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• All American Boys

  Reynolds, Jason

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  In this fast-paced novel from authors Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely we meet Rashad and Quinn, nodding acquaintances and classmates at the same school. One night, a set of innocent moments set off a chain of events that will change both…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Anger Is a Gift

  A Novel

  Oshiro, Mark

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  When Moss's friend is murdered by police at a protest, it brings up a lot of memories and trauma, deep trauma, of when Moss's father, in the wrong place, at the wrong time, was also murdered by the police. Exploring the effects of trauma,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Chasing Freedom

  a Novel

  Wesley, Gloria Ann

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  During the American Revolution the British Crown recruited Black soldiers to fight for His Majesty's Army, in exchange for their freedom, and the freedom of their family. The promise of land, provisions, and freedom in British North…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Chlorine Sky

  Browne, Mahogany L.

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  Maintaining friendships can be hard, especially when you're growing into your own person and seeking to find your self worth. Chlorine sky is a novel-in-verse about broken promises, fast rumours, and a young girl's coming-of-age and the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Cold White Sun

  Holler, Sue Farrell, 1962-

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  Tesfaye’s life is good. The beloved son of an important father in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Tesfaye’s life is safe and happy. He goes to a good school, plays soccer and is taken care of by his mother & older sisters. When rebel forces take…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky

  Mbalia, Kwame

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  The past can be pain, and the past can be joy. But, most of all, the past is important. Tristan Strong feels that he, in no way, lives up to his name, particularly after he failed to save his best friend, Eddie, from the bus accident they…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Legendborn

  Deonn, Tracy

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  On her first night at UNC-Chapel Hill, Bree Matthews didn't want to witness anything. She didn't want to see a flying demon, she didn't want to see the human it was trying to filet, and she certainly didn't want to see the secret society…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Long Way Down

  Reynolds, Jason

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  Written in powerful verse, Long Way Down is a story of grief, revenge, and the cycle of violence. When Shawn, Will's brother is murdered, Will knows the rules. No snitching. No crying. Revenge. Will steps onto the elevator at the 7th…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Look Both Ways

  A Tale Told in Ten Blocks

  Reynolds, Jason

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  A collection of ten interconnected short stories taking place at the end of the school day as students head home. Sometimes humorous and sometimes heartwarming, Looking Both Ways is an easy and enjoyable read and would be suited to younger…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• SLAY

  Morris, Brittney • Boatman, Michael • Grey, Alexandra • Hoffman, Dominic • Johnson, Sisi Aisha

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  Every day Kiera's life is full of: 1 - microaggressions from white friends who make assumptions about her race and asking questions expecting Kiera to be able to speak for all Black people; 2- her boyfriend who is all about Black people…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Superman Smashes the Klan

  the Graphic Novel

  Yang, Gene Luen

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  It's 1946, and the Ku Klux Klan is alive and well in Metropolis, and every person who doesn't look exactly like them, is a target. The Lee's, Doctor Lee and his children Tommy and Roberta, have just moved from Chinatown to Downtown…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Infinite Hope

  a Black Artist's Journey From World War II to Peace

  Bryan, Ashley

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  When we think of the World Wars and Remembrance Day, we cannot overlook the contributions of those who, ironically, fought to end racial prejudices and bigotry in Europe, only to face those very same issues at home. Ashley Bryan was…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• March. Book One

  Lewis, John, 1940-2020

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  The March Trilogy (March: Book One; March: Book Two; March: Book Three) is a raw and beautiful story of civil rights, sacrifice, struggle, and hope told in a three part graphic novel series. March is the memoir of Congressman John Lewis…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• March, Book Two

  Lewis, John • Aydin, Andrew

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• March. Book Three

  Lewis, John, 1940-2020

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• Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You

  A Remix of the National Book Award–winning Stamped From the Beginning

  Reynolds, Jason

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  Stamped is the exploration of racism from then, to now; why the poison of racism lingers, how racism takes root, and how racism has been a tool to gain and keep power. Examining the many forms of racism and helping readers to identify and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Binti

  Okorafor, Nnedi

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  Short and action packed, Binti is the story of a teenager named Binti, who is the first of her people to attend Oomza University, the most prestigious university in the galaxy. In order to attend Oomza, Binti will need to give up her…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Black Flamingo

  Atta, Dean

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  Michael has always been more interested in Barbies and singing than cars and girls. Half Jamaican and half Greek-Cyprian acceptable male activities in both cultures tend to be clearly defined. Michael has always struggled, being biracial…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Black Kids

  Hammonds Reed, Christina

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  In the spring of 1992 Los Angeles caught fire in the wake of the Rodney King Trial, rioting around the city in protest of the police brutality, the rampant racial profiling, and the acquittal of the police involved in the violent beating…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Book of Negroes

  A Novel

  Hill, Lawrence

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  A wonderfully written novel about the harrowing, heartbreaking, and sometimes horrific experiences of a young girl sold into slavery and eventually settling in the Black Loyalist enclaves of Nova Scotia. Raw and beautiful, The Book of…Read moreRead more of this annotation