Black Brilliance Youth Books


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Book cover for "Smoke & mirrors"
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After accidentally starting a barn fire in his aunt's small Midwestern town, twelve-year-old Andy spends his summer renovating the owner's mansion which previously belonged to a famous magician thought to be responsible for the town's infamous murder.
Book cover for "Afia in the land of wonders"
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Sixteen-year-old Afia leaves her beloved twin sister to embark on a journey of self-discovery in a magical land with a beguiling queen and dangers untold.
Book cover for "First there was me, then there was you"
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"'You were as small as a pumpkin, with a cute button nose. It was love at first sight.' When a big brother meets the baby sibling he's been waiting for, he loves her immediately, but is a little disappointed at how little she can do. Soon it's time to show her the ropes! Walking, talking, hide-and-seek, reading, making Mom and Dad laugh--he's got her covered. Even through tantrums and squabbles, each day they learn new things or make new friends,...
Book cover for "On the farm"
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"A little boy helps his grandpa weed the garden, feed the chicks, fix a fence to stop escaping goats, and so much more in this sweet story. The joyful depiction of Black rural life will allow children to see themselves and encourage interest in their local farming communities!"--
Book cover for "My hair is a book"
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"Black hair has been telling stories for generations, from ponytails of ancient tribes and Nubian vibes to corn rows that mapped paths to freedom for enslaved Africans. There have been stories about dance with styles that twist and swoop and the sweetest stories of Cinna-buns and Afro puffs made perfect in the hottest kitchens. In each of these stories, one notion rings true: Black hair is everything--rich with history, a thesaurus, an atlas, and...
Book cover for "Oshún and me"
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"It's Sunday, and that means it's Hair Day! As Mami weaves gold and cowrie shells into Yadira's hair, she tells her the story of the goddess Oshún, showing Yadi how her Afro Latin heritage is lovingly tucked into each braid and shell. The next day, Yadi arrives for her first day at a new school nervous about making friends, but with her beautiful braids, the click-clack of the cowrie shells, and a little guidance from Oshún, she finds she has...