Black Brilliance Youth Books

 

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1. The library in the woods

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Author:
Ramsey, Calvin A.
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15 copies, 2 people are on the wait list.
East Regional - Picture Books
E RAMSEY
Fuquay-Varina Community - Picture Books
E RAMSEY
Middlecreek Community - Picture Books
E RAMSEY
Description:
"When Junior moves to Roxboro, North Carolina, in 1959, new friends bring him to an incredible place: the Negro Library"--

2. A century for Caroline

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Author:
Langley, Kaija
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Cary Regional - Picture Books
E LANGLEY
Duraleigh Road - Picture Books has 2
E LANGLEY
East Regional - Picture Books
E LANGLEY
Description:
On her one hundredth birthday, Great Grandma Caroline shares her secret for living a long life with her great granddaughter Jasmine.

3. Wash day love

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Author:
Moore, Tanisia
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Duraleigh Road - Picture Books
E MOORE
Eva H. Perry Regional - Picture Books has 2
E MOORE
Green Road Community - Picture Books
E MOORE
Description:
Little Tasha hates getting her hair washed, but with her big sister, mother, and grandmother's loving encouragement, the weekly ritual becomes a family bonding experience.

4. Light

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Author:
Forman, Ruth
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Duraleigh Road - Board Books
E BOARD
Eva H. Perry Regional - Board Books has 2
E BOARD
Fuquay-Varina Community - Board Books
E BOARD
Description:
"A boy visits a planetarium with his father and brother for a night of stargazing that opens him to the infinitely bright universe."--

5. Homegrown

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Author:
Wiley, DeAnn
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Cary Regional - Picture Books has 2
E WILEY
East Regional - Picture Books has 3
E WILEY
Eva H. Perry Regional - Picture Books
E WILEY
Description:
A young Black girl, with the help of her Mama and Granny, learns that home isn't just a place but rather a reflection of people who support and love one another.

6. Forever and always

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Author:
Thurman, Brittany
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East Regional - Picture Books
E THURMAN
Eva H. Perry Regional - Picture Books has 2
E THURMAN
Fuquay-Varina Community - Picture Books has 2
E THURMAN
Description:
A Black mother and daughter spend each day waiting for the return of their husband/father from his job as an EMT. They manage to fill the hours, and are always so relieved when he returns safely to them, especially as they read and see on the news that some Black people do not return home.

7. Marley's pride

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Author:
Retener, Jol͡le
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16 copies, 1 person is on the wait list.
Athens Drive Community - Picture Books
E RETENER
Duraleigh Road - Picture Books
E RETENER
East Regional - Picture Books has 2
E RETENER
Description:
"Marley is a little nonbinary kid with big anxieties. Crowds? Pass. Loud noises? No, thanks. When their Zaza is up for an award at Pride, they want to go to the parade for the first time with their beloved grandparent. But can Marley overcome their fears? Highlighting the joyful experiences of a queer family of color finding community at Pride, this story features endmatter about the history of Pride, a glossary of LGBTQ+ terms, and a list of resources"--...

8. For you, I will

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Author:
Duncan, Elle
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Cary Regional - Picture Books
E DUNCAN
Duraleigh Road - Picture Books
E DUNCAN
East Regional - Picture Books
E DUNCAN
Description:
"Inspired by a segment originally aired on The Undefeated, ESPN Sports Center anchor Elle Duncan shares a ... letter written for her daughter that will resonate with moms and daughters everywhere"--

9. Parker takes a trip

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Author:
Curry, Parker
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Athens Drive Community - Beginning Readers Fiction has 2
BR CURRY
East Regional - Beginning Readers Fiction has 3
BR CURRY
Eva H. Perry Regional - Beginning Readers Fiction has 3
BR CURRY
Description:
Parker and her family fly to Portugal to visit her grandparents where they enjoy the local food, and take a boat trip.