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• We Are Here

  Charles, Tami,

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  Lyrical, affirmational, and bursting with love, We Are Here is a poignant story about Black and brown heritage and community. Full of assurance, tenderness, and triumph, this much-anticipated follow-up to the New York Times bestselling picture book…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The World Belonged to Us

  Woodson, Jacqueline,

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  A group of kids celebrate the joy and freedom of summer on their Brooklyn block.

• Soul Food Sunday

  Bingham, Winsome,

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  Granny teaches her young grandson how to cook the family meal, in this celebration of food, traditions, and gathering together at the table. Includes recipe for baked macaroni and cheese.

• Boogie Boogie, Y'all

  Esperanza, C. G. (Charles George),

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  Lively and colorful with a read-aloud beat, this picture book celebrates the rich culture of the Boogie Down Bronx, inviting readers to an epic block party!

• I Am Every Good Thing

  Barnes, Derrick,

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  I am a nonstop ball of energy. Powerful and full of light. I am a go-getter. A difference maker. A leader. 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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The King of Kindergarten

  Barnes, Derrick,

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  Instilled with confidence by his parents, a young boy has a great first day of kindergarten.

• Just Like Me

  Brantley-Newton, Vanessa,

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  There are all kinds of girls! Girls who feel happy, sad, scared, powerful; girls who love their bodies and girls who don't; country girls, city girls; girls who love their mom and girls who wish they had a daddy. With bright portraits in vibrant…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Me & Mama

  Cabrera, Cozbi A.,

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  Mama's love is brighter than the sun, even on the rainiest of days. This celebration of a mother-daughter relationship is perfect for sharing with little ones! On a rainy day when the house smells like cinnamon and Papa and Luca are still asleep,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Hair Love

  Cherry, Matthew A.,

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  A little girl's daddy steps in to help her arrange her curly, coiling, wild hair into styles that allow her to be her natural, beautiful self.

• Parker Looks Up

  An Extraordinary Moment

  Curry, Parker,

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  When Parker Curry came face-to-face with Amy Sherald’s transcendent portrait of First Lady Michelle Obama at the National Portrait Gallery, she didn’t just see the First Lady of the United States. She saw a queen—one with dynamic self-assurance,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Last Stop on Market Street

  de la Peña, Matt,

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  A young boy rides the bus across town with his grandmother and learns to appreciate the beauty in everyday things.

• The Thing About Bees

  a Love Letter

  Larkin, Shabazz,

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  A love poem from a father to his two sons, and a tribute to the bees that pollinate the foods we love to eat.

• Going Down Home With Daddy

  Lyons, Kelly Starling,

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  Alan looks forward to the annual family reunion at the farm where Daddy grew up, but everyone is supposed to share something special and Alan worries about arriving with empty hands.

• Hands Up!

  McDaniel, Breanna J.,

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  A young girl lifts her hands up in a series of everyday moments before finally raising her hands in resistance at a protest march.

• What Is Given From the Heart

  McKissack, Pat, 1944-2017,

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  A final picture book by the three-time Coretta Scott King Award-winner follows the story of a little boy from a disadvantaged home where he and his mother count their blessings while helping their church collect donations for a family that has lost…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Saturday

  Mora, Oge,

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  When all of their special Saturday plans go awry, Ava and her mother still find a way to appreciate one another and their time together.

• City Shapes

  Murray, Diana,

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  A young girl walks through the bustling city, while a pigeon flies above, both spotting hidden shapes at every turn.

• He's Got the Whole World in His Hands

  Nelson, Kadir

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  A picture-book interpretation of one of America's best-known songs, focusing on landscapes and images of a boy and his family. Includes printed melody-line and all four verses.

• Hey Baby!

  a Baby's Day in Doodles

  Pippins, Andrea,

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  From the master doodler of I Love My Hair and new mom, Andrea Pippins, comes a delightful board book about a day in the life of a baby. Follow a baby throughout the day, from napping to snacking to playing--and everything in between! High contrast,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Old Truck

  Pumphrey, Jarrett,

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  On a small family farm, an old truck falls into disrepair and lies nearly forgotten, except by the family's daughter. The truck has been part of her daydreams as she grows up and develops strength and independence. As an industrious young woman, she…Read moreRead more of this annotation