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Sequel to the New York Times bestseller Amari and the Night Brothers!
Artemis Fowl meets Men in Black in this magical second book in the New York Times and Indie bestselling Supernatural Investigations trilogy—perfect for fans of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky, the Percy Jackson series, and Nevermoor.
After finding her brother and saving the entire supernatural world, Amari Peters is
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"Javari knew that West Virginia would be different from his home in Bushwick, Brooklyn. But his first day at STEM Camp in a little Appalachian town is still a shock. Though run-ins with the police are just the same here. Not good. Javari will learn a lot about science ... And also about rich people, racism, and hidden agendas. But it's Cricket, a local boy, budding activist, and occasional thief, who will show him a different side of the holler--and...
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What's inside Aunt Jo's treasure chest? That's what Ava wants to know. Then, one night, Aunt Jo hands her the key...and the two take a magical journey back in time to visit three daring, gifted, and visionary Black fashion designers: Elizabeth Keckley, a former slave who became one of the most celebrated designers of her time and personal friend of Mary Todd Lincoln; Ann Cole Lowe, a designer for Jackie Kennedy; and Mildred Blount, milliner to the...
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!
The picture book inspiration for the Academy Award-winning film The Green Book
Ruth was so excited to take a trip in her family's new car! In the early 1950s, few African Americans could afford to buy cars, so this would be an adventure. But she soon found out that black travelers weren't treated very well in some towns....
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Sculptor Lorenzo Pace won the commission to create the African Burial Ground Memorial sculpture in New York City, which has at its base a replica of the lock that imprisoned his great-grandfather as a slave, passed down through the generations. Pace's beautiful story about the fictional Jalani's chained arrival in the United States tells an uplifting story for children about his ultimate freedom. About the Author/Illustrator: Lorenzo Pace is the former...
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A girl buys two ice cream cones from a street vendor in her neighborhood, one for herself and one for her grandfather. But will both treats make it home? Teach early readers about acts of kindness with this beautifully illustrated, multigenerational picture book. By using their own words to describe what is happening in each illustration, children will develop their reading skills. This 12-page beginning reading book is ideal for children ages 3-5....
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It's the day before the big parade. Alta can only think about one thing: Wilma Rudolph, three-time Olympic gold medalist. She'll be riding on a float tomorrow. See, Alta is the quickest kid in Clarksville, Tennessee, just like Wilma once was. It doesn't matter that Alta's shoes have holes because Wilma came from hard times, too. But what happens when a new girl with shiny new shoes comes along and challenges Alta to a race? Will she still be the quickest...
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Desde bosques hasta playas, desde pantanos hasta ciudades, ¡hay tanto que ver y hacer en Estados Unidos! Únase a una familia mientras viajan de un mar a otro. Este libro de imágenes sin palabras presenta hermosas ilustraciones que animan a los niños a usar sus propias palabras para contar la historia, desarrollando su lenguaje y sus habilidades de lectura. El título en español atraerá a los estudiantes de inglés.
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From forests to beaches, from swamps to cities, there's so much to see and do in America! Join a family as they travel from sea to shining sea. This wordless picture book features beautiful illustrations that encourage children to use their own words to tell the story, developing their language and reading skills. This 12-page beginning reading book is ideal for children ages 3-5.
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Shimmer, sparkle, twirl... I am a resilient girl!
It's bad enough that Imani had a slow start to her research project. But when disaster strikes the night before it's due, she's really in trouble. Will Imani be able to pick up the pieces in time to give her report?
Read Woke™ Books are created in partnership with Cicely Lewis, the Read Woke librarian, to reflect the diversity of our world.
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!
"All men are born free and equal."
Everybody knows about the Founding Fathers and the Declaration of Independence in 1776. But the founders weren't the only ones who believed that everyone had a right to freedom. Mumbet, a Massachusetts enslaved person, believed it too. She longed to be free, but how? Would anyone help...
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As far as my family can remember, from back in the early 1960s up to the present, most summers when school is out African American children are sent down South to stay with close family members, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, to learn how to work the fields or just for free child care. In those days, we truly believed in the scripture that says, "I am my brother's keeper" (Genesis 4:9).
This story is about a little girl named Kiari in the...
15) No Bad News
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When Marcus walks to the barbershop, he sees a lot of bad news-buildings covered in graffiti and people drinking outside a liquor store. But at the shop, one by one, the people tell him all about the good news that's in their neighborhood.
16) The Donner Party
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Tells the story of a group of California bound American settlers who set out in the spring of 1846and became snowbound in the Sierra Nevadas during the winter of 1846 and 1847.
17) Happy Here
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With an introduction from bestselling author Sharna Jackson, HAPPY HERE features stories and poems by 10 Black British authors for readers aged 7+. Exploring themes of joy, home and family through a wide range of genres and styles, each author has been paired with a different illustrator to spotlight Black British artistic talent. With stories by Dean Atta, Joseph Coelho, Kereen Getten, Patrice Lawrence, Theresa Lola, E.L. Norry, Jasmine Richards,...
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A moving portrait of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. from his niece
My Uncle Martin's Big Heart is a story about love: love between a young girl and her uncle, and all the love she sees her uncle share-with his family members, with his church congregation, and with all people. In this inspiring narrative about Martin Luther King Jr.-told by his niece-young readers will discover the story of the man behind the civil rights hero and activist,...
19) Taraji Sings
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More than anything in the world, Taraji loves singing with her grandmother. But, one day, the singing stops, and the visits to her grandmother stop. How will Taraji manage without singing with Queenie?
20) Cruz's Cars
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Cruz's Cars is a story exploring black joy, family, and a love for cars. A gift of a toy car and a family ride through varying environments is an eye opening experience for everyone. Enjoy the skies, the cars, and the smiles. Let's ride.
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