When I Wrap My Hair

  Grant, Shauntay

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  A celebration of how hair wrapping ties together past and present.

• Black Gold

  Obuobi, Laura

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  A celebration of Black children and a reminder of the Universe’s unconditional love in stunning verse and captivating collage.

• I Affirm Me

  the ABCs of Inspiration for Black Kids

  Williams, Nyasha

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  Learn the power of language and love with this empowering alphabet book of affirmations to inspire and remind Black children of their inner power, strength, and worth. ​

• You So Black

  Theresa Tha S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D., 1982-

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  Black is everywhere, and in everything, and in everyone—in the night sky and the fertile soil below. It’s in familial connections and invention, in hands lifted in praise and voices lifted in protest, and in hearts wide open and filled with love.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• You Are Not Alone

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  Inspired by the Alphabet Rockers' empowering song "Not Alone," reassures kids that they belong.

• A Boy and His Mirror

  Davis, Marchánt

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  The story of a boy whose mirror gives him a whole new way of seeing himself.

• We Are Here

  Charles, Tami

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  A poignant story about Black and brown heritage and community.

• Little Black Boy

  Oh, the Things You Will Do!

  Howell-Baptiste, Kirby

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• Hey You!

  An Empowering Celebration of Growing Up Black

  Adeola, Dapo

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  The experiences Black children face growing up with systemic racism, as well as providing hope for the future and delivering a message of empowerment to a new generation of dreamers.