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Award-Winning Books by Black Authors
By:
KCLSAnnalise
KCLSAnnalise
Created on:
Feb 04, 2022
25 items
These are just some of the many award-winning books written by Black authors. Find more by filling out a BookMatch request!
1 like
General Recommendations
Black History Month Chapter Books
By:
DBRL_GraceK
DBRL_GraceK
Created on:
Feb 03, 2026
15 items
In these chapter books, you'll find tales of Black characters and their adventures. Whether you're riding through the Wild West...
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When there is more in a book, then just the beggining, middle, and end.
Created on:
Apr 21, 2020
21 items
They are very cool books, full of various cultures and very dramatic elements that always keep you on your toes! These books a...
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Picture books by #ownvoices authors and illustrators
Created on:
Feb 25, 2021
98 items
“Books are sometimes windows, offering views of worlds that may be real or imagined, familiar or strange. These windows are als...
2 likes
Topic Guide
Racial Injustice/Anti-Racist Book List
Created on:
Jun 08, 2020
72 items
Are you searching for resources to open up a dialogue about racial injustice and anti-racism? Here are just a few great options...
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General Recommendations
Youth Media Awards 2025
Created on:
Jan 27, 2025
85 items
Congratulations to the Youth Media Award winners and honorable mentions for 2025! These include the Newberry and Caldecott meda...
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Jacqueline Woodson Read-Alikes
By:
JeffcoKids
JeffcoKids
Created on:
Feb 28, 2024
18 items
Jacqueline Woodson's broad range of books touches many angles of our lives. The titles on this list are similar in style and th...
2 likes
Topic Guide
Black History Month Middle Grade Books
Created on:
Jan 12, 2023
50 items
Middle Grade Books about Black History and Culture is an opportunity for people to engage with Black histories, go beyond discu...
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Black History Month
By:
Loutit_Adults
Loutit_Adults
Created on:
Jan 28, 2022
86 items
We strive to share the stories, achievements, and triumphs of the Black community year round, but in February we have the honor...
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DPL Ericka: Picture Books Embracing Culture and Identity
By:
DPLEricka
DPLEricka
Created on:
May 04, 2021
64 items
Updated: December 2023
Newer picture books that share unique perspectives and themes surrounding culture, identity, heritage an...
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Fictional YA Musicians
Created on:
Oct 26, 2020
33 items
No matter what type of music you like, we've got a YA book for you!
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Black Children's Books By Black Authors
By:
LVCCLD_Paige
LVCCLD_Paige
Created on:
Jul 15, 2020
86 items
Picture Books / Easy Books about Black children by Black authors
7 likes
General Recommendations
Tweens: Realistic Fiction
By:
NVDPL Children's Librarians
Created on:
May 22, 2018
32 items
Chapter books with real life stories for readers looking for something in between our children's and young adult collections.
1 like
General Recommendations
Read Harder 2023 - Complete
Created on:
Dec 11, 2023
24 items
I'm not sure what happened but I actually finished the challenge early this year. Maybe after 6 years of working on this I've...
General Recommendations
Juneteenth 2021
By:
GCPL_TeenServices
Created on:
May 25, 2021
50 items
Celebrate Juneteenth and check out these great titles! If you haven't already join us on Beanstack at gwinnettpl.beanstack.org ...
3 likes
Topic Guide
HEAR for it!: Audiobooks for Teens
By:
CMLibrary_Teens
CMLibrary_Teens
Created on:
Feb 19, 2021
71 items
Teens (and some adults!) will find this best of the best list of YA audiobooks perfect for taking a trip, getting some exercise...
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Can't face an entire page of nonstop words? Try something new! A look at novels in verse and other nontraditional formats.
Created on:
Oct 01, 2020
28 items
There are many types of nontraditional formats for books including poetry, screenplay style, diary entries, letters, illustrati...
5 likes
General Recommendations
Black Lives Matter: More Than a Slogan
By:
CCPL_Youth
CCPL_Youth
Created on:
Jun 09, 2020
23 items
What events, current and past, have led to the protests we're seeing around the world? What can young people do to make the wor...
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Mirrors, Windows, and Sliding Glass Doors
Created on:
Jun 08, 2020
68 items
Children's books that support Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop's belief that books and stories should be windows, mirrors, and sliding gl...
2 likes
General Recommendations
Black Lives Matter: Understanding Race for Children
By:
OCFPL_Shannon
OCFPL_Shannon
Created on:
Jun 04, 2020
32 items
This is not just a moment in history but a movement across the nation. These materials are just the tip of the iceberg of a lar...
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ACL Grab & Go: Books for 5th Graders.
By:
ACL_NidyaGG
ACL_NidyaGG
Created on:
May 01, 2020
52 items
Here’s a list of books for 5th graders that are usually available at multiple branches of the Alameda County Library. Can’t fin...
4 likes
General Recommendations
Celebrating Poetry - For Kids!
Created on:
Feb 13, 2020
37 items
Just a few of our favorite poetry books for children.
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Coretta Scott King Award Winners and Honor Books and John Steptoe Awards
By:
stplchildren
stplchildren
Created on:
May 08, 2019
39 items
These are just a few of the many books that have received the Coretta Scott King Award or Honor, or other awards. This list is ...
1 like
General Recommendations
Music and Entertainment for Kids!
By:
DCDL_YouthLists
DCDL_YouthLists
Created on:
Mar 03, 2026
42 items
In celebration of America 250 enjoy this collection of titles highlighting music and entertainment! You'll find a variety of bo...
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Coretta Scott King Award Books
Created on:
Feb 18, 2026
71 items
Designed to commemorate the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and to honor Mrs. Coretta Scott King for her courage ...
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