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Photographs and poetic text celebrate reading as a means of encouraging African American children to pursue their dreams.

In this lyrical picture book, world-renowned poet, New York Times bestselling author, and Coretta Scott King Honor winner Nikki Giovanni and fine artist Erin Robinson craft an ode to the magic of a library as a place not only for knowledge but also for imagination, exploration, and escape.

A young black boy must decide whether to go along with his father, who is a thief, or reject his father's way of life and risk losing him.

Joshua goes to the shore with his family.

A lyrical, heart-lifting love letter to Black and Brown children everywhere, this powerful, rhythmic lullaby reassures readers that they matter and their worth is never diminished, no matter the circumstance: through the joy and wonder of their first steps and first laughs, through the hardship of adolescent struggles, and the pain and heartbreak of current events, they always have, and always will, matter. This book empowers readers with pride, joy,...

"Illustrations and rhyming text reveal all of the things boys love, including music, nature, sports, and school"--

Ty turns an ordinary day in the sandbox into a fun beach day: he wiggles his toes in the sand, finds seashells, builds a castle, and splashes in the ocean. When his neighbor's beach ball flies into his backyard, Ty learns that a beach day is even better with a friend.

Willie longs to be able to whistle for his dog and makes many ingenious attempts.

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.

"Ana & Andrew are expecting a sibling! The family is very excited. Mama's family arrives from Trinidad, and everyone helps to get ready. When the baby arrives, Ana & Andrew learn from Granny that in African American culture, a baby's name often tells an important story."--Publisher's description.