A voracious young reader pens a love letter to libraries and books, and powerfully expresses the need for diversity and the importance of representation in stories.

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2) M is for melanin: a celebration of the black child

Author

Rose, Tiffany A

Publisher

LB Keys, Little Bee Books

Pub. Date

2019.

Edition

First edition.

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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm

Language

English

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An alphabet book empowers young African Americans to love themselves and their culture.

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3) Abdul's story

Author

Thompkins-Bigelow, Jamilah

Edition

First edition.

Language

English

Formats

Book, VOX Books

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Abdul loves telling stories but thinks his messy handwriting and spelling mistakes will keep him from becoming an author, until Mr. Muhammad visits and encourages him to persist.

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4) Marley and the family band

Author

Marley, Cedella

Publisher

Random House

Pub. Date

[2022]

Edition

First edition.

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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm

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English

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"Marley and her siblings plan to put on a community concert after moving from Jamaica to Delaware, but when rain threatens to ruin the day, they learn the power of lending a helping hand"--

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