McMorrow, T. E.
Summary: In Harlem in the 1920s, in the middle of a family Christmas party, Marie receives a nutcracker from her Uncle Cab, which leads to a marvelous dream in this resetting of E.T.A. Hoffmann's familiar tale. Includes historical notes.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2017
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE MCMGiovanni, Nikki
Summary: In what other place can a child "sail their dreams" and "surf the rainbow" without ever leaving the room? This ode to libraries is a celebration for everyone who loves stories, from seasoned readers to those just learning to love words, and it will have kids and parents alike imagining where their library can take them. This inspiring read-aloud includes stunning illustrations and a note from...
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J READ ALONG GIOKendi, Ibram X.
Summary: Born to parents who fled slavery and the Trail of Tears, Magnolia Flower is a girl with a vibrant spirit. Not to be deterred by rigid ways of the world, she longs to connect with others, who too long for freedom. She finds this in a young man of letters who her father disapproves of. In her quest to be free, Magnolia must make a choice and set off on a journey that will prove just how brave one...
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas LLC] 2022
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Summary: Brimming with love and affirmation, this sweet board book shows bright brown baby girls and little ones everywhere that they can do anything. With bouncing, rhythmic text from New York Times bestselling author Andrea Davis Pinkney and tender, charming illustrations from Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award-winning illustrator Brian Pinkney, this inspirational ode is the perfect way to...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Cartwheel Books, an imprint of Scholastic 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: BOARD PINBingham, Winsome
Summary: Granny teaches her young grandson how to cook the family meal, in this celebration of food, traditions, and gathering together at the table. Includes recipe for baked macaroni and cheese.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2021
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Summary: Lola plants a flower garden with her parent's help, and watches it grow.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Charlesbridge 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MCQTarpley, Natasha Anastasia
Summary: Keyana's latest big idea is to have backyard movie soiree for all her relatives! When her twin cousins' fighting knocks over the projector movie night seems heading for disaster-- until Keyana comes up with an even better idea.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE TARArmand, Glenda
Summary: As Frances helps her grandmother with New Year's Day dinner, Grandma teachers her the origins of the different dishes and soul food they prepare together. Includes a recipe for Fay's Fabulous Pralines.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Crown Books for Young Readers 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE ARMSellers, Bakari
Summary: "When you meet someone for the first time, they might ask, "Who are your people?" and "Where are you from?" In these pages is a timeless celebration of the individuals and experiences that help shape young children into the most remarkable and unique beings that they can be"--Jacket flap.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2021
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE SELLyons, Kelly Starling
Summary: "Ty turns an ordinary day in the sandbox into a fun beach day. He wiggles his toes in the sand, finds seashells, builds a castle, and splashes in the ocean. When his neighbor's beach ball flies into his backyard, Ty learns that a beach day is even better with a friend"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2021
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JBR GREEN LYOCopies Available at Fife Lake
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE LYOMeadows, Michelle
Summary: "A young Black equestrian and her pony enjoy the changing seasons of the year on a family horse farm"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Beginner Books, a division of Random House 2023
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1 available in Beginning Readers - New Reader (Green), Call number: JBR GREEN MEAPolacco, Patricia
Summary: Soon after her beloved grandmother's death, Trisha's family moves to a diverse California neighborhood where she meets Stewart and his grandmother, Miss Eula, who brings people together to help a grieving neighbor.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: G.P. Putnam's Sons 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE Fiction Polacco 2018Copies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE POLCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE POLRoe, Mechal Renee
Summary: "A visual and rhyming celebration of African-American girls' hair"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Doubleday Books for Young Readers 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: BOARD ROESmith, Elliott
Summary: Moses prefers video games to sports, but his parents have signed him up for the tennis team anyway; his strategy is to take it easy and hope he gets tossed from the team--his attitude angers the other children and after one of the boys, Xavier, gives him lesson in teamwork, Moses finally starts to take tennis and team seriously. Includes suggestions for activities and discussion.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books, an imprint of Capstone 2022
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE SMIBarnes, Derrick D.
Summary: Celebrates the magnificent feeling that comes from walking out of a barber shop with newly-cut hair.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Bolden, An Agate imprint 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE BARCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE BARPrice, Dorothy H.
Summary: Seven-year-old J.C. is excited about the class field trip to the Famous Black Americans Museum, especially since his dad is coming along--and when his group gets separated from their teacher in the crowded museum it is J.C. who remembers the map their teacher showed them, and reunites the groups.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Price, Dorothy H.
Summary: J.C. is going to the Spring Flower Festival with his grandparents and little sister, and he is worried that he will not get home in time to join his best friends Amir and Vicky at the zoo.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books, an imprint of Capstone 2023
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Summary: As family members braid, brush, twirl, roll, and tighten their hair before bedtime, putting on kerchiefs, wave caps, and other protective items, the little sister cannot find her bonnet.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE REDCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE REDCurry, Parker
Summary: "Parker writes letters to her friend Gia while she travels across the U.S. and visits states such as Georgia and New Mexico"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Spotlight 2022
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Summary: Daryl does not want to share his favorite dinosaur book, so when it is time to bring it back to the library he uses all his dinosaur skills to get it back until a friendly librarian encourages him to share.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Little Bee Books 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE ELBGehl, Laura
Summary: May is the founder and sole owner of Word Saver, Inc. She solves problems on her own. However, when a tornado threatens the town, May quickly realizes that teamwork may be the word of the day.--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Editions, a Capstone imprint 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE GEHMcDaniel, Breanna J.
Summary: "A young girl lifts her hands up in a series of everyday moments before finally raising her hands in resistance at a protest march"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books for Young Readers 2019
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE MCDCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MCDLatham, Irene
Summary: Ten-year-old African American boy wants to welcome the circus elephant named Miss Fancy to her new home in a nearby park, but he is disappointed to see a sign: "No Colored Allowed".
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: G.P. Putnam's Sons 2019
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE LATAhmed, Roda
Summary: Born to be a star, Etta prepares for her big performance in her school's talent show, but when she gets pre-show jitters, her loving family helps her through it so she can shine in the spotlight.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2023