{"title":"Juvenille Fiction--African American \u0026 Black","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"do-i-love-you-yes-i-do","title":"Do I Love You? Yes I Do!","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom bestselling author Ruth Forman and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Honoree Raissa Figueroa comes a lyrical and vivid picture book celebrating motherhood, daughterhood, and the magic of love.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo I love you?\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLove shapes every moment in our lives. From a morning sunrise with colors bold to dandelion wishes carried on the wind to an evening sunset with shades soft and cool, the world is made of love. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHere is a book that asks and answers the most important question loved ones can ever share: \u003ci\u003e Do I love you? Yes, I do!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 1665939400\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781665939409\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Forman, Ruth, Figueroa, Raissa, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Little Simon\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Little Simon","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Jan 2026)","offer_id":45656955420869,"sku":"9781665939409","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781665939409.jpg?v=1768885873"},{"product_id":"zara-in-the-middle","title":"Zara in the Middle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A standout read for young audiences. Fans of Vanessa Brantley-Newton's \u003cem\u003eGrandma's Purse\u003c\/em\u003e and Oge Mora's \u003cem\u003eThank You, Omu!\u003c\/em\u003e will find much to love here. Highly recommended.\"--\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/em\u003e(STARRED review) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA multigenerational picture book about finding your voice and the strength of family from acclaimed author-artist Erika Lynne Jones!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZara loves living next door to her Grandma Jane and Granny Gladys, but sometimes it's tough being stuck in the middle of them! Both her grandmas think they know what's best for her, and Zara is too worried she might upset them if she says what she really wants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFind out what it will take for Zara to speak up for herself in this empowering story. Perfect for fans of Christian Robinson and \u003cem\u003eEtta Extraordinaire. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A gentle yet powerful lesson for people pleasers everywhere.\"--\u003cem\u003eKirkus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA School Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e Brilliant Picture Book Star \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 0063234238\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9780063234239\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Jones, Erika Lynne, Jones, Erika Lynne, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: HarperCollins\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Jul 2025)","offer_id":45657200001221,"sku":"9780063234239","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9780063234239.jpg?v=1768889590"},{"product_id":"sleeping-beauty","title":"Sleeping Beauty","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe classic tale of \"Sleeping Beauty\" is reimagined to be set in Africa in this brightly illustrated board book from the Once Upon a World series.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Princess Rebecca is born, an evil fairy places a curse on her. If she hasn't found true love by the time she's sixteen, she will fall into an everlasting sleep. Can the king and queen and the three good fairies figure out how to break the curse so Rebecca can live happily ever after? With gorgeous illustrations by Netsanet Tesfay, this fresh twist on the classic tale of \"Sleeping Beauty\" will enchant readers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOnce Upon a World offers a multicultural take on the fairy tales we all know and love. Because these tales are for everyone, everywhere.\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 1665974222\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781665974226\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Eliot, Hannah, Tesfay, Netsanet, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Little Simon\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Little Simon","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (May 2025)","offer_id":45657239716037,"sku":"9781665974226","price":11.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781665974226.jpg?v=1768889868"},{"product_id":"roll-of-thunder-hear-my-cry","title":"Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry","description":"\u003cb\u003eA stunning repackage of Mildred D. Taylor's Newbery Award-winning masterpiece with cover art by two-time Caldecott Honor Award winner Kadir Nelson and an introduction by Jacqueline Woodson! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSet in Mississippi at the height of the Depression, this is the story of one family's struggle to maintain their integrity, pride, and independence in the face of racism and social injustice. And it is also Cassie's story--Cassie Logan, an independent girl who discovers over the course of an important year why having land of their own is so crucial to the Logan family, even as she learns to draw strength from her own sense of dignity and self-respect.\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 110199388X\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781101993880\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Taylor, Mildred D., N\/A, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Dial Books\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dial Books","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Jan 2016)","offer_id":45657312035013,"sku":"9781101993880","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781101993880.jpg?v=1768890899"},{"product_id":"a-is-for-alfie","title":"A is for Alfie","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBased on the award-winning Pinna original podcast, this is the first picture book in a bold new series of alphabet adventures. Follow preschooler Alfie and his babysitter Quentin on an unforgettable tale of loving every letter that makes you YOU!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlfie has been feeling down, and it isn't just the rain. The kids at school think his name is weird. But when his awesome babysitter Quentin takes Alfie on a walk through their neighborhood, he learns that there are endless possibilities in the letters that make up his name. From \"A is for acrobat\" to \"E is for electrician,\" they imagine all the wonderful things Alfie could grow up to be and discover a world of ABCs along the way. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten by Coretta Scott King\/John Steptoe Award winner Randy DuBurke and illustrated by Derick Brooks, \u003ci\u003eA Is for Alfie\u003c\/i\u003e is the first book in the Quentin and Alfie's ABC Adventures series. It's the perfect read if you're looking for: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e● Heartwarming picture books for kids 3 to 6 years old about loving yourself inside and out\u003cbr\u003e● Diverse read-alouds for pre-K, kindergarten, first grade, and homeschooling curriculum\u003cbr\u003e● Accessible stories with subtle literacy and learning elements\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 0374390290\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9780374390297\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Duburke, Randy, Brooks, Derick, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Jul 2025)","offer_id":45657403293893,"sku":"9780374390297","price":24.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9780374390297.jpg?v=1768891378"},{"product_id":"i-got-you","title":"I Got You","description":"\u003cb\u003eA touching and joyful celebration of siblinghood, by \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author Derrick Barnes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRasheed has the best big brother in the world! Anthony has been his hero from day one, making him feel safe during storms and included in all kinds of fun activities. Thanks to Anthony, Rasheed knows all about worms, mud pies, puddles, and how to fly on a swing. And now that Rasheed is getting a little older, Anthony is teaching him how to do big-boy things, like button his own shirt, and ride a bike. And most importantly, that there will be times when Anthony needs his own space and time with his buddies. At first Rasheed feels crushed not to be included full-time with his brother, but fortunately, Anthony reassures him that even when they're not together he still loves Rasheed and nothing will ever change that. And when Momma and Daddy share the big news that soon \u003ci\u003eboth\u003c\/i\u003e of them will be big brothers, Rasheed knows--thanks to Anthony--just what kind of big brother he wants to be.\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 0593111451\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9780593111451\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Barnes, Derrick, Knight-Justice, Shamar, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Nancy Paulsen Books\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nancy Paulsen Books","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Jul 2025)","offer_id":45657499697349,"sku":"9780593111451","price":24.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9780593111451.jpg?v=1768892160"},{"product_id":"songbird-in-the-light-a-picture-book","title":"Songbird in the Light: A Picture Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom beloved Broadway icon Billy Porter, rising-star author Chris Clarkson, and award-winning illustrator Charly Palmer comes a beautiful picture book about the power of finding your voice.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMama says her little boy is a songbird with a voice bigger than his whole body. But at school, his classmates make fun of the way he walks and the way he talks--which makes him feel like a songbird too shy to sing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the encouragement of his choir teacher, he embraces his talent, realizing that his voice is unique and distinct. When it's time for the school showcase, he's finally ready to embrace his joyful talent and share it with the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award winner Billy Porter, rising star Chris Clarkson, and award-winning illustrator Charly Palmer comes a beautiful and empowering story about learning to love yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Billy Porter notes is a powerful author's note: \u003ci\u003eI created this book to remind children of their own joy. Their own love.... A kind of love that the world can't take away.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 1419745832\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781419745836\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Porter, Billy, Clarkson, Chris, Palmer, Charly\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Abrams Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Mar 2026)","offer_id":45657515688133,"sku":"9781419745836","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781419745836.jpg?v=1768892274"},{"product_id":"encounter-at-owl-rock","title":"Encounter at Owl Rock","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this exhilarating alien sci-fi adventure perfect for fans of Jordan Peele's \u003ci\u003eNope\u003c\/i\u003e, Lamar Giles and Kwame Mbalia, twin brothers must stop aliens from taking over their Atlanta suburb.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThere's something weird going on in South Bank...and the Young brothers are at the center of it. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCypress and Oakley Young are polar opposites and if it weren't for being identical twins, no one would ever guess they were related. Cy is a budding film director and this summer, he's filming his latest movie at the abandoned theme park with Oak and their best friend Jaz as his actors. He loves directing, because being the director means calling the shots, being in absolute control of how the story turns out. Except Oak's wild imagination can't be contained. Tired of hearing about his brother's dreams and alien conspiracy theories, Cy snaps at him. But before he can patch things up, Oak vanishes into Owl Rock, this huge otherworldly granite formation at the center of the park, leaving only his skateboard behind. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Orion Industries, the company that's been excavating beneath Owl Rock and snapping up property all around town, start searching for Oak with a little \u003ci\u003etoo \u003c\/i\u003emuch interest, it's up to Cy and Jaz to find Oak first and uncover the true secrets of Owl Rock. This heartening whirlwind adventure is ready to thrill as two brothers discover we're not alone in the universe.\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 0593696387\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9780593696385\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Moses, Rucker, N\/A, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Nancy Paulsen Books\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nancy Paulsen Books","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Jun 2025)","offer_id":45657530728645,"sku":"9780593696385","price":24.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9780593696385.jpg?v=1768892345"},{"product_id":"brown-sugar-baby-sweetest-love","title":"Brown Sugar Baby Sweetest Love","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's Brown Sugar Baby's first Valentine's Day!\u003c\/strong\u003e In this\u003cstrong\u003e multigenerational\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e story, \u003c\/strong\u003e Brown Sugar Baby is in the kitchen baking sweet Valentine treats with Grandpa and Mom. Award-winning author Kevin Lewis delivers another lyrical and relatable celebration of unconditional love. This African American family is full of warmth and celebration, reminding us we have lots of love to share.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect keepsake board book for baby's first Valentine's Day -- and perfect addition to your growing \u003cstrong\u003ecollection of Brown Sugar Baby books\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoetic rhythm\u003c\/strong\u003e and rhymes encourage language patterns and development amongst toddlers.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful illustrations\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring an African American family, will keep kids \u003cstrong\u003eengaged\u003c\/strong\u003e throughout the story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSturdy, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e board\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e pages\u003c\/strong\u003e are suitable for even the littlest babies and toddlers. Easy for little ones to follow along as they share the story together. \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelatable, lyrical story\u003c\/strong\u003e for parents and their little girls and boys to read together time and time again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for baby showers, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, and more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 1646386604\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781646386604\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Lewis, Kevin, Southerland, Jestenia, Cottage Door Press\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Cottage Door Press\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cottage Door Press","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Nov 2023)","offer_id":45657843138757,"sku":"9781646386604","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781646386604.jpg?v=1768895232"},{"product_id":"henrys-freedom-box-a-true-story-from-the-underground-railroad","title":"Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad","description":"A stirring, dramatic story of a slave who mails himself to freedom by a Jane Addams Peace Award-winning author and a Coretta Scott King Award-winning artist.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHenry Brown doesn't know how old he is. Nobody keeps records of slaves' birthdays. All the time he dreams about freedom, but that dream seems farther away than ever when he is torn from his family and put to work in a warehouse. Henry grows up and marries, but he is again devastated when his family is sold at the slave market. Then one day, as he lifts a crate at the warehouse, he knows exactly what he must do: He will mail himself to the North. After an arduous journey in the crate, Henry finally has a birthday -- his first day of freedom.\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 043977733X\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9780439777339\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Levine, Ellen, Nelson, Kadir, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Scholastic Press\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Scholastic Press","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Jan 2007)","offer_id":45657845891269,"sku":"9780439777339","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9780439777339.jpg?v=1768895256"},{"product_id":"magick-hoodoo-child","title":"Magick Hoodoo Child","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Amber McBride, National Book Award finalist and Coretta Scott King-John Steptoe award-winning author, comes her debut picture book, a heartwarming story about one girl's magick-filled summer with her grandmother. She learns about hoodoo and rootwork culture, the traditions of her African ancestors, and finding beauty in nature.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRoots are our ancestor's Magick. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSummer for Juniper has finally arrived, which means rootwork with Grandma can finally begin! It's time to collect healing herbs into protective mojo bags; to fill mason jars with all the love, history, dirt, and magick one can fit. It's time to talk to the tranquil willow trees and feel the soft earth between one's toes; to hear Grandma share their ancestors' stories, with her dog Shiloh underfoot. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom National Book Award finalist Amber McBride comes a loving story about rootwork, a powerful African spiritual practice, and the significance of familial connections and traditions, reminding us how sacred it is to reconnect with the people we love, the earth, one's heritage, and the healing power that provides.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 0063395401\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9780063395404\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: McBride, Amber, Encarnación, Violeta, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: HarperCollins\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Jan 2026)","offer_id":45657848119493,"sku":"9780063395404","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9780063395404.jpg?v=1768895275"},{"product_id":"crown-an-ode-to-the-fresh-cut","title":"Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut","description":"\u003cb\u003eWinner of the 2018 Kirkus Prize for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003eA Newbery Honor Book\u003cbr\u003eA Caldecott Honor Book\u003cbr\u003eA Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book\u003cbr\u003eA Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book\u003cbr\u003eAn Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award Book\u003cbr\u003eAn Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Honor Book\u003cbr\u003eA Society of Illustrators Gold Medal Book \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNamed one of the best books of 2017 by NPR, the \u003ci\u003eHuffington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eBoston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eNews \u0026amp; Observer\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e, Chicago Public Library, and more \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe barbershop is where the magic happens. Boys go in as lumps of clay and, with princely robes draped around their shoulders, a dab of cool shaving cream on their foreheads, and a slow, steady cut, they become royalty. That crisp yet subtle line makes boys sharper, more visible, more aware of every great thing that could happen to them when they look good: lesser grades turn into As; girls take notice; even a mother's hug gets a little tighter. Everyone notices. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA fresh cut makes boys \u003ci\u003efly\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis rhythmic, read-aloud title is an unbridled celebration of the self-esteem, confidence, and swagger boys feel when they leave the barber's chair--a tradition that places on their heads a figurative crown, beaming with jewels, that confirms their brilliance and worth and helps them not only love and accept themselves but also take a giant step toward caring how they present themselves to the world. The fresh cuts. That's where it all begins. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eCrown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut\u003c\/i\u003e is a high-spirited, engaging salute to the beautiful, raw, assured humanity of black boys and how they see themselves when they approve of their reflections in the mirror.\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEducational resources for \u003ci\u003eCrown\u003c\/i\u003e can be found here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 1572842245\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781572842243\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Barnes, Derrick, James, Gordon C., N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Agate Bolden\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Agate Bolden","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Oct 2017)","offer_id":45657865191621,"sku":"9781572842243","price":24.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781572842243.jpg?v=1768895413"},{"product_id":"keyana-loves-halloween","title":"Keyana Loves Halloween","description":"\u003cb\u003eIt's time to trick-or-treat! Join Keyana and the people she loves as they work to make Halloween a day they'll never forget!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e It's Halloween, and Keyana can't wait to have some fun! She's got a great costume--and she plans to show it off, too. But when an eager pup makes a mess of her brother's outfit, Keyana will need a BIG idea--and some help from the people she loves--to save the day and have a truly magical Halloween! \u003cbr\u003e Bestselling author Natasha Anastasia Tarpley's fabulously creative character, Keyana, celebrates the power of creative problem-solving and the joy of working together in this spectacular book. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon't miss the other books in the series!: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeyana Loves Her Family \u003cbr\u003e Keyana Loves Her Friend \u003cbr\u003e Keyana Loves School \u003cbr\u003e Keyana Loves Halloween\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 0316099651\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9780316099653\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Tarpley, Natasha Anastasia, Pinkney Barlow, Charnelle, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Little, Brown Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Aug 2025)","offer_id":45657888096453,"sku":"9780316099653","price":24.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9780316099653.jpg?v=1768895600"},{"product_id":"rap-it-up","title":"Rap It Up!","description":"\u003cp\u003e★\"This cheery picture book is a knockout, delightful on many levels...The ultimate message--put in the work, because \"The words you write are worth it\"--comes through and will hopefully inspire aspiring rap artists.\" --\u003ci\u003eBooklist, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAspiring young rappers will delight in this infectious, read-aloud introduction to the poetry and craft of rap.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom scribbling words on the page to spitting rhymes on the mic, a joyful narrator guides readers through the emotions, literary techniques, structures and motifs that help make rap so amazing. With vibrant illustrations that leap off the page, this book urges readers to believe in themselves and the power of their creativity. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCelebratory and informative, \u003ci\u003eRap it Up! \u003c\/i\u003einvites us to see where our imaginations may lead. Get ready to drop some beats, express yourself, and let the world hear what you've got to say!\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 1250833574\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781250833570\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Weatherford, Carole Boston, Weatherford, Jeffery Boston, Martinez, Ernel\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Henry Holt \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Henry Holt \u0026 Company","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Mar 2025)","offer_id":45657895370949,"sku":"9781250833570","price":24.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781250833570.jpg?v=1768895657"},{"product_id":"count-to-love-a-bright-brown-baby-board-book","title":"Count to Love! (a Bright Brown Baby Board Book)","description":"\u003cb\u003eCuddle up with your little one and get ready to count to L-O-V-E, in this precious board book from \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling and award-winning duo Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCount to love on fingers and toes.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e1-2-3-4, touch your nose!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSnuggle up with your little one to celebrate sweet baby love! You won't be able to resist this adorable board book full of cutie charms, belly kisses, and magic wishes, just-right for fans of bestselling books like \u003ci\u003eTen Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes\u003c\/i\u003e. With bouncing, rhythmic text from \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Andrea Davis Pinkney and warm, winsome illustrations from Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award-winning illustrator Brian Pinkney. This joyful celebration of roly-poly, perfectly huggable, oh-so lovable little ones that is just-right for the whole family, for Valentine's Day and all throughout the year! So get ready to count to love... because once you start, you just won't stop!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis board book is part of the \u003cb\u003eBright Brown Baby\u003c\/b\u003e publishing program, a celebration of Black and brown joy, babies, and families. And if you're looking for a gift-able picture book? Be sure to also check out the beautiful picture book treasury, \u003ci\u003eBright Brown Baby\u003c\/i\u003e, to read \"Count to Love\" alongside four more poems. Just-right for new and expectant parents, baby showers, birthdays, graduations, and more!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 1338672398\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781338672398\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Pinkney, Andrea, Pinkney, Brian, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Cartwheel Books\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cartwheel Books","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Oct 2021)","offer_id":45657896812741,"sku":"9781338672398","price":11.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781338672398.jpg?v=1768895669"},{"product_id":"the-march-for-hope","title":"The March for Hope","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eMama and I are on our way to the Women's March. I wish we were going somewhere else. Some place fun.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverwhelmed by the sheer magnitude of the protest, Hope is unsure of how she fits into this movement and how she can make her voice heard--after all, she didn't seem to have any power when her teacher discriminated against her in class. But when she and Mama join a group of Black women protesters, Hope sees herself in them and discovers that one voice, no matter how small, can make powerful change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith propulsive writing and vibrant, accessible artwork, \u003cem\u003eThe March for Hope\u003c\/em\u003e is an electrifying call to action and a heartfelt reminder of our own inherent strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 1324053909\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781324053903\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Bolling, Valerie, Mikai, Monica, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Norton Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Norton Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Jan 2026)","offer_id":45657917751493,"sku":"9781324053903","price":24.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781324053903.jpg?v=1768896151"},{"product_id":"kayla-a-modern-day-princess","title":"Kayla: A Modern Day Princess","description":"\u003cp\u003eKayla: A Modern-Day Princess is a heartwarming story about family, role models, dreams, and discovering a determination for growth. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first in a five-part series, this diverse picture book shines the spotlight on a little brown girl who loves musical theatre and never lets anything get in the way of her dreams. Everyone else has an idea of who she should be, but in the end, she discovers that she is the one who gets to decide. The story also reveals the special family dynamic that Kayla shares with her mom; a hard-working woman who struggles with the guilt of not being as available for her young daughter as she would like. But as the story progresses, Kayla and her mom realize the impact of valuing the time they have together as well as the importance of seeing each other acknowledge (and pursue) their individual dreams. {ages 2 and up} \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Daughters often learn their place in the world by watching their mothers claim theirs.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor Deedee Cummings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 1951218477\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781951218478\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Cummings, Deedee, N\/A, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Cummings Consulting, LLC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cummings Consulting, LLC","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Jun 2024)","offer_id":45657947930821,"sku":"9781951218478","price":28.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781951218478.jpg?v=1768896374"},{"product_id":"greatness","title":"Greatness","description":"\u003cb\u003eTake a journey through Black history and find your greatness in this stunning book from the award-winning team behind the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers \u003ci\u003eCrowned \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eGlory.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e When Nasir and Imani step into their Grandma's studio, she opens their minds to the power of a photograph. From Bessie Smith to Basquiat to Beyoncé, Grandma introduces them to famous figures and what makes them special. And before long, Nasir and Imani find themselves \u003ci\u003ein \u003c\/i\u003ethe images and stepping into greatness, too. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e True to their iconic photographic style, this picture book from Kahran and Regis Bethencourt reimagines powerful moments from Black history through the eyes of the youngest readers. With child-friendly recreations of famous figures from the past and present, this book reminds children of their own potential for greatness.\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 0316491179\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9780316491174\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Bethencourt, Regis And Kahran, N\/A, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Little, Brown Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Jan 2025)","offer_id":45657950191813,"sku":"9780316491174","price":24.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9780316491174.jpg?v=1768896392"},{"product_id":"hello-there-sunshine","title":"Hello There, Sunshine","description":"\u003cp\u003eAN INSTANT \u003cem\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/em\u003e BESTSELLER!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom America's Mom\u003c\/strong\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eactress, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author, NAACP Award-winning personality, and Emmy-winning host Tabitha Brown\u003c\/strong\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003ecomes an upbeat, inspiring story about finding your own light.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Hello there, sunshine!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery morning, young Tabitha wakes up and greets the sun. She loves how it brings everyone JOY. But one day she wakes up and the sun is missing! So Tab hops on her strawberry shortcake bike with her puppy in tow and makes it her business to find the sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan she do it? Or will Tabitha find out that sometimes the shine we're looking for is inside of us?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA perfect pick for fans of \u003cem\u003eWhat Do You Do with an Idea?\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eYou Matter, \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e Just Because\u003c\/em\u003e, Brown's children's debut is a marvelous read-aloud and a great gift that will remind the youngest reader to always stay positive. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 006334226X\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9780063342262\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Brown, Tabitha, Duchess, Olivia, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: HarperCollins\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Mar 2025)","offer_id":45657968083141,"sku":"9780063342262","price":28.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9780063342262.jpg?v=1768896527"},{"product_id":"big-family-beach-day","title":"Big Family Beach Day","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus \u003c\/i\u003eBest Book\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"The love that binds this family together is as warm as the summer sun.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn extended family enjoys a day at the beach in this intergenerational tribute to family, friendship, new experiences, and summertime fun by the acclaimed author-artist Nina Crews. A fresh take on Cynthia Rylant's classic, \u003ci\u003eThe Relatives Came\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery summer, Maya goes to the beach with her mom, grandma, aunts, uncles, and cousins. There are a lot of them. It's a big family beach day! Full of sand, sun, splashing, sandwiches, swimming, and (of course) sunblock, Maya loves every moment of it.\u003cbr\u003eInspired by her own childhood and extended family reunions, \u003ci\u003eBig Family Beach Day\u003c\/i\u003e is Nina Crews's celebration of summertime fun, friendship, family, and love. With her rich, vibrant art and accessible, read-aloud text, Nina Crews captures the joys of a memorable summer day with family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 0063390221\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9780063390225\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Crews, Nina, Crews, Nina, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Greenwillow Books\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Greenwillow Books","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (May 2025)","offer_id":45657968476357,"sku":"9780063390225","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9780063390225.jpg?v=1768896529"},{"product_id":"where-they-gather","title":"Where They Gather","description":"\u003cb\u003eAs a tree grows, so too does a strong and loving Black family over generations in this gorgeous and lyrical picture book spanning centuries of persistence and hope.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eRoots take hold and settle in, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ecreeping far and free.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThey stake their claim in barren ground--\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ea dream of what will be.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eHere, they hope together. \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA newly freed Black couple plant a pecan tree. The tree grows alongside each new generation of their family, weathering various seasons of change from the Jim Crow era to the Civil Rights period and into present day. Through difficult winters and the promise of spring, the tree continues to rise, mirroring the strength, resilience, and celebration of the family throughout time.\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 1665957816\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781665957816\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Rodrigues, Teresa, Law, Jamiel, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Atheneum Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Feb 2026)","offer_id":45658019266757,"sku":"9781665957816","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781665957816.jpg?v=1768897224"},{"product_id":"mid-air","title":"Mid-Air","description":"\u003cb\u003eLonglisted for the National Book Award\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA tender-souled boy reeling from the death of his best friend struggles to fit into a world that wants him to grow up tough and unfeeling in this stunning illustrated middle grade novel in verse \"full of vulnerability and hope\" (\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review) from the Newbery Honor-winning author of \u003ci\u003eGenesis Begins Again\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt's the last few months of eighth grade, and Isaiah feels lost. He thought his summer was going to be him and his boys Drew and Darius, hanging out, doing wheelies, watching martial arts movies, and breaking tons of Guinness World Records before high school. But now, more and more, Drew seems to be fading from their friendship, and though he won't admit it, Isaiah knows exactly why. Because Darius is...gone. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA hit and run killed Darius in the midst of a record-breaking long wheelie when Isaiah should have been keeping watch, ready to warn: \"CAR!\" Now, Drew can barely look at Isaiah. But Isaiah, already quaking with ache and guilt, can't lose two friends. So, he comes up with a plan to keep Drew and him together-----they can spend the summer breaking records, for Darius. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut Drew's not the same Drew since Darius was killed, and Isaiah being Isaiah isn't enough for Drew anymore. Not his taste in clothes, his love for rock music, or his aversion to jumping off rooftops. And one day something unspeakable happens to Isaiah that makes him think Drew's right. If only he could be less sensitive, more tough, less weird, more cool, less \u003ci\u003ehim\u003c\/i\u003e, things would be easier. But how much can Isaiah keep inside until he shatters wide open?\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 1481465848\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781481465847\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Williams, Alicia D., Novgorodoff, Danica, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Atheneum Books\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Atheneum Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback (Apr 2025)","offer_id":45658046103749,"sku":"9781481465847","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781481465847.jpg?v=1768897441"},{"product_id":"curls","title":"Curls","description":"\u003cb\u003eA joyfully poetic board book that delivers an ode to African American girls and the beauty of their curls.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eMe\u003cbr\u003e Morning\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eMirror Smile\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eShine big\u003cbr\u003e hair love\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis simple, playful, and beautiful board book stars four friends who celebrate the joy of their hairstyles from bouncing curls to swinging braids.\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 1534446311\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781534446311\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Forman, Ruth, Bowers, Geneva, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Little Simon\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Little Simon","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Dec 2020)","offer_id":45658059604165,"sku":"9781534446311","price":11.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781534446311.jpg?v=1768897542"},{"product_id":"harlem-honey-the-adventures-of-a-curious-kid","title":"Harlem Honey: The Adventures of a Curious Kid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn instant \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestseller!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A heartwarming tale that beautifully blends family, community, and the discovery of home.\" --\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Emmy Award-winning journalist and talk show host Tamron Hall comes an endearing story about young Moses, inspired by her real-life son and his adventure visiting Harlem's most iconic spots, learning a valuable lesson about the meaning of home. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Moses, Harlem couldn't be any more different than the Texas he moved away from, and his only friends are his dog, Lotus-May, and his bird, JoJo. But, when Moses is asked to help his new neighbor Laila deliver jars of honey to the people of Harlem, he finally gets the chance to make new friends and see the places and feel the magic of this bustling neighborhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are historic landmarks like the famous Apollo Theater, which has hosted iconic performers, Sylvia's Restaurant, the best spot in the city for cornbread, the celebrated African American art of the Studio Museum, and the electric sounds of the neighborhood itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom Emmy-winning talk show host Tamron Hall comes a lively and heartening tale inspired by her son about one of the nation's most celebrated neighborhoods and the places and people that make Harlem home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eHarlem Honey\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A heartwarming tale that beautifully blends family, community, and the discovery of home. This book celebrates culture, connection, and the universal journey of finding where one belongs. It is an inspiring, enjoyable story that will resonate long after the last page.\" --\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003eHall (the Jordan Manning series, for adults) makes her picture book debut with a heartwarming tribute to a beloved NYC neighborhood.\" --\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003eIn author and TV personality Hall's picture-book debut, a young New York City transplant adjusts to his new community...His enthusiasm is infectious; young readers will be equally charmed by his new neighborhood...A youthful love letter to a historically significant neighborhood. (all about Harlem, fun facts, famous residents, sources.)\" --\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e?An Amazon Best of the Year so Far 2025 pick!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 0063244845\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9780063244849\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Hall, Tamron, Glenn, Ebony, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: HarperCollins\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Mar 2025)","offer_id":45658073235653,"sku":"9780063244849","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9780063244849.jpg?v=1768897651"},{"product_id":"something-happened-in-our-town-a-childs-story-about-racial-injustice","title":"Something Happened in Our Town: A Child's Story about Racial Injustice","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eA Minneapolis Children's Theatre Company Original World Premiere Production\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A NEW YORK TIMES and #1 INDIEBOUND BEST SELLER\u003cbr\u003e American Library Association's Office of Intellectual Freedom's Top 10 Most Challenged Books \u003cbr\u003e A Little Free Library Action Book Club Selection\u003cbr\u003e National Parenting Product Award Winner (NAPPA)\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eEmma and Josh heard that something happened in their town. A Black man was shot by the police.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003e \"Why did the police shoot that man?\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003e \"Can police go to jail?\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eSomething Happened in Our Town\u003c\/em\u003e follows two families--one White, one Black--as they discuss a police shooting of a Black man in their community. The story aims to answer children's questions about such traumatic events, and to help children identify and counter racial injustice in their own lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes an extensive Note to Parents and Caregivers with guidelines for discussing race and racism with children, child-friendly definitions, and sample dialogues. Free, downloadable educator materials (including discussion questions) are available at www.apa.org.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFrom the Note to Parents and Caregivers: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eThere are many benefits of beginning to discuss racial bias and injustice with young children of all races and ethnicities: \u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cem\u003eResearch has shown that children even as young as three years of age notice and comment on differences in skin color.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cem\u003eHumans of all ages tend to ascribe positive qualities to the group that they belong to and negative qualities to other groups.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cem\u003eDespite some parents' attempts to protect their children from frightening media content, children often become aware of incidents of community violence, including police shootings.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cem\u003eParents who don't proactively talk about racial issues with their children are inadvertently teaching their children that race is a taboo topic. Parents who want to raise children to accept individuals from diverse cultures need to counter negative attitudes that their children develop from exposure to the negative racial stereotypes that persist in our society.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrder the companion books, \u003cem\u003eSomething Happened in Our Park: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eStanding Together After Gun Violence\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSomething Happened to My Dad: A Story About Immigration and Family Separation\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 1433828545\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781433828546\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Celano, Marianne, Collins, Marietta, Hazzard, Ann\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Magination Press -- American Psychological As\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Magination Press -- American Psychological As","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Mar 2018)","offer_id":45658079002821,"sku":"9781433828546","price":22.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781433828546.jpg?v=1768897699"},{"product_id":"together-united-an-all-because-you-matter-book","title":"Together, United (an All Because You Matter Book)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith an inspirational message of unity comes the profound final installment of the \u003ci\u003eAll Because You Matter\u003c\/i\u003e trilogy from powerhouse author Tami Charles and award-winning illustrator Bryan Collier!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA lyrical and astounding proclamation of unity and love, this stunning picture book serves as a reminder and a clear declaration that together, we are all part of something much greater. Courageous and bold, this final follow-up to the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling \u003ci\u003eAll Because You Matter\u003c\/i\u003e and acclaimed \u003ci\u003eWe Are Here\u003c\/i\u003e is a message of optimism: that alone we are strong, but together we are unstoppable!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTami Charles' powerful and rhythmic text reminds young readers of their brilliance as individuals and the immense power they hold when their voices come together as one. Breathtaking illustrations by renowned artist Bryan Collier, evoke the beauty and wonder of how we are all connected together in the world and our ability to change it for the better. \u003ci\u003eTogether, United\u003c\/i\u003e is a community touchstone and a reminder that the best way to a better future is to create it together... united.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 1338752057\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781338752052\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Charles, Tami, Collier, Bryan, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Orchard Books\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Orchard Books","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Sep 2025)","offer_id":45658094076101,"sku":"9781338752052","price":24.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781338752052.jpg?v=1768897874"},{"product_id":"haircut-day-with-dad","title":"Haircut Day with Dad","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis touching picture book takes a look at the beautiful relationship between a Black father and son when they spend the day at a barbershop. Perfect for Father's Day or all year round!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eHaircut day is just for me and Dad. We wake up early and grab breakfast to go. Our hair has grown out and we still look fly, but it's time to visit the barbershop.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A barbershop is a magical place filled with laughter, games, and most importantly, fresh cuts. Barbershops provide the care and expertise needed for cutting Black hair. This uplifting story shows how barbershops are centers of community for African Americans of all ages to unite and share in moments of self-care. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eHaircut Day with Dad\u003c\/i\u003e follows a boy and his dad as they spend the day in their happy place--the barbershop--where they take time out to bond and focus on themselves. The vibrant scenes show how the routine of cutting Black hair at a barbershop fosters a connection between a father, a son, and their community.\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-13: 9798217027545\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Mikai, Monica, N\/A, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Crown Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crown Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Jan 2026)","offer_id":45658108854469,"sku":"9798217027545","price":24.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9798217027545.jpg?v=1768898261"},{"product_id":"the-quest-for-screen-time-episode-1","title":"The Quest for Screen Time: Episode 1","description":"Giant Afro. Even Bigger Brain. Jaden Toussaint is a five year-old who knows it all. I mean, really knows it all. Animal Scientist. Great Debater. Master of the art of ninja dancing. There's nothing Jaden Toussaint can't do. The only problem is that grown-ups keep trying to convince him that, even though he's really smart, he doesn't know EVERYTHING. The thing is...he kind of does. This time our hero must use all his super-powered brain power to convince the grown-ups that he needs more screen time.\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 1943169012\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781943169016\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Marti, Dumas, Marie, Muravski, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Plum Street Press (a Division of Yes, Mam Cre\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Plum Street Press (a Division of Yes, Mam Cre","offers":[{"title":"Paperback (Jun 2015)","offer_id":45658158563525,"sku":"9781943169016","price":7.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781943169016.jpg?v=1768898474"},{"product_id":"mae-among-the-stars","title":"Mae Among the Stars","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA beautiful picture book for sharing and marking special occasions such as graduation, inspired by the life of the first African American woman to travel in space, Mae Jemison. An Amazon Best Book of the Month!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA great classroom and bedtime read-aloud, \u003cem\u003eMae Among the Stars\u003c\/em\u003e is the perfect book for young readers who have big dreams and even bigger hearts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen Little Mae was a child, she dreamed of dancing in space. She imagined herself surrounded by billions of stars, floating, gliding, and discovering.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShe wanted to be an astronaut.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHer mom told her, \"If you believe it, and work hard for it, anything is possible.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLittle Mae's curiosity, intelligence, and determination, matched with her parents' encouraging words, paved the way for her incredible success at NASA as the first African American woman to travel in space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book will inspire other young girls to reach for the stars, to aspire for the impossible, and to persist with childlike imagination. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 0062651730\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9780062651730\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Ahmed, Roda, Burrington, Stasia, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: HarperCollins\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Jan 2018)","offer_id":45658275741893,"sku":"9780062651730","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9780062651730.jpg?v=1768899293"},{"product_id":"my-brown-boy","title":"My Brown Boy","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn affirming picture book that celebrates the brilliance and power of brown and Black boys to achieve their dreams, from poet and activist Leslé Honoré and #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling illustrator Keturah A. Bobo.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy brown boy laughs like a song, \u003cbr\u003e rhythm like rain, soft and strong. \u003cbr\u003e He holds the power to be \u003cbr\u003e so bold, so magically free.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Moving verse by poet and activist Leslé Honoré and exuberant art by #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling illustrator Keturah A. Bobo come together in a joyful ode to the creativity, courage, and kindness of brown and Black boys. A companion title to \u003ci\u003eBrown Girl, Brown Girl, \u003c\/i\u003e this timeless picture book encourages young readers to be expansive, emotional, brilliant--whoever they want to be. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eBrown Girl, Brown Girl\u003c\/i\u003e, also by Leslé Honoré \u003cbr\u003e ✭ \"Warmly, brilliantly welcoming--and not to be missed.\" \u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 0316314145\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9780316314145\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Honoré, Leslé, Bobo, Keturah A., N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Little, Brown Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Jan 2026)","offer_id":45658309427397,"sku":"9780316314145","price":24.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9780316314145.jpg?v=1768899536"},{"product_id":"time-for-a-change","title":"Time for a Change","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook 2 in the electrifying middle-grade sci-fi trilogy by six-time Grammy Award-winning musician, Academy Award-winning filmmaker, and New York Times-bestselling author Ahmir \"Questlove\" Thompson and New York Times-bestselling author S. A. Cosby.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOn the heels of their thrilling appearance in \u003ci\u003eRhythm of Time\u003c\/i\u003e, best friends Rahim and Kasia are back traveling through time in \u003ci\u003eTime for a Change\u003c\/i\u003e. Last time around, they were on their own--now they are working with Aevum, a mysterious organization from the future that tasks them with averting disaster and safeguarding the flow of history. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe first assignment sends Rahim to Hawaii to recover a rock that Aevum insists is key to stabilizing the future. But things take a dramatic turn when he inadvertently jeopardizes the mission, thrusting him and Kasia into a web of intrigue populated by a diverse cast of time-travelers with their own enigmatic motives. There are doppelgängers from parallel dimensions. There are robots who may be allies but may be enemies. As Rahim and Kasia move like pinballs through time, they must navigate a treacherous path to unveil the truth and avert a devastating future across multiple realities. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDynamic, richly written characters, a mystery that twists and turns through the corridors of time and the multiverse, interior illustrations, and crisp prose make for an infinitely readable sci-fi adventure that is sure to delight young readers.\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 0374393176\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9780374393175\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Questlove, Cosby, S. A., N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Feb 2026)","offer_id":45658406977733,"sku":"9780374393175","price":24.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9780374393175.jpg?v=1768899881"},{"product_id":"light","title":"Light","description":"\u003cb\u003eA young boy's eyes reflect the light of the universe in this luminous board book from bestselling author Ruth Forman! \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy eyes\u003cbr\u003e carry stars\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003emy eyes\u003cbr\u003e see you\u003cbr\u003e and smile\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA boy visits a planetarium with his father and brother for a night of stargazing that opens him to the infinitely bright universe.\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 1665939389\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781665939386\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Forman, Ruth, Gaines, Katura, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Little Simon\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Little Simon","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Sep 2024)","offer_id":45658678362309,"sku":"9781665939386","price":11.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781665939386.jpg?v=1768902358"},{"product_id":"brown-sugar-baby","title":"Brown Sugar Baby","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Brown sugar baby, dark eyes spark bright with glee...Pie of my eye, stay right here with me.\" This lyrical first book in the \u003cstrong\u003eBrown Sugar Baby\u003c\/strong\u003e series is a celebration of the powerful love and protective, comforting instincts of a mother for her child. Its soothing rhythm and tender rhymes are highlighted by whimsical and charming illustrations that are perfect for storytime.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoetic rhythm\u003c\/strong\u003e and rhymes encourage language patterns and development amongst toddlers.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful illustrations\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring an African American family, will keep kids \u003cstrong\u003eengaged\u003c\/strong\u003e throughout the story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSturdy, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e board\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e pages\u003c\/strong\u003e are suitable for even the littlest babies and toddlers. Easy for little ones to follow along as they share the story together. \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelatable, lyrical story\u003c\/strong\u003e for parents and their little girls and boys to read together time and time again.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePerfect for baby showers, birthday gifts, Mother's Day, and more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eCottage Door Press\u003c\/strong\u003e, we believe in creating stories that reflect the boundless possibilities of all children. We hope to create books that inspire little ones to connect, encourage them to dream, give them cause to celebrate, and allow them to see themselves beautifully reflected in the stories they read.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 1646384105\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781646384105\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Lewis, Kevin, Southerland, Jestenia, Cottage Door Press\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Cottage Door Press\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cottage Door Press","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Mar 2022)","offer_id":45658689765573,"sku":"9781646384105","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781646384105.jpg?v=1768902447"},{"product_id":"my-hair-is-like-yours","title":"My Hair Is Like Yours","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom the creator behind \u003ci\u003eMy Beautiful Black Hair \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eMy Hair Is Like the Sun\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003ethis playful rhyming board book celebrates the joy of seeing yourself in the ones you love and embracing your unique self.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCornrows, curls, fros, and swirls! How do you wear your hair? Featuring photographs of real kids whose hairstyles match those of family and friends, little ones will love seeing themselves mirrored in these pages and in the world around them. Beautifully photographed by St. Clair Detrick-Jules and with vibrant illustrations by Tabitha Brown, this timeless children's book celebrates community and joyful self-expression. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCELEBRATE BLACK JOY: These sweet rhymes and simple metaphors empower young children of color and serve as beautiful morning affirmations or a bedtime lullaby to build confidence and self-esteem. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e FUN AND PHOTOGRAPHIC: Babies love looking at other babies! By presenting photographs of real people with real hair textures and shapes, this book offers children of color a powerful sense of recognition and affirmation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e DIVERSITY AT HOME AND SCHOOL: With beautiful photographs and joyous, flowing text, this book will be a welcome addition to any nursery bookshelf, preschool classroom, or library. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Parents and grandparents seeking positive children's self-esteem books \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Preschool teachers and librarians \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Anyone looking for empowering board books by Black creators \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Gift giving for baby showers and birthdays \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fans of \u003ci\u003eHair Love\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e Black Girl Magic\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 179722185X\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781797221854\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Detrick-Jules, St Clair, Brown, Tabitha, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Chronicle Books\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chronicle Books","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Oct 2024)","offer_id":45658693238981,"sku":"9781797221854","price":11.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781797221854.jpg?v=1768902475"},{"product_id":"gabrielle-sesame-street-friends","title":"Gabrielle (Sesame Street Friends)","description":"\u003cb\u003eMeet Gabrielle--she's a Black Muppet who lives on Sesame Street and is a close friend of Elmo's. This adorable photographic board book is perfect for toddlers!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLearn all about Gabrielle in a Sesame Street board book illustrated with bold, bright photographs. As babies and toddlers pore over the many colorful, sturdy pages, they will delight in seeing Gabrielle playing with her friends including Elmo, Abby, Ji-Young, and her cousin Tamir. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLook for all the Sesame Street Friends books: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eELMO \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eABBY \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eBIG BIRD \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eCOOKIE \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eGROVER \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOSCAR\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eTHE COUNT \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eBERT \u0026amp; ERNIE\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJULIA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eROSITA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind \u003ci\u003eSesame Street\u003c\/i\u003e, aims to help kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder through its many unique domestic and international initiatives. These projects cover a wide array of topics for families around the world.\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 0593704932\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9780593704936\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Posner-Sanchez, Andrea, Random House, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Random House Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Random House Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Mar 2024)","offer_id":45658762641605,"sku":"9780593704936","price":11.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9780593704936.jpg?v=1768904441"},{"product_id":"the-heart-of-our-home","title":"The Heart of Our Home","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis author-illustrator debut from Caldecott honor-winning creator Janelle Washington \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e(\u003ci\u003eChoosing Brave\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e is \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ea timeless ode to one family's kitchen table: stained, scratched, and full of love.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe heart of this family's home beats steadily at the round wooden kitchen table. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEvery morning, they gather around it for breakfast. In the afternoons, it's where homework gets done, and where art projects, and sometimes brownies, are made. On Fridays, it's where they prepare the fish fry. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnniversaries, birthday parties, graduations. All are celebrated at their kitchen table. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen they tell their stories, it listens. And when they cry, it gives comfort. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTheir kitchen table is a place for family, friends, and memories.\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 1250357365\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781250357366\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Washington, Janelle, Washington, Janelle, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Roaring Brook Press\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Roaring Brook Press","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Mar 2026)","offer_id":45658764280005,"sku":"9781250357366","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781250357366.jpg?v=1768904455"},{"product_id":"just-like-tina-inspired-by-the-life-of-tina-turner","title":"Just Like Tina: Inspired by the Life of Tina Turner","description":"\u003cb\u003eTina was fearless. Tina was resilient. Tina was kind. \u003cbr\u003eAnd Shay is determined to follow in her footsteps in this lyrical and encouraging picture book inspired by the life of Tina Turner.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShay may be the biggest Tina Turner fan there is. Tina's songs, videos, and performances have flowed through her house for as long as she can remember, and Shay is pretty sure she's been a Tina Turner fan since birth, her love only growing more and more over the years. And now is her time to be Tina... on stage, at least. The local Tina Turner festival has arrived and Shay wants to be just as charismatic and perfect on stage as her idol. But when no one else seems to be as passionate, Shay starts to question if she really can be just like Tina. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith moving text from Ebony Lynn Mudd and heartwarming illustrations from Maruga Koops, \u003ci\u003eJust Like Tina\u003c\/i\u003e encourages readers to find the balance between celebrating their favorite performers while staying true to themselves, using that inspiration to forge their own paths. This story honors Tina Turner and strives to keep her memory alive for many generations of readers to come while reminding readers that being themselves is simply the best.\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-13: 9798217051229\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Mudd, Ebony Lynn, Koops, Maruga, Bach, Erwin\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Penguin Workshop\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Workshop","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Jan 2026)","offer_id":45658772242629,"sku":"9798217051229","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9798217051229.jpg?v=1768904520"},{"product_id":"while-were-here","title":"While We're Here","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAward-winning creators Anne Wynter and Micha Archer share a mother-daughter tale about delighting in small pleasures throughout the city. Perfect for fans of Oge Mora and Sophie Blackall. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnne Wynter perfectly captures the hurry and hustle of a busy day. But when plans change and a girl and her mother slow down to savor small pleasures, the real celebration begins. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDazzling, kaleidoscopic cut paper artwork from Caldecott Honor artist Micha Archer highlights each special moment in this sweet tribute to time spent together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 0063238292\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9780063238299\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Wynter, Anne, Archer, Micha, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Clarion Books\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Mar 2026)","offer_id":45658794524869,"sku":"9780063238299","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9780063238299.jpg?v=1768904699"},{"product_id":"lu","title":"Lu","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"Pure gold.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"The perfect anchor leg for a well-run literary relay.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLu must learn to leave his ego on the sidelines if he wants to finally connect with others in the climax to the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling and award-winning Track series from Jason Reynolds.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLu was born to be cocaptain of the Defenders. Well, actually, he was born albino, but that's got nothing to do with being a track star. Lu has swagger, plus the talent to back it up, and with all that--not to mention the gold chains and diamond earrings--no one's gonna outshine him. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLu knows he can lead Ghost, Patina, Sunny, and the team to victory at the championships, but it might not be as easy as it seems. Suddenly, there are hurdles in Lu's way--literally and not-so-literally--and Lu needs to figure out, fast, what winning the gold really means. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExpect the unexpected in this final event in Jason Reynold's award-winning and bestselling Track series.\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 1481450255\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781481450256\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Reynolds, Jason, N\/A, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Atheneum Books\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Atheneum Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback (Oct 2019)","offer_id":45658801406149,"sku":"9781481450256","price":10.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781481450256.jpg?v=1768904756"},{"product_id":"sticker-dolly-dressing-on-vacation","title":"Sticker Dolly Dressing on Vacation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the world of Sticker Dolly Dressing!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe sticker dollies are on an exciting world tour: visiting the Egyptian pyramids, trekking through a tropical jungle and enjoying a colorful Venetian carnival. Children can use over 400 hundred stickers to dress the dolls in swimsuits, snowsuits and scuba diving equipment as they travel around the world visiting a tropical beach, ski slopes and even a coral reef. Perforated sticker pages mean there's no need to flip through the pages looking for the right sticker. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- The number 1 \u003cb\u003ebestselling sticker series\u003c\/b\u003e with characters to dress and colorful scenes to decorate\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eOver 200 stickers\u003c\/b\u003e in every book! \u003cbr\u003e- With 12 scenes to complete\u003cbr\u003e- Easy to remove perforated sticker pages for decorating each scene \u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eHours of enjoyment\u003c\/b\u003e to stimulate any child's imagination \u003cbr\u003e- Develop children's concentration and fine motor skills\u003cbr\u003e- Ideal for ages \u003cb\u003e5+\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- 44 pages of \u003cb\u003escreen-free fun! \u003c\/b\u003eI37\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 1805070355\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781805070351\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Bowman, Lucy, Baggott, Stella, Leyhane, Vici\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Usborne Books\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Usborne Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback (Jun 2023)","offer_id":45658814283973,"sku":"9781805070351","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781805070351.jpg?v=1768904863"},{"product_id":"where-there-is-love-a-story-in-african-proverbs","title":"Where There Is Love: A Story in African Proverbs","description":"\u003cb\u003eFood, family, love, and laughter make for the perfect recipe in this sweet picture book from acclaimed author Shauntay Grant.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTaking place over the course of a summer day, we follow a young girl as she and her family gather at her nana's house for a get-together where lessons are shared, food is prepared, and lifelong memories are created. Told in African proverbs, \u003ci\u003eWhere There Is Love \u003c\/i\u003eexplores the importance of familial bonds and their lasting impact while presenting proverbs to inspire readers long after the story ends. Throughout the book, Nana's house provides a safe space for our protagonist to make mistakes, learn lessons, and most importantly, find and feel love. This gorgeous picture book provides that same comforting space for readers page after page.\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 0593659937\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9780593659939\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Grant, Shauntay, Moreno, Letícia, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Penguin Workshop\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Workshop","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Dec 2025)","offer_id":45658882277573,"sku":"9780593659939","price":24.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9780593659939.jpg?v=1768905034"},{"product_id":"your-name-is-a-song","title":"Your Name Is a Song","description":"Frustrated by a day full of teachers and classmates mispronouncing her beautiful name, a little girl tells her mother she never wants to come back to school. In response, the girl's mother teaches her about the musicality of African, Asian, Black-American, Latinx, and Middle Eastern names on their lyrical walk home through the city. Empowered by this newfound understanding, the young girl is ready to return the next day to share her knowledge with her class. \u003cem\u003eYour Name is a Song\u003c\/em\u003e is a celebration to remind all of us about the beauty, history, and magic behind names. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eYour Name is a Song\u003c\/i\u003e includes back matter perfect for parents, educators, caregivers, and young readers who want to learn more about the names featured in the story. The \"Glossary of Names\" lists each name's meaning, origin, and pronunciation. Additionally, readers can use a listed link to access an online video of the author pronouncing all the names in the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 1943147728\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781943147724\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Thompkins-Bigelow, Jamilah, Uribe, Luisa, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Innovation Press\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Innovation Press","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Jul 2020)","offer_id":45659129282757,"sku":"9781943147724","price":24.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781943147724.jpg?v=1768906150"},{"product_id":"how-my-family-says-i-love-you","title":"How My Family Says I Love You","description":"\u003cb\u003eHow do you say \"I love you\" without \u003ci\u003esaying \u003c\/i\u003e\"I love you\"? For one big family, it's woven into the fabric of every day in this tender, resonant picture book. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy sister Nalu braids my hair every week. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIt's how she says \"I love you.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTendo always races his sister to the finish line as they leave the house. Kira the dog greets her at the door with a wagging tail and a spin. Sometimes it's Auntie Linda pulling her into her wheelchair for a hug, or Uncle Alex bringing his funny parrot for a visit. One \u003ci\u003ejajja \u003c\/i\u003eteaches her granddaughter how to make the chicken dish \u003ci\u003eshe \u003c\/i\u003elearned as a child; another tells stories from far away, before she was born. Whether it's Mom asking if she's hungry a hundred times a day, or older siblings scaring away the monster that keeps her awake, the refrain \"I love you\" comes through loud and clear--and reminds us that there are countless ways to express affection to those that we hold dear.\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 1536244996\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781536244991\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Sewankambo, Yvonne, McLeod, Aurore, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Candlewick Press (MA)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Candlewick Press (MA)","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Sep 2025)","offer_id":45659133116613,"sku":"9781536244991","price":24.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781536244991.jpg?v=1768906183"},{"product_id":"summer-is-here","title":"Summer Is Here","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCelebrate iconic childhood joys in this love letter to summer featuring bright, sun-drenched art, from \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling creators Renée Watson and Bea Jackson.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Summer is here!\u003cbr\u003e No dark clouds in the sky, \u003cbr\u003e it's a perfect day for play.\u003cbr\u003e What joy will summer bring me today?\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Summer is finally here, and she's bringing the most perfect day! From sunup to sundown, there's so much to do on this lovely summer day. With summer comes fresh fruit, sweet and tangy, jump ropes for leaping and dancing, and friends at the pool swimming and floating. Summer brings family cookouts under shady trees, gardens overflowing, and the familiar song of the ice-cream truck. This beautiful ode to all the season's sensations follows one girl's perfect day in an exploration of joy, family, friendship, sunshine, and wonder. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eHer stars shimmer like spilled glitter across the sky.\u003cbr\u003e I whisper a wish and say goodbye to the day.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eI wish summer would stay.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 1547605863\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781547605866\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Watson, Renée, Jackson, Bea, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (May 2024)","offer_id":45659139145925,"sku":"9781547605866","price":24.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781547605866.jpg?v=1768906231"},{"product_id":"mary-had-a-little-jam","title":"Mary Had a Little Jam","description":"\u003ci\u003eMary had a little jam \u003cbr\u003e while sitting on her stoop. \u003cbr\u003e She felt the music fill her bones. \u003cbr\u003e \"I think I need a group.\"\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSometimes a little music can lead to a big performance!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Fashion-forward Mary is known for adding flair everywhere she goes. One day, while strumming her ukulele, she decides to make music on a grander scale. And she knows she can use her stylish talent to organize a fabulous band. Soon she's rehearsing with her friends. When the group strikes some wrong notes and chaos ensues, Mary steps up, takes the lead, and restores harmony--just in time for a big performance. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Tammi Sauer's sweet, joyful sensibilities have met their match in Vanessa Brantley-Newton's vibrant, immersive art. Together it's a symphony of storytelling!\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 1454933046\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781454933045\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Sauer, Tammi, Brantley-Newton, Vanessa, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Union Square Kids\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Union Square Kids","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Mar 2025)","offer_id":45659152384197,"sku":"9781454933045","price":24.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781454933045.jpg?v=1768906322"},{"product_id":"stella-and-roger-are-on-the-move","title":"Stella and Roger Are on the Move","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this fourth and final book in the beloved Stella picture book series, Stella and Roger reflect on their favorite things about living in Chicago and try to devise a plan to stop an impending out-of-state move.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStella and Roger face their scariest challenge yet when Stella's parents announce they're moving--and not just out of Chicago, but to a whole new state! Stella doesn't want to move away from her favorite park or any of the other things she loves about the only home she's ever known. Stella and Roger begin a campaign to convince Stella's parents that leaving Chicago is a big mistake. But is this change really as scary as they think?\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 1665933348\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781665933346\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Ewing, Clothilde, Gaines, Lynn, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Denene Millner Books\/Simon \u0026amp; Schuster Books f\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Denene Millner Books\/Simon \u0026 Schuster Books f","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Nov 2025)","offer_id":45659161198789,"sku":"9781665933346","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781665933346.jpg?v=1768906396"},{"product_id":"e-is-for-easter-egg-hunt","title":"E Is for Easter Egg Hunt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBased on the award-winning Pinna original podcast, this second picture book in a bold new series of alphabet adventures takes preschooler Alfie and his babysitter Quentin down the neighborhood sidewalk on an egg-citing Easter egg hunt.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOne of Alfie Bett's favorite times of year is finally here! Spring is in the air, and the whole neighborhood gathers for a day bursting with Easter fun. But Alfie is not sure he can collect enough eggs to win the Easter egg hunt's golden egg. Fortunately, his awesome babysitter Quentin is there to hop through the park with him on this sensational search. Will Alfie be the winner? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten by Brittany J. Thurman and illustrated by Derick Brooks, readers will join Quentin and Alfie as they set off on a new neighborhood adventure filled with vibrant surprises and hidden treasures--an alphabet journey about perseverance, determination, and the real meaning of winning the golden prize! \u003ci\u003eE Is for Easter Egg Hunt \u003c\/i\u003eis the perfect read if you're looking for: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e● Easter gifts for kids 3 to 6 years old\u003cbr\u003e● Heartwarming picture books about the meaning of \"winning\"\u003cbr\u003e● Diverse read-alouds for pre-K, kindergarten, first grade, and homeschooling curriculum\u003cbr\u003e● Accessible stories with subtle literacy and learning elements \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead the entire Quentin and Alfie's ABC Adventures series today\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e● \u003ci\u003eA Is for Alfie\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e● \u003ci\u003eE Is for Easter Egg Hunt\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 0374394547\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9780374394547\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Brooks, Derick, Thurman, Brittany J., N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Jan 2026)","offer_id":45659173224645,"sku":"9780374394547","price":24.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9780374394547.jpg?v=1768906486"},{"product_id":"hugged-by-the-night","title":"Hugged by the Night","description":"\u003cb\u003eSpoken-word poet Harold Green III's dazzling picture book is a reassuring lullaby for bedtime fears and an affirmation of the beauty and power of Black identity.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs darkness settles over the forest, three animals gaze up at the night sky and wonder how they can be as confident, proud, and fearless as she is. Hearing their wishes, the sky takes the animals into her arms and, with a gentle embrace, bestows upon each a powerful and transformative gift. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Harold Green III brings his vibrant poeticism to this new, richly lyrical folktale illustrated with luminous art by South African designer Karabo Poppy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEMPOWERING MODERN FOLKTALE: This mythical story is meant to soothe a real-world problem--the discomfort descendants of the African diaspora can feel being far from home. It is also about the power of being cared for and learning to embrace the best parts of ourselves. This folktale for a new generation will speak to young people of color in particular, as well as their parents, caregivers, and loved ones. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e TIMELESS MESSAGE, BEAUTIFUL ART: Poet, artist, and activist Harold Green III brings his lyrical talent to this artful and heartfelt picture book that touches on themes of self-esteem, pride, and courage. The brilliantly bold illustrations and powerful refrain invite frequent read-alouds and will stay with readers and listeners for years to come. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e IDEAL BEDTIME BOOK: With a warm and comforting refrain and a title that says it all, this is a wonderful bedtime story for children learning to overcome bedtime anxiety or a fear of the dark. Perfect for fans of Nikki Grimes's \u003ci\u003eBedtime for Sweet Creatures\u003c\/i\u003e! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Parents and caregivers looking for a new bedtime ritual \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Gift-givers seeking empowering and artful children's books \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Kids who are learning to process fear and big feelings \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Supporters of the #WeNeedDiverseBooks community \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fans of Harold Green or Karabo Poppy \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 1797217178\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781797217178\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Green, Harold, Poppy, Karabo, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Chronicle Books\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chronicle Books","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Jan 2026)","offer_id":45659226046661,"sku":"9781797217178","price":23.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781797217178.jpg?v=1768907162"},{"product_id":"i-have-a-superpower","title":"I Have a Superpower","description":"\u003cb\u003eFour-time NBA champion and superstar Stephen Curry makes a splash with his picture book debut inspiring young readers to unlock their very own superpower. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A positive boost from a strong role model.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"With accessible advice honoring commitment to craft and fortitude, this is a sporty and strong addition to growth-mindset and social-emotional-learning conversations.\" --\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStephen Curry's journey to the NBA wasn't easy. Coaches and recruiters repeatedly told him he was too small to make it in the big leagues. But Stephen used their doubts to shape his ever-positive attitude and fuel his own underdog success story. Now, Curry pens an original story to inspire the next generation of go-getters and big dreamers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eI Have a Superpower \u003c\/i\u003eis the empowering story that teaches kids you don't have to be the strongest, fastest, or even tallest kid out on the court. So long as you have heart, any goal is achievable through hard work and determination--even without a cape!\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 0593386043\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9780593386040\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Curry, Stephen, Bowers, Geneva, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Penguin Workshop\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Workshop","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (Sep 2022)","offer_id":45659256684741,"sku":"9780593386040","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9780593386040.jpg?v=1768907417"},{"product_id":"double-dutch-queen","title":"Double Dutch Queen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA joyful new picture book about finding the courage to jump into something that intimidates you, from the author and illustrator of \u003ci\u003eHomegrown\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Shay's family gathers for a day at Granny's house, there's one thing she can count on: there will be double Dutch. Shay would much prefer if her family would join her in another activity, like rollerblading or hula hooping (the stuff Shay does best!). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut there's no convincing her cousins, or her aunties, who can't wait to join the fun! Luckily, Shay's family is supportive, and with just the right balance of encouragement and bravery, Shay might be able to conquer her fears. She may even have what it takes to be a double Dutch Queen!\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 1250876389\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781250876386\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Wiley, Deann, Wiley, Deann, N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Henry Holt \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Henry Holt \u0026 Company","offers":[{"title":"HardCover (May 2025)","offer_id":45659307409605,"sku":"9781250876386","price":24.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781250876386.jpg?v=1768908119"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.inveni.store\/collections\/juvenille-fiction-african-american-black.oembed?page=7","provider":"Inveni","version":"1.0","type":"link"}