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81) Fly
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Africa enters a double Dutch contest without knowing how to double Dutch, and on her journey to learn her friends show her how to jive, step, clap Miss Mary Mack, and do cartwheels.
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"In January of 1963, Sharon Robinson turned thirteen the night before George Wallace declared on national television 'segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever' in his inauguration for governor of Alabama. That was the start of a year that would become one of the most pivotal years in the history of America. As the daughter of Jackie Robinson, Sharon had incredible access to some of the most important events of the era, including...
84) Honest June
Author
Series
Honest June volume 1
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Eleven-year-old June Jackson has always been good at making the people around her happy, even if that means avoiding telling them what you really think, but as she starts middle school her fairy godmother puts a spell on her that forces her to speak only the truth--even to her friends and family.
85) Most perfect you
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
A little girl learns to love each part of herself, from her spectacular hair to her big heart.
86) Grace and Box
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
After Box delivers a refrigerator, Grace and Box become friends, camping together, going to space, and exploring the depths of the sea, among other adventures. After a few days of playing together, Grace notices that Box is getting some rips and crumples, which she's determined to fix, so they can continue their fun.
Author
Series
Zora and me volume 2
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
A fictionalized account of Zora Neale Hurston's childhood with her best friend Carrie, in Eatonville, Florida, as they learn about life, death, and the differences between truth, lies, and pretending. Includes an annotated bibliography of the works of Zora Neale Hurston, a short biography of the author, and information about Eatonville, Florida.
Author
Pub. Date
[2013]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Willful, outspoken, and precariously naive, thirteen-year-old AnnMarie Walker dreams of a world beyond Far Rockaway, where the sway of the neighborhood keeps her tied to old ideas about success. Then one day, while attending a high school for pregnant girls, she comes across a flyer advertising movie auditions in Manhattan for an independent film. Astonishingly, improbably, and four months before she's due to give birth--she lands a lead role. For...
90) In the key of us
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
While thirteen-year-old Andi has suffered from anxiety attacks ever since her mother died ten months ago, Zora starting hurting herself whenever she feels out of control; they are both at Camp Harmony, an elite summer music camp, trying to deal with their problems and also the stress of competition--but as the summer passes they find themselves increasingly drawn to each other, and maybe not just as friends.
91) The dear one
Author
Language
English
Description
Twelve-year-old Feni has to adjust when the pregnant young daughter of an old friend of her mother's comes to stay with them.
93) A history of me
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A mother's account of her experience as the only Black child in school serves as an empowering message to her daughter"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Melody is an optimistic, enthusiastic girl growing up in Detroit, Michigan during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. She is excited and proud to share a special surprise with her family. She's been chosen to sing a solo for Youth Day at her church! But what song will she choose? She gets advice from her big brother, and is also inspired by her older sister, but it's the inspirational words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. that help her pick the...
96) Concrete kids
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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Description
The author takes readers on a poetic journey through her childhood in Harlem. León explores love and loss, melody and bloodshed as she navigates the intricacies of foster care, mourning, self-love, and resilience. She invites readers to dream with abandon-- because it is a privilege to dream at all. -- adapted from front flap.
98) Natural me
Author
Pub. Date
[2024]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Inspired by her hit song "Natural Girl," the award-winning musician presents this ode to young girls on their journey to self-empowerment, sisterhood and self-love that speaks to beauty inside and out.
99) Hair like mine
Author
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Hair Like Mine is a fun and easy read following a little girl who doesn't like that her naturally curly hair looks different from the other kids around her. On her quest to find someone with hair like hers, she soon realizes we are all unique and special in our own way.
100) Lola quiere un gato
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
Español
Description
More than anything Lola would like a cat, but first she must learn how to care for it.
Su mamá le explica que un gato da mucho trabajo, entonces Lola practica cuidando a sus gatitos de juguete y leyendo muchos libros sobre gatos. Junto con su mamá, investiga sobre adoptar gatos, compra alimento y suministros, y visita un refugio de animales. Finalmente, Lola escoge a su gata y tiene la paciencia de esperar que el animalito se adapte a su nuevo...
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