Ken Daley
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Illustrations and rhyming text encourage Black boys to learn about the accomplishments of famous men in Black history and then forge their own paths. The last two pages provide information on the accomplishments of the eight men mentioned in the book.
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OBD Disability Pride Month (JULY) - YOUTH
OBD Gardening - YOUTH
OBD Read, Renew, Repeat - Summer 2024 YOUTH
OBD Gardening - YOUTH
OBD Read, Renew, Repeat - Summer 2024 YOUTH
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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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"Every winter, a young girl flies to Haiti to visit her Auntie Luce, a painter. The moment she steps off the plane, she feels a wall of heat, and familiar sights soon follow - the boys selling water ice by the pink cathedral, the tap tap buses in the busy streets, the fog and steep winding road to her aunt's home in the mountains. The girl has always loved Auntie Luce's paintings - the houses tucked into the hillside, colorful fishing boats by the...
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"Shelly-Ann lives with her grandmother on the beautiful island of Jamaica, where the sun is always shining and the weather is sweet. One afternoon, Shelly-Ann becomes hungry, so she asks Granny for something to eat. Granny tells her, 'GYAL, YOU BETTA CAN COOK!' and teaches Shelly-Ann how to cook delicious Jamaican food."--
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"Joseph misses sharing meals with lots of people like he did back in the refugee camp, so when the neighbors finally come over, it’s a feast! A companion book to Joseph’s Big Ride, described in Kirkus as “a joyful, upbeat tale.” When Joseph and Mama lived in a refugee camp in East Africa, everyone cooked and ate together. And Joseph could always hear someone playing the awal. It’s much too quiet and lonely in his new home. Though Whoosh,...
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Hispanic & Latino Authors: Youth Nonfiction (SCPL-YS)
Immigrant Heritage Month (WPLD)
Short Story Collections for Kids (SCPL-YS)
Immigrant Heritage Month (WPLD)
Short Story Collections for Kids (SCPL-YS)
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Many immigrants of color set out across continents, oceans, and borders, travelling to the United States in pursuit of opportunity: scientists, athletes and artists have succeeded, bringing fame to America.
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"Lune loves hearing her daddy's stories--the funny ones, the sad ones, the ones with lessons about truth and love. Whether evoking an ill-fated climb up a mango tree or life after a hurricane, flying over magical mountains or the healing power of a mother's love, all of Daddy's stories begin with "lakay"--back home--and each one ushers Lune to Haiti, her father's homeland, a place she doesn't know but can see, hear, and feel when she closes her eyes....
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"THE LITTLE REGENT begins with a short blurb, offering context on the Yoruba tradition of regency: “Among the Yoruba tribe of West Africa, when a king dies without a son, his daughter will rule until the kingmakers choose a new king. These female rulers are called regents.” The story begins when Abioye is declared the temporary ruler of her West African village following her father the king’s death, much to the chagrin of the village chiefs....
13) Muhammad Ali
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"Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about legendary boxer and activist Muhammad Ali. Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers--as well as fans of all ages! This Little Golden Book about Muhammad Ali--the boxing heavyweight champion, civil rights activist, and the original GOAT (Greatest of All Time)--is an inspiring read-aloud for young readers"--Amazon.com.