Black All Around!

by Patricia Hubbell (2003, Lee & Low, 16.95/hardback)
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An African-American girl discovers the beauty of the color black in all of the wonderful objects around her. A celebration of the color black, by combining seemingly unrelated objects in charming and imaginative ways. Color. Grades K-3. [8” x 10.5”...32 pages]

Something Beautiful

by Sharon Wyeth (1998, Doubleday, 6.99)
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A poetic tribute to children and the bonds they feel with their community. This story of an African-American girl’s search for “something beautiful” leaves her feeling much happier as she learns the beauty of friendship and the power of hope in her life and her community. Color. Grades K-5. [8” x 11”...32 pages]

Bein' with You This Way

by W. Nikola-Lisa (1994, Lee & Low Books, 7.95)
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As they play on the swings, chat over checkers, and daydream under a blue sky, a group of African-American friends discover that even though people may look different, people are all the same. And they want the same basic things. Color. Grades K-3. [10” x 8.5”...32 pages]

Meet Danitra Brown

by Nikki Grimes (1994, Mulberry Books, 6.99)
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A spirited collection of 13 poems about two delightful African-American girls. Zuri Jackson introduces us to her talented and amazing best friend, Danitra Brown. Danitra is a truly remarkable girl, who can inspire your students to greatness. Color. Grades 2-5. [9” x 11”...32 pages]

Black Like Kyra, White Like Me

by Judith Vigna (1992, Whitman, 6.95)
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When Kyra's family moves into Christy's white neighborhood, Christy learns about prejudice, particularly at the annual block party when Matt and Julie's family leave as they see Kyra's family arrive. Color. Grades 2-5. [8” x 9”...30 pages]

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