CRRL Kids: Our Stories: The African American Experience for Children up to Grade 6 2023-2024

Glow

by Forman, Ruth

Board Book - 2021

Each African American boy has a light all his own. Each African American boy has a light all his own. Show less

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A History of Me

by Theodore, Adrea

Book - 2022

A mother encourages her daughter to embrace her African American ancestry and be inspired by the resilience of those who came before her. A mother encourages her daughter to embrace her African American ancestry and be inspired by the resilience of those who came before her. Show less

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Leo, Sleep Tight

by McQuinn, Anna

Board Book - 2022

Leo goes through a bedtime routine focused on his five senses until he is relaxed and ready for bed. Part of the Leo Can! series. Leo goes through a bedtime routine focused on his five senses until he is relaxed and ready for bed. Part of the Leo Can! series. Show less

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Mama's Home

by Youngblood, Shay

Book - 2022

A young girl's mama has to work, but, while Mama is away, she spends her time being loved by other Big Mamas in her community. A different one for every day of the week. A young girl's mama has to work, but, while Mama is away, she spends her time being loved by other Big Mamas in her community. A different one for every day of the week. Show less

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The Me I Choose to Be

by Tarpley, Natasha Anastasia

Book - 2021

Through photography and lyrical text, children discover their potential and the importance of self-love. Through photography and lyrical text, children discover their potential and the importance of self-love. Show less

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More Than Peach

Changing the World...one Crayon at A Time!

by Woodard, Bellen

Book - 2022

After being tired of peach crayons called "skin-colored," Bellen speaks up to make sure everyone feels represented by a box of crayons. Penned by the very first crayon activist. After being tired of peach crayons called "skin-colored," Bellen speaks up to make sure everyone feels represented by a box of crayons. Penned by the very first crayon activist. Show less

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Our Table

by Reynolds, Peter H.

Book - 2021

When Violet finds herself alone at the dinner table, she speaks up and reminds her family of the time they spent together before they got preoccupied by technology. When Violet finds herself alone at the dinner table, she speaks up and reminds her family of the time they spent together before they got preoccupied by technology. Show less

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Peek-a-you!

by Pinkney, Andrea Davis

Board Book - 2022

Grown-ups and their children play peek-a-boo. Grown-ups and their children play peek-a-boo. Show less

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Soul Food Sunday

by Bingham, Winsome

Book - 2021

An African American family gathers every Sunday at Granny's, who shows the youngest ones how to make the family's favorite dishes. An African American family gathers every Sunday at Granny's, who shows the youngest ones how to make the family's favorite dishes. Show less

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A Spoonful of Faith

by Holliday, Jena

Book - 2022

Nervous about her first day of school, Layla's mom helps her become more confident by talking about kindness, hope, hugs, and prayers through a recipe book. Nervous about her first day of school, Layla's mom helps her become more confident by talking about kindness, hope, hugs, and prayers through a recipe book. Show less

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These Hands

by Price, Hope Lynne

Board Book - 2020

"These hands create. These hands can build. These hands can reach. Can stretch. Can teach." In lyrical words and bright pictures, young children discover what they can do with their hands. "These hands create. These hands can build. These hands can reach. Can stretch. Can teach." In lyrical words and bright pictures, young children discover what they can do with their hands. Show less

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Yellow Dog Blues

by Duncan, Alice Faye

Book - 2022

Bo Willie is on a hunt to find Yellow Dog down Highway 61 in his Aunt Jessie's pink Cadillac. Their adventures down the Mississippi Blues Trail are filled with music, especially the spirit of the blues. Bo Willie is on a hunt to find Yellow Dog down Highway 61 in his Aunt Jessie's pink Cadillac. Their adventures down the Mississippi Blues Trail are filled with music, especially the spirit of the blues. Show less

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Bessie the Motorcycle Queen

by Smith, Charles R.

Book - 2022

Bessie Stringfield traveled the United States on her motorbike during a time when African American people were not always treated with respect and dignity. Bessie Stringfield traveled the United States on her motorbike during a time when African American people were not always treated with respect and dignity. Show less

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I Am Okay to Feel

by Brown, Karamo

Book - 2022

A father and a son talk about how to manage feelings. A father and a son talk about how to manage feelings. Show less

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More Than Just A Game

The Black Origins of Basketball

by Moore, Madison

Book - 2021

Learn how basketball developed among African Americans. Learn how basketball developed among African Americans. Show less

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Seeking Freedom

The Untold Story of Fortress Monroe and the Ending of Slavery in America

by Castrovilla, Selene

Book - 2022

George Scott enters the Union fortress to escape the Confederates and helps prevent an enemy attack. George Scott enters the Union fortress to escape the Confederates and helps prevent an enemy attack. Show less

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Unspeakable

The Tulsa Race Massacre

by Weatherford, Carole Boston

Book - 2021

Learn about the 1921 massacre, one of the worst incidents of racial violence in America's history. Learn about the 1921 massacre, one of the worst incidents of racial violence in America's history. Show less

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Anne of West Philly

A Modern Graphic Retelling of Anne of Green Gables

by Weir, Ivy Noelle

Graphic Novel - 2022

Anne is being fostered by siblings Marilla and Matthew and ends up competing for a spot in an elite STEM program. Anne is being fostered by siblings Marilla and Matthew and ends up competing for a spot in an elite STEM program. Show less

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Batman and Robin and Howard

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by Brown, Jeffrey

Graphic Novel - 2021

Benched when he makes a mistake patrolling Gotham City as Robin, Batman's son Damian Wayne is sent to a new school where he meets Howard, an academic and athletic rival. First of a series. Benched when he makes a mistake patrolling Gotham City as Robin, Batman's son Damian Wayne is sent to a new school where he meets Howard, an academic and athletic rival. First of a series. Show less

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Black Boy Joy

Book - 2021

After Fort breaks the jar of joy, he must go with Mr. G to collect joy from other worlds. Seventeen stories, comics, and poems from acclaimed Black male and non-binary authors celebrate the fantastic and everyday joys of being a Black boy. After Fort breaks the jar of joy, he must go with Mr. G to collect joy from other worlds. Seventeen stories, comics, and poems from acclaimed Black male and non-binary authors celebrate the fantastic and everyday joys of being a Black boy. Show less

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Bright Family

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by Cody, Matthew

Graphic Novel - 2021

Siblings Nia and Jayden must cross through a dimensional portal to rescue their parents. First of a series. Siblings Nia and Jayden must cross through a dimensional portal to rescue their parents. First of a series. Show less

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Build It! Jump It!

by Brimner, Larry Dane

Book - 2021

Ace builds her own skateboard and ramp, but it takes practice to use them just right. Ace builds her own skateboard and ramp, but it takes practice to use them just right. Show less

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Children of Stardust

by Adodo, Edudzi

Book - 2022

After he is bonded with a powerful object, Zero goes on a quest to find the dangerous Shaman Mask. After he is bonded with a powerful object, Zero goes on a quest to find the dangerous Shaman Mask. Show less

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Fast Pitch

by Stone, Nic

Book - 2021

Shenice is determined to lead her softball team to victory in the Fastpitch World Series but is thrown off course by a shocking revelation about her family's history. Shenice is determined to lead her softball team to victory in the Fastpitch World Series but is thrown off course by a shocking revelation about her family's history. Show less

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Frizzy

by Ortega, Claribel A.

Graphic Novel - 2022

With the help of her Tía Ruby, Marlene grows to appreciate her naturally curly hair. With the help of her Tía Ruby, Marlene grows to appreciate her naturally curly hair. Show less

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