Tami Charles
1) Freedom soup
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Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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Join the celebration in the kitchen as a family makes their traditional New Year's soup - and shares the story of how Haitian independence came to be.
4) We are here
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Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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Publisher Annotation: In another groundbreaking picture book from the powerhouse creative team behind the New York Times bestselling All Because You Matter, is a stirring, poetic, and empowering follow-up that celebrates the rich history of Black and brown men and women throughout history with soaring language and stunning illustration.
5) Like Vanessa
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Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
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It is 1983 and Vanessa Martin, a thirteen-year-old African American girl in Newark's public housing, dreams of following in the footsteps of the first black Miss America, Vanessa Williams. But the odds are against her until a new teacher at school organizes a beauty pageant and encourages Vanessa to enter.
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Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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Publisher Annotation: Zuri Ray is back! And this time, she's got a party to plan. With summer coming to an end, a backyard bash is an absolute must, and Zuri's not letting her parents' questionable tastes anywhere near the details. The food, the decorations, the entertainment-everything has to be perfect. Good thing her friends are ready to help! But when the party doesn't go exactly according to plan, will Zuri be able to let loose and improvise?...