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M is for melanin : a celebration of the black child book cover

M is for melanin : a celebration of the black child

Tiffany Rose

jE Rose
Picture Books

Each letter of the alphabet contains affirming, Black-positive messages, from A is for Afro, to F is for Fresh, to W is for Worthy. This book teaches children their ABCs while encouraging them to love the skin that they're in.

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Parker looks up : an extraordinary moment book cover

Parker looks up : an extraordinary moment

Parker Curry

jE Curry
Picture Books

"This book is based on the viral photograph of African American toddler Parker Curry, who, during a visit to the National Portrait Gallery, became mesmerized by Amy Sherald's portrait of Michelle Obama, who she thought was a queen. One rainy afternoon, Parker's mother (co-author Jessica Curry) makes the suggestion that they visit the museum, little sister Ava in tow. At the museum, they see Parker's friend Gia and her mother. The three girls dance through the halls of the museum noticing horses, flowers, and feathers in the famous works of art. Just before they leave, Parker notices the portrait of Michelle Obama, stops in her tracks, and that viral photographic moment is born. Parker's thoughts about what she sees when she looks at Michelle Obama are assumed by her expressive gaze, well captured by illustrator Jackson. The reimagined images of the paintings are brilliant. In one, Einstein seems to be looking down on Parker and Gia, who laugh at his "bushy mustache," and ballerinas in "frilly white tutus" step out of the frame to join the girls as they dance down a hall. (The actual titles of the paintings are included in the backmatter.) One illustration shows a diverse group of children engaging in various activities, which invites young readers to imagine a world of possibilities for themselves, the way Parker does."--Kirkus

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I am perfectly designed book cover

I am perfectly designed

Karamo Brown

jE Brown
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A father and son share a day in the city and a conversation about what they love about each other.

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Honey, I love book cover

Honey, I love

Eloise Greenfield

jE Greenfie
Picture Books

A young girl expresses what she loves about life.

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Honey, I love book cover

Honey, I love

Eloise Greenfield

jE Greenfie
Picture Books

A young girl expresses what she loves about life.

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Honey, I love book cover

Honey, I love

Eloise Greenfield

jE Greenfie
Picture Books

A young girl expresses what she loves about life.

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A girl like me book cover

A girl like me

Angela Johnson

jE Johnson
Picture Books

"Empower young readers to embrace their individuality, reject societal limitations, and follow their dreams. This inspiring picture book brings together a poem by acclaimed author Angela Johnson and Nina Crews's distinctive photocollage illustrations to celebrate girls of color" --

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Brown baby lullaby book cover

Brown baby lullaby

Tameka Fryer Brown

jE Brown
Picture Books

An illustrated lullaby featuring a busy, independent, beloved brown baby being prepared for bedtime.

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Brown baby lullaby book cover

Brown baby lullaby

Tameka Fryer Brown

jE Brown
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An illustrated lullaby featuring a busy, independent, beloved brown baby being prepared for bedtime.

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Brown baby lullaby book cover

Brown baby lullaby

Tameka Fryer Brown

jE Brown
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An illustrated lullaby featuring a busy, independent, beloved brown baby being prepared for bedtime.

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