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• The Book of Awesome Black Americans

  Scientific Pioneers, Trailblazing Entrepreneurs, Barrier-breaking Activists and Afro-futurists

  Jones, Monique L.,

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  African Americans have made history by challenging and changing the American landscape. This was accomplished not by shedding layers of originality, but by wearing their colors proudly and openly in the world. Growth has been made possible…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Brave Leaders and Activists

  Miller, J. P. (Janice P.),

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  A celebration of the lives and achievements of inspirational black people through history who made a difference Brave Leaders & Activists hails courageous black people through time who have stood up for what they believe in, from slavery…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Coretta

  the Autobiography of Coretta Scott King

  King, Coretta Scott, 1927-2006,

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  Celebrate the life of the extraordinary civil and human rights activist Coretta Scott King with this picture book adaptation of her critically acclaimed adult memoir. This is the autobiography of Coretta Scott King––wife of Martin Luther…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Nevertheless, We Persisted

  48 Voices of Defiance, Strength, and Courage

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  A powerful collection of essays from actors, activists, athletes, politicians, musicians, writers, and teens, including Black Lives Matter founder Patrisse Cullors, actress Alia Shawkat, actor Maulik Pancholy, poet Azure Antoinette, teen…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• How We Can Live

  Principles of Black Lives Matter

  Garcia, Laleña,

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  Now young people can explore these powerful principles in How We Can Live: Principles of Black Lives Matter -- the first children's book to include material from the founders' organization, the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• ENOUGH!

  20 Protesters Who Changed America

  Easton, Emily,

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  Change takes courage. Introduce your young activist to America's most influential protesters in this lushly illustrated picture book. Stand beside contemporary groundbreakers like Colin Kaepernick and transgender teen Jazz Jennings, and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Black Lives Matter

  From Hashtag to the Streets

  Tyner, Artika R.,

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  What is the Black Lives Matter movement? How have people been protesting the ongoing violence against the Black community? From its inception as a social media hashtag in 2013 to a movement with supporters around the world, Black Lives…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Malcolm X

  Get to Know the Civil Rights Activist

  Wilkins, Ebony,

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  Malcolm X is known as a leader of the civil rights movement. He faced racism, spent time in prison, became a minister, joined the Nation of Islam, left, took a pilgrimage to Mecca, traveled the world, and became a public figure before his…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Who Was Coretta Scott King?

  Herman, Gail, 1959-

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  Here's a gripping portrait of a smart, remarkable woman. Growing up in Alabama, Coretta Scott King graduated valedictorian from her high school before becoming one of the first African American students at Antioch College in Ohio. It was…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• What Is the Civil Rights Movement?

  Smith, Sherri L.,

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  Relive the moments when African Americans fought for equal rights, and made history.

• How to Fight Racism

  a Guide to Standing Up for Racial Justice

  Tisby, Jemar,

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  Dr. Jemar Tisby helps young readers ages 8-12 understand how everyday prejudice affects them, what they can do to create social change, how to maintain an anti-racist mindset, and make a positive difference in the world.

• Kids on the March

  15 Stories of Speaking Out, Protesting, and Fighting for Justice

  Long, Michael G.,

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  From the March on Washington to March for Our Lives to Black Lives Matter, the powerful stories of kid-led protest in America.

• John Lewis

  Civil Rights Leader and Congressman

  Harris, Duchess,

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  John Lewis is an influential African American politician who played a key role in the civil rights movement. He raised awareness of racial discrimination and violence in the 1960s.John Lewis: Civil Rights Leader and Congressman explores…Read moreRead more of this annotation