Vanessa Brantley-Newton
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Books for Preschoolers (3-4 years old)
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Books for Preschoolers (3-4 years old)
Diverse Books - African American/ Black Experience in the U.S.
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"When Grandma Mimi comes to visit, her granddaughter cannot wait to see what treasures she has hidden in her purse."--
2) Just like me
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There are all kinds of girls! Girls who feel happy, sad, scared, powerful; girls who love their bodies and girls who don't; country girls, city girls; girls who love their mom and girls who wish they had a daddy. With bright portraits in vibrant colors and unique patterns and fabrics, this book invites you to find yourself within its pages.--inside front cover.
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Making Friends: Books for Kids
Diverse Books - African American/ Black Experience in the U.S.
Making Friends: Books for Kids
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Vanessa is nervous she will not fit in on her first day of school, but she hopes a special outfit will show her new classmates she is someone they should know.
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"Auntie Mabel and her family and friends have gathered for their big Sunday dinner and can't wait to dig into a delicious, mouthwatering meal. Before they can begin, Auntie Mabel starts-and doesn't stop!-blessing everyone and everything she surveys: the yams and Brussels sprouts, the table and chairs-even the president of the United States!"--
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I Have a Dream
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I Have a Dream
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Presents the life of nine-year-old Audrey Faye Hendricks who became the youngest known child to be arrested for picketing against Birmingham segregation practices in 1963.
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From Children's Literature Legacy Award-winning author Nikki Grimes comes a feminist-forward new collection of poetry celebrating the little-known women poets of the Harlem Renaissance-- paired with full-color, original art from today's most talented female African-American illustrators. Taking inspiration from the unsung women poets of the era, Grimes uses the "Golden Shovel" poetry method to create original poems drawn from the words of ... groundbreaking...
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Favorite Female Authors
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"Mary had a little glam that grew into a lot. And everywhere that Mary went, she wasn't hard to spot. But on the day she started school, she caught some by surprise. Sweet Mary shrugged and hugged her mom. "I must accessorize."' --Page 4 of dust jacket.
9) One love
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In this illustrated version of Bob Marley's song, a young girl enlists her friends, family, and community to transform their neighborhood for the better.
11) The missing fox
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Amateur private investigator Katie Fry looks for clues to find her brother's favorite stuffed animal.
12) Rock star
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Fourth-grader Jada's best friend moved away but a class project on rocks and minerals, her favorite topic, could mean new friends. For Jada, rocks are easier to find than friends. Or are they?
14) Class act
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Jada Jones's campaign for class representative pits her against her friend Miles and leads to rumors about her fear of public speaking, the pressure to make promises she cannot keep, and conflict between friends.
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"Justin is thrilled to be on a soccer team. But at his very first practice, he is approached by a tall girl who calls him "Shorty." She tells him he's too little to be on the team and that he should just go home. Justin doesn't know what to do. He loves soccer, but he doesn't want to be teased"--
20) Go, Jade, go!
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When Jade does well in a track meet, her entire family is excited except Justin, who later confesses to their older brother Jordan that he wishes he were good at something for which people would cheer.