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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.
Malcolm Little

An inspiring picture book profile of the iconic civil rights leader's childhood, written by his daughter, describes how young Malcolm's...

Juvenile Nonfiction Ilyasah Shabazz
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Marley Dias Gets it Done

Marley Dias has something important to say. So please listen, because this remarkable young lady's passion for making our world...

Juvenile Nonfiction Marley Dias
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Misty Copeland

Pirouette across the stage and get to know Misty Copeland—the first African-American woman to become a principal ballerina with the...

Juvenile Nonfiction Laurie Calkhoven
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On the Court with…LeBron James

Outstanding. Unbelievable. Mindblowing. These are just a few of the words used to describe the talents of LeBron James. He...

Juvenile Nonfiction Matt Christopher
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On the Court with…Stephen Curry

Discover the amazing achievements of fan favorite two-time MVP Stephen Curry in this brand-new, comprehensive biography. Steph Curry is a...

Juvenile Nonfiction Matt Christopher
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Radiant Child

A visually stunning picture book biography about modern art phenomenon Jean-Michel Basquiat, written and illustrated by Coretta Scott King Award...

Juvenile Nonfiction Javaka Steptoe
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Sisters

Celebrated picture book biographer Jeanette Winter shares the story of champion tennis players—and sisters—Venus and Serena Williams. Before they were...

Biography, Girl Main Character, Juvenile Nonfiction, Sports Jeanette Winter
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Swift Walker

Swift Walker loved to walk fast. His sister warned him, "One day, you'll walk so fast you won't be able...

Juvenile Nonfiction Verlyn Tarlton
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The ABCs of Black History

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER B is for Beautiful, Brave, and Bright! And for a Book that takes a Bold...

Diaspora, History, Juvenile Nonfiction, Neutral Rio Cortez
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The Power of Her Pen

“A powerful story.” —The Horn Book “A worthy addition to children’s biography collections.” —Booklist “A solid treatment of an important...

Biography, Girl Main Character, Juvenile Nonfiction Lesa Cline-Ransome
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The Roots of Rap

Explore the roots of rap in this stunning, rhyming, triple-timing picture book! A generation voicing stories, hopes, and fears founds...

Juvenile Nonfiction Carole Boston Weatherford
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The Teachers March!

FOUR STARRED REVIEWS! Booklist Editor's Choice NCTE Orbis Pictus Honor Book Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the...

Juvenile Nonfiction Sandra Neil Wallace
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The Undefeated

Winner of the 2020 Caldecott Medal A 2020 Newbery Honor Book Winner of the 2020 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award...

Juvenile Nonfiction Kwame Alexander
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Trombone Shorty

A Grammy-nominated headliner for the New Orleans Jazz Fest describes his childhood in Tremâe and how he came to be...

Juvenile Nonfiction Troy Andrews
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Unspeakable

Celebrated author Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrator Floyd Cooper provide a powerful look at the Tulsa Race Massacre, one of...

Juvenile Nonfiction Carole Boston Weatherford
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Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer

A 2016 Caldecott Honor Book A 2016 Robert F. Sibert Honor Book A 2016 John Steptoe New Talent Illustrator Award...

Juvenile Nonfiction Carole Boston Weatherford
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We’ve Got a Job

The inspiring story of the 1963 Birmingham Children's March as seen through the eyes of four young people at the...

Juvenile Nonfiction Cynthia Levinson
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What Color Is My World?

“Get ready to have your mind blown with this fun book.” — The Washington Post Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, basketball legend and...

Juvenile Nonfiction Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
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Who Were the Tuskegee Airmen?

It's up, up, and away with the Tuskegee Airmen, a heroic group of African American military pilots who helped the...

Juvenile Nonfiction Sherri L. Smith
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You Can Do It!

Faith and the support of a loving family help Linden when he is upset over being the only one in...

Juvenile Nonfiction Tony Dungy
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