Renée Watson
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
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Jade believes she must get out of her poor neighborhood if she's ever going to succeed. Her mother tells her to take advantage of every opportunity that comes her way. And she has. She accepted a scholarship to a mostly-white private school and even Saturday morning test prep opportunities. But some opportunities feel more demeaning than helpful. Like an invitation to join Women to Women, a mentorship program for "at-risk" girls. Except really, it's...
Author
Series
Ryan Hart novels volume 2
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
In the summer before fifth grade, Ryan Hart continues to grow through changes and challenges, such as waiting for a new baby sister to be born, a summer camp trip, and more.
Author
Series
Ryan Hart novels volume 3
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Ryan is caught between two friends who both want to be her best friend, her brother ruins her latest baking project, and a classmate keeps teasing her at school, yet Ryan still looks for a way to see the bright side of things and not let anything steal her joy.
Author
Series
A Ryan Hart story volume 4
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
During Black History Month, Ryan learns more about her ancestors and local Black pioneers, and their hopes for her generation.
10) Maya's song
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"This unforgettable picture book introduces young readers to the life and work of Maya Angelou, whose words have uplifted and inspired generations of readers. The author of the celebrated autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Maya was the first Black person and first woman to recite a poem at a presidential inauguration, and her influence echoes through culture and history. She was also the first Black woman to appear on the United States...
11) Betty before X
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
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Description
Raised by her aunt until she is six, Betty, who will later marry Malcolm X, joins her mother and stepfamily in 1940s Detroit, where she learns about the civil rights movement.