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"Moving in with his uncles in a different town after he and his momlose their housing, Danté misses his friends and neighborhood until his Uncle Ron teaches him to play the saxophone, showing him how to turn his blues into his muse--
162. The day Madear voted
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In 1969, a Black woman brings her two little boys along when she exercises her right to vote for the first time.
163. The magic callaloo
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"Creating a world of vivid Caribbean colors, Trish Cooke and Sophie Bass nurture and sow a contemporary retelling of "Rapunzel" sure to leave readers entranced. More about the practice of weaving patterns into cornrowed hair to function as maps leading to freedom can be found in a compelling note from the author."--
164. The night market
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"Journey with a young girl as she explores the ... wonders of a Nigerian night market, where each stall is an adventure waiting to be discovered. With vibrant illustrations, this ... tale invites readers into a world of magic, mystery, and the joy of finding treasures in unexpected places"--
165. Baby Dunks-A-Lot
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Baby Dunks-a-Lot becomes an NBA superstar with impressive basketball skills and amazing dunks, but between lost naps and pacifiers he may not be ready for the NBA.
166. 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...
167. The boldest white
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Faizah finds comfort in being part of the crowd, but with help from her mother and sister, as well as some practice and patience, she learns to stand out and lead.
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"The young man known as Teach secretly learned to read, write, and use numbers growing up alongside the master's son. And although on this Southern plantation these are skills he can never flaunt, Teach doesn't keep them to himself: in the course of a week, he'll teach little ones the alphabet in the corner stall of a stable and hold a moonlit session where men scratch letters in the dirt. He'll decipher a discarded letter bearing news of Yankee soldiers...
169. The idea in you
170. Stacey speaks up
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"Stacey and her friends can't wait for lunchtime on Friday, also known as TacoPizza FryDay! But when Stacey discovers that some of her classmates can't afford to eat lunch, she loses her appetite. She knows she has to do something--but what can a kid do? Plenty, as it turns out! With the help of their community, Stacey and her friends devise a plan to make their voices heard. Inspired by Stacey Abrams's legacy of grassroots activism and advocacy,...
171. Our joyful noise
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Follows a Black family through a week of shared moments and simple pleasures, woven through with lyrics from beloved spirituals and songs.
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"Every child has the right to be free, the right to reach, the right to dream. This lyrical affirmation of what freedom truly means celebrates the principles of Colin and Nessa's Know Your Rights Camp--an international movement that has inspired thousands of young people to rejoice in their inherent goodness [and worth]--
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"Inspired by the famous White House photography of five-year-old Jacob Philadelphia touching then-president Barack Obama's hair, Weatherford's powerful text--illuminated by Savanna Durr's warm, jewel-toned art--is an ode to all the things that make Black and brown kids beautiful. Young readers will learn about many inspiring figures in Black history up to the present day, gaining confidence in their abilities and their cultural legacy as they learn."--Publisher...
174. Bella ballerina
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At her first ballet recital, a young ballerina overcomes a bout of stage fright to help a fellow dancer in need.
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Illustrations and rhyming text encourage Black girls to learn about the accomplishments of famous women in Black history and then forge their own paths.
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An African American girl finds inspiration and affirmation in the lives of historic women like Sojourner Truth, Michelle Obama, Billie Holiday and Zora Neale Hurston.
177. Tiana's perfect plan
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When Tiana discovers Naveen's parents, the King and Queen of Maldonia, will be coming for Mardi Gras, she decides to make a special king cake fit for the royal parents, and even though the cake does not turn out perfectly, she realizes the true secret ingredient that made it magical.
178. The greatness in you
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A "story told from the perspective of a loving mother as she recounts all the things she admires about her young son and his burgeoning independence--from his boundless curiosity and his can-do attitude to his resilience when times get tough. When faced with a daunting challenge--like a solo in his church's choir--she encourages him to find his inner strength and courage"--
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Drawn to the sound of their father's band, two siblings sneak out of bed and wiggle and sway to the music.
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Illustrations and rhyming text encourage brown girls to take courage from their predecessors and follow their dreams.