Clever Communities in Action > Book List
Clever Communities in Action has created a system that catalogs our suggested reading list into the categories which we receive the most requests. Use this guide to customize your child’s reading experience according to her or his interests.
Dreams Like Mine
Dreams Like Mine coloring book is the perfect tool for building up self esteem while also jumpstarting children's enthusiasm for...
Juvenile Fiction
Latashia M. Perry
Election Madness
When Carver Elementary holds school-wide elections for the first time, third-grader Deja puts all her efforts into running for school...
Juvenile Fiction
Karen English
Father Figures
This beautifully illustrated story truly highlights the African Proverb "It takes a village." With no father in the home, Larry...
Juvenile Fiction
Derrich Phillips
Firebird
In her debut picture book, Misty Copeland tells the story of a young girl--an every girl--whose confidence is fragile and...
Juvenile Fiction
Misty Copeland
Fresh Princess
Based on The Fresh Prince created by Will Smith, Destiny is the Fresh Princess. Meet Destiny—a cool, energetic, and strong-willed...
Juvenile Fiction
Denene Millner
Genesis Begins Again
A Newbery Honor Book Winner of the Correta Scott King - John Steptoe for New Talent Author Award A Morris...
Juvenile Fiction
Alicia D. Williams
Ghost Ranch
Kid detective Caramel Parks goes on a class trip to the old western town of Boseville, a historic black cowboy...
Juvenile Fiction
Dwayne Ferguson
Go Long!
When Coach Spangler leaves at the start of their second year of junior high school, thirteen-year-old twins Tiki and Ronde...
Juvenile Fiction
Tiki Barber
Goal Line
Balancing priorities presents a challenge in this heartwarming novel about teamwork and perseverance from NFL superstars and bestselling authors Tiki...
Juvenile Fiction
Tiki Barber
Going Down Home with Daddy
Set at one young boy's annual family reunion, this Caldecott Honor-winning picture book is a rich and moving celebration of...
Juvenile Fiction
Kelly Starling Lyons
Gone Crazy in Alabama
Coretta Scott King Award winner * ALA Notable Book * School Library Journal Best Book of the Year * Kirkus...
Juvenile Fiction
Rita Williams-Garcia
Hair Like Mine
Hair Like Mine is a fun and easy read following a little girl who doesn't like that her naturally curly...
Juvenile Fiction
Latashia M. Perry
Hansel and Gretel
Caldecott Honor winner Rachel Isadora gives readers a stunning new interpretation of this classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale, setting the...
Juvenile Fiction
Rachel Isadora
HBCU Proud
A children's fiction book about a young boy's first encounter with a Historically Black College and/or University.
Boy Main Character, History, Juvenile Fiction
Yvette Manns
Hey Black Child
Six-time Coretta Scott King Award winner and four-time Caldecott Honor recipient Bryan Collier brings this classic, inspirational poem to life,...
Juvenile Fiction
Useni Eugene Perkins
I Am Enough
I Am Enough is the picture book everyone needs, and it's now a New York Times bestseller! This is a...
Juvenile Fiction
Grace Byers
I Am Every Good Thing
Illustrations and easy-to-read text pay homage to the strength, character, and worth of a child.
Affirming, Boy Main Character, Juvenile Fiction
Derrick Barnes
I Got Bank!
Offers insight and advice to help children increase their financial awareness, including information about making, saving, and spending money, to...
Juvenile Fiction
Teri Williams
I Promise
NBA champion and cultural icon LeBron James pens a slam-dunk picture book inspired by his foundation's I PROMISE program that...
Inspiration, Juvenile Fiction, Neutral
Lebron James
I’m a Pretty Little Black Girl!
Mia considers the qualities that make her and her other African American friends--who all have different skin tones--pretty.
Juvenile Fiction
Betty K. Bynum
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