This book seeks to educate and inspire, bringing to life iconic and lesser-known female figures of Black history such as abolitionist Sojourner Truth, pilot Bessie Coleman, chemist Alice Ball,...
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Author: Harrison, VashtiSummary: -
Author: Hurston, Zora NealeSummary:
The quintessential gathering of provocative essays from one of the world's most celebrated writers, Zora Neale Hurston. Collectively, these essays showcase the roles enslavement and Jim Crow...
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Author: Copenhaver, JohnSummary:
Phillipa and Judy find themselves embroiled in a mystery when a classmate dies. As they follow clues and wrestle with their feelings for each other, they learn that the killer is closer to them...
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Author: Hurston, Zora NealeSummary:
Introduction by New York Times bestselling author Henry Louis Gates Jr. Spanning more than 35 years of work, the first comprehensive collection of essays, criticism, and articles by the legendary...
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Author: Lehane, DennisSummary:
Instant New York Times Bestseller "Small Mercies is thought provoking, engaging, enraging, and can't-put-it-down entertainment." - Stephen King The acclaimed New York Times...
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Author: Glaser, Karina YanSummary:A modern classic in the making reminiscent of the Penderwicks series, The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street is about the connections we make and the unexpected turns life can take. The Vanderbeekers...
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Author: Glaser, Karina Yan.Summary:
Return to Harlem's "wildly entertaining" family in this funny, heartwarming sequel. When catastrophe strikes their beloved upstairs neighbors, the Vanderbeeker children set out to...
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Author: Hall, MichaelSummary:
Red's factory-applied label clearly says that he is red, but despite the best efforts of his teacher, fellow crayons and art supplies, and family members, he cannot seem to do anything right...
Genre: Juvenile fiction, Picture books -
Author: Wilkerson Sexton, MargaretSummary:
A stunning novel about a mother whose dream of musical stardom for her three daughters collides with the daughters' ambitions for their own lives--set against the backdrop of gentrifying...
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Author: Hische, JessicaSummary:
In a follow-up to Tomorrow I'll Be Brave, award-winning illustrator Jessica Hische brings to life another series of inspirational words and scenes with her lovely hand-lettering and adorable...
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Author: Danticat, EdwidgeSummary:
A touching tale of parent-child separation and immigration, from a National Book Award finalist After Saya's mother is sent to an immigration detention center, Saya finds comfort in listening...
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Author: Goldberg Sloan, HollySummary:
Willow Chance is a twelve-year-old genius, obsessed with nature and diagnosing medical conditions, who finds it comforting to count by 7s. It has never been easy for her to connect with anyone...
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Author: Jemisin, N. K.Summary:
This is the way the world ends, for the last time. The season of endings grows darker, as civilization fades into the long cold night. Essun -- once Damaya, once Syenite, now avenger -- has found...
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Author: Reid, Taylor JenkinsSummary:
From Taylor Jenkins Reid, "a genius when it comes to stories about life and love" (Redbook), comes an unforgettable and sweeping novel about one classic film actress's relentless rise to the top--...
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Author: Jemisin, N. K.Summary:
"Intricate and extraordinary."--New York Times on The Fifth SeasonThis is the way the world ends ... for the last time. The Moon will soon return. Whether this heralds the destruction of...
Genre: Fantasy fiction