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1) Call me Al
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English
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"In this middle-grade novel, eighth-grade student Ali Khan finds that writing poetry--first about his crush, then about what it means to be an immigrant and the anti-Muslim racism around him--helps him discover who he truly is"--
2) Mama!
Publisher
Freestyle Digital Media
Pub. Date
[2024]
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English
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Follow three mothers from Minnesota, the national hotbed for the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020, as they fight for accountability for their fallen sons, finding strength in one another to make sure no other mothers suffer their grief again.
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University of Illinois Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
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English
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"Cycling emerged as a sport in the late 1870s, and from the beginning, Black Americans rode alongside and raced against white competitors. Robert J. Turpin sheds light on the contributions of Black cyclists from the sport's early days through the cementing of Jim Crow laws during the Progressive Era. As Turpin shows, Black cyclists used the bicycle not only as a vehicle but as a means of social mobility--a mobility that attracted white ire. Prominent...
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In late May in 2020, while discussing the murder of George Floyd on CNN, Bakari Sellers spoke from the heart sharing devastating insight that touched millions around the world: "It's just so much pain. You get so tired. We have black children. I have a 15-year-old daughter. I mean, what do I tell her? I'm raising a son. I have no idea what to tell him. It's just--it's hard being black in this country when your life is not valued and people are worried...
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39 Lessons for Black Boys & Girls is a series of affirmations and lessons that promote self-esteem, education, justice and wisdom among Black children of all ages. This book is also a great kick-starter for in-depth conversations about race with boys and girls of all ethnicities.
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English
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Learn about the landmark Supreme Court Case that ended legal segregation! Explore the historical context and outcome of Brown v. Board of Education. This 32-page nonfiction book covers difficult topics like discrimination in an easy-to-follow way. Perfect for use in the classroom or at-home learning to explore slavery, segregation, and other serious subjects in U.S. history. Includes a short fiction piece to help students relate to the topic and engaging...
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English
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Junot Díaz famously once said, "If you want to make a human being into a monster, deny them, at the cultural level, any reflection of themselves." "Moon Patrol" promotes the "story of us all," ensuring that children's bookshelves contain diverse, non-majority narratives of kids of all different races. A space exploration adventure and humor picture book series for young and early readers, focusing on themes of inclusion and diversity. Axis travels...
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Kokila, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2024.
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English
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"Between homework, studying, and Chinese school, Měi Yīng's summer is shaping up to be a boring one. Her only bright spots are practice with her soccer team, the Divas, and the time spent with her năi nai, who is visiting from Taiwan. Although Měi Yīng's Mandarin isn't the best and Năi Nai doesn't speak English, they find other ways to connect, like cooking guōtiē together and doing tai chi in the mornings. By the end of the summer, Měi...
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"Derek Black was raised to take over the white nationalist movement in the United States. Their father, Don Black, was a former Grand Wizard in the Ku Klux Klan and started Stormfront, the internet’s first white supremacist website—Derek built the kids’ page. David Duke, was also their close family friend and mentor. Racist hatred, though often wrapped up in respectability, was all Derek knew. Then, while in college in 2013, Derek publicly...
11) Ntangu
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Français
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Je m'appelle Ntangu et, tous les matins, je fais l'inventaire de mes piqûres. Pas des piqûres de guêpes ou de moustiques ! C'est plutt le mot que j'ai trouvé pour représenter les commentaires blessants que je reçois au sujet de ma peau, mes cheveux ou mes origines. Je ne sais pas si les gens réalisent qu'ils me font de la peine.
Un album nécessaire sur le racisme ordinaire.
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Europa Editions
Pub. Date
2024.
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English
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"Seventy-two men arrive in the middle of the Sicilian countryside. They are "immigrants," "refugees" or "migrants." But in Altino, they're called the ragazzi, the "guys" that the Santa Marta Association have taken responsibility for. In this small Sicilian town, their arrival changes life for everybody. While they wait to know their fate, the ragazzi encounter all kinds of people: a strange vicar who rewrites their pasts, a woman committed to ensuring...
13) Bitterroot
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Sibylline Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
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English
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Set in the fictional town of Steeplejack, nestled in the Bitterroot Mountains, Hazel Mackenzie provides law enforcement with sketch art and victim reconstruction following suspected crimes. Hazel is catapulted from observer to participant when her husband dies in an accident and then soon after, her gay twin brother Kento is shot by a member of Steeplejack's growing anti-LGBTQ community during a gender reveal party for his child. Hazel soon discovers...
14) The Petriarchy
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English
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"The standard dog is seen as a Golden Labrador, so everything is designed for them. Golden Labradors are the measure by which every other dog is compared. Even though the system was designed for Golden Labradors, they too suffer because of its invisible rules and harmful practices."
Teddy is the bravest, most courageous leader the dog world has ever met. They just couldn't see it yet. Join Teddy, the Toy Poodle, on an adventure to find his purpose...
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Your Life Matters is the third book in the Charity series. It is about a boy name Jerome, who's future looks promising, but he has an unfortunate encounter with the police. Charity comes to help him deal with injustice of police brutality. Together Charity, the police, and Jerome unite to bring about change-to end injustice. This book is intended to help children understand that God wants fair treatment for all and that black lives truly do matter...
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That's Diversity! A Caring Classroom Picturebook is a beautifully written and colorfully illustrated children's picture book about diversity and social inclusivity in the classroom and at school. This book shows what tolerance, respect and kindness look like in a classroom environment to create a welcoming place for all. Help your child understand the meaning of diversity and how all children have differences including race, culture and ability, but...
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All aboard the HMS Explorer!
Welcome, dear passenger, to Brave Kids, Short Stories to Inspire Our Future World-Changers, Volume 2.
Upon this deep exploration into bravery, courage, hope, kindness, friendship, love, and understanding the treacherous waters of grief, we (yes, you and I, the Captain of this ship) will journey through new and uncharted waters.
We will encounter mighty dragons, mermaids, talking monkeys, a crocodile, dogs and cats,...
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"Learning Life Skills With MYA: RESPECT" is part of the "Learning Life Skills With MYA" series, a collection of character education books designed to aid parents and teachers in delivering life skills to children. Each colorfully illustrated book will help children learn important life values that will positively impact them for the rest of their lives.
For preschool and elementary children.
Format: epub
Language: English
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English
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When the hallways of K.B. Jackson Middle School become a battleground of ignorance and prejudice, three friends-Chance, Maya, and Zuri take a stand. Meet the Rhythms Dance Crew, a melting pot of talents and stories, each member a representative of a unique cultural background. This tight-knit team aimed at breaking down barriers and sharing their diverse stories through the universal language of dance. But it's not all smooth moves and applause; the...
20) A Sudden Storm
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English
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An innocent night out to celebrate a sixteenth birthday turns to tragedy in this powerful story of racial intolerance from award-winning author Bali Rai. It's Arjan's sixteenth birthday and he's celebrating with his mates – going to see a film and then get a Nando's. He's looking forward to some good banter and wondering what might happen with Jem, who's been looking at him differently these days … But the night comes to a dramatic and violent...