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Author
Publisher
Clarkson Potter/Publishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
237 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Description
Long inspired by mature adults daring to express their creativity and individuality through their style choices, New York Times bestselling novelist Connie Briscoe shines a light on these often overlooked and underappreciated sharply attired individuals. Accompanied by the marvelously talented Milton Washington's dazzling photographs, Briscoe's vision comes alive in these pages. From intrepid to chic, and sophisticated to free-spirited--Stepping Out...
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Description
"This first-ever picture book biography of the legendary writer and activist introduces readers to this passionate Black man who discovered his true power in the written word, which opened the world to him as he used his voice fearlessly"--
3) Mid-Air
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
313 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Description
Thirteen-year-old Isaiah grapples with the loss of his best friend as he strives to fit into a world that expects him to toughen up, which leads him on a exploration of identity and vulnerability.
Author
Publisher
Farrar Straus Giroux
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm
Description
"Playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Glenn Burke could do it all--hit, throw, run, field. He was the heart of the clubhouse who energized his teammates with his enthusiasm and love for the game. It was that energy that led Glenn to invent the high five one October day back in 1977--a spontaneous gesture after a home run that has since evolved into our universal celebratory greeting. But despite creating this joyful symbol, Glenn Burke, a gay Black...
Author
Publisher
Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Description
Bringing to life the 150-year story of Emancipation Park in Houston, Texas, and the origins of Juneteenth, this moving picture book, with lyrical text and vibrant artwork, is an ode to the struggle, triumph, courage and joy of Black America.
6) Out of body
Author
Publisher
Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
265 pages ; 22 cm
Description
"Seventeen-year-old Megan Allen has been jumping from friend group to friend group in her high school, trying on identities like outfits. Nothing ever seems to fit—until she meets LC, the adventurous, charismatic girl who appears at her favorite coffee shop one day like magic. Finally, Megan feels like she's becoming the person she's meant to be: someone like LC. On the night of their friendiversary, what was supposed to be a bonding experience...
Author
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
Description
"Before Augusta Braxton Baker became a storyteller, she was an excellent story listener. Her grandmother brought stories like Br'er Rabbit and Arthur and Excalibur to life, teaching young Augusta that when there's a will, there's always a way. When she grew up, Mrs. Baker began telling her own fantastical stories to children at the 135th Street branch of the New York Public Library in Harlem. But she noticed that there were hardly any books at the...
8) Gabrielle
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 18 cm
Description
Toddlers learn all about Gabrielle, a Black Muppet who lives on Sesame Street, as she plays with her friends, including Elmo, Abby, Ji-Young and her cousin Tamir.
Author
Series
Criterion collection volume 1209
Publisher
Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (91 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in..
Description
"A southern Black railroad worker confronts the daily challenges of discrimination and economic precarity as he attempts to settle down with his new wife and track down his father"--
10) Seoul food
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Description
When Hana's grandparents visit, Hana decides to cook a meal that represents both her Korean and Southern heritages.
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm
Description
"A lyrical picture book biography that tells the story of one of America's most celebrated children's book authors, Virginia Hamilton, the first African American to win the Newbery Medal"--
14) Good Burger 2
Publisher
Paramount
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (approximately 90 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
"Dexter is down on his luck after another one of his inventions fails. Ed welcomes Dex back to Good Burger with open arms and gives him his old job back. With a new crew working at Good Burger, Dex devises a plan to get back on his feet but unfortunately puts the fate of Good Burger at risk once again." --publisher's website.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm
Description
"Voting gives people a voice in their communities. In the past, racist laws and practices kept Black American voices silent. No place was more affected by this racism than the state of Mississippi. In 1964, organizers and volunteers brought change to Mississippi. This movement to register Black voters became known as Freedom Summer, and it led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Discover the people, events, and results of Freedom Summer...
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