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Uplifiting books that celebrate Black History, Black Creators, and Black Achievement

Whiteout: A Novel By Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, Nicola Yoon Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9780063088146
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Published: Quill Tree Books - November 8th, 2022

Atlanta is blanketed with snow just before Christmas, but the warmth of young love just might melt the ice in this novel of Black joy, and cozy, sparkling romance—by the same unbeatable team of authors who wrote the New York Times bestseller Blackout!


The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times By Michelle Obama Cover Image
$32.50
ISBN: 9780593237465
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Published: Crown - November 15th, 2022

#1 NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER • In an inspiring follow-up to her acclaimed memoir Becoming, former First Lady Michelle Obama shares practical wisdom and powerful strategies for staying hopeful and balanced in today’s highly uncertain world.
 


Bigger Than Bravery: Black Resilience and Reclamation in a Time of Pandemic By Valerie Boyd (Editor), Alice Walker (Contribution by), Kiese Laymon (Contribution by) Cover Image
By Valerie Boyd (Editor), Alice Walker (Contribution by), Kiese Laymon (Contribution by)
$18.95
ISBN: 9781940596471
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Published: Lookout Books - November 15th, 2022

Best Books of 2022, Library Journal

Big Indie Book of Fall, Publishers Weekly
2023 Georgia Author of the Year Award Winner for specialty book
Foreword INDIES silver winner for anthology



The World We Make: A Novel (The Great Cities #2) By N. K. Jemisin Cover Image
$30.00
ISBN: 9780316509893
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Published: Orbit - November 1st, 2022

Four-time Hugo Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author N.K.


Black: The Many Wonders of My World (The Colors of My Life) By Nancy Johnson James, Constance Moore (Illustrator) Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9781951836443
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Published: Cameron Kids - April 12th, 2022

Black: The Many Wonders of My World is a celebration of the color black, from author Nancy Johnson James and artist Constance Moore, the team who created Brown: The Many Shades of Love.
 
Black is a wonderful color. Black is special. It is true. It’s the sky when the morning is new.


Black Girls Unbossed: Young World Changers Leading the Way By Khristi Lauren Adams Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9781506479231
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Published: Beaming Books - March 22nd, 2022

Black girls are shaping the future.

Young Black leaders have always been at the forefront of the fight for justice, freedom, and equity. And Black girls today are stepping up and leading in bold, creative ways. In a world overrun by power and greed, now is the time to look to Black girls for lessons in resilience, leadership, tenacity, spirit, and empathy.


Okoye to the People: A Black Panther Novel By Ibi Zoboi Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781368046978
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Published: Marvel Press - March 22nd, 2022

Unbossed: How Black Girls Are Leading the Way By Khristi Lauren Adams, Chanequa Walker-Barnes (Foreword by) Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781506474267
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Published: Broadleaf Books - March 8th, 2022

Black girls are leading, organizing, advocating, and creating. They are starting nonprofits. Building political coalitions. Promoting diverse literature. Fighting cancer. Improving water quality. Working to prevent gun violence.

Are we ready to learn from their leadership?


Young, Gifted and Black: Meet 52 Black Heroes from Past and Present (See Yourself in Their Stories) By Jamia Wilson, Andrea Pippins (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jamia Wilson, Andrea Pippins (Illustrator)
$23.99
ISBN: 9781786031587
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Published: Wide Eyed Editions - February 1st, 2018

“...to be revisited again and again…The candy-colored pages and straightforward stories are hard to resist…” –The New York Times

“...diverse collection of iconic figures…vibrantly illustrated…beautifully crafted volume…” –Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review


“…exuberant&hell


Black Love Matters: Real Talk on Romance, Being Seen, and Happily Ever Afters By Jessica P. Pryde Cover Image
$17.00
ISBN: 9780593335772
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Published: Berkley - February 1st, 2022

An incisive, intersectional essay anthology that celebrates and examines romance and romantic media through the lens of Black readers, writers, and cultural commentators, edited by Book Riot columnist and librarian Jessica Pryde.
 


Brown Sugar Baby By Kevin Lewis, Jestenia Southerland (Illustrator), Cottage Door Press (Editor) Cover Image
$9.99
ISBN: 9781646384105
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Published: Cottage Door Press - March 15th, 2022

"Brown sugar baby, dark eyes spark bright with glee...Pie of my eye, stay right here with me." This lyrical first book in the Brown Sugar Baby series is a celebration of the powerful love and protective, comforting instincts of a mother for her child.


Black and Resilient: 52 Weeks of Anti-Racist Activities for Black Joy and Empowerment (Journal for Healing, Black Self-Love, Anti-Prejudice By M. J. Fievre Cover Image
$19.95
ISBN: 9781642507461
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Published: Tma Press - December 2nd, 2021

Self-Acceptance, Anti-Racism, and Affirmations for Teens

#1 New Release in Teen & Young Adult Social Activist Biographies

"M.J. Fievre is the best friend, the confidante everyone yearns for."-Mike, the Poet, author of Dear Woman and The Boyfriend Book


The Future of Black: Afrofuturism, Black Comics, and Superhero Poetry By Gary Jackson (Editor), Len Lawson (Editor), Cynthia Manick (Editor) Cover Image
By Gary Jackson (Editor), Len Lawson (Editor), Cynthia Manick (Editor)
$20.95
ISBN: 9781949467673
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Published: Blair - November 2nd, 2021

An anthology of poems and art exploring Afrofuturism, science fiction, and speculative fiction by Black writers and writers of color.


Rick Riordan Presents: Tristan Strong Keeps Punching-A Tristan Strong Novel, Book 3 By Kwame Mbalia Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781368054874
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Published: Rick Riordan Presents - October 5th, 2021

On Girlhood: 15 Stories from the Well-Read Black Girl Library By Glory Edim (Editor) Cover Image
By Glory Edim (Editor)
$23.95
ISBN: 9781631497698
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Published: Liveright - October 26th, 2021

NPR • Best Books of 2021

Proudly introducing the Well-Read Black Girl Library Series, On Girlhood is a lovingly curated anthology celebrating short fiction from such luminaries as Rita Dove, Alice Walker, Toni Morrison, and more.

“When you look over your own library, who do you see?”


African Icons: Ten People Who Shaped History By Tracey Baptiste Cover Image
$19.95
ISBN: 9781616209001
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Published: Algonquin Young Readers - October 19th, 2021

In this expansive collection of history, meet ten real-life kings, queens, inventors, scholars, and visionaries who lived in Africa thousands of years ago and changed the world.

Black history begins thousands of years ago with the many cultures and people of the African continent.


Represented: The Black Imagemakers Who Reimagined African American Citizenship (American Business) By Brenna Wynn Greer Cover Image
$104.95
ISBN: 9780812251432
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Published: University of Pennsylvania Press - July 12th, 2019

In 1948, Moss Kendrix, a former New Deal public relations officer, founded a highly successful, Washington, D.C.-based public relations firm, the flagship client of which was the Coca-Cola Company. As the first black pitchman for Coca-Cola, Kendrix found his way into the rarefied world of white corporate America.


Until I Am Free: Fannie Lou Hamer's Enduring Message to America By Keisha N. Blain Cover Image
$24.95
ISBN: 9780807061503
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Published: Beacon Press - October 5th, 2021

National Book Critics Circle 2021 Biography Finalist

53rd NAACP Image Award Nominee: Outstanding Literary Work - Biography/Autobiography


Keeping It Real By Paula Chase Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9780062965691
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Published: Greenwillow Books - October 19th, 2021

“Fun and juicy.”—New York Times

“A solid story of summer growth and exploration.”—Kirkus Reviews


Black Ballerinas: My Journey to Our Legacy By Misty Copeland, Salena Barnes (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Misty Copeland, Salena Barnes (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9781534474246
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Published: Aladdin - November 2nd, 2021

From New York Times bestselling and award-winning author and American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Misty Copeland comes an illustrated nonfiction collection celebrating dancers of color who have influenced her on and off the stage.

As a young girl living in a motel with her mother and her five siblings, Misty Copeland didn’t have a lot of exposure to ballet or promine


Skin of the Sea (Of Mermaids and Orisa #1) By Natasha Bowen Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593120941
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Published: Random House Books for Young Readers - November 2nd, 2021

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The must-read Black mermaid fantasy series that #1 NYT bestselling author Nicola Yoon calls “epic and original,” in which one mermaid takes on the gods themselves. Perfect for fans of Children of Blood and Bone and anyone who can't wait for the live-action The Little Mermaid.


All Her Little Secrets: A Novel By Wanda M. Morris Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9780063082465
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Published: William Morrow Paperbacks - November 2nd, 2021

All Her Little Secrets is a brilliantly nuanced but powerhouse exploration of race, the legal system, and the crushing pressure of keeping secrets. Morris brings a vibrant and welcome new voice to the thriller space.” —Karin Slaughter, New York Times and international bestselling author  


Delver By MK Reed, Spike C. Trotman, Clive Hawken (Illustrator) Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9781506724522
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Published: Dark Horse Books - October 19th, 2021

In this fantasy adventure story we follow Temerity Aster, a 15-year-old girl who lives with her large family in a small village of goat herders in the tiny hamlet of Oddgoat. The world she lives is shaken up when random doors to living dungeons appear, including one that has appeared in her cellar. 


God of Mercy: A Novel By Okezie Nwoka Cover Image
$27.00
ISBN: 9781662600838
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Published: Astra House - November 2nd, 2021

“Nwoka’s debut feels like a dream, or a fable, or something in between . . . Recommended for fans of Nnedi Okorafor’s Remote Control or Nghi Vo’s The Empress of Salt and Fortune.” —Ashley Rayner, Booklist


Her Honor: My Life on the Bench...What Works, What's Broken, and How to Change It By LaDoris Hazzard Cordell Cover Image
$28.00
ISBN: 9781250269607
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Published: Celadon Books - October 26th, 2021

In Her Honor, Judge LaDoris Hazzard Cordell provides a rare and thought-provoking insider account of our legal system, sharing vivid stories of the cases that came through her courtroom and revealing the strengths, flaws, and much-needed changes within our courts.


Bad Motherfucker: The Life and Movies of Samuel L. Jackson, the Coolest Man in Hollywood By Gavin Edwards Cover Image
$29.00
ISBN: 9780306924323
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Published: Hachette Books - October 26th, 2021

A fascinating exploration and celebration of the life and work of the coolest man in Hollywood, Samuel L. Jackson—from his star-making turns in the films of Spike Lee and Quentin Tarantino to his ubiquitous roles in the Star Wars and Marvel franchises, not to mention the cult favorite Snakes on a Plane.

Samuel L.


Black Was the Ink By Michelle Coles, Justin Johnson (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Michelle Coles, Justin Johnson (Illustrator)
$21.95
ISBN: 9781643794310
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Published: Tu Books - November 2nd, 2021

Through the help of a ghostly ancestor, sixteen-year-old Malcolm is sent on a journey through Reconstruction-era America to find his place in modern-day Black progress.


Stephen A. Swails: Black Freedom Fighter in the Civil War and Reconstruction (Southern Biography) By Gordon C. Rhea Cover Image
$29.95
ISBN: 9780807176269
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Published: LSU Press - November 3rd, 2021

Stephen Atkins Swails is a forgotten American hero. A free Black in the North before the Civil War began, Swails exhibited such exemplary service in the 54th Massachusetts Infantry that he became the first African American commissioned as a combat officer in the United States military.


The Swag Is in the Socks By Kelly J. Baptist Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9780593380864
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Published: Crown Books for Young Readers - November 2nd, 2021

Xavier Moon is stepping out of the shadows when his great-uncle gives him some outlandish socks and some even stranger requests. A story about heart, confidence, and standing on your own two feet that is perfect for fans of The Season of Styx Malone and The Parker Inheritance.


Rebel Girls of Black History: A Sticker-by-Number Book By Rebel Girls Cover Image
$14.99
ISBN: 9780593407417
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Published: Dial Books - November 2nd, 2021

Color with stickers to create gorgeous keepsakes of exceptional Black women. These twelve heroes will encourage any Rebel Girl to pursue her dreams without limits.  It’s the perfect gift for young dreamers!


Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Real-Life Tales of Black Girl Magic By Lilly Workneh (Editor), Cashawn Thompson (Foreword by), Lilly Workneh, Cashawn Thompson, Diana Odero, Jestine Ware, Sonja Thomas Cover Image
$35.00
ISBN: 9781953424044
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Published: Rebel Girls - September 28th, 2021

A PARENTS' FAVORITE PRODUCTS TILLYWIG AWARD WINNER 2022

The fourth installment in the New York Times bestselling Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series, featuring 100 barrier-breaking Black women and girls who showcase the spirit of Black Girl Magic.


Black Nerd Problems: Essays By William Evans, Omar Holmon Cover Image
$27.00
ISBN: 9781982150235
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Published: Gallery Books - September 14th, 2021

The creators of the popular website Black Nerd Problems bring their witty and unflinching insight to this engaging collection of pop culture essays—on everything from Mario Kart to issues of representation—that “will fill you with joy and give you hope for the future of geek culture” (Ernest Cline, #1 New York Times bestselling author).


In Every Mirror She's Black: A Novel By Lolá Ákínmádé Åkerström Cover Image
$26.99
ISBN: 9781728240381
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Published: Sourcebooks Landmark - September 7th, 2021

A Good Morning America Buzz Pick!

As seen in Vulture, Essence, Good Morning America, The Independent, Goodreads, PureWow, and many more!


Black Boy Joy: 17 Stories Celebrating Black Boyhood By Kwame Mbalia (Editor) Cover Image
By Kwame Mbalia (Editor)
$17.99
ISBN: 9780593379936
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Published: Delacorte Press - August 3rd, 2021

THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • FIVE STARRED REVIEWS

Celebrate the joys of Black boyhood with stories from seventeen bestselling, critically acclaimed Black authors—including Jason Reynolds, Jerry Craft, and Kwame Mbalia.


Simone Breaks All the Rules By Debbie Rigaud Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781338681727
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Published: Scholastic Press - June 1st, 2021

Perfect for fans of You Should See Me in a Crown and Never Have I Ever, this hilarious and heartfelt rom-com from bestselling author Debbie Rigaud is pure Black girl joy.

Simone Thibodeaux is about to switch things up.

Check her life: It’s sealed in a boy-proof container.


J.D. and the Family Business (J.D. the Kid Barber #2) By J. Dillard, Akeem S. Roberts (Illustrator) Cover Image
By J. Dillard, Akeem S. Roberts (Illustrator)
$6.99
ISBN: 9780593111574
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Published: Kokila - August 3rd, 2021

Eight-year-old kid barber J.D. joins forces with his sister, who has beauty shop dreams, in this hilarious illustrated chapter book and follow-up to J.D. and the Great Barber Battle.


While We Were Dating By Jasmine Guillory Cover Image
$26.00
ISBN: 9780593100844
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Published: Berkley - July 13th, 2021

An instant New York Times bestseller!

One of TIME Magazine's 100 Must-Reads of 2021!

Two people realize that it’s no longer an act when they veer off-script in this sizzling romantic comedy by New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory.


Seven Days in June By Tia Williams Cover Image
$29.00
ISBN: 9781538719107
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Published: Grand Central Publishing - June 1st, 2021

A REESE WITHERSPOON BOOK CLUB PICK! 

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER


Named A Best Book by USA Today • Harper’s Bazaar • Oprah Daily • PopSugar • Shondaland • The Los Angeles Times • NPR • Kirkus • Marie Claire • New York Public Library • Bustle • Good Houseke


A Chorus Rises: A Song Below Water novel By Bethany C. Morrow Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781250316035
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Published: Tor Teen - June 1st, 2021

THE LATEST NOVEL FROM YA SENSATION BETHANY C. MORROW

Meet Naema Bradshaw: a beautiful Eloko, once Portland-famous, now infamous, as she navigates a personal and public reckoning where confronting the limits of her privilege will show Naema what her magic really is, and who it makes her.


Crossing the Stream By Elizabeth-Irene Baitie Cover Image
$17.95
ISBN: 9781324017097
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Published: Norton Young Readers - June 8th, 2021

A Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book of 2021


Becoming Vanessa By Vanessa Brantley-Newton Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780525582120
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Published: Knopf Books for Young Readers - June 15th, 2021

Get ready to go back to school with this inclusive, empathetic story that will help kids new to the classroom transform from timid caterpillars into beautiful butterflies who love exactly who they are!


Blackout: A Novel By Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, Nicola Yoon Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9780063088092
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Published: Quill Tree Books - June 22nd, 2021

Six critically acclaimed, bestselling, and award-winning authors bring the glowing warmth and electricity of Black teens in love to this charming, hilarious, and heartwarming novel that shines a bright light through the dark.

A summer heatwave blankets New York City in darkness. But as the city is thrown into confusion, a different kind of electricity sparks…


Happily Ever Afters By Elise Bryant Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9780062982834
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Published: Balzer + Bray - January 5th, 2021

Jane the Virgin meets To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before in this charming debut romantic comedy filled with Black Girl Magic. Perfect for fans of Mary H. K. Choi and Nicola Yoon, with crossover appeal for readers of Jasmine Guillory and Talia Hibbert romances.


Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry By Joya Goffney Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9780063024793
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Published: HarperTeen - May 4th, 2021

Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry by debut author Joya Goffney is a story of an overly enthusiastic list maker who is blackmailed into completing a to-do list of all her worst fears. It’s a heartfelt, tortured, contemporary YA high school romance.


The Girl with Stars in Her Eyes: A story of love, loss, and rock-and-roll (The Lillys) By Xio Axelrod Cover Image
$14.99
ISBN: 9781492698760
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Published: Sourcebooks Casablanca - May 4th, 2021

* MOST ANTICIPATED: Buzzfeed, Goodreads, Country Living, Bookish, Frolic, and more! *

A Star is Born meets Daisy Jones and the Six by way of Colleen Hoover in this unique story following an all-female band on the brink of breaking out. This diverse cast of characters play hard and love harder...no matter the ultimate price.


When My Cousins Come to Town By Angela Shanté, Keisha Morris (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Angela Shanté, Keisha Morris (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781513267227
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Published: West Margin Press - May 4th, 2021

A fun, lively story of Black family and cousin culture that celebrates individuality and embraces differences.

One of the New York Public Library's Best Books for Kids in 2021

Nominated, Bank Street College of Education's 2022 Irma S. Black Award


This Poison Heart By Kalynn Bayron Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781547603909
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Published: Bloomsbury YA - June 29th, 2021

Darkness blooms in bestselling author Kalynn Bayron’s new contemporary fantasy about a girl with a unique and deadly power.

Briseis has a gift: with a single touch she can grow plants from tiny seeds to rich blooms.


Root Magic By Eden Royce Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9780062899576
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Published: Walden Pond Press - January 5th, 2021

“A poignant, necessary entry into the children’s literary canon, Root Magic brings to life the history and culture of Gullah people while highlighting the timeless plight of Black Americans.


The Meet-Cute Project By Rhiannon Richardson Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9781534473522
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Published: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers - January 12th, 2021

“A sweet and honest rom-com that you don’t want to miss.” —Rachael Lippincott, New York Times bestselling author of Five Feet Apart

To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before meets Save the Date in this sweet, hijinks-filled rom-com about a teen girl who will do whatever it takes to find a date for her sister’s wedding.


Act Your Age, Eve Brown: A Novel (The Brown Sisters #3) By Talia Hibbert Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780062941275
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Published: Avon - March 9th, 2021

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

In Talia Hibbert’s newest rom-com, the flightiest Brown sister crashes into the life of an uptight B&B owner and has him falling hard—literally.


Dear Black Girl: Letters From Your Sisters on Stepping Into Your Power By Tamara Winfrey Harris Cover Image
$16.95
ISBN: 9781523092291
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Published: Berrett-Koehler Publishers - March 9th, 2021

"Dear Black Girl is the empowering, affirming love letter our girls need in order to thrive in a world that does not always protect, nurture, or celebrate us. This collection of Black women's voices...


Paul Robeson: No One Can Silence Me: The Life of the Legendary Artist and Activist (Adapted for Young Adults) By Martin Duberman, Jason Reynolds (Foreword by) Cover Image
By Martin Duberman, Jason Reynolds (Foreword by)
$19.99
ISBN: 9781620976494
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Published: New Press - March 9th, 2021

The inspiring life and legacy of vocal artist and civil rights icon Paul Robeson--one of the most important public figures in the twentieth century--adapted for young adults by the acclaimed Robeson biographer

"As an artist I come to sing, but as a citizen, I will always speak for peace, and no one can silence me in this." --Paul Robeson


Red Island House: A Novel By Andrea Lee Cover Image
$27.00
ISBN: 9781982137809
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Published: Scribner - March 23rd, 2021

From National Book Award–nominated writer Andrea Lee comes Red Island House, a travel epic that opens a window on the mysterious African island of Madagascar, and on the dangers of life and love in paradise, as seen through the eyes of a Black American heroine.


Ruby's Reunion Day Dinner By Angela Dalton, Jestenia Southerland (Illustrator) Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9780063015746
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Published: HarperCollins - May 18th, 2021

On Here Wee Read's 2021 Ultimate List of Diverse Children's Books! 

Publisher Weekly Starred Review! "Warm digital art by Southerland makes excellent use of light and shadow, and offers a lovely portrait of an expressive family with varying hairstyles and body types. This hopeful, mouthwatering narrative showcases tender family rapport."


Becoming By Michelle Obama Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781524763145
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Published: Crown - March 2nd, 2021

Now in paperback—the intimate, powerful, and inspiring memoir by the former First Lady of the United States, featuring a new introduction by Michelle Obama, a letter from the author to her younger self, and a book club guide with 20 discussion questions and a 5-question Q&A
 


Becoming: Adapted for Young Readers By Michelle Obama Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593303740
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Published: Delacorte Press - March 2nd, 2021

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Michelle Obama’s worldwide bestselling memoir, Becoming, is now adapted for young readers.


For Every One By Jason Reynolds Cover Image
$7.99
ISBN: 9781481486255
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Published: Atheneum Books for Young Readers - April 2nd, 2019

“A lyrical masterpiece.” —School Library Journal (starred review)

Originally performed at the Kennedy Center for the unveiling of the Martin Luther King Jr.


Broken Places & Outer Spaces: Finding Creativity in the Unexpected (TED Books) By Nnedi Okorafor Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9781501195471
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Published: Simon & Schuster/ TED - June 18th, 2019

A powerful journey from star athlete to sudden paralysis to creative awakening, award-winning science fiction writer Nnedi Okorafor shows that what we think are our limitations have the potential to become our greatest strengths.

Nnedi Okorafor was never supposed to be paralyzed.


The Vanished (Shuri: A Black Panther Novel #2) By Nic Stone Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781338587180
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Published: Scholastic Inc. - February 2nd, 2021

Shuri, the Princess of Wakanda (and sister to the Black Panther), sets out to save a group of kidnapped girls in this all-new, original middle-grade novel by New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone!

With the heart-shaped herb thriving, a group of Wakanda's finest engineers working on expanding her dome technology, and the borders more fortified than ever, Princess Shuri c


Dear Haiti, Love Alaine By Maika Moulite, Maritza Moulite Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781335777096
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Published: Inkyard Press - September 3rd, 2019

"I couldn't put Dear Haiti, Love Alaine down " --New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory

Co-written by sisters Maika and Maritza Moulite, this exceptional debut novel captures a sparkling new voice and irrepressible heroine in a story sure to thrill fans of Nicola Yoon and Ibi Zoboi


The Hill We Climb: An Inaugural Poem for the Country By Amanda Gorman, Oprah Winfrey (Foreword by) Cover Image
By Amanda Gorman, Oprah Winfrey (Foreword by)
$15.99
ISBN: 9780593465271
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Published: Viking Books - March 30th, 2021

The instant #1 New York Times bestseller and #1 USA Today bestseller

Amanda Gorman’s electrifying and historic poem “The Hill We Climb,” read at President Joe Biden’s inauguration, is now available as a collectible gift edition.

“Stunning.” —CNN
“Dynamic.” —NPR


Becoming Muhammad Ali By James Patterson, Kwame Alexander, Dawud Anyabwile (Illustrator) Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9780316498166
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Published: jimmy patterson - October 5th, 2020

The critically acclaimed #1 New York Times bestseller! Two heavy-hitters in children's literature deliver an electrifying biographical novel of cultural icon Muhammad Ali. 

Before he was a household name, Cassius Clay was a kid with struggles like any other.


Becoming By Michelle Obama Cover Image
$32.50
ISBN: 9781524763138
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Published: Crown - November 13th, 2018

An intimate, powerful, and inspiring memoir by the former First Lady of the United States
 


SHURI: WAKANDA FOREVER By Nnedi Okorafor, Marvel Various, Leonardo Romero (Illustrator), Marvel Various (Illustrator), Skottie Young (Cover design or artwork by) Cover Image
By Nnedi Okorafor, Marvel Various, Leonardo Romero (Illustrator), Marvel Various (Illustrator), Skottie Young (Cover design or artwork by)
$12.99
ISBN: 9781302923693
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Published: Outreach/New Reader - November 24th, 2020

Collects Shuri (2018) #1-10. The Black Panther's techno-genius sister stars in her own incredible adventures! T'Challa has disappeared, and Wakanda expects Shuri to lead their great nation in his absence! But she's happiest in a lab surrounded by her inventions. She'd rather be testing gauntlets than throwing them down!


Change Sings: A Children's Anthem By Amanda Gorman, Loren Long (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Amanda Gorman, Loren Long (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593203224
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Published: Viking Books for Young Readers - September 21st, 2021

A lyrical picture book debut from #1 New York Times bestselling author and presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman and #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Loren Long
 
"I can hear change humming
In its loudest, proudest song.
I don't fear change coming,
And so I sing along."
 


Get a Life, Chloe Brown: A Novel (The Brown Sisters #1) By Talia Hibbert Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9780062941206
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Published: Avon - November 5th, 2019

“Absolutely charming... a flawless balance of humor, heat, sweetness, and depth, and I loved every page.” – Helen Hoang, USA Today bestselling author of The Bride Test

USA TODAY BESTSELLER


Black Is a Rainbow Color By Angela Joy, Ekua Holmes (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Angela Joy, Ekua Holmes (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781626726314
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Published: Roaring Brook Press - January 14th, 2020

A child reflects on the meaning of being Black in this moving and powerful anthem about a people, a culture, a history, and a legacy that lives on.

Red is a rainbow color.
Green sits next to blue.
Yellow, orange, violet, indigo,
They are rainbow colors, too, but

My color is black . . .
And there’s no BLACK in rainbows.


A Song Below Water: A Novel By Bethany C. Morrow Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781250315328
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Published: Tor Teen - June 2nd, 2020

Bethany C. Morrow's A Song Below Water is the story for today’s readers — a captivating modern fantasy about Black sirens, friendship, and self-discovery set against the challenges of today's racism and sexism.

In a society determined to keep her under lock and key, Tavia must hide her siren powers.


The Boyfriend Project By Farrah Rochon Cover Image
$14.99
ISBN: 9781538716625
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Published: Forever - June 9th, 2020

A smart and delightful romantic comedy featuring fabulous female friendships and "a great love story." --Jasmine Guillory, bestselling author of Party of Two Samiah Brooks never thought she would be "that" girl.


Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success on Your Own Terms By Shellye Archambeau, Ben Horowitz (Foreword by) Cover Image
By Shellye Archambeau, Ben Horowitz (Foreword by)
$28.00
ISBN: 9781538702895
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Published: Grand Central Publishing - October 6th, 2020

Full of empowering wisdom from one of Silicon Valley's first female African American CEOs, this inspiring leadership booknamed a Best Business Book of the Year by Fortune and Bloombergoffers a blueprint for how to achieve your personal and professional goals.
Shellye Archambeau recounts how she overcame the challeng


Charming as a Verb By Ben Philippe Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780062824141
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Published: Balzer + Bray - October 13th, 2020

From the award-winning author of The Field Guide to the North American Teenager comes a whip-smart and layered romantic comedy. Perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon and Jenny Han. 


The Living is Easy By Dorothy West, Morgan Jerkins (Foreword by), Adelaide M. Cromwell (Afterword by) Cover Image
By Dorothy West, Morgan Jerkins (Foreword by), Adelaide M. Cromwell (Afterword by)
$19.95
ISBN: 9781936932979
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Published: Feminist Press - November 10th, 2020

An insightful, witty novel set in early twentieth-century black Boston by the Harlem Renaissance's youngest member--reissued for a new generation of readers.


Girl Gurl Grrrl: On Womanhood and Belonging in the Age of Black Girl Magic By Kenya Hunt Cover Image
$26.99
ISBN: 9780062987648
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Published: Amistad - December 8th, 2020

A People Pick!

“One of the year’s must-reads.” –ELLE

“[A] provocative, heart-breaking, and frequently hilarious collection.” –GLAMOUR

“Essential, vital, and urgent.” –HARPER’S BAZAAR


Black Firsts: 500 Years of Trailblazing Achievements and Ground-Breaking Events By Jessie Carney Smith Cover Image
$39.95
ISBN: 9781578596881
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Published: Visible Ink Press - January 1st, 2021

A celebration of achievement, accomplishments, and pride

The first African American president, U.S. senator, and the first black lawyer in the Department of Education. The first black chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff and the first African American commissioned officer in the Marine Corps. The first black professors in a variety of fields.


After the Rain: A Graphic Novel By Nnedi Okorafor, David Brame (Illustrator), John Jennings (Adapted by) Cover Image
By Nnedi Okorafor, David Brame (Illustrator), John Jennings (Adapted by)
$22.99
ISBN: 9781419743559
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Published: Abrams ComicArts - Megascope - January 5th, 2021

After the Rain is a graphic novel adaptation of Hugo and Nebula award-winning author Nnedi Okorafor’s short story “On the Road.”
 
During a violent and unexpected storm in a small Nigerian town, the destiny of a Nigerian-American woman named Chioma is revealed . . . and her life is changed forever.


VIP: Lewis Latimer: Engineering Wizard By Denise Lewis Patrick, Daniel Duncan (Illustrator) Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780062889669
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Published: HarperCollins - January 5th, 2021

Get ready to light up the world with Lewis Latimer in this exciting middle grade nonfiction biography. Perfect for fans of the Who Was and Little Leaders series, the books in the VIP series tell the true—and amazing—stories of some of history's greatest trailblazers.


Call Us What We Carry: Poems By Amanda Gorman Cover Image
$24.99
ISBN: 9780593465066
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Published: Viking Books - December 7th, 2021

The instant #1 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller


The breakout poetry collection by #1 New York Times bestselling author and presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman


Happily Ever Afters By Elise Bryant Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9780062982834
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Published: Balzer + Bray - January 5th, 2021

Jane the Virgin meets To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before in this charming debut romantic comedy filled with Black Girl Magic. Perfect for fans of Mary H. K. Choi and Nicola Yoon, with crossover appeal for readers of Jasmine Guillory and Talia Hibbert romances.


Root Magic By Eden Royce Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9780062899576
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Published: Walden Pond Press - January 5th, 2021

“A poignant, necessary entry into the children’s literary canon, Root Magic brings to life the history and culture of Gullah people while highlighting the timeless plight of Black Americans.


The Awakening of Malcolm X: A Novel By Ilyasah Shabazz, Tiffany D. Jackson Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780374313296
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Published: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) - January 5th, 2021

The Awakening of Malcolm X is a powerful narrative account of the activist's adolescent years in jail, written by his daughter Ilyasah Shabazz along with 2019 Coretta Scott King-John Steptoe award-winning author, Tiffany D. Jackson.

No one can be at peace until he has his freedom.


Empowered Black Girl: Joyful Affirmations and Words of Resilience (Book for Black Girls Ages 12+) By M. J. Fievre Cover Image
$15.95
ISBN: 9781642505603
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Published: Mango - January 19th, 2021

Even strong, fearless, and badass Black women need affirmations.


Remote Control By Nnedi Okorafor Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781250772800
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Published: Tordotcom - January 19th, 2021

An alien artifact turns a young girl into Death's adopted daughter in Remote Control, a thrilling sci-fi tale of community and female empowerment from Nebula and Hugo Award-winner Nnedi Okorafor

“She’s the adopted daughter of the Angel of Death. Beware of her. Mind her. Death guards her like one of its own.”


Shirley Chisholm: The Last Interview: and Other Conversations (The Last Interview Series) By Shirley Chisholm, Barbara Lee (Introduction by) Cover Image
By Shirley Chisholm, Barbara Lee (Introduction by)
$16.99
ISBN: 9781612198972
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Published: Melville House - January 26th, 2021

“All I can say is that I’m a shaker-upper. That’s exactly what I am.” —Shirley Chisholm


Black Magic: What Black Leaders Learned from Trauma and Triumph By Chad Sanders Cover Image
$27.00
ISBN: 9781982104221
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Published: Simon & Schuster - February 2nd, 2021

A “daring, urgent, and transformative” (Brené Brown, New York Times bestselling author of Dare to Lead) exploration of Black achievement in a white world based on honest, provocative, and moving interviews with Black leaders, scientists, artists, activists, and champions.

“I remember the day I realized I couldn’t play a white guy as well


Loud Black Girls: 20 Black Women Writers Ask: What's Next? By Yomi Adegoke, Elizabeth Uviebinené Cover Image
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Published: Fourth Estate - February 2nd, 2021

An important and timely anthology of black British writing, edited and curated by the authors of the highly acclaimed, ground-breaking Slay In Your Lane. Slay in Your Lane Presents: Loud Black Girls features essays from the diverse voices of twenty established and emerging black British writers.


Michael Jackson in Comics! (NBM Comics Biographies) By Ceka Cover Image
By Ceka
$26.99
ISBN: 9781681122281
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Published: NBM Publishing - February 12th, 2021

Well beyond his passing in 2009, Michael Jackson remains one of the most adulated and mysterious stars in the world. Incredible singer, brilliant musician, amazing performer, he was just as talented as he was eccentric, adored as well as reviled with sordid accusations, sadly caught between a stolen childhood and a suffocating star system.


Honey Girl By Morgan Rogers Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9780778311027
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Published: Park Row - February 23rd, 2021

Named Most Anticipated of 2021 by Oprah Magazine * Marie Claire * Ms. Magazine * E * Parade Magazine * Buzzfeed * Cosmo * The Rumpus * GoodReads * Autostraddle * Brit & Co * Refinery29 * Betches * BookRiot and others

A LibraryReads Pick

"HONEY GIRL is an emotional, heartfelt, charming debut, and I loved every moment of it."


Not Without Laughter (Penguin Vitae) By Langston Hughes, Angela Flournoy (Introduction by) Cover Image
By Langston Hughes, Angela Flournoy (Introduction by)
$25.00
ISBN: 9780143134428
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Published: Penguin Classics - February 23rd, 2021

A collectible hardcover edition of our greatest African American poet's award-winning first novel about a black boy's coming-of-age in a largely white Kansas town, featuring an introduction by National Book Award finalist Angela Flournoy

A Penguin Vitae Edition


Red Island House: A Novel By Andrea Lee Cover Image
$27.00
ISBN: 9781982137809
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Published: Scribner - March 23rd, 2021

From National Book Award–nominated writer Andrea Lee comes Red Island House, a travel epic that opens a window on the mysterious African island of Madagascar, and on the dangers of life and love in paradise, as seen through the eyes of a Black American heroine.


Game, Set, Sisters!: The Story of Venus and Serena Williams (Who Did It First?) By Jay Leslie, Ebony Glenn (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jay Leslie, Ebony Glenn (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781250307408
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Published: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) - March 30th, 2021

A stirring picture book biography of Venus and Serena Williams that celebrates their achievements…and their sisterhood.

This is the story of two sisters…
who took the tennis world by storm,
who achieved everything possible in the sport…and then some,
and who stood by one another through thick and thin.


A Chorus Rises: A Song Below Water novel By Bethany C. Morrow Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781250316035
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Published: Tor Teen - June 1st, 2021

THE LATEST NOVEL FROM YA SENSATION BETHANY C. MORROW

Meet Naema Bradshaw: a beautiful Eloko, once Portland-famous, now infamous, as she navigates a personal and public reckoning where confronting the limits of her privilege will show Naema what her magic really is, and who it makes her.


While We Were Dating By Jasmine Guillory Cover Image
$26.00
ISBN: 9780593100844
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Published: Berkley - July 13th, 2021

An instant New York Times bestseller!

One of TIME Magazine's 100 Must-Reads of 2021!

Two people realize that it’s no longer an act when they veer off-script in this sizzling romantic comedy by New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory.