Showing 1–17 of 17 titles
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Ain’t Burned All the Bright
An interplay of poetry and art showcases a Black family during the first summer of COVID. In three breaths, the teen narrator describes how his family copes with the challenges of that time.
- Fiction, Poetry, Verse Novel, African American
- Notable Children's Books 2023, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2023 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 9781534439467
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Caprice
When an incident at summer camp triggers repressed traumatic memories, Caprice endeavors to garner support from her community center and family and express her needs through tough conversations and poetry.
- Fiction, General Fiction, African American
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Older
- ISBN: 9780545933346
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Choosing Brave: How Mamie Till-Mobley and Emmett Till Sparked the Civil Rights Movement
Accompanied by striking cut-paper illustrations, this moving picture book biography illuminates Mamie Till-Mobley’s life and the ways in which the murder of her son affected her activism during the civil rights era.
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The Door of No Return
Kofi, an Asante boy in 1860s Africa, loves to swim and listen to his grandfather's stories. But when his brother accidentally kills a prince, Kofi is kidnapped and his future is forever changed.
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Verse Novel, African American
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Older
- ISBN: 9780316441865
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Freewater
A lyrical narrative tells the story of several children who escape slavery to discover freedom among a community of formerly enslaved Black people living in the Great Dismal Swamp.
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H Is for Harlem
Accompanied by gorgeously detailed illustrations, this alphabetical ode to Harlem's Black history and culture celebrates historical figures, buildings, institutions, works of art, and more.
- Nonfiction, History, US History, Alphabet Books, African American
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780316322379
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A History of Me
Powerful illustrations illuminate this tale of a Black girl’s journey to finding self-acceptance and pride in her heritage despite the racism she faces as the only Black person in her class.
- Nonfiction, History, US History, African American
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780823442577
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In the Key of Us
Told in alternating perspectives, two Black girls connect at music camp and help each other through parental loss, family pressures, and mental health struggles.
- Fiction, General Fiction, African American
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Older
- ISBN: 9780374314101
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Isaiah Dunn Saves the Day
This versatile, talented narrator brings Isaiah’s start of middle school to life through culturally authentic use of tone, pace, and intonation. This sequel to Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero stands on its own.
- Fiction, Poetry, Audiobook, African American
- Notable Children's Recordings 2023
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9780593560228
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Learning Lab
This interactive website shares resources from the National Museum of African American History and Culture, organized in curated collections for a variety of age groups. Utilizing objects, documents, imagery, and videos that enhance historical content knowledge as well as the guided activities and lessons provided, users can hone historical thinking skills and be inspired to see themselves as agents of change. Available in English.
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Seeking Freedom: The Untold Story of Fortress Monroe and the Ending of Slavery in America
This little-known Civil War story celebrates formerly enslaved fugitive George Scott, whose courageous acts helped the Union army defeat Confederate soldiers at Fortress Monroe.
- Nonfiction, History, US History, African American
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781635925821
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Standing in the Need of Prayer
This retelling of the classic spiritual incorporates struggles and triumphs of African American history and is presented in a careful, authentic, and dynamic way by the author. Accented throughout by deliberately selected background music, the text is elevated when the author sings at the conclusion of the book in a beautifully personal way.
- Fiction, History, Religion, Audiobook, African American
- Notable Children's Recordings 2023
- Middle, Younger
- ISBN: 9780593613702
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Standing in the Need of Prayer: A Modern Retelling of the Classic Spiritual
Taking inspiration from the classic African American spiritual, this picture book rendition highlights moments in Black history and the resilience of the Black community.
- Fiction, History, Religion, African American
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780593306345
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Star Child: A Biographical Constellation of Octavia Estelle Butler
In poetry and prose framed around themes of stars and the universe, Zoboi tells the story of the singular and visionary science fiction writer Octavia Estelle Butler.
- Nonfiction, Poetry, Biography, Literature, African American
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Older
- ISBN: 9780399187384
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Stuntboy, in the Meantime
Portico's adventures in his apartment building are brought to life in a dynamic and playful way that transports the listener in this high energy and thrilling chapter book. With a full cast and a soundscape that blends seamlessly with the narration, listeners will not be able to help being drawn into the fun.
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Swim Team
Using a blue palette and intergenerational storytelling, this graphic novel follows Bree as she becomes empowered as a swimmer and learns about the racism that historically prevented Black Americans from participating in this sport.
- Fiction, Graphic Novels, African American
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780063056770
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Victory. Stand! Raising My Fist for Justice
This boldly illustrated, black-and-white graphic autobiography tells the story of athlete and scholar Dr. Tommie Smith’s journey to Olympic gold and his choice to raise his fist in protest of racial discrimination.
- Fiction, Graphic Novels, Autobiography, Sports & Recreation, African American
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Older
- ISBN: 9781324003908