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Winter Reading Challenge Read a book illustrated by Ashleigh Corrin, Frank Morrison or Sawyer Cloud
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Ballerina dreams
by Michaela DePrince
An introduction to the life of the principal dancer from the Dance Theatre of Harlem. Michaela DePrince describes her early years as an orphan in Sierra Leone, her adoption by an American family, the photograph that inspired her dreams and her rise to becoming one of the world's most accomplished ballerinas.
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Harlem at four
by Michael Datcher
Presenting two incredible stories, this beautifully illustrated picture book follows the adventures of a little girl named Harlem and her single father while taking readers back to the fourth year of the 20th century in Harlem, the neighborhood where America's Great Black Migration was born.
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My block looks like
by Janelle Harper
Recognizing the beauty of the bodegas, subways and playgrounds that characterize everyday life in the Bronx, this proud picture book pays homage to the ways its residents have shaped pop culture through music, visual art and dance.
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How do you spell unfair? MacNolia Cox and the National Spelling Bee
by Carole Boston Weatherford
This true story of determination and groundbreaking achievement follows eighth grade African American spelling champion MacNolia Cox, who left Akron, Ohio, in 1936 to compete in the prestigious National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., only to be met with prejudice and discrimination.
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R-E-S-P-E-C-T
by Carole Boston Weatherford
A vibrant portrait of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame music artist includes coverage of Franklin's Grammy-winning achievements and unfailing dedication to civil rights.
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