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Flying Free: How Bessie Coleman's Dreams Took Flight
Author: Karyn Parsons Illustrator: R. Gregory Christie Description: Before Bessie Coleman blazed a high trail with her plane . . . Before she performed in death-defying flying shows that would...
I Believe I Can
From the New York Times bestselling creators of I Am Enough comes an empowering follow-up that celebrates every child’s limitless potential. I Believe I Can is an affirmation for boys and girls of every background...
Respect: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul
Aretha Franklin was born to sing. The daughter of a pastor and a gospel singer, her musical talent was clear from her earliest days in her father's Detroit church where...
Saturday
In this heartfelt and universal story, a mother and daughter look forward to their special Saturday routine together every single week. But this Saturday, one thing after another goes wrong–ruining...
Sofia Valdez Future Prez
In the newest picture book in the mega-bestselling Questioneers series, Sofia Valdez fights for change and finds her voice as a community leader!Every morning, Abuelo walks Sofia to school ....
Thank You, Omu!
Everyone in the neighborhood dreams of a taste of Omu's delicious stew! One by one, they follow their noses toward the scrumptious scent. And one by one, Omu offers a...
I Dream of Popo
Author: Livia Blackburne Illustrator: Julia Kuo Description: When a young girl and her family emigrate from Taiwan to America, she leaves behind her beloved popo, her grandmother. She misses her...
A Kids Book About COVID-19
Author: Malia Jones Description: The world has never seen anything like COVID-19 before: it's affecting everyone! This book is written by a scientist who studies disease outbreaks and is meant...
A Kids Book About Racism
Author: Jelani Memory Description: Yes, this really is a kid's book about racism. Inside, you’ll find a clear description of what racism is, how it makes people feel when they...
Change Sings
Author: Amanda Gorman Illustrator: Loren Long Description: Anything is possible when our voices join together. As a young girl leads a cast of characters on a musical journey, they learn...
The Unstoppable Garrett Morgan
Author: Joan DiCicco Illustrator: Ebony Glenn Description: Using his ingenuity and tenacity, Garrett overcame racial barriers and forged a career as a successful businessman and inventor. But when a tunnel...
The Big Book of Blooms
Author/Illustrator: Yuval ZommerDescription: In the opening pages, readers will learn all about botany, including how to recognize different types of flowers. Subsequent pages illustrate the various habitats that are home to...
Queer Heroes
From Freddie Mercury's contribution to music and Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa to James Baldwin's best-selling essays and more, discover tales of courage, triumph, and determination. Published to celebrate the 50th anniversary of...
Young, Gifted, And Black
Author: Jamia WilsonIllustrator: Andrea PippinsDescription: Meet figureheads, leaders, and pioneers such as Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, and Rosa Parks, as well as cultural trailblazers and sporting heroes, including...
Nkemdiche: Why We Do Not Grow Beards
Author: Obiora NwazotaIllustrator: Lucie Van der ElstDescription: This is a classic Igbo folklore that takes place in an otherworldly time when women grew beards. It is a genesis story of African...
My First Book of Tagalog Words
Author: Liana Romulo Illustrator: Jamie Laurel Description: Important everyday words in Filipino culture are presented in a playful and approachable ABC structure that makes learning fun and easy. Studies have shown...