A chorus of extraordinary voices comes together to tell one of history’s great epics: the four-hundred-year journey of African Americans from 1619 to the present—edited by Ibram X. Kendi, author...
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Author: Kendi, Ibram X.Summary: -
Author: Tamani, LiaraSummary:Told in fifty-four short, episodic, moving, and iridescent chapters, this novel follows Taja Brown on her journey from middle school to high school while living in Houston, Texas.
Genre: Science fiction -
Author: Biles, SimoneSummary:
Simone Biles' entrance into the world of gymnastics may have started on a daycare field trip in her hometown of Spring, Texas, but her God-given talent, passion, and perseverance have made...
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Author: Marks, JanaeSummary:
Joy Taylor loses her home, her friends, and her dreams of becoming a film score composer after her dad loses his job. However, Joy's friendly new neighbor, Nora, lets Joy in on the complex...
Genre: Juvenile fiction -
Author: Walker, DianeSummary:
Being a human at the prestigious Dungeon Academy is strictly forbidden. That's why Zelli Stormclash must keep her identity a secret. Disguised as a minotaur, Zelli does her work, tries her...
Genre: Fantasy fiction, Juvenile fiction -
Author: Royce, EdenSummary:
"A poignant, necessary entry into the children's literary canon, Root Magic brings to life the history and culture of Gullah people while highlighting the timeless plight of Black...
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Author: Alston, B. B.Summary:
New York Times bestseller! Artemis Fowl meets Men in Black in this exhilarating debut middle grade fantasy, the first in a trilogy filled with #blackgirlmagic. Perfect for fans of Tristan Strong...
Genre: Fantasy fiction, Juvenile fiction -
Author: Ramée, Lisa MooreSummary:
From debut author Lisa Moore Ramée comes this funny and big-hearted debut middle grade novel about friendship, family, and standing up for what's right, perfect for fans of Angie Thomas...
Genre: Juvenile fiction, Political science -
Author: Randall, AliceSummary:
From the Great Depression through the post-World War II years, Joseph "Ziggy" Johnson, has been the pulse of Detroit's famous Black Bottom. As he lays dying in the black-owned-and-...
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Author: Roux, MadeleineSummary:
The Dungeon Academy is where monsters and creatures train for the dark world. But Zellidora "Zelli" Stormclash is a bit different--she's human. One day in class she finds a link to...
Genre: Fantasy fiction, Juvenile fiction -
Author: Snyder, LaurelSummary:Laurel Snyder, author of Orphan Island, returns with another unforgettable story of the moments in which we find out who we are, and the life-altering friendships that show us what we can be. The...
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Author: Jackson, Tiffany D.Summary:From the critically acclaimed author of Allegedly, Tiffany D. Jackson, comes a gripping new novel perfect for fans of E. Lockhart and Gillian Flynn about the mystery of one teenage girl's...
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Author: Libenson, TerriSummary:Another spot-on story of middle school drama and friendship from Terri Libenson, national bestselling author of Invisible Emmie and Positively Izzy. Friends. Frenemies. Middle school... The last...
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Author: West, Catherine AdelSummary:
"Forever and to the end. That's what they say instead of I love you." When Ruby King's mother is found murdered in their home in Chicago's South Side, the police dismiss...
Genre: Domestic fiction, Urban fiction