Nic Stone
Ages 13+
"In Dad is Fat, stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan, who's best known for his legendary riffs on Hot Pockets, bacon, manatees, and McDonald's, expresses all the joys and horrors of life with five young children--everything from cousins ( ...
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We keep this on the shelf for race, identity, and seeing yourself on the page — a story kids can feel, not just a lesson adults want to teach.
Ages 13+. Especially helpful for kids who notice unfairness and want to help.
Ask: What made someone in this story feel proud of who they are?
Bedtime tip: after the last page, ask one question and wait — silence is where the story sticks.
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Ages 8–12
Ghost BoysGhost Boys, the New York Times bestselling novel about a Black boy killed by a white police officer from award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes, is brought to a new audience in this heartbreaking and powerful graphic novel with striking ...
Ages 13+
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Ages 8–12
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Ages 3–8
A Kids Book About RacismThis is one conversation that's never too early to start, and this book was written to be an introduction for kids on the topic.
Ages 13+
All American BoysWhen sixteen-year-old Rashad is mistakenly accused of stealing, classmate Quinn witnesses his brutal beating at the hands of a police officer who happens to be the older brother of his best friend.
Ages 3–8
An American StoryThis is the story of American slavery, a story that needs to be told and understood by all of us. A testament to the resilience of the African American community, this book honors what has been and envisions what is to be.
Ages 3–8
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Ages 3–8
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