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Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me ’Round: My Story of the Making of
By Kathlyn J. KirkwoodIllustrated by Steffi Walthall | As a teen, Kathlyn attended marches and protests for racial justice. As an adult, she helped make Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday a national holiday. Learn more about her story.
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Because Claudette
By Tracey BaptisteIllustrated by Tonya Engel | This is the inspiring story of 15-year-old Claudette Colvin, whose small step for change led to a ripple effect that impacted history. Change happened—because Claudette was here.
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Because of You, John Lewis: The True Story of a Remarkable Friend
By Andrea Davis PinkneyIllustrated by Keith Henry Brown | The true story of Tybre Faw, a 10-year-old activist determined to meet his hero, Congressman John Lewis.
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Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as th
By Nana Ekua Brew-HammondIllustrated by Daniel Minter | For centuries, the color blue was one of the most sought-after shades in the world. Discover the historical and cultural significance of the color blue in this vibrant book.
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Choosing Brave: How Mamie Till-Mobley and Emmett Till Sparked the
By Angela JoyIllustrated by Janelle Washington | Mamie Till-Mobley channeled grief over her son—Emmett Till, a teen brutally murdered during a family visit—into a call for action. This picture book honors her impact on the civil rights movement.
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Evicted!: The Struggle for the Right to Vote
By Alice Faye DuncanIllustrated by Charly Palmer | Fighting for the right to vote had its consequences for African Americans living in Tennessee during Jim Crow, including eviction. This book focuses on one community and their pursuit for a sanctuary.
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Finding My Dance
By Ria ThundercloudIllustrated by Kalila J. Fuller | Read this introduction to the life of Ria Thundercloud, an Indigenous dancer who fell in love with the craft at her first powwow and eventually become an international champion and professional dancer.
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Going Places: Victor Hugo Green and His Glorious Book
By Tonya BoldenGoing Places: Victor Hugo Green and His Glorious Book
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Mae Makes a Way: The True Story of Mae Reeves, Hat & History Make
By Olugbemisola Rhuday-PerkovichIllustrated by Andrea Pippins | An uplifting biography about Mae Reeves, an African American entrepreneur and trailblazer with a vision to create unique hats for all women while pushing through discrimination and her personal hardships.
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Shapes, Lines, and Light: My Grandfather’s American Journey
By Katie YamasakiMinoru Yamasaki persevered in the face of anti-Japanese sentiment to pursue his dream to become an architect. Simple lyrical text is used to explore his search for serenity and how it inspired him to design peaceful, bright spaces.
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Sing, Aretha, Sing!: Aretha Franklin, “Respect,” and the Civil Ri
By Hanif AbdurraqibIllustrated by Ashley Evans | A fresh look into the life of the iconic Queen of Soul. Learn about how she used her voice and resources to support the civil rights movement and worked toward securing respect for all.
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Sky Wolf’s Call: The Gift of Indigenous Knowledge
By Eldon Yellowhorn and Kathy LowingerIndigenous knowledge might be hundreds—if not thousands—of years old, but it still holds relevance today. See how ancient wisdom, traditions, folklore, and present-day Knowledge Keepers all come together to help solve modern problems.
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Speak Up, Speak Out!: The Extraordinary Life of Fighting Shirley
By Tonya BoldenAn engaging and compelling biography on the trials and triumphs of Shirley Chisholm—a trailblazer, educator, and author who paved the way for women of color to run for office.
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Until Someone Listens: A Story About Borders, Family, and One Gir
By Estela Juarez with Lissette NormanIllustrated by Teresa Martínez | When a family is separated due to U.S. immigration laws, one daughter must make the journey to find her voice and use it far and wide to bring her mother back home.
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Warrior Princess: The Story of Khutulun
By Sally DengAccording to tradition, women are expected to marry—not fight! Will Princess Khutulun bow to custom or become a warrior and fight for her father’s kingdom? Accompanied by sweeping images of life on the Mongolian steppes.
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When the Schools Shut Down: A Young Girl’s Story of Virginia’s “L
By Yolanda Gladden and Dr. Tamara PizzoliIllustrated by Keisha Morris | This inspiring autobiographical picture book documents how the Black community in Virginia banded together to educate their children after white lawmakers closed public schools to prevent integration.
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Yes We Will: Asian Americans Who Shaped This Country
By Kelly YangThis tribute to 18 Asian and Asian American trailblazers of the past and present is gorgeously illustrated by 15 talented Asian and Asian American artists.