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M is for Melanin : a celebration of the black child. / by Rose, Tiffany.;
Each letter of the alphabet contains affirming, Black-positive messages, from A is for Afro, to F is for Fresh, to W is for Worthy. This book teaches children their ABCs while encouraging them to love the skin that they're in.LSC
Subjects: African American children; Success; Conduct of life; Motivation (Psychology); Alphabet books.;
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The catch me if you can : one woman's journey to every country in the world / by Nabongo, Jessica,author.;
"Celebrated traveler and photographer Jessica Nabongo-the first documented Black woman to visit all 195 countries in the world-shares her journey around the globe with fascinating stories of adventure, culture, travel musts, and human connections"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Travel writing.; Personal narratives.; Nabongo, Jessica; African American women travelers; International travel.;
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I curse you with joy / by Haddish, Tiffany,1979-author.;
"Readers last sat down with Tiffany in her bestselling debut The Last Black Unicorn. Since then, Haddish has catapulted to A-list fame as the breakout star of Girls Trip. She's walked the Oscars red carpet, released a hit stand-up special with Netflix, and made history as the first Black female comedian to host Saturday Night Live and Shark Week ... [This autobiography-in-essays] celebrates all the lessons she learned along the way-the joy and the pain. Tiffany reckons with the legacy of her childhood trauma, the challenges of being a Black woman in the entertainment industry, and her bittersweet reunion with her estranged father after twenty years apart"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Essays.; Personal narratives.; Haddish, Tiffany, 1979-; Haddish, Tiffany, 1979-; Actresses; African American actresses; African American women comedians; Comedians; Motion picture actors and actresses; Women comedians;
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Black girl power : 15 stories celebrating black girlhood / by Johnson, Leah(Young adult author);
"From fifteen legendary Black female authors comes a collection of stories and poems about the power we find in the everyday and the beauty of Black girlhood."--
Subjects: Short stories.; Girls, Black; African Americans;
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Kwanzaa / by Tyner, Artika R.;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index.RL: 2-3; IL: K-3.Ages 5-8Grades K-1LSC
Subjects: Kwanzaa; African Americans; Holidays;
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Hair story / by Ramos, NoNieqa.; Morris, Keisha.;
Illustrations and rhythmic, rhyming text follow a Boricua girl and a Black girl from birth through early childhood, culminating in a playdate where they celebrate their natural hair.Ages 5-9.LSC
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Hair; Puerto Ricans; African Americans; Friendship;
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I am a super girl! / by Greenawalt, Kelly.; Rauscher, Amariah.;
In rhyming text Princess Truly, super girl, uses her super powers to help her friend Lizzie celebrate her cat's first birthday, and when things go a little wrong, she gives Lizzie the confidence to believe that she too is a super girl.Appeals to pre k-1st graders.Reading level grade 1.LSC
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Truly, Princess (Fictitious character); African American children; Self-confidence in children; Superheroes; Birthday parties; Friendship;
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Baby boy, you are a star! / by Pinkney, Andrea Davis.; Pinkney, J. Brian.;
"Rhythmic text and adorable illustrations combine to celebrate all bright brown baby boys!"--
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Board books.; African Americans; Infants; Boys; Love;
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A library / by Giovanni, Nikki.; Robinson, Erin.;
In what other place can a child "sail their dreams" and "surf the rainbow" without ever leaving the room? This ode to libraries is a celebration for everyone who loves stories, from seasoned readers to those just learning to love words, and it will have kids and parents alike imagining where their library can take them. This inspiring read-aloud includes stunning illustrations and a note from Nikki Giovanni about the importance of libraries in her own childhood.Ages 4-7.LSC
Subjects: African American children; Libraries; Books and reading; Imagination;
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Crown : an ode to the fresh cut / by Barnes, Derrick D.; James, Gordon C.;
Celebrates the magnificent feeling that comes from walking out of a barber shop with newly-cut hair.LSC
Subjects: African Americans; Haircutting; Barbershops; Self-confidence;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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