The Teacher's March

When Charley Met Emma

Sulwe

A book about a boy named Charley, who meets a girl named Emma at the playground.  Emma gets around in a wheelchair, and this is new and different to Charley.  Charley eventually finds out that it's ok to be different, and that differences should be celebrated.

Amy Lynn Webb is an American futurist, author, and founder/CEO of the Future Today Institute.

This book tells the story of the marches in Selma, Alabama in 1965. The book goes into detail about how this March affected teachers, and how it changed their jobs to this day.

The authors of this book are Sandra Neil Wallace and Rich Wallace. They are nonfiction authors who conducted extensive interviews about this subject.

Sulwe has skin the color of midnight. She is darker than everyone she knows but dreams to be beautiful and bright. The night sky opens her eyes to  a magical journey which changes everything.

In this picture book, actress Lupita Nyong’o creates a heartfelt story to inspire children to see their own unique beauty from skin tones day to night.

I Am Enough

Hair Love

Sometimes People March

Together Empire actor and activist Grace Byers and new coming artist Keturah A. Bobo created this  book about uplifting and motivation, loving who you are, respect for diversity, being kind to one another, and female empowerment.

“We are all here for a purpose. We are more than enough. We just need to believe it.”

Based on the Oscar winning short film, it's up to Daddy to step in to style Zuri's hair an extra special hair style. Her hair has a mind of its own with kinks, coils, and curls every which way but Zuri knows it's beautiful. Daddy has a lot to learn about her hair type, but he LOVES Zuri, and he'll do anything to make her happy.

By Matthew A Cherry,  Hair Love is empowering and will have you loving your natural hair. It is a celebration of daddies and daughters everywhere.

This book discusses the history of injustice in America, and highlights many of the peace movements and their accomplishments. Great for  preK to 3rd grade.

Tessa Allen is an illustrator, teaching artist, and co-founder of Brooklyn’s Rat King Theatre. Originally from California, she now lives in Brooklyn, New York.

All Because You Matter

Sofia Valdez Future Prez

Jabari Jumps

Last Stop On Market Street

Carmela Full Of Wishes

Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History

A poetic, lyrical text assuring Black and Brown children they always have and always will matter.

Tami Charles, the author, is a former teacher who writes books for both children and young adults. Her prose in this is accompanied by illustrations from renowned artist Bryan Collier, a  Caldecott Honor recipient and  Coretta Scott King Award winner.

Sofia’s abuelo is hurt in the local landfill and she decides she wants to build a park to deal with the mess that is Mount Trashmore, but must find perseverance after a City Hall clerk tells her she can’t because she’s just a kid. Book 4 in The Questioneers Series: books celebrating STEM and perseverance.

Created by author-illustrator team Andrea Beaty and David Roberts, who have worked together on smart, fun children's books.

Jabari has completed swimming lessons, passed his swim test, and is definitely ready to jump off the diving board. But when he steps up, he is struck by fear. This book is a tale of overcoming your fears, and captures a moment between a patient and encouraging father and determined  boy. It is also available in Spanish.

Gaia Cornwall is an illustrator, surface designer, and picture book writer living in Providence, RI. Currently she is working on several books and makes websites for writers.

When CJ and his grandma ride the bus across down every Sunday after church, he asks her why they don’t have a car, and why he doesn’t have an iPod. His Grandma helps him see the beauty and fun in their routine and the world around them.

This is author Matt de la Peña and illustrator Christian Robinson's first collaboration which won the Newbery Medal and Caldecott Honor.

It’s Carmela’s birthday and she must make a wish, but she can’t decide which wish to make. This book is an ode to family, to dreamers, and to finding hope in the most unexpected places.

This is author Matt de la Peña and illustrator Christian Robinson’s second collaboration. Matt de la Peña is the author of seven young adult novels (including Mexican WhiteBoy and We Were Here) and five picture books.

Featuring 40 extraordinary Black women in American history, this book offers true stories about breaking boundaries and achieving greatness. It features illuminating text paired with irresistible illustrations which bring to life both iconic and lesser-known female figures of Black history. Whether they were putting pen to paper, soaring through the air, or speaking up for the rights of others, these women took a stand against a world that didn’t always accept them…and prevailed.

Vashti Harrison is an author, illustrator and filmmaker.