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1) Frizzy
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3 copies on order.
Brookline Putterham - Tween
TWEEN GRAPHIC Frizzy
1 available
TWEEN GRAPHIC Frizzy
1 available
Description
Marlene loves three things: books, Her cool Tía Ruby and hanging out with her best friend Camila. But according to her mother, Paola, the only thing she needs to focus on is school and "growing up." That means straightening her hair every weekend so she could have "presentable good hair." But Marlene hates being in the salon and doesn't understand why her curls are not considered pretty by those around her. With a few hiccups, a dash of embarrassment,...
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Brookline - Children's
j306.36 Ale
2 available
j306.36 Ale
2 available
Brookline Coolidge Corner - Children's
j306.36 Ale
2 available
j306.36 Ale
2 available
Brookline Putterham - Children's
j306.36 Ale
1 available
j306.36 Ale
1 available
Description
"A picture book in verse that threads together past and present to explore the legacy of slavery during a classroom lesson"--
From the fireside tales in an African village, through the unspeakable passage across the Atlantic, to the backbreaking work in the fields of the South, this is a story of a people's struggle and strength, horror and hope. This is the story of American slavery, a story that needs to be told and understood by all of us. A testament...
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Brookline - Children's
BOARD jP Weatherford
1 available
BOARD jP Weatherford
1 available
Brookline Coolidge Corner - Children's
BOARD jP Weatherford
1 available
BOARD jP Weatherford
1 available
Brookline Putterham - Children's
BOARD jP Weatherford
1 available
BOARD jP Weatherford
1 available
eBook
Description
As a young girl reflects on her family, she notices how she resembles various family members as well as how she is unique.
On Shelf
Brookline - Children's - New
SR 6 J Black
1 available
SR 6 J Black
1 available
Brookline - Children's
J Black
1 available
J Black
1 available
Brookline Coolidge Corner - Children's - New
SR 6 J Black
1 available
SR 6 J Black
1 available
Description
From seventeen acclaimed Black male and nonbinary authors comes a vibrant collection of stories, comics, and poems about the power of joy and the wonders of Black boyhood.
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On Shelf
Brookline - Children's
j973 Han
1 available
j973 Han
1 available
Brookline Coolidge Corner - Children's
j973 Han
2 available
j973 Han
2 available
Brookline Putterham - Children's
j973 Han
1 available
j973 Han
1 available
Description
Stymied by her unfinished family tree assignment for school, a young girl seeks Grandma's counsel and learns about her ancestors, the consequences of slavery, and the history of Black resistance in the United States.
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"Nine-year-old Jayden loves the outdoors, but his mother is nervous about him playing in their neighborhood. With the help of his neighbor Mr. Curtis, can Jayden help Mama see that nature and beauty are all around?"--
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On Shelf
45 copies available. 1 copy on order.
Brookline - Children's
ABC jP Cortez
2 available
ABC jP Cortez
2 available
Brookline Coolidge Corner - Children's
ABC jP Cortez
1 available
ABC jP Cortez
1 available
Brookline Putterham - Children's
ABC jP Cortez
1 available
ABC jP Cortez
1 available
eBook
Description
"B is for Beautiful, Brave, and Bright! And for a Book that takes a Bold journey through the alphabet of Black history and culture. Letter by letter, The ABCs of Black History celebrates a story that spans continents and centuries, triumph and heartbreak, creativity and joy. It's a story of big ideas--P is for Power, S is for Science and Soul. Of significant moments--G is for Great Migration. Of iconic figures--H is for Zora Neale Hurston, X is for...
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Series
Amari volume 1
On Shelf
Brookline - Tween - New
SR 6 TWEEN FIC Alston, B. B.
1 available
SR 6 TWEEN FIC Alston, B. B.
1 available
Brookline Coolidge Corner - Tween/New
SR 6 TWEEN FIC Alston, B. B.
1 available
SR 6 TWEEN FIC Alston, B. B.
1 available
Brookline Coolidge Corner - Tween
TWEEN FIC Alston, B. B.
1 available
TWEEN FIC Alston, B. B.
1 available
eAudiobook
eBook
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"New York Times bestseller! Artemis Fowl meets Men in Black in this exhilarating debut middle grade fantasy, the first in a trilogy filled with #blackgirlmagic. Perfect for fans of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky, the Percy Jackson series, and Nevermoor. Amari Peters has never stopped believing her missing brother, Quinton, is alive. Not even when the police told her otherwise, or when she got in trouble for standing up to bullies who said...
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Series
Tristan Strong volume 1
On Shelf
Brookline - Tween
TWEEN FIC Mbalia, Kwame
1 available
TWEEN FIC Mbalia, Kwame
1 available
Brookline Coolidge Corner - Tween/New
SR 6 TWEEN FIC Mbalia, Kwame
1 available
SR 6 TWEEN FIC Mbalia, Kwame
1 available
Brookline Putterham - Tween
SR 6 TWEEN FIC Mbalia, Kwame
1 available
SR 6 TWEEN FIC Mbalia, Kwame
1 available
eBook
Description
Seventh-grader Tristan Strong feels anything but strong ever since he failed to save his best friend when they were in a bus accident together. All he has left of Eddie is the journal his friend wrote stories in. Tristan is dreading the month he's going to spend on his grandparents' farm. But on his first night there, a sticky creature shows up and steals Eddie's notebook. Tristan chases after it, and a tug-of-war ensues between them underneath a...
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Brookline - Children's
PICTURE jP Ahmed
5 available
PICTURE jP Ahmed
5 available
Brookline Coolidge Corner - Children's
PICTURE jP Ahmed
1 available
PICTURE jP Ahmed
1 available
Description
Mae wanted to be an astronaut. She dreamed of dancing in space. She imagined herself surrounded by billions of stars, floating, gliding, and discovering. Her parents encouraged her, saying, "If you believe it, and work hard for it, anything is possible." This encouragement, along with Mae's own curiosity, intelligence, and determination, paved the way for her to become the first African American woman to travel in space.--
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Brookline - Children's - New
SR PK-1 PICTURE jP Atinuke
2 available
SR PK-1 PICTURE jP Atinuke
2 available
Brookline - Children's
PICTURE jP Atinuke
2 available
PICTURE jP Atinuke
2 available
Brookline Coolidge Corner - Children's
PICTURE jP Atinuke
2 available
PICTURE jP Atinuke
2 available
Description
"Join Baby and his doting mama at a bustling southwest Nigerian marketplace for a bright, bouncy read-aloud offering a gentle introduction to numbers."--Publisher's description.
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"Bobby Beacon has trouble controlling his hot temper at his superhero school"--
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On Shelf
Brookline - Children's
j305.8 Rey
3 available
j305.8 Rey
3 available
Brookline Coolidge Corner - Children's
j305.8 Rey
2 available
j305.8 Rey
2 available
Description
"A chapter book adaptation of Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You: A Remix of the National Book Award-winning "Stamped from the Beginning."--
Kids will discover where racist ideas came from, identify how they impact America today, and meet those who have fought racism with antiracism. Along the way, they'll learn how to identify and stamp out racist thoughts in their own lives.
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Available from another library
6 copies available. 1 copy on order.
Description
"Slap! Flap! Tap! What's that sound? That's the sound of Tap! In the 1800s, African and Irish Americans found that they had something in common: Both cultures shared a love of dance. As people came together in New York City, the dance style 'Tap' grew with each new dancer. New ideas and new moves were inspired by their personal cultures. Read along to hear about the blending of Irish and African backgrounds, and of course keep an ear out for Slaps,...
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On Shelf
Brookline - Children's
j781.64 Wea
1 available
j781.64 Wea
1 available
Brookline Coolidge Corner - Children's
j781.64 Wea
1 available
j781.64 Wea
1 available
Brookline Putterham - Children's
j781.64 Wea
1 available
j781.64 Wea
1 available
Description
Presents the history of hip-hop including how it evolved from folktales, spirituals, and poetry, to the showmanship of James Brown, to the culture of graffiti art and breakdancing that formed around the art form.
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On Shelf
Brookline - Children's
PICTURE jP Weatherford
1 available
PICTURE jP Weatherford
1 available
Brookline Coolidge Corner - Children's
PICTURE jP Weatherford
1 available
PICTURE jP Weatherford
1 available
Description
The popular spiritual, Standing in the need of prayer, has been reworked to chronicle the milestones, struggles, tragedies, and triumphs of African American people and their history. The text and illustrations of this inspirational book are informative reminders of yesterday, hopeful images for today, and aspirational dreams of tomorrow.
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On Shelf
Brookline Coolidge Corner - Children's
J GRAPHIC Akissi
1 available
J GRAPHIC Akissi
1 available
Description
Collects the adventures of Akissi, a young West African girl who is always getting into trouble.
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Series
On Shelf
Brookline - Children's
EASY Curry
1 available
EASY Curry
1 available
Brookline Coolidge Corner - Children's
EASY Curry
1 available
EASY Curry
1 available
Brookline Putterham - Children's
EASY Curry
1 available
EASY Curry
1 available
Description
"Parker writes letters to her friend Gia while she travels across the U.S. and visits states such as Georgia and New Mexico"--
19) Antiracist baby
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Brookline - Children's
BOARD jP Kendi
1 available
BOARD jP Kendi
1 available
Brookline - Children's
PICTURE jP Kendi
1 available
PICTURE jP Kendi
1 available
Brookline Coolidge Corner - Children's
PICTURE jP Kendi
1 available
PICTURE jP Kendi
1 available
Description
Illustrations and rhyming text present nine steps Antiracist Baby can take to improve equity, such as opening our eyes to all skin colors and celebrating all our differences.
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A collection of poems celebrating African-American fathers by Angela Johnson, E. Ethelbert Miller, Carole Boston Weatherford, and others.