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"The Weary Blues is Langston Hughes's first published collection of poems, immediately celebrated as a tour de force upon its release. Over ninety years after its publication, it remains a critically acclaimed literary work and still invokes a fresh, contemporary feeling and offers a powerful reflection of the Black experience. From the title poem "The Weary Blues," echoing the sounds of the blues, to "Dream Variations," ringing with joyfulness, to...
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Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Edition
First edition.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
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Bringing to life the 150-year story of Emancipation Park in Houston, Texas, and the origins of Juneteenth, this moving picture book, with lyrical text and vibrant artwork, is an ode to the struggle, triumph, courage and joy of Black America.
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"Throughout history, the concept of Blackness has been remarkably intertwined with another color: blue. In daily life, it is evoked in countless ways. Blue skies and blue water offer hope for that which lies beyond the current conditions. But blue is also the color of deep melancholy and heartache, echoing Louis Armstrong's question, "What did I do to be so Black and blue?" In this book, celebrated author Imani Perry uses the world's favorite color...
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"A brilliant dark comedy about second acts, creative appropriation, and the racial identity-industrial complex Jane has high hopes her life is about to turn around. After years of living precariously, she, her painter husband, Lenny, and their two kids have landed a stint as house sitters in a friend's luxurious home high in the hills above Los Angeles, a gig that coincides magically with Jane's sabbatical. If she can just finish her latest novel,...
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JEL Book Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
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x, 359 pages ; 23 cm
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English
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'It's 1959. In a small town in segregated Virginia, the races collide in the courtroom and the bedroom. A young black girl is raped by a member of a powerful white family. The black family patriarch fights the Klan, the judicial system, and members of the Black Church." -- cover, page 4
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"Ten years ago, Malik's life changed forever the night his mother mysteriously vanished and he discovered he had uncontrollable powers. Since then, he has kept his abilities hidden, looking out for himself and his younger foster brother, Taye. Now, at 17, Malik is finally ready to start a new life for both of them, far from the trauma of his past. However, a daring act to rescue Taye reveals an unexpected connection with his long-lost grandmother:...
9) Amber alert
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Publisher
Dafina
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
First Kensington hardcover edition.
Physical Desc
220 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
An explosive portrait of Dirty South revenge, triple-dealing, and crimes of passion as a suburban mom's high-end criminal past comes back to haunt her, endangering her children--and propelling her into a high-stakes game she remembers all too well.
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Tu Books, an imprint of Lee & Low Books Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
First edition.
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296 pages ; 20 cm
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English
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In 2008 South Side Chicago, ten-year-old Montgomery "Monty" Carver's hunt to find the origins of a mysterious golden key leads him to discover the rich history of his community.
11) I'm proud of you
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Quill Tree Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Edition
First edition.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
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English
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"With inspiring text by Today cohost Craig Melvin and warmth-filled illustrations by Sawyer Cloud, this is a tender and uplifting tribute to the special bonds between dads and sons. Through the ups and downs of life, no matter what: I'm proud to be your dad."-- Jacket
12) Yard show
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American poets continuum volume no. 210
Publisher
BOA Editions, Ltd
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
107 pages ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Black history, cultural expression, and the natural world fuse in Janice N. Harrington's Yard Show to investigate how Black Americans have shaped a sense of belonging and place within the Midwestern United States. As seen through the documentation of objects found within yard shows, this collection of descriptive, lyrical, and experimental poems speaks to the Black American Imagination in all its multiplicity. Harrington's speaker is a chronicler...
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"In the vein of The Fire Next Time and Between the World and Me, Nephew by best-selling author M.K. Asante is a poetic, raw, and inspirational love letter to his nephew who was shot 5 times and survived - it's about overcoming odds, finding your voice, and the power of music and family"-- Provided by publisher.
14) Afro samurai
Publisher
Gonzo
Pub. Date
©2006
Edition
Director's cut; 2-disc special ed. ; widescreen format (16:9).
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (125 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Afro Samurai seeks revenge for the wrongful death of his father. Traveling alone he encounters enemies, friends, and many unusual challenges.
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HarperCollins Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Edition
First edition.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
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English
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"Black hair has been telling stories for generations, from ponytails of ancient tribes and Nubian vibes to corn rows that mapped paths to freedom for enslaved Africans. There have been stories about dance with styles that twist and swoop and the sweetest stories of Cinna-buns and Afro puffs made perfect in the hottest kitchens. In each of these stories, one notion rings true: Black hair is everything--rich with history, a thesaurus, an atlas, and...
16) Summer is here
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Bloomsbury Children's Books
Pub. Date
2024.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
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Follows a young girl enjoying fun and exciting activities on a perfect summer day.
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Milk & Cookies, an imprint of Bushel & Peck Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Edition
First edition.
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110 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
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English
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"From Howard University to the red carpet at the Academy Awards, from James Brown to the Black Panther, Chadwick Boseman was a talented and multi-award-winning actor and performer. Prior to his death from colon cancer in 2020, Boseman's rise to fame might have seemed overnight to some, but decades of hard work and dedication to his craft brought him to the highest levels an actor can achieve."--Amazon.com.
19) The dividing sky
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English
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In 2460, eighteen-year-old Liv Newman dreams of a future beyond her lower-class life in the Metro. As a Proxy, she uses the neurochip in her brain to sell memories to wealthy clients. Maybe a few illegally, but money equals freedom. So when a customer offers her a ludicrous sum to go on an assignment in no-man's-land, Liv accepts. Now she just has to survive. Rookie Forceman Adrian Rao believes in order over all. After discovering that a renegade...
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