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We have chosen our favorite books about the African-American experience. These titles can be found in the Juvenile section of your library, unless otherwise noted.
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Kaya Morgan's Crowning Achievement
by Jill Tew
Twelve-year-old African American Kaya struggles to remain true to herself when she encounters bias while competing for the role of queen at the Renaissance Faire camp.
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Mama's Chicken and Dumplings
by Dionna L. Mann
In 1930's segregated Charlottesville, Allie decides to secretly play matchmaker for her Mama, getting herself in hot water when nothing goes as planned, and is determined to get things back on track toward the life she knows she and Mama both deserve.
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Dragons in a Bag
by Zetta Elliott
When Jax helps an old witch named Ma take three baby dragons to a magical world, he breaks the rules of dragon care and throws their quest into chaos.
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Ways to Make Sunshine
by Renée Watson
Though the Hart family of Portland, Oregon faces many setbacks after Ryan's father loses his job, Ryan tries to bring sunshine to her loved ones no matter what.
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The Everybody Experiment
by Lisa Moore Ramée
11-year-old Kylie comes up with The Everybody Experiment and has to do everything her friends do. Kylie wonders how she can do what everybody else does without losing herself.
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A Place to Shine
by Marie Arnold
This touching story follows 10-year-old Sunny Williams and her little brother, Miles, as they discover love, family, and the power of music when their beloved Nanna is placed into a care home after developing dementia.
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Secrets and Spies
by Tina Wells
When her secret blog is exposed, turning her friends, family, and community against her, June must find a way to repair her relationships while trying to keep from blurting out the truth about a newly discovered secret involving the entire town.
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Rooting for Plants
by Janice N. Harrington
Meet Charles S. Parker, an unsung yet trailblazing Black scientist who made major contributions to the fields of botany (the study of plants) and mycology (the study of fungi) in this inspiring biography.
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Who was John Lewis?
by Crystal Hubbard
Introduces children to the American hero, icon of the civil rights movement and Georgia congressman who, starting in the 1960s, began his activism alongside Martin Luther King, Jr., participating in many now-historic events, including the 1963 March on Washington and the Freedom Rides.
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The Many Fortunes of Maya
by Nicole D. Collier
Always turning to her Wheel of Fortunes, a cardboard circle covered with wisdom she's collected from fortune cookies, for answers and a dose of luck, 12-year-old Maya must find the courage to write her own fortune to answer her deep-down questions.
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Once in a Blue Moon
by Sharon G. Flake
In 1939, James Henry must find his way back into his own life by confronting the truth about what happened the night his mother died and, when a blue moon is forecast, he discovers anything is possible under this rare moon.
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On Air with Zoe Washington
by Janae Marks
While building a relationship with her newly exonerated birth father, who is having a hard time re-entering society, Zoe starts a podcast to shed light on the struggles exonerees experience and fundraise for his lifelong dream of opening his own restaurant.
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Epic Ellisons: Cosmos Camp
by Lamar Giles
Going undercover at Petey Thunkle's world-famous summer training program for STEM prodigies, twins Wiki and Leen Ellison must discover who is tampering with the company's upcoming big-deal rocket launch before it's too late.
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Simon B. Rhymin' Takes a Stand
by Dwayne Reed
When Simon B. Rhymin' and his crew notice inequality in their school and neighborhood, they use rhymes to help bring their community together.
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Barack Obama
by Stephen Krensky
An inspirational biography of the first African American president of the United States, who fought against racial and social injustices, hardships and setbacks, shows how he became one of the worlds most admired leaders.
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Just Right Jillian
by Nicole D. Collier
To keep her promise to her grandmother, fifth-grader Jillian must learn to speak up, break out of her shell and show everyone her true self to win the schools biggest academic competition.
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Who is Stacey Abrams?
by Shelia P. Moses
Discover how a young girl who loved to read and write became a voting rights activist, a candidate for governor of Georgia, and an author.
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Isaiah Dunn is My Hero
by Kelly J. Baptist
Referring to his late father's journal for advice on how to be the man of the house, young Isaiah taps the support and ideas of two school friends who help him navigate rules and manage without superpowers.
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