African American Book
Kissed by the Sun
Kissed by the SunKissed By the Sun depicts the life of a little girl who struggles with her dark complexion until one of her teachers helps her recognize she is "kissed by the sun". It is a powerful book that helps us all embrace who we are. Buy Now by Kenneth VaughanReading age: 3 - [...]
Sulwe
Sulwe from Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o comes a powerful, moving picture book about colourism, self-esteem and learning that true beauty comes from within. Sulwe's skin is the colour of midnight. She's darker than everyone in her family, and everyone at school. All she wants is to be beautiful and bright, like her mother and [...]
The Supa Dupa Kid
The Supa Dupa KidThe Supadupa Kid is unlike any book my child has read before. It's a graphic novel for kids that's fun and witty. In my house, it's a story-time favorite. --Eddie Taylor, Western MA HOW REFRESHING! This book spoke to my daughter like few books have done before. It was upbeat and modern [...]
Have You Thanked an Inventor Today?
(HB) Have You Thanked an Inventor Today?Have You Thanked an Inventor Today? is a journey into the often forgotten contributions of African-American inventors, that contributed to the American landscape. It chronicles the school day of a little boy, highlighting different inventions that he uses throughout the day, all of which were invented by African-Americans. The [...]
Panther in the Sky
(HG) Panther in the SkyThis historical, realistic fiction children’s book honors the real life of Black Panther Mark Clark who was a youth NAACP leader at the age of 15. Mark Clark later became a Defense Captain in the Black Panther Party. He founded the Peoria, Illinois Black Panther Chapter and fed children daily through [...]
Unspeakable: The Tulsa Massacre
(HN) Unspeakable: The Tulsa MassacreCarole Boston Weatherford American author Carole Boston Weatherford Carole Boston Weatherford is the author of numerous award-winning books. When she's not traveling or visiting museums, Carole is mining the past for family stories, fading traditions, and forgotten struggles. She lives in North Carolina. About this edition ISBN:9781728424644, 172842464X Page count:32 Format:E-book [...]