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Curls / by Forman, Ruth.; Bowers, Geneva.;
"This simple, playful, and beautiful board book stars four friends who celebrate the joy of their hairstyles from bouncing curls to swinging braids"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: African American girls; Hairstyles; Friendship; Self-confidence;
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Sports superstars from Black history : inspiring stories from the amazing careers of Serena Williams, Simone Biles, Allyson Felix, Lebron James, and many more African American sports legends / by Murphy, Sophia(Writer);
Includes bibliographical references.Discover how 12 Black athletes overcame seemingly impossible odds and insurmountable challenges to achieve their dreams and make a name for themselves in the fields of football, baseball, basketball, tennis, track and field, and gymnastics... Kids will immerse themselves in the world of sports as they follow iconic figures, from stars of the past to celebrities of today, through the highs and lows of their careers. Young readers will discover the inspirational stories of 12 people--some that they might know and love, and some that they may have never heard of before--all winners in their own right."--
Subjects: Biographies.; African American athletes; African American athletes;
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I'm growing great / by Roe, Mechal Renee.;
"Girls' growth and positivity are celebrated in this garden-themed inspirational book"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; African American girls; Growth; Gardens; Self-esteem;
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The Black Candle. by Asante, M.K.,film director.; Shout Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Shout Studios in 2008.A documentary about the struggle and triumph of African-American family, community, and culture, using Kwanzaa as a vehicle to celebrate the African-American experience. The seven principles of Kwanzaa (unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith) are so important to African-Americans today. The documentary explores the holiday's growth out of the Black Power Movement in the 1960s to its present-day reality as a global, pan-African holiday embraced by over 40 million celebrants.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Enthnology.; Social sciences.; Sociology.; Documentary films.; Ethnicity.; Christmas films.;
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Happy Kwanzaa! / by Michaels, Isabel.; Goldberg, Barry,1960-;
Happy Kwanzaa! Gabrielle and Tamir are excited to celebrate their African American culture--and Elmo is excited to learn all about the holiday. From lighting the candles in the kinara, to discussing the seven principles, and enjoying a family feast, there's a lot to be excited about! This colorful book with sturdy board pages makes a great Kwanzaa gift for young boys and girls.
Subjects: Board books.; Elmo (Fictitious character from Henson); Sesame Street (Television program); Kwanzaa;
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Celebrating Kwanzaa / by Linde, Barbara M.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Levels: GR: J; DRA: 18.LSC
Subjects: Kwanzaa; African Americans;
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Illustrated Black history : honoring the iconic and the unseen / by McCalman, George,author,artist.; Reynolds, April,author.;
"A gorgeous collection of 145 original portraits that celebrates Black pioneers--famous and little-known--in politics, science, literature, music, and more, with biographical reflections, all created and curated by an award-winning graphic designer"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Photobooks.; Illustrated works.; Personal narratives.; African Americans; African Americans.;
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Hey black child / by Perkins, Useni Eugene.; Collier, Bryan.;
An empowering story that celebrates black children and seeks to inspire all young ones to dream big and achieve their goals.LSC
Subjects: African American children; Power (Social sciences); Success; Motivation (Psychology);
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Barack before Obama : life before the presidency / by Katz, David,1981-author,photographer.; Obama, Barack,writer of foreword.;
"A personal, intimate, photographic celebration of President Barack Obama in the years prior to his presidency, from friend and former aide David Katz"--
Subjects: Photobooks.; Biographies.; Obama, Barack.; Obama, Barack; Obama family.; United States. Congress. Senate; Legislators; African American presidential candidates; Presidential candidates; Political candidates;
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Bright brown baby : a treasury / by Pinkney, Andrea Davis.; Pinkney, J. Brian.;
With warm, inviting illustrations and a lyrical narrative, Bright Brown Baby is the perfect book for celebrating Black and brown families and the joy babies bring. Husband and wife team Andrea and Brian Pinkney have lovingly crafted this treasury, compiling five different stories into one volume. Each story begins with a quote and a reflection.LSC
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Infants; African American children; Families; Identity (Psychology);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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