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CRRL My Librarian: Celebrating Black Children's Stories

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These picture books give voice to the unique stories of African American children who celebrate their differences in a wide variety of ways.

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Central Rappahannock Regional Library

15 items

15 items

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Crown

An Ode to the Fresh Cut

by Barnes, Derrick

Book - 2017

An engaging tribute to the beautiful experience African American boys have when they visit the barber and how they see themselves afterwards. An engaging tribute to the beautiful experience African American boys have when they visit the barber and how they see themselves afterwards. Show less

An engaging tribute to the beautiful experience African American boys have when they visit the barber and how they see themselves afterwards. An engaging tribute to the beautiful experience African American boys have when they visit the barber and how they see themselves afterwards. Show less

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Don't Touch My Hair!

Don't Touch My Hair!

by Miller, Sharee

Book - 2018

Be entertained as a young girl avoids unwanted hair touching by those who are curious about African American girls' hair. Be entertained as a young girl avoids unwanted hair touching by those who are curious about African American girls' hair. Show less

Be entertained as a young girl avoids unwanted hair touching by those who are curious about African American girls' hair. Be entertained as a young girl avoids unwanted hair touching by those who are curious about African American girls' hair. Show less

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Hair Love

Hair Love

by Cherry, Matthew A.

Book - 2019

An empowering story that promotes self-confidence and love for one's natural hair while celebrating the bond between fathers and daughters everywhere. An empowering story that promotes self-confidence and love for one's natural hair while celebrating the bond between fathers and daughters everywhere. Show less

An empowering story that promotes self-confidence and love for one's natural hair while celebrating the bond between fathers and daughters everywhere. An empowering story that promotes self-confidence and love for one's natural hair while celebrating the bond between fathers and daughters everywhere. Show less

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Happy to Be Nappy

Happy to Be Nappy

by hooks, bell

Book - 1999

Nominated for an NAACP Image Award for its lyrical tribute to African American girls and their hair. Nominated for an NAACP Image Award for its lyrical tribute to African American girls and their hair. Show less

Nominated for an NAACP Image Award for its lyrical tribute to African American girls and their hair. Nominated for an NAACP Image Award for its lyrical tribute to African American girls and their hair. Show less

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Honeysmoke

Honeysmoke

by Fields, Monique

Book - 2019

Sweet story of a young biracial girl looking for her color in the world. Will she find it or make her own? Sweet story of a young biracial girl looking for her color in the world. Will she find it or make her own? Show less

Sweet story of a young biracial girl looking for her color in the world. Will she find it or make her own? Sweet story of a young biracial girl looking for her color in the world. Will she find it or make her own? Show less

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I Am Enough

I Am Enough

by Byers, Grace

Book - 2018

A Goodreads Choice Awards winner for its message to love who you are, always be kind, and respect one another. A Goodreads Choice Awards winner for its message to love who you are, always be kind, and respect one another. Show less

A Goodreads Choice Awards winner for its message to love who you are, always be kind, and respect one another. A Goodreads Choice Awards winner for its message to love who you are, always be kind, and respect one another. Show less

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I Love My Hair!

I Love My Hair!

by Tarpley, Natasha

Book - 1997

Encourages self-confidence and love for one's genetic heritage. Encourages self-confidence and love for one's genetic heritage. Show less

Encourages self-confidence and love for one's genetic heritage. Encourages self-confidence and love for one's genetic heritage. Show less

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Magnificent Homespun Brown

Magnificent Homespun Brown

A Celebration

by Doyon, Samara Cole

Book - 2020

Teach your child to celebrate their differences using this storybook which focuses on a child's view of the many reasons why being African American is wonderful. Teach your child to celebrate their differences using this storybook which focuses on a child's view of the many reasons why being African American is wonderful. Show less

Teach your child to celebrate their differences using this storybook which focuses on a child's view of the many reasons why being African American is wonderful. Teach your child to celebrate their differences using this storybook which focuses on a child's view of the many reasons why being African American is wonderful. Show less

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Mixed Me!

Mixed Me!

by Diggs, Taye

Book - 2015

With energy and charm, a little boy answers questions about being biracial. With energy and charm, a little boy answers questions about being biracial. Show less

With energy and charm, a little boy answers questions about being biracial. With energy and charm, a little boy answers questions about being biracial. Show less

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My Hair Is A Garden

My Hair Is A Garden

by Cabrera, Cozbi A.

Book - 2018

The use of a metaphor shows one girl how her natural hair and caring for it is just like growing a garden. The use of a metaphor shows one girl how her natural hair and caring for it is just like growing a garden. Show less

The use of a metaphor shows one girl how her natural hair and caring for it is just like growing a garden. The use of a metaphor shows one girl how her natural hair and caring for it is just like growing a garden. Show less

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Princess Hair

Princess Hair

by Miller, Sharee

Book - 2017

Engage young readers with this playful storybook that encourages children to love everything about themselves, including their hair. Engage young readers with this playful storybook that encourages children to love everything about themselves, including their hair. Show less

Engage young readers with this playful storybook that encourages children to love everything about themselves, including their hair. Engage young readers with this playful storybook that encourages children to love everything about themselves, including their hair. Show less

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Sulwe

Sulwe

by Nyong'o, Lupita

Book - 2019

Seeing the beauty within can be difficult for a child. This sweet story will inspire children's self-confidence and self-esteem through a magical journey across the night sky. Seeing the beauty within can be difficult for a child. This sweet story will inspire children's self-confidence and self-esteem through a magical journey across the night sky. Show less

Seeing the beauty within can be difficult for a child. This sweet story will inspire children's self-confidence and self-esteem through a magical journey across the night sky. Seeing the beauty within can be difficult for a child. This sweet story will inspire children's self-confidence and self-esteem through a magical journey across the night sky. Show less

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The Thing About Bees

The Thing About Bees

A Love Letter

by Larkin, Shabazz

Book - 2019

A father's love poem to his sons and an intriguing view of the special gift that bees bring. A father's love poem to his sons and an intriguing view of the special gift that bees bring. Show less

A father's love poem to his sons and an intriguing view of the special gift that bees bring. A father's love poem to his sons and an intriguing view of the special gift that bees bring. Show less

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When Aidan Became A Brother

When Aidan Became A Brother

by Lukoff, Kyle

Book - 2019

A heartwarming story that will resonate with transgender children and help reassure any child welcoming a new sibling, while celebrating the many transitions a family can experience. A heartwarming story that will resonate with transgender children and help reassure any child welcoming a new sibling, while celebrating the many transitions a family can experience. Show less

A heartwarming story that will resonate with transgender children and help reassure any child welcoming a new sibling, while celebrating the many transitions a family can experience. A heartwarming story that will resonate with transgender children and help reassure any child welcoming a new sibling, while celebrating the many transitions a family can experience. Show less

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Woke Baby

Woke Baby

by Browne, Mahogany L.

Book - 2018

Browne uses lyrical words to depict a baby who stays "woke," or aware, of current happenings around him. Browne uses lyrical words to depict a baby who stays "woke," or aware, of current happenings around him. Show less

Browne uses lyrical words to depict a baby who stays "woke," or aware, of current happenings around him. Browne uses lyrical words to depict a baby who stays "woke," or aware, of current happenings around him. Show less

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