CRRL My Librarian: Celebrating Black Children's StoriesLike this list

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• Crown

  An Ode to the Fresh Cut

  Barnes, Derrick

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

• Don't Touch My Hair!

  Miller, Sharee (Illustrator)

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

• Hair Love

  Cherry, Matthew A.

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

• Happy to Be Nappy

  hooks, bell, 1952-2021

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

• Honeysmoke

  Fields, Monique

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

• I Am Enough

  Byers, Grace, 1984-

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

• I Love My Hair!

  Tarpley, Natasha

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

• Magnificent Homespun Brown

  a Celebration

  Doyon, Samara Cole

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  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.

• Mixed Me!

  Diggs, Taye

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

• My Hair Is a Garden

  Cabrera, Cozbi A.

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

• Princess Hair

  Miller, Sharee (Illustrator)

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

• Sulwe

  Nyong'o, Lupita

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  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.

• The Thing About Bees

  a Love Letter

  Larkin, Shabazz

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

• When Aidan Became a Brother

  Lukoff, Kyle

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  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.

• Woke Baby

  Browne, Mahogany L.

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