J. Brian Pinkney
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Throughout his life Banneker was troubled that all blacks were not free. And so, in 1791, he wrote to Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, who had signed the Declaration of Independence. Banneker attacked the institution of slavery and dared to call Jefferson a hypocrite for owning slaves. Jefferson responded. This is the story of Benjamin Banneker-his science, his politics, his morals, and his extraordinary correspondence with Thomas Jefferson. Illustrated...
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"This picture book is a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the momentous Woolworth's lunch counter sit-in, when four college students staged a peaceful protest that became a defining moment in the struggle for racial equality and the growing civil rights movement."--Amazon.com.
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[2009]
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English
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Children's Books to Support Conversations on Race, Racism and Resistance
Storytime @ Home: Celebrate Black Authors, Illustrators, Stories, and Experiences
Storytime @ Home: Celebrate Black Authors, Illustrators, Stories, and Experiences
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Sojourner Truth was born into slavery, but became a free woman. Freedom menat so much to Sojourner, she used the power of speech help end slavery.
11) Alvin Ailey
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[1993]
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English
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Describes the life, dancing, and choreography of Alvin Ailey, who created his own modern dance company to explore the black experience.
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c1997
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English
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Netflix Bookmarks - Celebrating Black Voices series
Storytime @ Home: Celebrate Black Authors, Illustrators, Stories, and Experiences
Storytime @ Home: Celebrate Black Authors, Illustrators, Stories, and Experiences
18) Peek-a-you!
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[2022]
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English
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Rhyming text and bright illustrations capture the whimsical joy of a game of peek-a-boo with little ones.
19) Count to love!
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2021.
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English
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This charming board book from the New York times best-selling and award-winning duo celebrates sweet baby love with bouncing, rhythmic text and whimsical illustrations.
20) Hey, baby girl!
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2023.
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English
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This "board book shows bright brown baby girls and little ones everywhere that they can do anything. With bouncing, rhythmic text ... and tender, charming illustrations, ... this inspirational ode is [meant] to offer confidence at the earliest stage and show all little girls that they can change the world"--