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Happy in our skin
by Fran Manushkin
Depicts families of different colors and orientations as they play at a park, swim, and celebrate at a block party
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It's okay to be different
by Todd Parr
Illustrations and brief text describe all kinds of differences that are "okay," such as "It's Okay to be a different color," "It's Okay to need some help," "It's Okay to be adopted," and "It's Okay to have a Different nose."
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Let's talk about race
by Julius Lester
Offers readers a poetic introduction to the topic of race as the differences and unique features of races are celebrated while discussing the important bond everyone shares with one another as human beings through many common similarities.
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Marvelous Maravilloso : me and my beautiful family
by Carrie Lara
"Marvelous Maravilloso Me and My Beautiful Family is a story from the point of view of a young interracial child about what color means within the dynamics of race, ethnicity, and culture. This sweet simple story blends the colors of the world and the color of the people her life and shares the experience of her culture in a complex multicultural world"
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Same, same, but different
by Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw
Pen pals Elliott and Kailash discover that even though they live in different countries--America and India--they both love to climb trees, own pets and ride school buses.
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Shades of people
by Shelley Rotner
Explores the many different shades of human skin, and points out that skin is just a covering that does not reveal what someone is like inside
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The skin you live in
by Michael Tyler
Themes associated with child development and social harmony, such as friendship, acceptance, self-esteem, and diversity are promoted in simple and straightforward prose, offering a venue through which parents and teachers can discuss important social concepts with their children.
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The colors of us
by Karen Katz
Seven-year-old Lena and her mother observe the variations in the color of their friends' skin, viewed in terms of foods and things found in nature. By the author of Over the Moon: An Adoption Tale.
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The peace book
by Todd Parr
The author of It's Okay to be Different, provides an introduction to the meaning of peace and the importance of living in harmony with people of all different cultures and backgrounds from all around the world through bright and colorful illustrations and simple text.
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Racism and intolerance
by Louise Spilsbury
An introduction to racism and other forms of intolerance answers such questions as why people sometimes feel prejudiced and the effects this can have, the role of the law, efforts to overcome racism, and how readers can help
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Skin again
by Bell Hooks
The Caldecott Award-winning illustrator of A Ball for Daisy joins an acclaimed author to celebrate diversity, discuss race and examine identity through vibrant artwork and simple rhyming tales that encourage young readers to look beyond skin tone to find and cherish the treasures stored deep inside each person. 20,000 first printing.
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We all sing with the same voice
by J. Philip Miller
A picturebook version of a song which regularly appears on Sesame Street celebrates the sameness of children no matter what they look like or where they come from, and includes a CD so everyone can sing along.
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What makes us unique? : our first talk about diversity
by Jillian Roberts
What Makes Us Unique? provides an accessible introduction to the concept of diversity, teaching children how to respect and celebrate people's differences and that ultimately, we are all much more alike than we are different. Additional questions at the back of the book allow for further discussion."--Amazon.com
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Whoever you are
by Mem Fox
Aims to teach tolerance by showing how, across the earth, across cultures and generations, whether children are crying, laughing, or playing, they are all alike inside although they may appear very different on the outside.
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Not my idea : a book about whiteness
by Anastasia Higginbotham
Explains that although many adults do not care to admit it, color does still matter in the United States; discusses racism and the fight against it; and argues that bias is a problem for whites, but that white people do not have to accept it
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The stuff of stars
by Marion Dane Bauer
The Newbery Honor-winning author of On My Honor and the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award-winning artist of Out of Wonder vibrantly describe the void that existed before the Big Bang generated life throughout the galaxy, making it possible for wondrous human children to evolve
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Baby says
by John Steptoe
A board book rendering of an endearing classic by the Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award-winning creator of Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters finds a curious baby throwing his teddy bear to get his beloved brother's attention. 35,000 first printing
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In your hands
by Carole Boston Weatherford
A black mother lyrically conveys the dreams and prayers she has for her child, in an evocative picture book ideally suited for gift-giving. By the Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator of Duke Ellington. Simultaneous eBook.
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Hey black child
by Useni Eugene Perkins
The six-time Coretta Scott King Award winner and four-time Caldecott Honor recipient presents a celebration of the wonder and potential of black children, applying his signature evocative cultural imagery to Perkins' inspirational poem. 30,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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Fry bread : a Native American family story
by Noble Maillard
A celebration of the long-cherished Seminole Nation tradition of sharing fry bread during family meals combines evocative verses with vibrant artwork by the award-winning illustrator of La Princesa and the Pea. Illustrations.
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The day you begin
by Jacqueline Woodson
The National Ambassador for Young People's Literature and author of the Coretta Scott King Award-winning Brown Girl Dreaming combines lyrical, reassuring text with artwork by the award-winning illustrator of Book Fiesta to inspire readers to find the courage to connect with others. Simultaneous eBook
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Sulwe
by Lupita Nyong'o
The Academy Award-winning actress presents the story of a little girl with beautiful, midnight-colored skin that makes her feel different from everyone, until a magical journey in the night sky transforms her perspective. Illustrated by the creator of Little Leaders. 250,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The other side
by Jacqueline Woodson
Aware of the fence that separates the black part of town from the white part, Clover is curious when a white girl suddenly comes around and sits on the fence day after day, so she decides to take the initiative and make a friend despite the consequences of breaking the strict rules that everyone lives by.
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I am Alfonso Jones
by Tony Medina
The ghost of fifteen-year-old Alfonso Jones travels in a New York subway car full of the living and the dead, watching his family and friends fight for justice after he is killed by an off-duty police officer while buying a suit in a Midtown department store
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The breaking news
by Sarah Lynne Reul
When devastating news rattles a young girl's community, she tries her hardest to respond to it as compassionately and positively as possible
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Stamped : racism, antiracism, and you
by Jason Reynolds
A timely reimagining of Dr. Ibram X. Kendi’s National Book Award-winning Stamped From the Beginning reveals the history of racist ideas in America while explaining their endurance and capacity for being discredited. 100,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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When we were alone
by David Robertson
"When a young girl helps tend to her grandmother's garden, she begins to notice things that make her curious. Why does her grandmother have long, braided hair and beautifully colored clothing? Why does she speak another language and spend so much time with her family? As she asks her grandmother about these things, she is told about life in a residential school a long time ago, where all of these things were taken away. When We Were Alone is a story about a difficult time in history, and, ultimately, oneof empowerment and strength."
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Hands up!
by Breanna J. McDaniel
"A young girl lifts her hands up in a series of everyday moments before finally raising her hands in resistance at a protest march"
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M is for movement : aka humans can't eat golf balls
by Innosanto Nagara
Nagara’s biggest illustrated book to date is the natural next step for older readers inspired by his best-selling social justice board book A is for Activist. Here is the story of the social movement that Nagara experienced as a child growing up in Indonesia, and how the child in this fictionalized memoir is a witness and a participant, sometimes fearful, sometimes brave, and always in awe of the power of people to create change. Illustrations.
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We rise, we resist, we raise our voices
by Wade Hudson
"A keepsake collection of original poems, letters, essays and art by such diverse contributors as Jason Reynolds, Jacqueline Woodson and Kwame Alexander shares answers to the question, ""In this divisive world, what shall we tell our children?"" Simultaneous eBook."
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We march
by Shane Evans
Illustrations and brief text portray the events of the 1963 march in Washington, D.C., where the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his historic "I Have a Dream" speech, advocating racial harmony.
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A is for activist
by Innosanto Nagara
Introduces the letters of the alphabet with terms related to social justice, environmental justice, civil rights, LGBTQ rights, and other causes activists support
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Separate is never equal : Sylvia Mendez & her family's fight for desegregation
by Duncan Tonatiuh
Shares the triumphant story of young Civil Rights activist Sylvia Mendez, an American citizen of Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage who, at the age of 8, worked with her parents and other community members to file a landmark lawsuit in federal district court to end segregated education in mid-20th-century California.
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Dreamers
by Yuyi Morales
"An illustrated picture book autobiography in which award-winning author Yuyi Morales tells her own immigration story"
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We are grateful : otsaliheliga
by Traci Sorell
Follows a full year of Cherokee celebrations and experiences, describing how the Cherokee Nation expresses thanks and reflects on struggles all year long
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An ABC of equality
by Chana Ginelle Ewing
Presents the letters A to Z with a focus on concepts of equality and teaches how to celebrate diversity
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When Aidan became a brother
by Kyle Lukoff
"Aidan, a transgender boy, experiences complicated emotions as he and his parents prepare for the arrival of a new baby"
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The water walker
by Joanne Robertson
Explains how Nokomis Josephine Mandamin, an Ojibwa from Canada, inspired by her traditional respect for water, founded the Mother Earth Water Walkers, who walk around the Great Lakes and in other areas to call attention to water conservation
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We shall overcome : the story of a song
by Debbie Levy
A celebration of the history of the struggle for freedom as reflected through moments when the iconic song, "We Shall Overcome," was sung explains how the song has come to represent civil rights and freedom around the world. Illustrated by the creator of Let Freedom Sing. 25,000 first printing.
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Brave girl : Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers' Strike of 1909
by Michelle Markel
An engagingly illustrated account of immigrant Clara Lemlich's pivotal role in the influential 1909 women laborer's strike describes how she worked grueling hours to acquire an education and support her family before organizing a massive walkout to protest the unfair working conditions in New York's garment district. 25,000 first printing.
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Enough! : 20 protesters who changed America
by Emily Easton
Featuring a timely foreword from a survivor of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, a lushly illustrated picture book introduces young readers to some of America's most influential protestors, from Harriet Tubman and Martin Luther King, Jr. to Rosa Parks and John Lennon.
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Peaceful fights for equal rights
by Rob Sanders
A primer for peaceful protest, resistance and activism from the author of Rodzilla and Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag introduces abstract concepts like “fighting for what you believe in” and turns them into something actionable. 50,000 first printing
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The case for loving : the fight for interracial marriage
by Selina Alko
A tribute to the brave example of the Loving family describes how they were arrested in mid-20th-century Virginia for violating laws against interracial marriage and argued their case all the way to the Supreme Court, prompting a landmark civil rights triumph.
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I am not a number
by Jenny Kay Dupuis
Forced to attend a residential school, Irene Couchie struggles to remember who she is and the ways of her people, despite the abuse she endures
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What can a citizen do?
by Dave Eggers
Rhyming text explores citizenship, showing readers how seemingly unrelated actions, such as planting a tree or joining a cause can create a community
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Blended
by Sharon M. Draper
Piano-prodigy Isabella, eleven, whose black father and white mother struggle to share custody, never feels whole, especially as racial tensions affect her school, her parents both become engaged, and she and her stepbrother are stopped by police
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Front desk
by Kelly Yang
Recent immigrants from China and desperate for work and money, ten-year-old Mia Tang's parents take a job managing a rundown motel in Southern California, even though the owner, Mr. Yao is a nasty skinflint who exploits them; while her mother (who was anengineer in China) does the cleaning, Mia works the front desk and tries to cope with demanding customers and other recent immigrants--not to mention being only one of two Chinese in her fifth grade class, the other being Mr. Yao's son, Jason
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Ghost boys
by Jewell Parker Rhodes
"After seventh-grader Jerome is shot by a white police officer, he observes the aftermath of his death and meets the ghosts of other fallen black boys including historical figure Emmett Till"
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Sunnyside Plaza
by Scott Simon
Living in a community center for people with disabilities, Sally teams up with a pair of detectives when a series of tragic events suspiciously ends the lives of fellow residents. A first novel by the host of NPR’s Weekend Edition With Scott Simon. 40,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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The season of Styx Malone
by Kekla Magoon
Caleb Franklin and his younger brother, Bobby Gene, spend an extraordinary summer with their new, older neighbor, Styx Malone, a foster boy from the city
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Harbor me
by Jacqueline Woodson
The National Ambassador for Young People's Literature and author of the National Book Award-winning Brown Girl Dreaming traces the experiences of a group of kids who meet weekly to support each other through their struggles with racism, a parent's imprisonment, financial setbacks and other challenges. Simultaneous eBook
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From the desk of Zoe Washington
by Janae Marks
Receiving an unexpected letter on her 12th birthday from the incarcerated father she has never met, a courageous young baker prepares for a cooking-show competition while scrambling to determine her father’s innocence. A first novel. 35,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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A good kind of trouble
by Lisa Moore Ramée
Strictly following the rules to pursue her junior-high ambitions, 12-year-old Shayla is forced to choose between her education and her identity when her sister joins the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of a powerful protest. A first novel. 60,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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March. Book one
by John Lewis
A first-hand account of the author's lifelong struggle for civil and human rights spans his youth in rural Alabama, his life-changing meeting with Martin Luther King, Jr., and the birth of the Nashville Student Movement
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Be a changemaker : how to start something that matters
by Laurie Ann Thompson
Presents information on creating problem-solving ventures, with advice on identifying a social issue, doing research, creating a business plan, soliciting support from friends and adults, planning an event, raising funds, and using social media for promotion
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Betty before X
by Ilyasah Shabazz
A powerful middle-grade novel about the childhood activism of Malcolm X's wife, written by their daughter, describes how young Betty finds confidence and purpose by volunteering for the Housewives League in 1945 Detroit, learning skills and developing awareness that inspires her future as a Civil Rights icon. Simultaneous eBook.
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Be the change : the future is in your hands
by Eunice Moyle
Encourages readers to use their creativity to make the world a better place, outlining ten steps to organize for civic and community action, discussing how to handle conflict, and providing instructions for craft projects, including posters, bumper stickers, and buttons
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Marley Dias gets it done : and so can you!
by Marley Dias
The young organizer of the #1000blackgirlbooks campaign explores the power of activism, social justice, volunteerism, equality, inclusion and positive social media, drawing on her personal experiences to counsel other kids on how they can work together to make positive changes in their communities in the areas of literacy and diversity. Original
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A few red drops : the Chicago Race Riot of 1919
by Claire Hartfield
A compelling introduction to the Chicago race riot of 1919 documents key events that led to days of urban violence that continue to reverberate a century later, offering insight into contributing factors in race relations, politics, business and culture. 20,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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