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K&T - Black History Month
K&T Celebrates Black History Month
Picture Books
K&T - Black History Month
K&T Celebrates Black History Month
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In this exuberant exploration of the Black Lives Matter motto, a loving narrator relays to a young Black child the strength and resonance behind the words.
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Confronted with daily racism, Black children are encouraged and supported by artists, athletes, writers, performers, and leaders who tell them that their lives matter. Includes brief biographies of the famous people featured in the illustrations.
3) Black gold
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"When the Universe decides to create a child, she draws from the earth--rich, dark, and full of everything that gives life, including eyes like black star sapphires and full lips to speak the truth. With help from the Sun and the Moon, they create a child of the universe: beautiful, powerful, and boundless with the brilliance of black gold"--Jacket flap.
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When Nigel looks up at the moon, his future is bright. He imagines himself as ... an astronaut, a dancer, a superhero, too! Among the stars, he twirls. With pride, his chest swells. And his eyes, they glow. Nigel is the most brilliant body in the sky. But it's Career Week at school, and Nigel can't find the courage to share his dreams. It's easy to whisper them to the moon, but not to his classmates--especially when he already feels out of place.
5) Hey you!
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Addresses--honestly, yet hopefully--the experiences Black children face growing up with systemic racism, as well as providing hope for the future and delivering a message of empowerment to a new generation of dreamers.
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"Lyrical and beautifully illustrated, Dear Black Child is an anthem for young, Black readers--one that defiantly centers the endless, joyful possibilities of Black children's futures. Dear Black Child, The universe is vast. So take as much space as you can. Stand in your own light. Wear your crown with pride. Let your name be your flag. Say it loud and say it proud. Wave it until its woven in their mind. From quiet moments in nature and lively school...
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"SuperJoe -- superhero in the making -- is far too busy to say sorry. He tears around the house sending invading space aliens back into orbit, rescuing passengers from sinking ships, and bravely facing prehistoric perils, while leaving a trail of broken toys, spilled bath water and displaced goldfish in his wake. But one sound keeps interfering with his supersonic hearing ... and that's the sound of his little sister crying. Can SuperJoe swallow his...
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Eli Michaels is the school ""goody two-shoes."" As the son of a well-known pastor, Eli is expected to do the right thing at all times. But when Eli tries out for the football team, he's expected to go along with team traditions. And one of the traditions means breaking school rules and defacing school property. Will Eli try to break out of his goody two-shoes role to join the team?
11) Daddy's arms
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"This picture book is a sweet, uplifting celebration of a Black father and his child's imagination and underscores the power of a dad's loving presence in his child's life. Daddy's Arms is a fun children's book that tells the story of a little boy's adorable and amusing everyday interactions with his dad. Whether it's playtime, bath time, or bedtime, this wildly imaginative child has his dad's arms take center stage for every fantastic new adventure....
13) A doll for me
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"A fun story about diversity, inclusion and a sense of belonging. I wish I had a doll that looks like me! Molly Morningstar searches high and low for the perfect doll. With Mama fast asleep and her dog Boomer at her side, ever-so-spunky Molly Morningstar gets creative and tackles the problem herself!"--Back cover.
14) It's game time!
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Piper and Chase volume 2
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"Chase is a great baseball player. Piper wants to be great at something too. The question is what? Will Piper find a way to shine like her older brother?"--
15) In the club
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"There's a Super Speller Club at school and Piper wants to be in it. Will Piper be able to do what it takes to get in the club?"--
17) Pequeño Zambo
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A little boy loses his fine new clothes to the tigers, but while they dispute who is the grandest tiger in the jungle, he takes his fine clothes back again.
18) In the kitchen
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"It's Mom's birthday and Piper and Chase want to surprise her with breakfast in bed. Can Piper and Chase work together to pull off a special surprise for Mom?"--
19) Elías de Buxton
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In 1859, eleven-year-old Elijah Freeman, the first free-born child in Buxton, Canada, which is a haven for slaves fleeing the American South, uses his wits and skills to try to bring to justice the lying preacher who has stolen money that was to be used to buy a family's freedom.
20) Molly on ice
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"A fun story about developing a growth mindset. Trying new things is tough. But so is Molly! Molly Morningstar yearns to jump on ice during the skating show, but she's frustrated by what she can't do... YET! After falling again and again, will she dare tackle the jump? Join Molly as she learns that the fun begins when she gets back up."