Anti-Racist Reading- Children's
Books for young readers that encourage anti-racism and diversity by explaining issues or featuring diverse characters.
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Even as a child, Martin Luther King, Jr. was shocked by the terrible and unfair way African-American people were treated. When he grew up, he decided to do something about it—peacefully, with powerful words. He helped gather people together for nonviolent protests and marches, and he always spoke up about loving other human beings and doing what’s right. He spoke about the dream of a kinder future, and bravely led the way toward racial equality in America.
Winner of the 2020 Caldecott Medal
A 2020 Newbery Honor Book
Winner of the 2020 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award
The Newbery Award-winning author of THE CROSSOVER pens an ode to black American triumph and tribulation, with art from a two-time Caldecott Honoree.
Originally performed for ESPN's The Undefeated, this poem is a love letter to black life$17.99ISBN: 9780399231162Availability: On Our Shelves Now. Please call the store at (781) 383-2665 to confirm availability.Published: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers - January 15th, 2001Jacqueline Woodson is the 2018-2019 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature
Clover's mom says it isn't safe to cross the fence that segregates their African-American side of town from the white side where Anna lives. But the two girls strike up a friendship, and get around the grown-ups' rules by sitting on top of the fence together.$18.99ISBN: 9780399257742Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 DaysPublished: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers - January 8th, 2015#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
USA Today Bestseller
Winner of the 2016 Newbery Medal
A 2016 Caldecott Honor Book
A 2016 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book
A New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of 2015
A Wall Street Journal Best Children's Book of 2015$17.99ISBN: 9781984849489Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 DaysPublished: Schwartz & Wade - April 7th, 2020For fans of I Am Enough, The Day You Begin, and The Wonderful Things You Will Be, here is a poignant picture book about how family and community help shape the wonderful people our children become. Perfect for back to school--no matter what that looks like!
My child, my little one,$4.99ISBN: 9781101936696Availability: On Our Shelves Now. Please call the store at (781) 383-2665 to confirm availability.Published: Random House Books for Young Readers - December 26th, 2017An inspiring biography introducing children to the civil rights movement, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the historic march on Washington.
$16.99ISBN: 9780763680947Availability: On Our Shelves Now. Please call the store at (781) 383-2665 to confirm availability.Published: Candlewick - March 14th, 2017The 2018 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner
A Newbery Medalist and a Caldecott Honoree’s New York Times best-selling ode to poets who have sparked a sense of wonder.$17.99ISBN: 9781524768287Availability: On Our Shelves Now. Please call the store at (781) 383-2665 to confirm availability.Published: Schwartz & Wade - January 7th, 2020Imagine learning to read at the age of 116! Discover the true story of Mary Walker, the nation's oldest student who did just that, in this picture book from a Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator and a rising star author.
$17.99ISBN: 9781534425361Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 DaysPublished: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers - October 15th, 2019A New York Times bestseller!
Featured in its own episode in the Netflix original show Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices!
Recipient of a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Award
Recipient of an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Children’s Literary Work
From Academy Award–winning actress Lupita Nyong’o comes a pow$4.99ISBN: 9781443460248Availability: On Our Shelves Now. Please call the store at (781) 383-2665 to confirm availability.Published: Collins - January 21st, 2020$5.99ISBN: 9781465474353Availability: On Our Shelves Now. Please call the store at (781) 383-2665 to confirm availability.Published: DK Children - January 8th, 2019In this kids' biography, discover the amazing story of Martin Luther King Jr., whose powerful words and dreams for the future inspired the world.
$18.99ISBN: 9780399246531Availability: On Our Shelves Now. Please call the store at (781) 383-2665 to confirm availability.Published: Nancy Paulsen Books - August 28th, 2018A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!
Featured in its own episode in the Netflix original show Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices!$18.99ISBN: 9780316431279Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 DaysPublished: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - October 22nd, 2019In this warm and tender story by the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Thank You, Omu!, join a mother and daughter on an up-and-down journey that reminds them of what's best about Saturdays: precious time together.
Today would be special. Today would be splendid. It was Saturday! But sometimes, the best plans don't work out exactly the way you expect....$18.99ISBN: 9780316431248Availability: On Our Shelves Now. Please call the store at (781) 383-2665 to confirm availability.Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - October 2nd, 2018In this remarkable author-illustrator debut that's perfect for fans of Last Stop on Market Street and Extra Yarn, a generous woman is rewarded by her community.
$17.99ISBN: 9781534421691Availability: On Our Shelves Now. Please call the store at (781) 383-2665 to confirm availability.Published: Atheneum Books for Young Readers - June 2nd, 2020A New York Times bestseller!
They All Saw a Cat meets The Important Book in this sensitive and impactful picture book about seeing the world from different points of view by Caldecott and Coretta Scott King Honoree Christian Robinson.
In this full, bright, and beautiful picture book, many different perspectives around the world are deftly and empat$17.99ISBN: 9780525579649Availability: On Our Shelves Now. Please call the store at (781) 383-2665 to confirm availability.Published: Knopf Books for Young Readers - July 10th, 2018Join the call for a better world with this New York Times bestselling picture book about a school where diversity and inclusion are celebrated. Perfect for back to school—no matter what that looks like!
Discover a school where—no matter what—young children have a place, have a space, and are loved and appreciated.$17.99ISBN: 9780399546099Availability: On Our Shelves Now. Please call the store at (781) 383-2665 to confirm availability.Published: Nancy Paulsen Books - May 26th, 2020A storm and its sunny aftermath come to life through gorgeous art and lyrical text.
What do you do when the clouds roll in,
When the wind chimes clang and the weather vanes spin?$14.99ISBN: 9781250310040Availability: On Our Shelves Now. Please call the store at (781) 383-2665 to confirm availability.Published: Roaring Brook Press - July 21st, 2020In this soothing, gentle rhyming picture book, author Jennifer Adams bids sweet dreams to the youngest readers who identify as ballerinas by day and tender, sleepy children by night. With luminous art from illustrator Alea Marley, Goodnight, Little Dancer is sure to send little ones to sleep with twirling, dancing dreams.
It's time for bed now, little dancer.
