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A generous woman is rewarded by her community in this remarkable author-illustrator debut that's perfect for the Thanksgiving season, perfect for fans of Last Stop on Market Street.Everyone in the neighborhood dreams of a taste of Omu's delicious stew!...

A warm and witty celebration of the lives of amazing Black women.What will Maya be when she grows up? A rocket scientist like Annie Easley? An Olympic athlete like Alice Coachman? A brain surgeon like Alexa Canady? In this heart-warming and funny story,...

#1 New York Times Bestselling Picture BookMeghan, The Duchess of Sussex's first children's book, The Bench, beautifully captures the special relationship between father and son, as seen through a mother's eyes. The book's storytelling and illustration...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593526309Author Janelle HarperFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Viking Books for Young ReadersPublisher Penguin USAWeight(grams) 391gDimensions(mm)...

Cuddle up with your little one and get ready to count to L-O-V-E, in this gorgeous board book from New York Times bestselling and award-winning duo Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney. Count to love on fingers...

This heartwarming picture book adapted from one of Bob Marley's most beloved songs brings the joyful spirit and unforgettable lyrics of his music to life for a new generation. Readers will delight in dancing to the beat and feeling the positive groove of...

Imagine being looked up and down and being valued as less than chair. Less than an ox. Less than a dress. Maybe about the same as...a lantern. You, an object. An object to sell. In his gentle yet deeply powerful way, Ashley Bryan goes to the heart of how...

It seems that wherever Aria goes, someone wants to touch her hair. In the street, strangers reach for her fluffy curls; and even under the sea, in the jungle, and in space, she's chased by a mermaid, monkeys, and poked by aliens... until, finally, Aria...

This interactive board book that is perfect for lap sharing TK. "Whose knees are these?" The whimsical illustrations hide the little boy's face until the final climactic spread. Rhyming text is paired with bold artwork full of toddler appeal reminiscent...

"Powerful storytelling and immersive art." -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Vibrant writing and magical realism lift this story to one of triumph." -Publishers Weekly "Nolen's lively prose style recalls the richness of the oral tradition in this tale of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781623542009Author JaNay Brown-WoodFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.Publisher Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781368042413Author Kwame MbaliaFormat PaperbackPage Count 496Imprint Rick Riordan PresentsPublisher Disney Book Publishing Inc.

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781484799239Author Bell HooksFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint HyperionPublisher HyperionWeight(grams) 320gDimensions(mm) 244mm * 208mm * 12mm

A young Black boy dreams of dancing in this exuberant, buoyant picture book celebrating the beauty of dance, and the wonder of Black Boy Joy-perfect for fans of Firebird and Crown!Langston likes basketball okay, but what he loves is to dance-ever since...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781524701277Author David Barclay MooreFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Ballantine Books Inc.Publisher Random House USA Inc

In this lyrical picture book, world-renowned poet, New York Times bestselling author, and Coretta Scott King Honor winner Nikki Giovanni and fine artist Erin Robinson craft an ode to the magic of a library as a place not only for knowledge but also for...

"A wonderful collection of short stories and poems from 40 black writers and illustrators . . . Brilliantly curated by Dapo Adeola" - Joseph Coelho, Children's LaureateA hugely entertaining, fully colour-illustrated collection celebrating joy, perfect...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781481450256Author Jason ReynoldsFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint Atheneum BooksPublisher Atheneum BooksWeight(grams) 159gDimensions(mm) 191mm * 127mm...

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“Highly recommended for all �collections to shine and celebrate - but not limited to - beautiful brown girls” - School Library Journal, starred review Let your little ones know how truly beautiful they are with this precious board book - the sixth title...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781481411042Author Judy BlumeFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint Atheneum Books for Young ReadersPublisher Atheneum Books for Young ReadersWeight(grams)...

_____Boston was nothing like South Carolina. Up there, colored folks could go anywhere they wanted. Folks didn't wait for church to dress in their fancy clothes. Fancy was just life. Mama was a city girl . . . and now I was going to be one too. It's...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Coretta Scott King Awards.Book InformationISBN 9781101997567Author Mildred D TaylorFormat PaperbackPage Count 416Imprint PuffinPublisher Penguin Putnam...

Perfect for fans of The Hate U Give, this unforgettable coming-of-age debut novel is a unflinching exploration of race, class, and violence as well as the importance of being true to yourself. Los Angeles, 1992Ashley Bennett and her friends are living...

Four-year-old TJ spends his days on his lively Harlem block playing with his best friends WT and Blinky and running errands for neighbors. As he comes of age as a "Little Man" with big dreams, TJ faces a world of grown-up adventures and realities...

Winner of the John Newbery MedalWinner of the Coretta Scott King Author Award An Indiebound BestsellerA New York Times BestsellerUnder the cover of night, twelve-year-old Homer flees Southerland Plantation with his little sister Ada, unwillingly leaving...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780802407184Author Lois Walfrid JohnsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Moody PublishersPublisher Moody Publishers

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780823450169Author Lesa Cline-RansomeFormat HardbackPage Count 304Imprint Holiday House IncPublisher Holiday House IncWeight(grams) 459g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780689878299Author Deborah WilesFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Simon & SchusterPublisher Simon & SchusterWeight(grams) 136gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

It seems that wherever Aria goes, someone wants to touch her hair. In the street, strangers reach for her fluffy curls; and even under the sea, in the jungle, and in space, she's chased by a mermaid, monkeys, and poked by aliens... until, finally, Aria...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsNominated for Georgia Children's Book Award 2021.Book InformationISBN 9780593379431Author Nancy ReddPage Count 34Imprint Random House Books for Young ReadersPublisher...

The first book in a major new series: FUTURE HERO - featuring high-octane adventure, perfect for fans of Black Panther! Destiny is Calling... When Jarell discovers that the fantasy world he is obsessed with doodling...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsShort-listed for Green Earth Book Award 2015.Book InformationISBN 9781580896955Author Anna McQuinnFormat PaperbackPage Count 28Imprint Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593203224Author Amanda GormanFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Viking Books for Young ReadersPublisher Penguin USAWeight(grams) 556gDimensions(mm)...

Written and illustrated by multitalented father and Super Bowl champion Martellus Bennett, Dear Black Boy is a letter of encouragement to all boys of colour who feel like sport is their only choice.Dear Black Boy,Today is the day that we lace up our...

This NAACP Image Award winner is the companion to the #1 New York Times bestseller Stacey's Extraordinary Words, from political leader Stacey Abrams and artist Kitt Thomas.Stacey's favorite day of the week is Thursday, when the whole class goes to the...

In this warm and tender story by the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Thank You, Omu!, join a mother and daughter on an up-and-down journey that reminds them of what's best about Saturdays: precious time together. Today would be special. Today would be...

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin delivers a gripping romance about two teens: a certified genius living with a diagnosed mental illness and a politician's son who is running from his own addiction and grief. Don't miss this gut...

In this Newbery Honor novel, New York Times bestselling author Rita Williams-Garcia tells the story of three sisters who travel to Oakland, California, in 1968 to meet the mother who abandoned them. Eleven-year-old Delphine is like a mother to her two...

A rhyming celebration of Afro hair, barbershops and father-son relationships, from hair care coach and author Tola Okogwu and rising star illustrator, Chante Timothy.Nana's getting married, and today is the big day!I'm her little page boy; Daddy's giving...