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		<id>https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=Momma,_Did_You_Hear_the_News%3F_by_Sanya_Whittaker_Gragg&amp;diff=6887350</id>
		<title>Momma, Did You Hear the News? by Sanya Whittaker Gragg</title>
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		<updated>2021-03-14T10:27:18Z</updated>

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&lt;div&gt;This rhyming picture book is about the black parents tell their sons how to behave if approached by a police officer. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/sanya-whittaker-gragg/momma-did-you-hear-the-news/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Summary==&lt;br /&gt;
A youthful black boy listens around the police shooting an unarmed man. His parents choose it is time to have a discussion with their child almost what he should do in an experience with the police to make sure he comes domestic lively. The parents instruct their son a catchy rhyme to assist him keep in mind, and the book makes it clear that not all police are awful. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.boredteachers.com/books/50-books-about-race-for-kids-young-adults-to-read-right-now&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Pros==&lt;br /&gt;
This book portrayed a powerful glimpse into a discussion that numerous African American families have: what should they do when interacting with a police? The book handles the considerations of a young boy as he wrestles with fear surrounding intuitive with cops. His guardians give a rhythmic chant to give the boy down to earth recommendations on how to connected with law requirement so he makes it domestic lively, whereas moreover reminding him that not all cops are terrible. This interesting book are smoothly and courageously examines an all to genuine discussion. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/34937644&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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In her debut book, Gragg (Daddy, Did You Hear the News?, 2018) offers direct, preferences, and effectively remembered rules, though the truth that they’re required is twisting. About all picture books approximately police as it were emphasize their reliability, so Gragg fills a significant crevice within the writing whereas portraying strikingly impartial feelings. Holt’s outlines portray the cherishing family well and appear wealthy characters, counting a black officer.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/sanya-whittaker-gragg/momma-did-you-hear-the-news/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Anti-Black Racism in Children's Story Book]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<id>https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=Black_All_Around_by_Patricia_Hubbell&amp;diff=6887160</id>
		<title>Black All Around by Patricia Hubbell</title>
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		<updated>2021-03-14T10:20:15Z</updated>

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Within the case of the colour dark now and then being a enormous deal, we are told that black cats are awful good fortune, that light is magnificent, and haziness is fiendish. Black All Around makes a difference thrust back against these messages by celebrating all of the brilliant things in our world that are black through enthusiastic rhyming text. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.todaysparent.com/family/books/kids-books-that-talk-about-racism/#gallery/books-that-talk-about-racism/slide-26&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Summary==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Black All Around 2.jpg|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
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Look high,&lt;br /&gt;
look low,&lt;br /&gt;
look everywhere&lt;br /&gt;
The wonderful color black is there!&lt;br /&gt;
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Join a young girl as she discovers all the wonderful things around her that are black.&lt;br /&gt;
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The letters that live on each page of a book. The gap within the ground that's a small mole's nook. The sparkling paint on a limousine. The braided hair of a stately queen. The fun and excitement never stop in this happy and lively book. So what are you holding up for? Come celebrate Dark All Around! &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.leeandlow.com/books/black-all-around&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Pros==&lt;br /&gt;
In this energetic wonderful tribute to the color black, the letters and words in a book, a limousine, a workhorse, insects, a firefighter's boots, obvious calfskin party shoes, piano keys, and more bring a sense of bliss and ponder to a young girl. Patricia Hubbell's perky verses and Wear Tate's colorful craftsmanship celebrate the color black by combining seemingly unrelated objects in charming and creative ways. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1178520.Black_All_Around&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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This wonderful outlines book celebrates the color black and, in a world where all things white are put on a platform, has the indirect effect of empowering African-American children to embrace who they are and how they see. Replaces negative essences related with black, e.g. &amp;quot;blackmail&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;black market&amp;quot;, and centers on all of the great things in our world that are black. Our children, ages 3 and 5, list this as one of their favorites. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.amazon.com/Black-All-Around-Patricia-Hubbell/dp/1600606431&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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The artist does a incredible work in illustrated different settings, providing both daydream and homelike backdrops that join the pictures from the content. The closing pages appear the girl cozy in her bed, with numerous of the previously mentioned things floating through her dreams. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-1-58430-048-9&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Anti-Black Racism in Children's Story Book]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<id>https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=Black_All_Around_by_Patricia_Hubbell&amp;diff=6887104</id>
		<title>Black All Around by Patricia Hubbell</title>
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		<updated>2021-03-14T10:17:15Z</updated>

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&lt;div&gt;[[File:Black All Around.jpg|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
Within the case of the colour dark now and then being a enormous deal, we are told that black cats are awful good fortune, that light is magnificent, and haziness is fiendish. Black All Around makes a difference thrust back against these messages by celebrating all of the brilliant things in our world that are black through enthusiastic rhyming text. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.todaysparent.com/family/books/kids-books-that-talk-about-racism/#gallery/books-that-talk-about-racism/slide-26&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Summary==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Black All Around 2.jpg|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
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Look high,&lt;br /&gt;
look low,&lt;br /&gt;
look everywhere&lt;br /&gt;
The wonderful color black is there!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Join a young girl as she discovers all the wonderful things around her that are black.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The letters that live&lt;br /&gt;
on each page of a book.&lt;br /&gt;
The hole in the ground&lt;br /&gt;
that's a little mole's nook.&lt;br /&gt;
The gleaming paint on a limousine.&lt;br /&gt;
The braided hair of a stately queen.&lt;br /&gt;
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The fun and excitement never stop in this joyous and playful book. So what are you waiting for? Come celebrate Black All Around! &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.leeandlow.com/books/black-all-around&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Pros==&lt;br /&gt;
In this energetic wonderful tribute to the color black, the letters and words in a book, a limousine, a workhorse, insects, a firefighter's boots, obvious calfskin party shoes, piano keys, and more bring a sense of bliss and ponder to a young girl. Patricia Hubbell's perky verses and Wear Tate's colorful craftsmanship celebrate the color black by combining seemingly unrelated objects in charming and creative ways. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1178520.Black_All_Around&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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This wonderful outlines book celebrates the color black and, in a world where all things white are put on a platform, has the indirect effect of empowering African-American children to embrace who they are and how they see. Replaces negative essences related with black, e.g. &amp;quot;blackmail&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;black market&amp;quot;, and centers on all of the great things in our world that are black. Our children, ages 3 and 5, list this as one of their favorites. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.amazon.com/Black-All-Around-Patricia-Hubbell/dp/1600606431&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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The artist does a incredible work in illustrated different settings, providing both daydream and homelike backdrops that join the pictures from the content. The closing pages appear the girl cozy in her bed, with numerous of the previously mentioned things floating through her dreams. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-1-58430-048-9&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Anti-Black Racism in Children's Story Book]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<id>https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=I_am_Jackie_Robinson_by_Brad_Meltzer&amp;diff=6886920</id>
		<title>I am Jackie Robinson by Brad Meltzer</title>
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		<updated>2021-03-14T10:10:37Z</updated>

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&amp;quot;I am Jackie Robinson&amp;quot; is a picture book that persuing readers to have inside look into Jackie's life growing up and playing ball, and all of the challenges he faced. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.todaysparent.com/family/books/kids-books-that-talk-about-racism/#gallery/books-that-talk-about-racism/slide-10&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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==Summary==&lt;br /&gt;
was the primary black person to play Major Association Baseball. But getting to that point meant that he confronted a part of prejudice in his life, and had to work doubly hard to demonstrate he was just as great as the white players. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.todaysparent.com/family/books/kids-books-that-talk-about-racism/#gallery/books-that-talk-about-racism/slide-10&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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He always cherished sports, particularly baseball. But he lived at a time some time recently the Respectful Rights Development, when the rules weren’t reasonable to African Americans. Even in spite of the fact that Jackie was a awesome competitor, he wasn’t permitted on the leading groups fair since of the color of his skin. He knew that sports were best when everybody, of every color, played together. He got to be the first black player in Major Alliance Baseball, and his bravery changed African-American history and driven the way to balance in all sports in America. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/314829/i-am-jackie-robinson-by-brad-meltzer-illustrated-by-christopher-eliopoulos/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Pros==&lt;br /&gt;
This amazing arrangement is the perfect way to bring American history to life for young children, giving them with the proper part models, supplemementing Common Center learning within the classroom, and best of all, rousing them to endeavor and dream. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/314829/i-am-jackie-robinson-by-brad-meltzer-illustrated-by-christopher-eliopoulos/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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In this biography Jackie Robinson is displayed as a famous African American baseball player who faces the struggles of a segregated community. He never let's the hardships of discrimination stop him from fighting for what is right. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22504704-i-am-jackie-robinson&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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This inspirational life story is written by Meltzer as a first-person account, which dangers being interpreted and used as an autobiography—which it isn't . The carefully rendered cartoon illustrations that appear Robinson as a interminable child drop tragically brief of capturing his demeanor and ability. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/brad-meltzer/i-am-jackie-robinson/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Anti-Black Racism in Children's Story Book]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<id>https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=More,_More,_More,_Said_the_Baby_by_Vera_B._Williams&amp;diff=6886746</id>
		<title>More, More, More, Said the Baby by Vera B. Williams</title>
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		<updated>2021-03-14T10:03:56Z</updated>

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&lt;div&gt;The different races of the characters, and then expanding that conversation at the same time to talk about people of different ethnicities in your child’s life is the essential of this book. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.todaysparent.com/family/books/kids-books-that-talk-about-racism/#gallery/books-that-talk-about-racism/slide-2&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Summary==&lt;br /&gt;
Share this Caldecott Honor-winning book with the small ones in your life. Vera B. Williams's tribute to babies and the individuals who adore them could be a upbeat celebration—you won't be able to halt grinning whereas perusing the catchy refrains.. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/more-more-more-said-the-baby-vera-b-williams/1100058437&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Here are Little Guy, Little Pumpkin, and Little Bird. Their grownups love them. So will you!&lt;br /&gt;
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For lap time, classroom reading, or anytime, and for parents, teachers, grandparents, and anybody who appreciates chanting along &amp;quot;more more more&amp;quot; with babies. A great blessing for a preschool library at domestic or school, and for infant showers. Hold this nearby Moo Baa La La La, Giraffes Can't Move, and Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.amazon.com/More-Said-Baby/dp/0688091733&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Pros==&lt;br /&gt;
This is often for young children who will still appreciate perusing around little children. It has 3 parts around 3 different children. They all play with their guardians and they need more. It has shinning pastel colors and they are gouache paintings. Each baby is of a different race, which is nice. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/220396.More_More_More_Said_the_Baby&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Vera B. Williams makes brilliant use of the space she has in this book. In all three of her brief stories, we see the portray of a baby and their gatekeeper, but each of these settings is surrounded by a distinctive fashion of outline. The use of the outline nearly gives the viewpoint that we are looking into each of these character's lives through a window, catching fair a see of what their cheerful lives are just. Like the use of the frame and taking up the complete space of the page with color binds together the stories and gives them another common ground other than the characters having comparable interactions. Her use of space all through the rest of the picture is well adjusted, no one outline appears as well cluttered or stressed, they are all straightforward with the characters as the most center which gives a loose and carefree feel to the book as a entirety.. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/220396.More_More_More_Said_the_Baby&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Anti-Black Racism in Children's Story Book]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	<entry>
		<id>https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=Malcolm_Little:_The_Boy_Who_Grew_Up_to_Become_Malcolm_X_by_Ilyasah_Shabazz&amp;diff=6886542</id>
		<title>Malcolm Little: The Boy Who Grew Up to Become Malcolm X by Ilyasah Shabazz</title>
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		<updated>2021-03-14T09:55:40Z</updated>

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This book is composed by Malcolm X’s girl, teacher, activist, and motivational speaker Ilyasah Shabazz, tells the childhood story of Malcolm X and how bigotry and the adore of family. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://nymag.com/strategist/article/anti-racist-childrens-books.html&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Summary==&lt;br /&gt;
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Malcolm Small: The Boy Who Grew Up To Become Malcolm X could be a children's picture book composed by Ilyasah Shabazz and illustrated by AG Portage. It could be a quick life story around the childhood of Malcolm Small, who would one day gotten to be Malcolm X. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/14999560&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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He developed up to be one of America’s most powerful figures. But to begin with, he was a boy named Malcolm Small. Composed by his daughter, this motivating picture book memoir celebrates a vision of flexibility and equity. Reinforced by the adore and shrewdness of his huge, warm family, youthful Malcolm Small was a normal born pioneer. But when encountering bigotry and a arrangement of tragedies, Malcolm’s positive thinking and confidence were debilitated. He had to memorize how to be solid and how to hold on to his individuality. He had to memorize self-reliance. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.amazon.com/Malcolm-Little-Boy-Grew-Become/dp/144241216X&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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At the side acclaimed artist AG Passage, Ilyasah Shabazz gives us a special see into the childhood of her father, Malcolm X, with a expressive story that carries a message that reverberates still today—that we must all strive to live to our highest potential.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Malcolm-Little/Ilyasah-Shabazz/9781442412163&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Pros==&lt;br /&gt;
Shabazz's content is or maybe simplistic, direct, and instructive. It points of interest the childhood of Malcolm Small and his family. The account felt sincere and individual because it should considering Shabazz is the girl of Malcolm X. Ford's outlines are amazingly drawn and portrayed the account amazingly well. The introduce of the book is or maybe direct. It chronicles the childhood of Malcolm Small and the lessons he learned from his guardians, his six kin, and his best companion Huge Boy. It is these numerous lessons that formed what Malcolm Small would ended up one day. The account gives a superb understanding of how the Small Family lived and almost halfway through the book catastrophe strikes as Earl Small was murdered, Louise Small was sent absent, and Malcolm and his family was isolated. Malcolm battled afterward, but found roots within the lessons he learned during his childhood &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/14999560&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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This story showed how beautifully Malcolm X's childhood foundations and traumas. It deals with impossibly heavy issues with grace and sorrow, neither making them to repulsive to read, nor passing them off as insignificant.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.mahoganybooks.com/9781442412163&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Anti-Black Racism in Children's Story Book]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	<entry>
		<id>https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=Young,_Gifted_and_Black:_Meet_52_Black_Heroes_From_Past_and_Present_by_Jamia_Wilson&amp;diff=6702756</id>
		<title>Young, Gifted and Black: Meet 52 Black Heroes From Past and Present by Jamia Wilson</title>
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		<updated>2021-03-06T08:02:49Z</updated>

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This book is one of recommended book to celebrate the lives and achievements of 52 symbols of color, like Martin Luther Ruler Jr., Rosa Parks, and Oprah. Wilson maps each hero’s childhood to their grown-up lives, inspiring kids everywhere to chase their dreams, anything they could be. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.self.com/gallery/childrens-books-on-race&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Summary==&lt;br /&gt;
Meet 52 icons of color from the past and show in this celebration of motivational achievement—a of stories about changemakers to empower, inspire, and empower the another generation of changemakers. Jamia Wilson has carefully curated this range of black icons and the book is beautifully brought together by Andrea Pippins’ colorful and celebratory illustrations. Written in the soul of Nina Simone’s melody “To Be Young, Gifted, and Black,” this vibrant book may be a perfect introduction to both memorable and present-day icons and heroes. Meet nonentities, leaders, and pioneers such as Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, and Rosa Parks, as well as cultural trailblazers and athletes like Stevie Wonder, Oprah Winfrey, and Serena Williams. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.amazon.com/Young-Gifted-Black-Heroes-Present/dp/1786031582&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Pros==&lt;br /&gt;
The purposes of this book is to support positive feeling for the children. Highlighting the ability and contributions of black pioneers and changemakers from around the world, readers of all backgrounds will be enabled to find what they as well can accomplish. Strong, courageous, talented, and diverse, these extraordinary men and women's accomplishments will inspire a unused generation to chase their dream…whatever it may be. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/young-gifted-and-black-jamia-wilson/1127921236&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Presented here are a few of the most cherished, compelling, and gifted people-of-color all over the world with different backgrounds and callings- authentic peace/equality warriors, specialists, artists, competitors, journalists, politicians, experts, scientists, pioneers and etc. A few names are well-known, a few are not as well much the family names. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35960237-young-gifted-and-black&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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In a short foreword, the writer describes where the title came from and the inspiration for writing this book. The book is written to encourage children to share their gifts with the world, and the book shows how these 52 people made their contributions. Most get a single page, but a few get double pages. There are entries for director Ava Duvernay, pilot Bessie Coleman, former president Barack Obama, sprinter Cathy Freeman and so many others. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35960237-young-gifted-and-black&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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		<id>https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=Grandma%E2%80%99s_Purse_by_Vanessa_Brantley-Newton&amp;diff=6702267</id>
		<title>Grandma’s Purse by Vanessa Brantley-Newton</title>
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		<updated>2021-03-06T07:54:10Z</updated>

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A energetic young girl visiting her grandma, she loves to visits her grandma. This is a beloved picture book creator Vanessa Brantley Newton shows how an ordinary day can become extraordinary. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/548013/grandmas-purse-by-written-and-illustrated-by-vanessa-brantley-newton/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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When Grandmother Mimi comes to visit, she continuously brings warm embraces, sweet treats and her handbag. You never know what she'll have in there--fancy jewelry, tokens from around the world, or something extraordinary just for her granddaughter. It might see like a typical pack from the outside, but Mimi and her granddaughter know that it's pure magic. In this lovable, enthusiastic tribute to visits from grandmother, adored picture book made by  Vanessa Brantley Newton shows how an ordinary day can ended up extraordinary. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.target.com/p/grandma-s-purse-by-vanessa-brantley-newton-hardcover/-/A-52942677&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Pros==&lt;br /&gt;
Grandmas and their handbags are something famous for their granddaughter. This book brought back recollections (particularly of things like fuzz-covered mints and gum; they're like important or something). The illustrations in this book are basically delightful. What's in Grandma's purse will be interesting. Her flip-phone was particularly clever. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;http://theladybugreads.blogspot.com/2018/10/review-grandmas-purse.html&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;.  Grandmother Mimi wears huge, round displays and includes a towering, white Afro, whereas the storyteller sets her elegant top with jeans—it’s simple to see she gets her sense of fashion from her grandmother. Whereas the narrating wavers slightly and needs subtlety, a clear sweetness of the story more than makes up for it &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/vanessa-brantley-newton-3/grandmas-purse/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Abigail as one of the reader giving her review about this book, she said the third picture-book both written and illustrated by prolific African-American picture-book craftsman Vanessa Brantley-Newton, Grandma's Satchel addresses a number of subjects, from the ways in which young children mirror their elders to the near and loving bond between eras of the same family. The story itself is sweet, and the work of art, made using gouache and charcoal pencil, is colorful and entertaining. Suggested to anybody looking for picture-books around grandmas, particularly in case they're searching for stories highlighting African-American families. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34647486-grandma-s-purse&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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		<id>https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=Something_Happened_in_Our_Town:_A_Child%E2%80%99s_Story_About_Racial_Injustice&amp;diff=6701579</id>
		<title>Something Happened in Our Town: A Child’s Story About Racial Injustice</title>
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		<updated>2021-03-06T07:40:50Z</updated>

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Something Happened in Our Town talked about teenagers account of a troubling, all-too-real situation kids may listen around in their community or on the news. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/something-happened-in-our-town-a-childs-story-about-racial-injustice?gate=1&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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==Summary==&lt;br /&gt;
Emma and Josh heard that something happened in their town. A Black man was shot by the police.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;Why did the police shoot that man?&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;Can police go to jail?&amp;quot; &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.apa.org/pubs/magination/441B228&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Something Happened in Our Town follows two families — one White, one Dark — as they talk about a police shooting of a Dark man in their community. The story focus to answer children’s questions about such traumatic events, and to assist children recognize and counter racial injustice in their own lives. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.readingrockets.org/blogs/book-life/something-happened-our-town-child-s-story-about-racial-injustice&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;  Includes extensive data for parents and families with rules for discussing race and racism with children, including test dialogues. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.adl.org/education/educator-resources/childrens-literature/something-happened-in-our-town-a-childs-story&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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There are a few benefits of starting to talk about racial bias and injustice with youthful children of all races and ethnicities: Research has appeared that children even as young as three years of age notice and comment on contrasts in skin color. Humans of all ages tend to attribute positive qualities to the gather that they belong to and negative qualities to other groups. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/something-happened-in-our-town-marianne-celano-phd/1127888005&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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This book is good for parents to discuss about This book is sweet for parents to discuss about racial bias and injustice with coordinate language suitable for readers of all ages, talking about feelings, activities, and authentic truths in a way that looks for lasting arrangements. The book appears two families, one Black and one white, responding to the news that a police officer shot and killed a Black man in their town. The children conversation through circumstances in their claim lives where they have seen racism and prejudice, and their parents show amazing addressing and tuning in. Creators Marianne Celano, Marietta Collins, and Ann Hazzard all have PhDs and involvement in community advocacy endeavors centered on children's behavioral wellbeing and social equity. It giving concrete illustrations of dialect to address racial problems with children, lexicon and child-friendly definitions, and test parent-child questions. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/something-happened-in-our-town-a-childs-story-about-racial-injustice?gate=1&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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On Elena Reads and Review online site, one of the reviewer gave her testimonial about this book. She said she was really enjoyed reading it, because it told a really interesting story, and one that kids could really understand. Something bad happened in these little kids’ town, and when they learn more about it, they take action in making the world brighter. It was an awesome book that she really enjoyed reading. she also loved the illustrations by Jennifer Zivoin. They were very vibrant and enhanced the storyline. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://elenareads.com/2020/10/05/review-something-happened-in-our-town/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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		<id>https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=Grandpa,_Is_Everything_Black_Bad%3F_by_Sandy_Lynne_Holman&amp;diff=6701138</id>
		<title>Grandpa, Is Everything Black Bad? by Sandy Lynne Holman</title>
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		<updated>2021-03-06T07:28:43Z</updated>

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When Montsho, an African American boy, asks a question to his granddad &amp;quot;Is everthing black terrible?&amp;quot;, his granddad clarifies to him about his African legacy and how his black skin and his legacy are exceptionally brilliant things. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.abebooks.com/Grandpa-Everything-Black-Bad-Sandy-Lynne/22582493544/bd&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Summary==&lt;br /&gt;
A child named Montsho asks a question to his beloved granddad about black, terrifying evenings, black eyes, black cats that bring awful luckiness, dark as the color of grieving, negative stereotypes on television and also near to home, about why his close relative calls him the &amp;quot;dark sheep of the family&amp;quot; since he is darker than his brothers. Grandpa embraces him close, beats an awesome African drum, and tells Montsho that black is wonderful. Good looking double-page spreads recognition the history, soul, and culture of Montsho's African legacy: &amp;quot;Africa is wonderful and so are its individuals with their lovely, black skin.&amp;quot; Children will appreciate both the candor and the comfort. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.abebooks.com/Grandpa-Everything-Black-Bad-Sandy-Lynne/22582493544/bd&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Pros==&lt;br /&gt;
This book is wonderfully written and beautifully illustrated! It digs inside of a child's perception of race, legacy, and skin color. The messages of self-love and African pride taught by the Granddad are touching and will warm the hearts of the Parents whereas educating the kids a sense of pride! A must studied for children of all ages and nationalities. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.amazon.com/Grandpa-Everything-Black-Sandy-Holman/product-reviews/0964465507/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_paging_btm_next_2?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;reviewerType=all_reviews&amp;amp;pageNumber=2&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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J-Lynn Van Pelt as a verified reader commented about this book, she said that the purpose of this book was clear, to neutralize the negative messages that African American children accepted almost because of their skin color. It lists all the ways society dichotomizes dark and white symbolism through the questions of a young boy. At that point, his gradfather takes him on a travel where he told the boy around his &amp;quot;heritage.&amp;quot;It describes the magnificence of Africa and clarified how Africans contributed to world history which leads to the chant, &amp;quot;Be glad of your black skin and the love you have got within and keep in mind your legacy is African.&amp;quot; The story closes by the boy asking his grandpa in case white people have legacy as well. The grandpa briefly anwers yes and talks about European Americans. It ends as in case another book may well be coming about European American legacy. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.bookdepository.com/Grandpa-Is-Everything-Black-Bad-Sandy-Holman-Lynne/9780964465503&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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		<id>https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=All_the_Colors_We_Are:_The_Story_of_How_We_Get_Our_Skin_Color_by_Katie_Kissinger&amp;diff=6700640</id>
		<title>All the Colors We Are: The Story of How We Get Our Skin Color by Katie Kissinger</title>
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		<updated>2021-03-06T07:17:45Z</updated>

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&lt;div&gt;Colorful photos and engaging content help children understand why their skin comes in a rainbow of colors.. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.redleafpress.org/All-The-Colors-We-Are-20th-Anniversary-Edition-The-Story-of-How-We-Get-Our-Skin-Color-P963.aspx&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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This book was written in English and Spanish, portraying an easy-to-understand logical clarification of skin color. It emphasizes that we get our skin color from our relatives, from the sun, and from melanin. It clarifies that individuals with light skin have “not very busy” melanin, whereas individuals with dark skin have “very active” melanin. It clarifies spots, suntans, and sunburns. It poses questions for children to reply, such as “What color is your skin? What would you like to title the color of your skin?” and “How do you think we get our own special skin color? Can you make a guess?” At the front of the book may be a page with notes for parents or teachers, a note about avoiding the myths about skin color, and science notes around skin color. At the back of the book are propose &lt;br /&gt;
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Celebrate the essence of one way we are all special and different from one another—our skin color! This bilingual (English/Spanish) book offers children a simple, scientifically accurate explanation about how our skin color is determined by our ancestors, the sun, and melanin. It’s also filled with colorful photographs that capture the beautiful variety of skin tones.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.amazon.com/Colors-Todos-colores-nuestra-piel/dp/160554079X&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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As mention in one of online site, this book tells about young children are curious about why people have different skin colors, and too often teachers are tempted to brush this curiosity aside in the name of a glib “We’re all the same.” The book is the product of Kissinger’s years-long work with children, and features valuable teaching suggestions to get children thinking imaginatively and unself-consciously about skin color &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://socialjusticebooks.org/all-the-colors-we-are-story-skin-color/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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This book showed magnificent color photographs and simple, engaging language capture the essence of one way we are special and different from one another—our skin color! Answers the &amp;quot;what and why&amp;quot; questions that children love to ask. Includes unique activity ideas. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50564.All_the_Colors_We_Are&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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It including photographs of children and adults from all over the world, with many different races and skin colors represented. The scientific explanations are easy to understand and some are repeated a few different ways. One page notes that if one parent has light skin and the other has dark skin, their  kids may have light, dark, or in between skin. I like that the book poses questions to the readers to both encourage agency over readers’ identities and to support scientific inquiry. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;http://abcbookreviews.blogspot.com/2013/03/all-colors-we-aretodos-los-colores-de.html&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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		<id>https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=Shades_of_Black:_A_Celebration_of_Our_Children_by_Sandra_L._Pinkney&amp;diff=6700543</id>
		<title>Shades of Black: A Celebration of Our Children by Sandra L. Pinkney</title>
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		<updated>2021-03-06T07:09:01Z</updated>

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&lt;div&gt;From chocolate brown to midnight blue, from cottony puffs of hair to hair like a rope's corkscrew, these photographs show the different ways to be black and proud. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/shades-of-black-by-sandra-l-pinkney/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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I am Black, I am Unique, I am the creamy white frost in vanilla ice cream / and the milky smooth brown in a chocolate bar&lt;br /&gt;
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Using simple wonderful language and dazzling photos, Sandra and Myles Pinkney have made a surprising book of certification for African-American children. Photographic portraits and striking descriptions of diverse skin tones, hair surface, and eye color pass on a powerful sense of pride in a one of a kind legacy. A cheerful celebration of the wealthy differences among African-Americans. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://bookshop.org/books/shades-of-black-a-celebration-of-our-children/9780439802512&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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The bestselling picture book is now available as a board book! “The magnificence of African-American children is celebrated in this blissful picture book. Superb, clear, full-color photos of adolescents outline a lovely, distinctive text that portrays a range of skin and eye colors and hair surfaces. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://hakimsbookstore.com/shop/childrens-books/shades-of-black-a-celebration-of-our-children/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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Using poetic language and stunning photographs, the Pinkneys create a remarkable affirmation of the beauty and diversity of African-American children. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/shades-of-black-by-sandra-l-pinkney/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;  Pinkney mindfully addresses a few touchy issues in her first book, illustrated with color photos of children, taken by her spouse. (Their possess three children are included among the models.) In a simple, designed content full of wealthy vocabulary, Pinkney portrays the diverse skin tones, hair surfaces, and eye colors of the African-American children appeared within the photos, with each child holding the object talked about in the content on that page. Skin colors are described with nourishment metaphors (“the smooth smooth brown in a chocolate bar”); hair textures are compared to things with texture (“the hardened curls in sheep wool”); and eye colors are related to cleaned stones (“the shimmering glow of ebony in an onyx”). &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/sandra-l-pinkney/shades-of-black/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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		<id>https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=Happy_To_Be_Nappy_by_Bell_Hooks&amp;diff=6700538</id>
		<title>Happy To Be Nappy by Bell Hooks</title>
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		<updated>2021-03-06T06:59:28Z</updated>

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&lt;div&gt;This euphoric tribute to hair might become a good  discussions that started last year with the controversy over Carolivia Herron's Nappy Hair. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-7868-0427-6&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Happy To Be Nappy!&lt;br /&gt;
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Happy with hair all short and strong.&lt;br /&gt;
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Happy with locks that twist and curl.&lt;br /&gt;
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Just all girl happy!&lt;br /&gt;
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Happy to be nappy hair! &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/happy-to-be-nappy-bell-hooks/1100009795&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Happy To Be Nappy could be a celebration of all the different haircuts that Black girls have. Whether long or brief, styled or not styled, there's a reason to appreciate all various types of hair.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://blogs.iwu.edu/childlit17/2017/06/01/happy-to-be-nappy/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
This cute book is fun for all children, but focuses specifically on girls hair. You will be touched in the verve and swing of its words and pictures. Really, this one is just pure of happiness. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://realkidsgoodbooks.tumblr.com/post/18095753197/happy-to-be-nappy-1999-by-bell-hooks&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Dani as a verified reader gave her testimonial about this book, she said that her nephew just had to read this book with the little African-American girl on the cover! And he is quite love the art in it. Since he also has long hair like the girls he think he really related to the book despite the girls wearing dresses. He loved the rhyming text and the bright poppy colors. He chose the color blocked spread to draw with the single girl with the long rope of hair. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51392.Happy_to_Be_Nappy&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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The outlines in Happy to Be Nappy were drawn with paint. The colors used are exceptionally dynamic and lively; the color choice includes to the cheerful subject within the book. The book also uses a wide variety of colors, which feels typical of the different sorts of hair specified all through the story. Happy to Be Nappy also portrays young ladies all through the story smiling and having fun. The choice to show the youthful girls within the story as carefree was another way in which the illustrator could have been reaffirming Black girls that there's bliss to be. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://blogs.iwu.edu/childlit17/2017/06/01/happy-to-be-nappy/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Anti-Black Racism in Children's Story Book]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Mrstortoise</name></author>
		
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=Happy_To_Be_Nappy_by_Bell_Hooks&amp;diff=6700537</id>
		<title>Happy To Be Nappy by Bell Hooks</title>
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		<updated>2021-03-06T06:58:44Z</updated>

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&lt;div&gt;This euphoric tribute to hair might become a good  discussions that started last year with the controversy over Carolivia Herron's Nappy Hair. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-7868-0427-6&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Summary==&lt;br /&gt;
Happy To Be Nappy!&lt;br /&gt;
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Happy with hair all short and strong.&lt;br /&gt;
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Happy with locks that twist and curl.&lt;br /&gt;
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Just all girl happy!&lt;br /&gt;
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Happy to be nappy hair! &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/happy-to-be-nappy-bell-hooks/1100009795&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Happy To Be Nappy could be a celebration of all the different haircuts that Black girls have. Whether long or brief, styled or not styled, there's a reason to appreciate all different types of hair.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://blogs.iwu.edu/childlit17/2017/06/01/happy-to-be-nappy/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
This cute book is fun for all children, but focuses specifically on girls hair. You will be touched in the verve and swing of its words and pictures. Really, this one is just pure of happiness. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://realkidsgoodbooks.tumblr.com/post/18095753197/happy-to-be-nappy-1999-by-bell-hooks&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Pros==&lt;br /&gt;
Dani as a verified reader gave her testimonial about this book, she said that her nephew just had to read this book with the little African-American girl on the cover! And he is quite love the art in it. Since he also has long hair like the girls he think he really related to the book despite the girls wearing dresses. He loved the rhyming text and the bright poppy colors. He chose the color blocked spread to draw with the single girl with the long rope of hair. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51392.Happy_to_Be_Nappy&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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The outlines in Happy to Be Nappy were drawn with paint. The colors used are exceptionally dynamic and lively; the color choice includes to the cheerful subject within the book. The book also uses a wide variety of colors, which feels typical of the different sorts of hair specified all through the story. Happy to Be Nappy also portrays young ladies all through the story smiling and having fun. The choice to show the youthful girls within the story as carefree was another way in which the illustrator could have been reaffirming Black girls that there's bliss to be. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://blogs.iwu.edu/childlit17/2017/06/01/happy-to-be-nappy/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Anti-Black Racism in Children's Story Book]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=Sulwe_by_Lupita_Nyong%27O&amp;diff=6603874</id>
		<title>Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'O</title>
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		<updated>2021-03-02T21:54:49Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Mrstortoise: &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;Sulwe is a children's fiction characters from picture book by an actress Lupita Nyong'o. It follows the story of an energetic young lady who wishes for her black skin to be lighter. The story is eventually about colorism and learning to cherish ourselves, no matter one's skin tone. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sulwe#:~:text=Sulwe%20is%20a%20children's%20fiction,no%20matter%20one's%20skin%20tone.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Summary==&lt;br /&gt;
Sulwe, is a “star” in the Kenyan language Luo, intoducing the readers to a youthful girl named Sulwe who is the darkest girl in her family. Sulwe wished she had light skin like her sister Mich who is the color of high noon. In a way to try and help her skin, Sulwe used a huge eraser to try and rub off layers of her skin and she as it were eats the lightest, brightest foods like: bananas, white bread, and wafers. As her last try, Sulwe chooses to turn to God and pray for a miracle. She prays to wake up and have light skin and parts of companions similar to her sister. When she wakes up the following morning and sees her prayer wasn’t replied she breaks down and tells her mother everything. Her mother gives her sage advice and consoles her she’s wonderful fair the way she is. Afterward that night, Sulwe is gone to by a shooting star who takes her on a journey which makes a difference her learn to cherish and appreciate herself..&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;http://hereweeread.com/2019/09/sulwe-by-lupita-nyongo-a-book-review.html&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Pros==&lt;br /&gt;
Nyong’o’s book is a sweet take on ways youthful children can be made a difference to stand up to colorism; it’s an issue we frequently have to teach kids about––they may be fine around their adored ones but will need to be able to deal with a European-values obsessed society. Nyong’o, who was born in Mexico––an greatly Eurocentric nation––but grew up in Kenya, has clarified that she not only has had to counter colorism among Mexicans (who seldom recognize their African-descendant populations) but too in Kenya. When Lupita was five a long time ago and her more youthful, lighter-skinned sister was born: “With that came the cooing and the cawing and her being called beautiful. And just––there was a obvious preference for her skin color. So that was the primary time that I begun to feel disconnected to the word beauty,”. So that was the first time that I started to feel unrelated to the word beauty,” Nyong’o told NPR’s Noel King in Oct. 2019.  &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2020/feb/13/book-review-sulwe-lupita-nyongo/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Patricia Campbell Carlson gave her review on one of online sites, she said When we hold Sulwe in your hands, we will think its point to see a single star show up in each of the eyes of this youthful girl, Sulwe, in addition to the more promptly obvious one on her accessory. These shinning decorations echo the meaning of her title: Star. Sulwe parts the fabric of preference, colorism in specific. Kenyan actress and producer Lupita Noyong'o and New York Times top of the line artist Vashti Harrison might not have done a better work of persuading four to eight year olds that they have a shinning magnificence all their own. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.spiritualityandpractice.com/book-reviews/view/28814/sulwe&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Anti-Black Racism in Children's Story Book]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Mrstortoise</name></author>
		
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=Sulwe_by_Lupita_Nyong%27O&amp;diff=6603692</id>
		<title>Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'O</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=Sulwe_by_Lupita_Nyong%27O&amp;diff=6603692"/>
		<updated>2021-03-02T21:51:40Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Mrstortoise: &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;Sulwe is a children's fiction characters from picture book by an actress Lupita Nyong'o. It follows the story of an energetic young lady who wishes for her black skin to be lighter. The story is eventually about colorism and learning to cherish ourselves, no matter one's skin tone. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sulwe#:~:text=Sulwe%20is%20a%20children's%20fiction,no%20matter%20one's%20skin%20tone.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Sulwe.jpg|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==Summary==&lt;br /&gt;
Sulwe, which means “star” in the Kenyan language Luo, introduces the readers to a youthful girl named Sulwe who is the darkest person in her family. Sulwe wished she had light skin like her sister Mich who is the color of high noon. In a way to try and help her skin, Sulwe used a huge eraser to try and rub off layers of her skin and she as it were eats the lightest, brightest foods like: bananas, white bread, and wafers. As a final effort, Sulwe chooses to turn to God and pray for a miracle. She prays to wake up and have light skin and parts of companions similar to her sister. When she wakes up the following morning and sees her prayer wasn’t replied she breaks down and tells her mother everything. Her mother gives her sage advice and consoles her she’s wonderful fair the way she is. Afterward that night, Sulwe is gone to&lt;br /&gt;
 by a shooting star who takes her on a journey which makes a difference her learn to cherish and appreciate herself..&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;http://hereweeread.com/2019/09/sulwe-by-lupita-nyongo-a-book-review.html&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Pros==&lt;br /&gt;
Nyong’o’s book is a sweet take on ways youthful children can be made a difference to stand up to colorism; it’s an issue we frequently have to teach kids about––they may be fine around their adored ones but will need to be able to deal with a European-values obsessed society. Nyong’o, who was born in Mexico––an greatly Eurocentric nation––but grew up in Kenya, has clarified that she not only has had to counter colorism among Mexicans (who seldom recognize their African-descendant populations) but too in Kenya. When Lupita was five a long time ago and her more youthful, lighter-skinned sister was born: “With that came the cooing and the cawing and her being called beautiful. And just––there was a obvious preference for her skin color. So that was the primary time that I begun to feel disconnected to the word beauty,”. So that was the first time that I started to feel unrelated to the word beauty,” Nyong’o told NPR’s Noel King in Oct. 2019.  &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2020/feb/13/book-review-sulwe-lupita-nyongo/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Patricia Campbell Carlson gave her review on one of online sites, she said When we hold Sulwe in your hands, we will think its point to see a single star show up in each of the eyes of this youthful girl, Sulwe, in addition to the more promptly obvious one on her accessory. These shinning decorations echo the meaning of her title: Star. Sulwe parts the fabric of preference, colorism in specific. Kenyan actress and producer Lupita Noyong'o and New York Times top of the line artist Vashti Harrison might not have done a better work of persuading four to eight year olds that they have a shinning magnificence all their own. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.spiritualityandpractice.com/book-reviews/view/28814/sulwe&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Anti-Black Racism in Children's Story Book]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Mrstortoise</name></author>
		
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=Sulwe_by_Lupita_Nyong%27O&amp;diff=6603552</id>
		<title>Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'O</title>
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		<updated>2021-03-02T21:47:53Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Mrstortoise: &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;Sulwe is a children's fiction characters from picture book by an actress Lupita Nyong'o. It follows the story of an energetic young lady who wishes for her black skin to be lighter. The story is eventually about colorism and learning to cherish ourselves, no matter one's skin tone. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sulwe#:~:text=Sulwe%20is%20a%20children's%20fiction,no%20matter%20one's%20skin%20tone.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Sulwe.jpg|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==Summary==&lt;br /&gt;
Sulwe, which means “star” in the Kenyan language Luo, introduces the readers to a youthful girl named Sulwe who is the darkest person in her family. Sulwe wished she had light skin like her sister Mich who is the color of high noon. In a way to try and help her skin, Sulwe used a huge eraser to try and rub off layers of her skin and she as it were eats the lightest, brightest foods like: bananas, white bread, and wafers. As a final effort, Sulwe chooses to turn to God and pray for a miracle. She prays to wake up and have light skin and parts of companions similar to her sister. When she wakes up the following morning and sees her prayer wasn’t replied she breaks down and tells her mother everything. Her mother gives her sage advice and consoles her she’s wonderful fair the way she is. Afterward that night, Sulwe is gone to&lt;br /&gt;
 by a shooting star who takes her on a journey which makes a difference her learn to cherish and appreciate herself..&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;http://hereweeread.com/2019/09/sulwe-by-lupita-nyongo-a-book-review.html&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Pros==&lt;br /&gt;
Nyong’o’s book is a sweet take on ways young children can be helped to confront colorism; it’s an issue we often have to educate kids about––they may be fine around their loved ones but will need to be able to deal with a European-values obsessed society. Nyong’o, who was born in Mexico––an extremely Eurocentric nation––but raised in Kenya, has clarified that she not only has had to counter colorism among Mexicans (who seldom recognize their African-descendant populations) but too in Kenya. When Lupita was five a long time ago and her more youthful, lighter-skinned sister was born: “With that came the cooing and the cawing and her being called beautiful. And just––there was a obvious preference for her skin color. So that was the primary time that I begun to feel disconnected to the word beauty,”. So that was the first time that I started to feel unrelated to the word beauty,” Nyong’o told NPR’s Noel King in Oct. 2019.  &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2020/feb/13/book-review-sulwe-lupita-nyongo/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Luita.jpg|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
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Patricia Campbell Carlson gave her review on one of online sites, she said When we hold Sulwe in your hands, we will think its point to see a single star show up in each of the eyes of this youthful girl, Sulwe, in addition to the more promptly obvious one on her accessory. These shinning decorations echo the meaning of her title: Star. Sulwe parts the fabric of preference, colorism in specific. Kenyan actress and producer Lupita Noyong'o and New York Times top of the line artist Vashti Harrison might not have done a better work of persuading four to eight year olds that they have a shinning magnificence all their own. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.spiritualityandpractice.com/book-reviews/view/28814/sulwe&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Anti-Black Racism in Children's Story Book]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Mrstortoise</name></author>
		
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=Grandpa_Cacao:_A_Tale_Of_Chocolate,_From_Farm_To_Family_by_Elizabeth_Zunon&amp;diff=6581955</id>
		<title>Grandpa Cacao: A Tale Of Chocolate, From Farm To Family by Elizabeth Zunon</title>
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		<updated>2021-03-02T13:09:45Z</updated>

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&lt;div&gt;This story takes place while a father and girl are heating her birthday cake. He tells her the story of her Grandpa Cacao. He was a farmer in the Ivory Coast in West Africa for cacao. The father goes on to explain the significance of his work. Without farmers like her Grandpa, there would be no chocolate for the world to appreciate.. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://bookriot.com/black-childrens-books-by-black-authors/&lt;br /&gt;
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==Summary==&lt;br /&gt;
This flawlessly illustrated story connects past and show as a girl heats a chocolate cake with her dad and learns about her granddad harvesting cacao beans in West Africa. Chocolate is the perfect treat, for everyone! As a little girl and her dad heat her birthday cake together, Daddy tells the story of her Grandpa Cacao, a farmer from the Ivory Coast in West Africa. In a land where elephants wander and the air is hot and moist, Grandpa Cacao worked in his town to harvest cacao, the most vital ingredient in chocolate. Chocolate may be a blessing to you from Grandpa Cacao, Daddy says. We can only appreciate chocolate treats much appreciated to farmers like him. Once the cake is heated, it's prepared to eat, but this isn't her as it were birthday present. There's a extraordinary surprise waiting at the front entryway. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://bookshop.org/books/grandpa-cacao-a-tale-of-chocolate-from-farm-to-family/9781681196404?aid=7153&amp;amp;listref=flashback-july-dock-s-annual-africa-and-the-african-diaspora-featured-books-young-adults-children&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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==Pros==&lt;br /&gt;
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Zunon’s  text and illustrations do an excellent job of showcasing this satisfying family story and capturing the time-consuming, labor-intensive prepare cacao farming involves. She makes it simple to recognize Grandpa Cacao as a young man by representing him and the town cacao workers in white, murky screen-print shapes. Zunon explains that she used the misty method to appear&lt;br /&gt;
 how Grandpa “exists in the little girl’s imagination as an nearly legendary figure.” The tropical foundations of the cacao ranch and the contemporary scenes are exhausted oil paint on watercolor paper with collage elements.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://socialjusticebooks.org/grandpa-cacao-a-tale-of-chocolate-from-farm-to-family/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Many of the books Zunon has illustrated tell important stories of the African diaspora and explore pressing issues various communities face. Others follow artists, poets, creators and icons of color who changed the world for the better. The editing presented a particular challenge for the author, who was excited to delve into the complicated, rich history of the decadent treat and the difficult, poverty stricken lives of the farmers who harvest its fruit.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;http://collaborativemagazine.org/2019/09/17/elizabeth-zunon-grandpa-cacao/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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In a beautiful ending, both stories come together in time and put as the oven timer buzzes and the doorbell rings, announcing the entry of the much-anticipated chocolate cake and the return of the young girl’s mother with a really special guest. The backmatter takes the frame of two twofold spreads, counting an author’s note almost her childhood in Côte d’Ivoire and her claim Grandpa Cacao, the motivation for this story. It too comprises interesting facts almost cacao, cocoa, the chocolate making prepare and the cruel realities of the cacao industry. And, of course, a formula for chocolate cake!&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://planetpicturebook.com/2020/06/27/grandpa-cacao/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Anti-Black Racism in Children's Story Book]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=Hair_Love_by_Matthew_A._Cherry&amp;diff=6581805</id>
		<title>Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry</title>
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		<updated>2021-03-02T12:57:11Z</updated>

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&lt;div&gt;This book recently gained a part of popularity due to the short film that was made almost it, and with great reason. It could be a confirmation actions to cherish between a father and his girl, but also for little girls to love their natural hair. Furthermore, the lengths you can see the father go to to try to tame his daughter’s hair is beyond interesting.. This one is a winner all around. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://bookriot.com/black-childrens-books-by-black-authors/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Summary==&lt;br /&gt;
Zuri always feels that she has problem with her hair. Zuri’s hair has a mind of its own. It crimps, coils, and twists each which way. Zuri knows it’s wonderful. When mommy does her hair, she feels like a child with a super power. But when mommy is absent, it’s up to daddy to step in! And even though daddy has a part to learn, he cherishes his Zuri. And he’ll do anything to form her and her hair upbeat. Delicate and empowering, Hair Adore is an tribute to adoring your common hair—and a celebration of daddies and girls all over.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40944115-hair-love&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Pros==&lt;br /&gt;
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The digital illustrations showed the details feelings just right: Zuri’s thick, textured hair, Daddy’s special appearance with the tattoo, and dark-skinned Mom’s bright headwrap. While it’s unclear where Mommy is returning from (she is dressed casually and features a rolling dark bag), this authentic portrayal of a cherishing and whole black family broadens the scope of representation. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/matthew-cherry/hair-love/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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One of the reader gave a beautiful comment about this book, she said she adore this book for so many reasons.  Because first, it showcases a Black father in a positive light bonding with his daughter doing her hair. She tought she didn't see this enough, especially in the Black community.  she personally think a father caring for his daughter’s hair isn’t a loss of masculinity.  In fact, she thought women admire men even more who take the initiative to learn how to do hair. She loved how Zuri’s dad steps up to the plate and figures out what needs to be done to do his daughter’s hair in his wife’s absence. And with the help of social media, Zuri’s father learns how to comb, portion, oil, turn, and fashion Zuri’s hair. This experience allowed Zuri to bond with her dad in completely different way, and likely instilled a deep pride approximately the legacy in her hair. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;http://hereweeread.com/2019/05/hair-love-by-matthew-a-cherry-book-review-natural-hair-tips-techniques.html&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Hair Love.jpg|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Anti-Black Racism in Children's Story Book]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Mrstortoise</name></author>
		
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=Hair_Love_by_Matthew_A._Cherry&amp;diff=6581768</id>
		<title>Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry</title>
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		<updated>2021-03-02T12:51:57Z</updated>

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&lt;div&gt;This book recently gained a part of popularity due to the short film that was made almost it, and with great reason. It could be a confirmation actions to cherish between a father and his girl, but also for little girls to love their natural hair. Furthermore, the lengths you can see the father go to to try to tame his daughter’s hair is beyond interesting.. This one is a winner all around. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://bookriot.com/black-childrens-books-by-black-authors/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Summary==&lt;br /&gt;
Zuri’s hair has a mind of its own. It crimps, coils, and twists each which way. Zuri knows it’s wonderful. When mommy does Zuri’s hair, she feels like a superhero. But when mommy is absent, it’s up to daddy to step in! And even though daddy has a part to learn, he cherishes his Zuri. And he’ll do anything to form her and her hair upbeat. Delicate and empowering, Hair Adore is an tribute to adoring your common hair—and a celebration of daddies and girls all over.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Pros==&lt;br /&gt;
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The digital illustrations feature details that feel just right: Zuri’s thick, textured hair, Daddy’s locs and tattoo, and dark-skinned Mom’s bright headwrap. While it’s unclear where Mommy is returning from (she is dressed casually and features a rolling dark bag), this authentic portrayal of a cherishing and whole black family broadens the scope of representation. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/matthew-cherry/hair-love/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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One of the reader gave a beautiful comment about this book, she said she adore this book for so many reasons.  Because first, it showcases a Black father in a positive light bonding with his daughter doing her hair. She tought she didn't see this enough, especially in the Black community.  she personally think a father caring for his daughter’s hair isn’t a loss of masculinity.  In fact, she thought women admire men even more who take the initiative to learn how to do hair. She loved how Zuri’s dad steps up to the plate and figures out what needs to be done to do his daughter’s hair in his wife’s absence. And with the help of social media, Zuri’s father learns how to comb, portion, oil, turn, and fashion Zuri’s hair. This experience allowed Zuri to bond with her dad in completely different way, and likely instilled a deep pride approximately the legacy in her hair. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;http://hereweeread.com/2019/05/hair-love-by-matthew-a-cherry-book-review-natural-hair-tips-techniques.html&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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		<id>https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=Brown_Boy_Joy_by_Dr._Thomishia_Booker&amp;diff=6581604</id>
		<title>Brown Boy Joy by Dr. Thomishia Booker</title>
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		<updated>2021-03-02T12:41:36Z</updated>

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&lt;div&gt;An lovable small picture book approximately all the things that brown boys adore. This would be suitable for toddlers and beginning readers with the magnificent illustrations and a delightful rhyming plot. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://bookriot.com/black-childrens-books-by-black-authors/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Summary==&lt;br /&gt;
This book is filled with all the things small brown boys adore. The books featured in the series were chosen using a social justice instruction system that focused on concepts of Personality, Regard, Equity, and Activity.. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.amazon.sg/Brown-Boy-Joy-Thomishia-Booker/dp/1733915990/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1ZNNP4N2L57R7&amp;amp;dchild=1&amp;amp;keywords=brown+boy+joy+book&amp;amp;qid=1608078240&amp;amp;sprefix=brown+boy+joy%2Caps%2C1618&amp;amp;sr=8-1&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Brown Boy Joy is a book written by African American writer Thomishia Booker. This book takes after a boy who refers to himself as Brown Boy Joy. It goes to conversation around indeed though he has brown skin that he is still a bit like everybody else. He talks around the things that he likes to do and what he trusts to realize in his future. This book is truly about how no one is different, even in spite of the fact that a few may see different than you we are all still people and you should be proud of that and be proud of where you come from. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40924225-brown-boy-joy&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Pros==&lt;br /&gt;
Ella Nighswander as one of the reader gave her testimonial about this book, she said that she gave this book five stars because she enjoyed the themes throughout this book. she believe both of the themes are important for younger students to read about. she also enjoy that this book has characters who do &amp;quot;look&amp;quot; different because it is beneficial for students to read books like this to understand that it is okay for people to look different. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40924225-brown-boy-joy&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Rae as a verified reader giving her testimonial for this book, she said that her 2 year old son loves the pictures and she had read the whole thing through at least 50 times. The cons are the book is a flimsy paper book and the world's are a little too complex for the age group. They spent alot of time talking about what each of the kids were doing and he loved it. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.amazon.com/Brown-Boy-Joy-Thomishia-Booker/product-reviews/1721221999&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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		<id>https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=Maya_Angelou:_Little_People,_Big_Dreams&amp;diff=6577089</id>
		<title>Maya Angelou: Little People, Big Dreams</title>
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		<updated>2021-03-02T09:58:27Z</updated>

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&lt;div&gt;Maya Angelou: Little People, Big Dreams was written by Lisbeth Kaiser&lt;br /&gt;
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“Little People, Big Dreams” is a story series that talking about famous historical people who overcame adversity and were better for it. In this installment, you’ll learn about the poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.healthline.com/health/parenting/best-childrens-books-with-black-characters#preschoolers&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Summary==&lt;br /&gt;
Introducing the lives of extraordinary people from designers and artists to researchers. All of them went on to realize extraordinary things, however all of them started life as a small child with a dream. The book takes after Maya Angelou, from her early traumatic childhood to her time as a singer, performing artist, civil rights campaigner and, in the long run, one of America's most adored journalists. This motivating and enlightening small life story comes with additional realities around Maya's life at the back. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28634912-maya-angelou&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Pros==&lt;br /&gt;
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This book series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a run of designs. The board books are told in basic sentences, perfect for reading out loud to babies and little children. The hardcover forms display extended stories for starting readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to gather a choice of the books by subject. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning instruments provide even more ways to form the lives of these part models that available to children. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.amazon.com/Maya-Angelou-Little-People-DREAMS/dp/1847808891&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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The story described how this little girl did not give up to her life. Eventough people were not treating her in a good way, she made herself believe that she could be anything she wanted to be, and at the end she proved it.&lt;br /&gt;
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Winda gave her review about it, &amp;quot;Maya Angelou had a dark experience in the past but she believed that &amp;quot;There's nothing she can't be&amp;quot; therefore she had achieve a bright future as a dancer, singer, actress, writer, director, journalist, playwright, producer, teacher and activist for civil right.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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		<id>https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=Baby_Loves_Gravity!_by_Ruth_Sprio&amp;diff=6575947</id>
		<title>Baby Loves Gravity! by Ruth Sprio</title>
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		<updated>2021-03-02T09:43:09Z</updated>

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&lt;div&gt;Ruth Spiro had written her popular &amp;quot;Baby Loves Science&amp;quot; board book series, &amp;quot;Baby Loves Gravity!&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;Baby Loves Coding!&amp;quot; &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://arts.uchicago.edu/event/baby-loves-science-storytime-ruth-spiro&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Summary==&lt;br /&gt;
“Why does a noodle drop? Because of gravity!” Babies will have watched the central activity this book presents—the drop to the floor of a few goody from their highchair trays—over and over, but does “When Child drops something, the earth pulls it down” enough portray the phenomenon? For a little child gathering of people, indeed basic explanations&lt;br /&gt;
 of the science in this book require more piece than board books allow and raise more questions than they reply. “Everything is made of matter. The amount of matter is called mass.” Alright, what is matter? And in case gravity makes spaghetti drop to Earth, why does it make the moon go around it? &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/ruth-spiro/baby-loves-gravity/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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About &amp;quot;Baby Loves Gravity!&amp;quot;: Exact enough to satisfy an expert, however it is basic enough for child, this intelligent board book investigates the ups and downs of gravity. When child drops food from a tall chair, why does it drop? Lovely, visually stimulating outlines complement age-appropriate dialect to energize baby’s sense of wonder. Guardians and caregivers may learn a thing or two, as well! &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://arts.uchicago.edu/event/baby-loves-science-storytime-ruth-spiro&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Pros==&lt;br /&gt;
Deb Nance as one of the reader gave her testimonial for this book, she said that she said that Baby Loves Gravity clarified the concepts of mass and gravity in a basic and practical way so that indeed young children can get it it. And for the first time, she get it around gravity as well. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37754793-baby-loves-gravity&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Lillian gave also compliment to this book, &amp;quot;Really interesting science book with lovely illustrations; revisit at infants age but still fun now.&amp;quot; &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37754793-baby-loves-gravity&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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		<id>https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=Baby_Dance_by_Ann_Taylor&amp;diff=6575183</id>
		<title>Baby Dance by Ann Taylor</title>
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		<updated>2021-03-02T09:32:04Z</updated>

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This is perfect for the toddlers who are responding to music and development, here's a perky lyric that has father and child moving affectionately over the pages. Up and down, to and fro, coo and crow infant, there you go. Up to the ceiling, down to the ground, in reverse and forward, round and round. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.worldcat.org/title/baby-dance/oclc/40824655&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Summary==&lt;br /&gt;
Up and down, to and fro, coo and crow infant, there you go. Up to the ceiling, down to the ground, in reverse and forward, round and round. All babies adore to be lifted, whirled and held in adoring arms. Presently a musical lyric by nineteenth century artist Anne Taylor makes a delightful board book perfect for child and parent to share. Marjorie van Heerden has captured the energy and joy of this playful content in vivid pastel outlines full of the soft, tender movement of move. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.amazon.com/Baby-Dance-Harper-Growing-Tree/dp/0694012068&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Pros==&lt;br /&gt;
Cassandra L Manna talked about her opinion about this book, she said that A cute, rhyming book that young children will like. She felt like a page was missing between the shushing of the baby and the dancing with the baby. This book may cause the toddler to want to do the baby dance, so be prepared. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/406674&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Cheerie Weichel also gave her testimonial about this book, she said that this book has beautiful bold colours and rhyming text and make this one a delicious read aloud for the toddlers! &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/406674&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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Kelsey Paff as a dance teacher giving her compliment for this book, she said that any dance-themed book always seems to catch her attention. Baby Dance by Ann Taylor (illustrated by Marjorie van Heerden) brings to life all of those beautiful moments of graceful spontaneity that people enjoy with their little ones.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.wheretheboardbooksare.com/post/2017/10/06/baby-dance-by-ann-taylor&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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		<id>https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=Little_Leaders:_Bold_Black_Women_in_History_by_Vashti_Harrison&amp;diff=6574714</id>
		<title>Little Leaders: Bold Black Women in History by Vashti Harrison</title>
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		<updated>2021-03-02T09:26:06Z</updated>

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&lt;div&gt;Little Leaders: Bold Black Women in History By Vashti Harrison&lt;br /&gt;
Featuring 18 trailblazing black women in American history, Dream Big, Little One is the board book adaptation of the author's Little leaders: bold women in Black history.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://books.google.co.id/books?id=FUgFywEACAAJ&amp;amp;dq=Little+Leaders:+Bold+Black+Women+in+History+By+Vashti+Harrison&amp;amp;hl=id&amp;amp;sa=X&amp;amp;ved=2ahUKEwilvKv8xM_tAhVLbn0KHYTHAHsQ6AEwBnoECAMQAg&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Summary==&lt;br /&gt;
Highlighting forty trailblazing black women in American history, Little Leaders teaches and motivates because it relates genuine stories of breaking boundaries and accomplishing beyond expectations. Enlightening content combined with powerful illustrations bring to life both famous and lesser-known female figures of Black history such as abolitionist Sojourner Truth, pilot Bessie Coleman, chemist Alice Ball, politician Shirley Chisholm, mathematician Katherine Johnson, artist Maya Angelou, and filmmaker Julie Sprint. Among these histories, readers will discover heroes, part models, and ordinary ladies who did uncommon things - strong women whose activities and beliefs contributed to making the world way better for generations of young ladies and ladies to come. Whether they were putting write to paper, taking off through the discuss or talking up for the rights of others, the ladies profiled in these pages were all taking a stand against a world that didn't continuously acknowledge them. The leaderss in this book may be small&lt;br /&gt;
, but they all did something big and amazing, inspiring generations to come. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35488059-little-leaders&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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One of opinion came from one of online site, an anymous readers asked, &amp;quot;Did you know the treatment for leprosy was developed by a young scientist called Alice Ball?&lt;br /&gt;
And Josephine Baker- world famous cabaret singer and dancer- was also a spy for the French résistance?&lt;br /&gt;
Featuring 40 trailblazing black women in the world's history, this book educates and inspires as it relates true stories of women who broke boundaries and exceeded all expectations. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://books.google.co.id/books?id=zkebvgEACAAJ&amp;amp;dq=Little+Leaders:+Bold+Black+Women+in+History+By+Vashti+Harrison&amp;amp;hl=id&amp;amp;sa=X&amp;amp;ved=2ahUKEwilvKv8xM_tAhVLbn0KHYTHAHsQ6AEwAXoECAIQAg&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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One of anymous reader gave a review about this book, “Be bold. Be courageous. Be you. Be true. That’s the message of this empowering, informative, and beautifully illustrated book.” Brightly&lt;br /&gt;
“It does not disappoint! It is truly black girl magic at its finest.” &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://shop.scholastic.co.uk/products/Little-Leaders-Bold-Women-in-Black-History-Vashti-Harrison-9780241346846&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Another review was from Lisa, she explained that this book may be a superb hopping off point into history, culture, leadership abilities, and the thought of never giving up no matter how impossible the road shows up. She said that the book is idealize for review school and center school readers. But she adored it as an grown-up, as well. She trusted that you'd got the opportunity to check it out and shared it together with your cherished ones.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.crlibrary.org/2018/01/17/little-leaders-bold-women-black-history/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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		<id>https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=Whose_Knees_Are_These_by_Jabari_Asim&amp;diff=6537869</id>
		<title>Whose Knees Are These by Jabari Asim</title>
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		<updated>2021-03-01T14:27:51Z</updated>

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&lt;div&gt;Whose Knees Are These By Jabari Asim&lt;br /&gt;
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A vibrant, multicultural board book that celebrates a baby's sweet knees, for fans of Ten Tiny Fingers and Ten Little Toes. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/991852.Whose_Knees_Are_These_&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Summary==&lt;br /&gt;
This interactive board book that's fit for lap sharing  “Whose knees are these?” The unusual outlines cover up the small boy’s face until the ultimate climactic spread. Rhyming content is combined with bold work of art full of little child request reminiscent of the fashion of Caldecott-award winning artist Ezra Jack Keats. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.littlebrown.co.uk/titles/jabari-asim/whose-knees-are-these-new-edition/9780316454292/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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I’ve searched the world and seven seas.&lt;br /&gt;
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Cuddle with a little child on your lap with this companion title to the well known board book Whose Toes Are Those?. With lavish, delightful pictures from New York Times top of the line artist LeUyen Pham, reminiscent of the cherished work of Ezra Jack Keats, this interactive rhyme full of toddler request may be a idealize child blessing for parent-child recess. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/jabari-asim/whose-knees-are-these/9780316454292/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Pros==&lt;br /&gt;
Reading this book will make parents and children appreciate this intuitively board book full of little child request that's idealize for celebrating a baby's adorable knees. Cuddling together with your child on your lap while you enjoy this fun, rhyming text and strong work of art.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/whose-knees-are-these-jabari-asim/1112236327&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
A great tribute about this book was appeared by Nishat as she commented on one of online location, she said that she purchased this book for her year granddaughter and her mother reads it to her all the time. The book is the right estimate for small hands. The book will keep for a long time to come because of the thick cardboard. This is often a very charming book.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://books.google.co.id/books/about/Whose_Knees_are_These.html?id=akZYZ3-Pwd0C&amp;amp;redir_esc=y&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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		<id>https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=Harlem%27s_Little_Blackbird:_The_Story_of_Florence_Mills_By_Renee_Watson&amp;diff=6537867</id>
		<title>Harlem's Little Blackbird: The Story of Florence Mills By Renee Watson</title>
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		<updated>2021-03-01T14:18:55Z</updated>

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&lt;div&gt;Harlem's Little Blackbird: The Story of Florence Mills By Renee Watson (2012)&lt;br /&gt;
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Her brief life is well worth celebrating, and here it is done well. Young readers and listeners will feel the thrill of her success here and in London and the sadness of Florence’s death at age 31. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/renee-watson/harlems-little-blackbird/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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==Summary==&lt;br /&gt;
Born to guardians who were both previous slaves, Florence Mills knew that at an early age  she adored to sing, which her sweet, bird-like voice, reverberated with those who listened her. Performing catapulted her all the way to the stages of 1920s Broadway where she inspired everybody from lyricists to writers. However with all her victory, she knew firsthand how formed her world and the world of those around her. As a result, Florence chose to support and advance works by her individual dark entertainers whereas proclaiming a call for their respectful rights. Highlighting a moving content and colorful outlines, Harlem's Little Blackbird may be an ageless story around equity, balance, and the significance of taking after one's heart and dreams.. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.amazon.com/Harlems-Little-Blackbird-Story-Florence/dp/0375869735&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Pros==&lt;br /&gt;
One of the reader said that she chosed this book because she loved Christian Robinson's illustration and early jazz singers and music. And she had never heard of Harlem's Little Blackbird Florence Mills until she read Renee Watson's story book! Such an interesting and inspiring story of a little girl from harlem who loved to sing and her journey to the stages of Broadway. This story is a wonderful read-a-loud for both girls and boys alike and celebrates African American history and culture.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13531513-harlem-s-little-blackbird&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Florence Mills, not as it a regular black person. She is a poor black regular person that living within the early 1900s, after her victory as a entertainer to sing for equality. Thousands listened her bird-like, tranquil cries for social change, from the Joined together States to Europe, all without youtube. Agreeing to her site, her performances were never filmed nor are there any existing quality recordings of her voice. In any case, much appreciated to creator Renee Watson and artist Christian Robinson, her message proceeds to reach thousands more.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;http://6elementssje.blogspot.com/2013/03/harlems-little-blackbird-story-of.html&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Anti Black Racism in children story]]&lt;br /&gt;
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		<author><name>Mrstortoise</name></author>
		
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=The_King_Of_Kindergarten_by_Derrick_Barnes&amp;diff=6537864</id>
		<title>The King Of Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes</title>
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		<updated>2021-03-01T14:06:41Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Mrstortoise: &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;Typically one of curiously modern book on making companions&lt;br /&gt;
and being kind. A book approximately enabling a child's self-esteem.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/2019/06/28/the-king-of-kindergarten-perfect-picture-book-friday-ppbf&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Summary==&lt;br /&gt;
The morning sun  shines through your window like a million brass trumpets.It sits and sparkles behind your head–like a crown. Mommy says that today, you're getting to be the Ruler of Kindergarten!&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:The King of Kindergarten.jpg|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
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Beginning kindergarten could be a big milestone–and the hero of this story is prepared to create himself! He’s dressed himself, eaten a heap of pancakes, and can’t hold up to be part of a entire new kingdom of kids. The day will be jam-packed, but he’s up to the challenge, taking a start in walk with his irresistible eagerness! And a short time later, he can’t hold up to tell his glad guardians all approximately his achievements–and at that point wake up to begin another day.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/556838/the-king-of-kindergarten-by-derrick-barnes-illustrated-by-vanessa-brantley-newton/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Pros==&lt;br /&gt;
The King Of Kindergarten By Derrick Barnesis such a great picture book to help prepare a child for kindergarten! &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://somethewiser.com/2019/08/the-king-of-kindergarten-the-first-day-of-school.html&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
This is a good well being story to build a child’s self-esteem a bit before going to the first day. The illustration are with bright colors and with happy faces. There are many two-paged layouts. It may be necessary to remind the toddler(s)  that there are other kings and queens attending kindergarten class that day too. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://reading32pages.com/2019/08/25/the-king-of-kindergarten-by-derrick-barnes-and-vanessa-brantley-newton/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Anti-Black Racism in Children's Story Book]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Mrstortoise</name></author>
		
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=The_King_Of_Kindergarten_by_Derrick_Barnes&amp;diff=6537863</id>
		<title>The King Of Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=The_King_Of_Kindergarten_by_Derrick_Barnes&amp;diff=6537863"/>
		<updated>2021-03-01T14:01:26Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Mrstortoise: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;Typically one of curiously modern book on making companions&lt;br /&gt;
and being kind. A book approximately enabling a child's self-esteem.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/2019/06/28/the-king-of-kindergarten-perfect-picture-book-friday-ppbf&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Summary==&lt;br /&gt;
The morning sun  shines through your window like a million brass trumpets.It sits and sparkles behind your head–like a crown. Mommy says that today, you're getting to be the Ruler of Kindergarten!&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:The King of Kindergarten.jpg|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
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Starting kindergarten is a big milestone–and the hero of this story is ready to make his mark! He’s dressed himself, eaten a pile of pancakes, and can’t wait to be part of a whole new kingdom of kids. The day will be jam-packed, but he’s up to the challenge, taking new experiences in stride with his infectious enthusiasm! And afterward, he can’t wait to tell his proud parents all about his achievements–and then wake up to start another day. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/556838/the-king-of-kindergarten-by-derrick-barnes-illustrated-by-vanessa-brantley-newton/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Pros==&lt;br /&gt;
The King Of Kindergarten By Derrick Barnesis such a great picture book to help prepare a child for kindergarten! &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://somethewiser.com/2019/08/the-king-of-kindergarten-the-first-day-of-school.html&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
This is a good well being story to build a child’s self-esteem a bit before going to the first day. The illustration are with bright colors and with happy faces. There are many two-paged layouts. It may be necessary to remind the toddler(s)  that there are other kings and queens attending kindergarten class that day too. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://reading32pages.com/2019/08/25/the-king-of-kindergarten-by-derrick-barnes-and-vanessa-brantley-newton/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Anti-Black Racism in Children's Story Book]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Mrstortoise</name></author>
		
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=The_King_Of_Kindergarten_by_Derrick_Barnes&amp;diff=6537860</id>
		<title>The King Of Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=The_King_Of_Kindergarten_by_Derrick_Barnes&amp;diff=6537860"/>
		<updated>2021-03-01T13:58:41Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Mrstortoise: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;Typically one of curiously modern book on making companions&lt;br /&gt;
and being kind. A book approximately enabling a child's self-esteem.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/2019/06/28/the-king-of-kindergarten-perfect-picture-book-friday-ppbf&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Summary==&lt;br /&gt;
The morning sun blares through your window like a million brass trumpets.It sits and shines behind your head–like a crown. Mommy says that today, you are going to be the King of Kindergarten!&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:The King of Kindergarten.jpg|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Starting kindergarten is a big milestone–and the hero of this story is ready to make his mark! He’s dressed himself, eaten a pile of pancakes, and can’t wait to be part of a whole new kingdom of kids. The day will be jam-packed, but he’s up to the challenge, taking new experiences in stride with his infectious enthusiasm! And afterward, he can’t wait to tell his proud parents all about his achievements–and then wake up to start another day. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/556838/the-king-of-kindergarten-by-derrick-barnes-illustrated-by-vanessa-brantley-newton/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Pros==&lt;br /&gt;
The King Of Kindergarten By Derrick Barnesis such a great picture book to help prepare a child for kindergarten! &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://somethewiser.com/2019/08/the-king-of-kindergarten-the-first-day-of-school.html&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
This is a good well being story to build a child’s self-esteem a bit before going to the first day. The illustration are with bright colors and with happy faces. There are many two-paged layouts. It may be necessary to remind the toddler(s)  that there are other kings and queens attending kindergarten class that day too. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://reading32pages.com/2019/08/25/the-king-of-kindergarten-by-derrick-barnes-and-vanessa-brantley-newton/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Anti-Black Racism in Children's Story Book]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Mrstortoise</name></author>
		
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=When_We_Were_Alone_by_David_A._Robertson&amp;diff=6537857</id>
		<title>When We Were Alone by David A. Robertson</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=When_We_Were_Alone_by_David_A._Robertson&amp;diff=6537857"/>
		<updated>2021-03-01T13:51:13Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Mrstortoise: &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;When We Were Alone By David A. Robertson (2017)&lt;br /&gt;
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This is a story about a young girl helps tend to her grandmother's garden, she begins to notice things that make her curious. Why does her grandma have long braided hair and delightfully colored clothing? Why does she speaks different accent and spend so much time with her family? As she asks her grandma about these things, somebody told her that almost life in a private school a long time ago, where all of these things were taken away. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.amazon.com/When-Alone-David-Alexander-Robertson/dp/155379673X&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:When We Were Alone.jpg|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==Pros==&lt;br /&gt;
The book is perfect to young readers and also speaks powerfully to grown ups. Featuring a story within a story, the book opens with a Nósisim (my grandchild), asking her Nókom (her grandmother) about things that are not the same as her.  The girl notices that her grandmother wears colorful clothes &amp;quot;like she dresses in rainbows,&amp;quot; that she wears her hair in a long braid, speaks in Cree, &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt; http://carolbaldwinblog.blogspot.com/2019/10/when-we-were-alone-review-and-giveaway.html&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
When a young girl helps tend to her grandmother’s garden, she starts to notice things about her grandmother that make her curious. Why does her grandmother have long braided hair and wear beautifully coloured clothing? Why does her grandma have long braided hair and wear delightfully coloured clothing? Why does she talk another accent and spend so much time with her family? As she questioning her grandma almost everything, she is told about life in a private school a long time ago, where everything  was gone from her life.  When We Were Alone may be a story almost a troublesome time in history and, in the long run and eventually, a story of strengthening and quality [3]  A quote from a verified reader told that this book is spare, poetic, and moving, this Cree heritage story makes a powerful impression.  &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.portageandmainpress.com/product/when-we-were-alone/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Why The Book IS Worth Reading==&lt;br /&gt;
A quote from a verified reader told that this book is spare, poetic, and moving, this Cree heritage story makes a powerful impression. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/david-robertson2/when-we-were-alone/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
It is such a incredible presentation to private schools. It's delicate depiction of grandma and granddaughter sharing grandmother's story of her experience is open for more youthful perusers whereas more seasoned perusers can gather the stages to compromise and witness grandmother's resilience that carries her to ancient age. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;http://carolbaldwinblog.blogspot.com/2019/10/when-we-were-alone-review-and-giveaway.html&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Anti-Black Racism in Children's Story Book]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Mrstortoise</name></author>
		
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=When_We_Were_Alone_by_David_A._Robertson&amp;diff=6537856</id>
		<title>When We Were Alone by David A. Robertson</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=When_We_Were_Alone_by_David_A._Robertson&amp;diff=6537856"/>
		<updated>2021-03-01T13:43:15Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Mrstortoise: &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;When We Were Alone By David A. Robertson (2017)&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;br /&gt;
This is a story about a young girl helps tend to her grandmother's garden, she begins to notice things that make her curious. Why does her grandma have long braided hair and delightfully colored clothing? Why does she talk another dialect and spend so much time with her family? As she asks her grandmother about these things, someone told her that about life in a residential school a long time ago, where all of these things were taken away. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.amazon.com/When-Alone-David-Alexander-Robertson/dp/155379673X&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:When We Were Alone.jpg|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==Pros==&lt;br /&gt;
The book is perfect to young readers and also speaks powerfully to grown ups. Featuring a story within a story, the book opens with a Nósisim (my grandchild), asking her Nókom (her grandmother) about things that are not the same as her.  The girl notices that her grandmother wears colorful clothes &amp;quot;like she dresses in rainbows,&amp;quot; that she wears her hair in a long braid, speaks in Cree, &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt; http://carolbaldwinblog.blogspot.com/2019/10/when-we-were-alone-review-and-giveaway.html&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
When a young girl helps tend to her grandmother’s garden, she starts to notice things about her grandmother that make her curious. Why does her grandmother have long braided hair and wear beautifully coloured clothing? Why does she speak another language and spend so much time with her family? As she asks her grandmother about these things, she is told about life in a residential school a long time ago, where everything was taken away. When We Were Alone could be a story almost a troublesome time in history and, eventually, a story of strengthening and quality [3]  A quote from a verified reader told that this book is spare, poetic, and moving, this Cree heritage story makes a powerful impression.  &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.portageandmainpress.com/product/when-we-were-alone/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Why The Book IS Worth Reading==&lt;br /&gt;
A quote from a verified reader told that this book is spare, poetic, and moving, this Cree heritage story makes a powerful impression. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/david-robertson2/when-we-were-alone/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
It is such a incredible presentation to private schools. It's delicate depiction of grandma and granddaughter sharing grandmother's story of her experience is open for more youthful perusers whereas more seasoned perusers can gather the stages to compromise and witness grandmother's resilience that carries her to ancient age. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;http://carolbaldwinblog.blogspot.com/2019/10/when-we-were-alone-review-and-giveaway.html&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Anti-Black Racism in Children's Story Book]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Mrstortoise</name></author>
		
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=When_We_Were_Alone_by_David_A._Robertson&amp;diff=6537855</id>
		<title>When We Were Alone by David A. Robertson</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=When_We_Were_Alone_by_David_A._Robertson&amp;diff=6537855"/>
		<updated>2021-03-01T13:39:18Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Mrstortoise: &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;When We Were Alone By David A. Robertson (2017)&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;br /&gt;
This is a story about a young girl helps tend to her grandmother's garden, she begins to notice things that make her curious. Why does her grandma have long braided hair and delightfully colored clothing? Why does she talk another dialect and spend so much time with her family? As she asks her grandmother about these things, someone told her that about life in a residential school a long time ago, where all of these things were taken away. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.amazon.com/When-Alone-David-Alexander-Robertson/dp/155379673X&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:When We Were Alone.jpg|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==Pros==&lt;br /&gt;
The book is perfect to young readers and also speaks powerfully to grown ups. Featuring a story within a story, the book opens with a Nósisim (my grandchild), asking her Nókom (her grandmother) about things that are not the same as her.  The girl notices that her grandmother wears colorful clothes &amp;quot;like she dresses in rainbows,&amp;quot; that she wears her hair in a long braid, speaks in Cree, &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt; http://carolbaldwinblog.blogspot.com/2019/10/when-we-were-alone-review-and-giveaway.html&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
When a young girl helps tend to her grandmother’s garden, she starts to notice things about her grandmother that make her curious. Why does her grandmother have long braided hair and wear beautifully coloured clothing? Why does she speak another language and spend so much time with her family? As she asks her grandmother about these things, she is told about life in a residential school a long time ago, where everything was taken away. When We Were Alone could be a story almost a troublesome time in history and, eventually, a story of strengthening and quality [3]  A quote from a verified reader told that this book is spare, poetic, and moving, this Cree heritage story makes a powerful impression.  &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.portageandmainpress.com/product/when-we-were-alone/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Why The Book IS Worth Reading==&lt;br /&gt;
A quote from a verified reader told that this book is spare, poetic, and moving, this Cree heritage story makes a powerful impression. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/david-robertson2/when-we-were-alone/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
It is such a great introduction to residential schools. It's gentle portrayal of grandmother and granddaughter sharing grandmother's story of her experience is accessible for younger readers while older readers can infer the stages to reconciliation and witness grandmother's resilience that carries her to old age. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;http://carolbaldwinblog.blogspot.com/2019/10/when-we-were-alone-review-and-giveaway.html&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category:Anti-Black Racism in Children's Story Book]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Mrstortoise</name></author>
		
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=When_We_Were_Alone_by_David_A._Robertson&amp;diff=6537720</id>
		<title>When We Were Alone by David A. Robertson</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=When_We_Were_Alone_by_David_A._Robertson&amp;diff=6537720"/>
		<updated>2021-03-01T13:22:10Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Mrstortoise: &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;When We Were Alone By David A. Robertson (2017)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This is a story about a young girl helps tend to her grandmother's garden, she begins to notice things that make her curious. Why does her grandma have long braided hair and delightfully colored clothing? Why does she talk another dialect and spend so much time with her family? As she asks her grandmother about these things, someone told her that about life in a residential school a long time ago, where all of these things were taken away. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.amazon.com/When-Alone-David-Alexander-Robertson/dp/155379673X&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:When We Were Alone.jpg|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Pros==&lt;br /&gt;
The book is perfect to young readers and also speaks powerfully to grown ups. Featuring a story within a story, the book opens with a Nósisim (my grandchild), asking her Nókom (her grandmother) about things that are not the same as her. The girl notices that her grandmother wears colorful clothes &amp;quot;like she dresses in rainbows,&amp;quot; that she wears her hair in a long braid, speaks in Cree, &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt; http://carolbaldwinblog.blogspot.com/2019/10/when-we-were-alone-review-and-giveaway.html&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
When a young girl helps tend to her grandmother’s garden, she starts to notice things about her grandmother that make her curious. Why does her grandmother have long braided hair and wear beautifully coloured clothing? Why does she speak another language and spend so much time with her family? As she asks her grandmother about these things, she is told about life in a residential school a long time ago, where everything was taken away. When We Were Alone could be a story almost a troublesome time in history and, eventually, a story of strengthening and quality &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.portageandmainpress.com/product/when-we-were-alone/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Why The Book IS Worth Reading==&lt;br /&gt;
A quote from a verified reader told that this book is spare, poetic, and moving, this Cree heritage story makes a powerful impression. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/david-robertson2/when-we-were-alone/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
It is such a great introduction to residential schools. It's gentle portrayal of grandmother and granddaughter sharing grandmother's story of her experience is accessible for younger readers while older readers can infer the stages to reconciliation and witness grandmother's resilience that carries her to old age. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;http://carolbaldwinblog.blogspot.com/2019/10/when-we-were-alone-review-and-giveaway.html&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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		<id>https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=I_Love_My_Hair!_by_Natasha_Anastasia_Tarpley&amp;diff=6478632</id>
		<title>I Love My Hair! by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley</title>
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I Love My Hair! By Natasha Anastasia Tarpley (2003)&lt;br /&gt;
This book tells about evocative story, a girl named Keyana discovers the beauty and magic of her special hair, supporting black children to be proud of their heritage and enhancing self-confidence. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/natasha-anastasia-tarpley/i-love-my-hair/9780316525589/#:~:text=A%20modern%20classic%2C%20this%20whimsical,heritage%20and%20enhancing%20self%2Dconfidence.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Summary==&lt;br /&gt;
No matter how gently Mama pulls as she combs Keyana's hair, it still hurts. Keyana doesn't feel fortunate to have such a head of hair, but Mom tells her she is since she can wear it any way she chooses. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.anobii.com/books/I_Love_My_Hair!/9780316522755/012d3844bd8bf6eaf1&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Tarpley's to begin with book for children joins a developing list of titles approximately African-American hair—linking it to issues of self- regard and acknowledgment. Keyana tells how her mother sits her down each single night to comb her hair and to rub coconut oil into her scalp; Mama's touch and her words are continuously gladdening. Keyana is fortunate to have her head of hair since stick out on either side of my head and slap within the discussed like a match of wings,'' making her feel free sufficient to fly. Lewis's creative and warm translations of these trades as well as the consideration of bits of African-American social history extend the individual substance &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/natasha-anastasia-tarpley/i-love-my-hair/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Mama is always gentle, but sometimes it still hurts.&lt;br /&gt;
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” ‘Mama, stop!’ I cry when I can’t stand the comb tugging at my hair any longer.”&lt;br /&gt;
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At that point Mother does halt and reminds her why she is so fortunate to have such wonderful hair. She can turn it into a puffy bun or have cornrows. Mom braids her hair and includes dots at the closes. At that point our storyteller takes over, considering approximately her Afro fashion when her hair “surrounds my head, like a globe” and her favorite, two side ponytails. She adores how delicate and thick and wavy her hair is. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://colorfulbookreviews.wordpress.com/2018/02/27/board-book-review-i-love-my-hair/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Pros==&lt;br /&gt;
Based on the reader's review this book is very kid friendy. As Pam commented on the site, &amp;quot;I bought this for my daughter a year ago (2) but it is right about this age (3) that she understands this book. It makes her proud of her hair and now asks me to 1 do her hair every night before bed **used to be a struggle**. 2. Asks for pigtails so she can fly. I love the pictures, I love the realness of the book (it may hurt getting combed and sometimes kids will tease you), and the proud message this book portrays.&amp;quot; &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.mahoganybooks.com/9780316523752&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Another verified reader also commented, &amp;quot;In this book, the small young lady finds pride in her hair and all the ways that she can settle it. I would utilize this book to instruct differing qualities. I seem utilize it amid dark history month or fair in common to instruct contrasts. It's too instructs to be upbeat within the skin you're in.&amp;quot; &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1235546.I_Love_My_Hair_&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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		<id>https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=Saturday&amp;diff=6478001</id>
		<title>Saturday</title>
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		<updated>2021-02-28T09:41:03Z</updated>

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Satuday By Oge Mora (2020)&lt;br /&gt;
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In this story by the Caldecott Honor-winning maker of Thank You, Omu!, connect a mother and girl on an up-and-down experienece that reminds them of what's best approximately Saturdays: valuable time together. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.amazon.com/Saturday-Oge-Mora/dp/0316431273/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Summary==&lt;br /&gt;
Nowadays would be uncommon. Nowadays would be amazing. It was Saturday! But some of the time, in our lives the most excellent plans do not work out precisely the way you wanted In this sincere and all inclusive story, a mother and girl see forward to their uncommon Saturday schedule together each single week. But this Saturday, one thing after another goes wrong--ruining storytime, salon time, excursion time, and the puppet appear they'd been holding up to attending to all week. Mom is nearing a emergency until her adoring girl reminds her that being together is the foremost vital thing of all. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.amazon.com/Saturday-Oge-Mora/dp/0316431273&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Ava’s mother works six days a week, so Saturdays are super extraordinary for the two of them. They cherish to go to the library’s story hour, get their hair done, and have calm excursion within the park. This week they’re progressing to a extraordinary one-day-only manikin appear. But when Saturday come, everything goes to off-base. Story hour is canceled, their hairdos get splashed by a passing transport, and the stop is filled with loud individuals and creatures.  Worst of all, they barely catch the bus to the puppet show, only to find out that Mom left the tickets at home. “I ruined Saturday,” she says. But Ava sees it differently.  “Don’t worry, Mommy. Saturdays are wonderful…because I spend them with you.” They head for home, where they both have the same idea: to kick off their shoes and spend the rest of the day making their own puppet show &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://kidsbookaday.com/2019/10/26/saturday-by-oge-mora/#:~:text=Summary%3A%20Ava's%20mom%20works%20six,%2Dday%2Donly%20puppet%20show.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Empowerment==&lt;br /&gt;
A book approximately disillusionment that's anything but, Saturday is one of the leading picture books of the year. s to begin with seen in 2019 Caldecott Honor-winning book, Thank You, Omu!, Mora’s shinning, cut-paper outlines are as captivating as picture book craftsmanship comes. Full of surface and misleadingly point by point, they bring life to each page. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://100scopenotes.com/2019/10/21/review-saturday-by-oge-mora/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
This book showed heartfelt story that every harried parent will embrace.  The gorgeous collage illustrations are sure to be Oge Mora in the running for another Caldecott recognition this year &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://kidsbookaday.com/2019/10/26/saturday-by-oge-mora/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Why The Book Is Worth Reading==&lt;br /&gt;
One of the readers said that her girls enjoy this story, Saturday resonates even more strongly with adults and serves as a very important reminder of resilience and optimism, embracing family time for what it is, even when it’s imperfect. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://childrenslitlove.com/2019/12/17/saturday-by-oge-mora/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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other reader commented that he read a lot of children’s books. he had read about good parents and bad parents, and some who are beautifully nuanced. he never — especially not in a picture book where each word matters — read a parent who is this emotional. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.tweetspeakpoetry.com/2020/11/13/childrens-book-club-saturday-by-oge-mora/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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		<id>https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=Black_is_a_Rainbow_Color&amp;diff=6477843</id>
		<title>Black is a Rainbow Color</title>
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		<updated>2021-02-28T09:34:22Z</updated>

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This book tells nearly a child reflects on the meaning of being Dim in this moving and able melody of commitment around an person, a culture, a history, and a inheritance that lives on.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44280848-black-is-a-rainbow-color&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Plot==&lt;br /&gt;
A youthful dark child considers the colors within the rainbow and a colored pencil box and realizes that whereas black isn't a color within the rainbow, black culture may be a rainbow of its claim. There's , be that because it may, dim in a colored pencil box, dim in nature (“a plume in snow”), and dull in fun (“the bottoms of mid year feet”). And the dull of Dim culture is affluent in truth, as the succeeding pages show up. The rhyming text uses familiar symbols and motifs (black-eyed peas, a cooking skillet “for bread to fry,” blues music) as well as allusions to specific examples of African American art, music, poetry, and literature (“Black are the birds in cages that sing”) to create a mosaic of a community and culture that survives and thrives.Holmes’s outlines utilize overwhelming lines and solid colors with delicate touches of collage detail to speak to regular children as well as the famous figures referenced within the content. Points of interest within the back matter increment the book’s esteem: there’s a playlist; an elucidation of chosen expressions (“Robe on Thurgood’s Back”; “Dreams and Raisins”); several poems by Langston Hughes and Paul Laurence Dunbar; “A Timeline of Black Ethnonyms in America” (from Negro to black to Black); and a bibliography (for adults). A treasure trove of inspiration, quality, and pride for anybody looking for to elevate and teach pre-adult. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44280848-black-is-a-rainbow-color&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
In bright paints and collage, Holmes appears the rainbow of dark skin tones on each page whereas Joy’s content portrays what “Black is” physically and socially. It ranges from the concrete, such as “the braids in my best friend’s hair,” to the conceptual: “Black is soft-singing, ‘Hush presently, don’t explain’ ”—a reference to the tune “Don’t Explain” made popular by Billie Holiday and Nina Simone, the former depicted in full song with her signature camellia and the latter at her piano. Delight implies all through the brief content to verse, music, figures, and occasions in dark history, and a few pages of blackmatter supply the vital setting for caregivers who require a small additional offer assistance clarifying them to audience members. Also, there's a playlist of tunes to go with perusing as well as three sonnets: “Harlem,” by Langston Hughes, and “We Wear the Mask” and “Sympathy,” by Paul Laurence Dunbar. The creator too incorporates a authentic timeline clarifying a few of the names that have been utilized to portray and label black individuals within the Joined together States since 1619. &lt;br /&gt;
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==Why The Book Is Worth Reading==&lt;br /&gt;
“Both a excellent celebration of black culture and an fabulous to begin with black history book for youthful children.”&lt;br /&gt;
— Kirkus Reviews, starred review&lt;br /&gt;
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“A treasure trove of inspiration, quality, and pride for anybody looking for to elevate and teach youthful individuals.”&lt;br /&gt;
— Horn Book, starred review&lt;br /&gt;
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		<id>https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=Black_is_a_Rainbow_Color&amp;diff=6477726</id>
		<title>Black is a Rainbow Color</title>
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		<updated>2021-02-28T09:29:13Z</updated>

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This book tells almost a child reflects on the meaning of being Dark in this moving and capable song of devotion around an individual, a culture, a history, and a bequest that lives on.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44280848-black-is-a-rainbow-color&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Plot==&lt;br /&gt;
A young black child ponders the colors in the rainbow and a crayon box and realizes that while black is not a color in the rainbow, black culture is a rainbow of its own.  There's , be that as it may, dark in a colored pencil box, dark in nature (“a quill in snow”), and dark in fun (“the bottoms of mid year feet”). And the dark of Dark culture is wealthy in fact, as the succeeding pages appear. The rhyming text uses familiar symbols and motifs (black-eyed peas, a cooking skillet “for bread to fry,” blues music) as well as allusions to specific examples of African American art, music, poetry, and literature (“Black are the birds in cages that sing”) to create a mosaic of a community and culture that survives and thrives.Holmes’s outlines utilize overwhelming lines and solid colors with delicate touches of collage detail to speak to regular children as well as the famous figures referenced within the content. Points of interest within the back matter increment the book’s esteem: there’s a playlist; an elucidation of chosen expressions (“Robe on Thurgood’s Back”; “Dreams and Raisins”); several poems by Langston Hughes and Paul Laurence Dunbar; “A Timeline of Black Ethnonyms in America” (from Negro to black to Black); and a bibliography (for adults). A treasure trove of inspiration, quality, and pride for anybody looking for to elevate and teach pre-adult. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44280848-black-is-a-rainbow-color&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
In bright paints and collage, Holmes appears the rainbow of dark skin tones on each page whereas Joy’s content portrays what “Black is” physically and socially. It ranges from the concrete, such as “the braids in my best friend’s hair,” to the conceptual: “Black is soft-singing, ‘Hush presently, don’t explain’ ”—a reference to the tune “Don’t Explain” made popular by Billie Holiday and Nina Simone, the former depicted in full song with her signature camellia and the latter at her piano. Delight implies all through the brief content to verse, music, figures, and occasions in dark history, and a few pages of blackmatter supply the vital setting for caregivers who require a small additional offer assistance clarifying them to audience members. Also, there's a playlist of tunes to go with perusing as well as three sonnets: “Harlem,” by Langston Hughes, and “We Wear the Mask” and “Sympathy,” by Paul Laurence Dunbar. The creator too incorporates a authentic timeline clarifying a few of the names that have been utilized to portray and label black individuals within the Joined together States since 1619. &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/angela-joy/black-is-a-rainbow-color/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Why The Book Is Worth Reading==&lt;br /&gt;
“Both a beautiful celebration of black culture and an excellent first black history book for young children.”&lt;br /&gt;
— Kirkus Reviews, starred review&lt;br /&gt;
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“A treasure trove of positivity, strength, and pride for anyone seeking to uplift and educate young people.”&lt;br /&gt;
— Horn Book, starred review&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Black is a Rainbow Color</title>
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		<updated>2021-02-27T13:07:20Z</updated>

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This book tells almost a child reflects on the meaning of being Dark in this moving and capable song of devotion around an individual, a culture, a history, and a bequest that lives on.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44280848-black-is-a-rainbow-color&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Plot==&lt;br /&gt;
A young black child ponders the colors in the rainbow and a crayon box and realizes that while black is not a color in the rainbow, black culture is a rainbow of its own.  There's , be that as it may, dark in a colored pencil box, dark in nature (“a quill in snow”), and dark in fun (“the bottoms of mid year feet”). And the dark of Dark culture is wealthy in fact, as the succeeding pages appear. The rhyming text uses familiar symbols and motifs (black-eyed peas, a cooking skillet “for bread to fry,” blues music) as well as allusions to specific examples of African American art, music, poetry, and literature (“Black are the birds in cages that sing”) to create a mosaic of a community and culture that survives and thrives. Holmes’s illustrations use heavy lines and strong colors with soft touches of collage detail to represent everyday children as well as the iconic figures referenced in the text. Details in the back matter increase the book’s value: there’s a playlist; an explication of selected phrases (“Robe on Thurgood’s Back”; “Dreams and Raisins”); several poems by Langston Hughes and Paul Laurence Dunbar; “A Timeline of Black Ethnonyms in America” (from Negro to black to Black); and a bibliography (for adults). A treasure trove of positivity, strength, and pride for anyone seeking to uplift and educate adolescent. &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44280848-black-is-a-rainbow-color&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
In bright paints and collage, Holmes appears the rainbow of dark skin tones on each page whereas Joy’s content portrays what “Black is” physically and socially. It ranges from the concrete, such as “the braids in my best friend’s hair,” to the conceptual: “Black is soft-singing, ‘Hush now, don’t explain’ ”—a reference to the song “Don’t Explain” made popular by Billie Holiday and Nina Simone, the former depicted in full song with her signature camellia and the latter at her piano. Joy alludes throughout the brief text to poetry, music, figures, and events in black history, and several pages of backmatter supply the necessary context for caregivers who need a little extra help explaining them to listeners. Additionally, there is a playlist of songs to accompany reading as well as three poems: “Harlem,” by Langston Hughes, and “We Wear the Mask” and “Sympathy,” by Paul Laurence Dunbar. The author also includes a historical timeline explaining some of the names that have been used to describe and label black people in the United States since 1619. &lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/angela-joy/black-is-a-rainbow-color/&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Why The Book Is Worth Reading==&lt;br /&gt;
“Both a beautiful celebration of black culture and an excellent first black history book for young children.”&lt;br /&gt;
— Kirkus Reviews, starred review&lt;br /&gt;
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“A treasure trove of positivity, strength, and pride for anyone seeking to uplift and educate young people.”&lt;br /&gt;
— Horn Book, starred review&lt;br /&gt;
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		<id>https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=The_Skin_You_Live_In&amp;diff=6476138</id>
		<title>The Skin You Live In</title>
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		<updated>2021-02-27T12:50:59Z</updated>

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The Skin You Live In is children's picture book written by Michael Tyler and illustrated by David Lee Csicsko. Distributed by Chicago Children’s Historical center in 2005, this delightful picture book offers a superb setting through which guardians and instructors can examine critical social concepts with their children. With the ease and effortlessness of a nursery rhyme, ''The Skin You Live In'' conveys an imperative message around race, incorporation, and social acknowledgment to youthful learners &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org/the-skin-you-live-in The Skin You Live In]. Retrieved on January 1, 2021.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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== Plot ==&lt;br /&gt;
The Skin You Live In explores the concept of skin to energize self-esteem and to celebrate the ways in which children are both interesting and similar.  While Csicsko's joyful, unique art, which takes imbalanced with proportion and point of view, shows children of diversities of skin colors engaged in different activities, the narrative encourages readers to look at their skin.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;The skin you have got fun in it; the skin that you simply jump , skip and bounce within the sun within, the skin simply run in it;.&amp;quot; By indicating out what color the skin is ''not'' , consequent verses amiably emphasize that skin ought to not be segregated &amp;quot;It's not idiotic skin or intelligent skin, or keep us partitioned skin, or frail skin or super skin, I'm rectify and you're not rectify skin.&amp;quot; The sentences that employments food-related representations because it pays tribute to skin tones: &amp;quot;Your coffee and cream skin, your warm cocoa dream skin... Your chocolate chip, twofold plunge sundae preeminent skin!&amp;quot; Depicting four grinning children, the concluding spread announces, &amp;quot;when we stand by each other side in our brilliant tones... We all make a excellence, so incredibly genuine. We are uncommon and diverse and fair the same, as well!&amp;quot; The sentences that employments food-related allegories because it pays tribute to skin tones: &amp;quot;Your coffee and cream skin, your warm cocoa dream skin... Your chocolate chip, twofold plunge sundae preeminent skin!&amp;quot; &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-9759580-0-1 The Skin You Live In]. Retrieved on January 1, 2021.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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== Anti-racism value ==&lt;br /&gt;
The author, Michael Taylor, mentioned that ‘The Skin You Live In’ was written to promote self acceptance, and he thinks that by writing thid book right now where we’ve seen division on a magnitude that we haven’t seen since 1968, perhaps, that this book can be a tool for educators and parents to try to give that lesson to their children about acceptance. It's very important for the children to know that it's okay to be different. It is typical the book that the adults will loved to read, it gives them a little reflection of themselves. The illustrator, David Lee Csicsko, also says that the book is a “really gentle way to talk about important issues.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;Vitali, Marc (2020). [https://news.wttw.com/2020/07/06/childrens-book-the-skin-you-live-in-chicago Children’s Book ‘The Skin You Live In’ Back in the Spotlight]. Retrieved on January 1, 2021.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== References ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category: Anti - Black Racism in Children's Story Book]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<id>https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=The_Skin_You_Live_In&amp;diff=6476130</id>
		<title>The Skin You Live In</title>
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		<updated>2021-02-27T12:36:42Z</updated>

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The Skin You Live In is children's picture book written by Michael Tyler and illustrated by David Lee Csicsko. Published by Chicago Children’s Museum in 2005, this delightful picture book offers a wonderful venue through which parents and teachers can discuss important social concepts with their children. With the ease and simplicity of a nursery rhyme, ''The Skin You Live In'' delivers an important message about race, inclusion, and social acceptance to young readers.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org/the-skin-you-live-in The Skin You Live In]. Retrieved on January 1, 2021.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Plot ==&lt;br /&gt;
The Skin You Live In explores the concept of skin to encourage self-esteem and to celebrate the ways in which children are both unique and similar. While Csicsko's joyful, unique art, which takes imbalanced with proportion and point of view, shows children of diversities of skin colors engaged in different activities, the narrative encourages readers to look at their skin.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;The skin you have got fun in it; the skin that you simply jump , skip and bounce within the sun within, the skin simply run in it;.&amp;quot; By indicating out what color the skin is ''not'' , consequent verses amiably emphasize that skin ought to not be segregated &amp;quot;It's not idiotic skin or intelligent skin, or keep us partitioned skin, or frail skin or super skin, I'm rectify and you're not rectify skin.&amp;quot; The sentences that employments food-related representations because it pays tribute to skin tones: &amp;quot;Your coffee and cream skin, your warm cocoa dream skin... Your chocolate chip, twofold plunge sundae preeminent skin!&amp;quot; Depicting four grinning children, the concluding spread announces, &amp;quot;when we stand by each other side in our brilliant tones... We all make a excellence, so incredibly genuine. We are uncommon and diverse and fair the same, as well!&amp;quot; The sentences that employments food-related allegories because it pays tribute to skin tones: &amp;quot;Your coffee and cream skin, your warm cocoa dream skin... Your chocolate chip, twofold plunge sundae preeminent skin!&amp;quot; &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-9759580-0-1 The Skin You Live In]. Retrieved on January 1, 2021.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Anti-racism value ==&lt;br /&gt;
The author, Michael Taylor, mentioned that ‘The Skin You Live In’ was written to promote self acceptance, and he thinks that by writing thid book right now where we’ve seen division on a magnitude that we haven’t seen since 1968, perhaps, that this book can be a tool for educators and parents to try to give that lesson to their children about acceptance. It's very important for the children to know that it's okay to be different. It is typical the book that the adults will loved to read, it gives them a little reflection of themselves. The illustrator, David Lee Csicsko, also says that the book is a “really gentle way to talk about important issues.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;Vitali, Marc (2020). [https://news.wttw.com/2020/07/06/childrens-book-the-skin-you-live-in-chicago Children’s Book ‘The Skin You Live In’ Back in the Spotlight]. Retrieved on January 1, 2021.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== References ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category: Anti - Black Racism in Children's Story Book]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=The_Skin_You_Live_In&amp;diff=6476125</id>
		<title>The Skin You Live In</title>
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		<updated>2021-02-27T12:28:38Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Mrstortoise: &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;[[File:The Skin You Live In.jpg|thumb|The Skin You Live In book cover]]&lt;br /&gt;
The Skin You Live In is children's picture book written by Michael Tyler and illustrated by David Lee Csicsko. Published by Chicago Children’s Museum in 2005, this delightful picture book offers a wonderful venue through which parents and teachers can discuss important social concepts with their children. With the ease and simplicity of a nursery rhyme, ''The Skin You Live In'' delivers an important message about race, inclusion, and social acceptance to young readers.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org/the-skin-you-live-in The Skin You Live In]. Retrieved on January 1, 2021.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Plot ==&lt;br /&gt;
The Skin You Live In explores the concept of skin to encourage self-esteem and to celebrate the ways in which children are both unique and similar. While Csicsko's joyful, unique art, which takes imbalanced with proportion and point of view, shows children of diversities of skin colors engaged in different activities, the narrative encourages readers to look at their skin.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;The skin you have fun in it; the skin that you hop , skip and jump in the sun in, the skin that you run in it;.&amp;quot; By pointing out what color the skin is ''not'' , subsequent verses affably emphasize that skin should not be discriminated &amp;quot;It's not dumb skin or clever skin, or keep us separate skin, or weak skin or super skin, I'm correct and you're not correct skin.&amp;quot; The sentences that uses food-related metaphors as it pays tribute to skin tones: &amp;quot;Your coffee and cream skin, your warm cocoa dream skin... Your chocolate chip, double dip sundae supreme skin!&amp;quot; Portraying four smiling children, the concluding spread declares, &amp;quot;when we stand by each other side in our wonderful hues... We all make a beauty, so amazingly true. We are special and different and just the same, too!&amp;quot; The sentences that uses food-related metaphors as it pays tribute to skin tones: &amp;quot;Your coffee and cream skin, your warm cocoa dream skin... Your chocolate chip, double dip sundae supreme skin!&amp;quot; &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-9759580-0-1 The Skin You Live In]. Retrieved on January 1, 2021.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Anti-racism value ==&lt;br /&gt;
The author, Michael Taylor, mentioned that ‘The Skin You Live In’ was written to promote self acceptance, and he thinks that by writing thid book right now where we’ve seen division on a magnitude that we haven’t seen since 1968, perhaps, that this book can be a tool for educators and parents to try to give that lesson to their children about acceptance. It's very important for the children to know that it's okay to be different. It is typical the book that the adults will loved to read, it gives them a little reflection of themselves. The illustrator, David Lee Csicsko, also says that the book is a “really gentle way to talk about important issues.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;Vitali, Marc (2020). [https://news.wttw.com/2020/07/06/childrens-book-the-skin-you-live-in-chicago Children’s Book ‘The Skin You Live In’ Back in the Spotlight]. Retrieved on January 1, 2021.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== References ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category: Anti - Black Racism in Children's Story Book]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Mrstortoise</name></author>
		
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=The_Skin_You_Live_In&amp;diff=6476124</id>
		<title>The Skin You Live In</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=The_Skin_You_Live_In&amp;diff=6476124"/>
		<updated>2021-02-27T12:27:05Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Mrstortoise: &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;[[File:The Skin You Live In.jpg|thumb|The Skin You Live In book cover]]&lt;br /&gt;
The Skin You Live In is children's picture book written by Michael Tyler and illustrated by David Lee Csicsko. Published by Chicago Children’s Museum in 2005, this delightful picture book offers a wonderful venue through which parents and teachers can discuss important social concepts with their children. With the ease and simplicity of a nursery rhyme, ''The Skin You Live In'' delivers an important message about race, inclusion, and social acceptance to young readers.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org/the-skin-you-live-in The Skin You Live In]. Retrieved on January 1, 2021.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Plot ==&lt;br /&gt;
The Skin You Live In explores the concept of skin to encourage self-esteem and to celebrate the ways in which children are both unique and similar. While Csicsko's joyful, unique art, which takes imbalanced with proportion and point of view, shows children of diversities of skin colors engaged in different activities, the narrative encourages readers to look at their skin.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;The skin you have fun in it; the skin that you hop , skip and jump in the sun in, the skin that you run in it;.&amp;quot; By pointing out what color the skin is ''not'' , subsequent verses affably emphasize that skin should not be discriminated &amp;quot;It's not dumb skin or clever skin, or keep us separate skin, or weak skin or super skin, I'm correct and you're not correct skin.&amp;quot; Portraying four smiling children, the concluding spread declares, &amp;quot;when we stand by each other side in our wonderful hues... We all make a beauty, so amazingly true. We are special and different and just the same, too!&amp;quot; The sentences that uses food-related metaphors as it pays tribute to skin tones: &amp;quot;Your coffee and cream skin, your warm cocoa dream skin... Your chocolate chip, double dip sundae supreme skin!&amp;quot; &amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-9759580-0-1 The Skin You Live In]. Retrieved on January 1, 2021.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Anti-racism value ==&lt;br /&gt;
The author, Michael Taylor, mentioned that ‘The Skin You Live In’ was written to promote self acceptance, and he thinks that by writing thid book right now where we’ve seen division on a magnitude that we haven’t seen since 1968, perhaps, that this book can be a tool for educators and parents to try to give that lesson to their children about acceptance. It's very important for the children to know that it's okay to be different. It is typical the book that the adults will loved to read, it gives them a little reflection of themselves. The illustrator, David Lee Csicsko, also says that the book is a “really gentle way to talk about important issues.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;Vitali, Marc (2020). [https://news.wttw.com/2020/07/06/childrens-book-the-skin-you-live-in-chicago Children’s Book ‘The Skin You Live In’ Back in the Spotlight]. Retrieved on January 1, 2021.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== References ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category: Anti - Black Racism in Children's Story Book]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=The_Skin_You_Live_In&amp;diff=6476115</id>
		<title>The Skin You Live In</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=The_Skin_You_Live_In&amp;diff=6476115"/>
		<updated>2021-02-27T12:11:21Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Mrstortoise: &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;[[File:The Skin You Live In.jpg|thumb|The Skin You Live In book cover]]&lt;br /&gt;
The Skin You Live In is children's picture book written by Michael Tyler and illustrated by David Lee Csicsko. Published by Chicago Children’s Museum in 2005, this delightful picture book offers a wonderful venue through which parents and teachers can discuss important social concepts with their children. With the ease and simplicity of a nursery rhyme, ''The Skin You Live In'' delivers an important message about race, inclusion, and social acceptance to young readers.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org/the-skin-you-live-in The Skin You Live In]. Retrieved on January 1, 2021.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Plot ==&lt;br /&gt;
The Skin You Live In explores the concept of skin to encourage self-esteem and to celebrate the ways in which children are both unique and similar. While Csicsko's joyful, unique art, which takes imbalanced with proportion and point of view, shows children of diversities of skin colors engaged in different activities, the narrative encourages readers to look at their skin.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;The skin you have fun in; the skin that you run in; the skin that you hop, skip and jump in the sun in.&amp;quot; The text then uses food-related metaphors as it pays tribute to skin tones: &amp;quot;Your coffee and cream skin, your warm cocoa dream skin... Your chocolate chip, double dip sundae supreme skin!&amp;quot; By pointing out what color the skin is ''not'' , subsequent verses affably emphasize that skin should not be discriminated &amp;quot;It's not dumb skin or clever skin, or keep us separate skin, or weak skin or super skin, I'm correct and you're not correct skin.&amp;quot; Portraying four smiling children, the concluding spread declares, &amp;quot;when we stand by each other side in our wonderful hues... We all make a beauty, so amazingly true. We are special and different and just the same, too!&amp;quot;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-9759580-0-1 The Skin You Live In]. Retrieved on January 1, 2021.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Anti-racism value ==&lt;br /&gt;
The author, Michael Taylor, mentioned that ‘The Skin You Live In’ was written to promote self acceptance, and he thinks that by writing thid book right now where we’ve seen division on a magnitude that we haven’t seen since 1968, perhaps, that this book can be a tool for educators and parents to try to give that lesson to their children about acceptance. It's very important for the children to know that it's okay to be different. And it’s also the kind of book that when adults read it, it gives them a little internal audit themselves. The illustrator, David Lee Csicsko, also says that the book is a “really gentle way to talk about important issues.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;Vitali, Marc (2020). [https://news.wttw.com/2020/07/06/childrens-book-the-skin-you-live-in-chicago Children’s Book ‘The Skin You Live In’ Back in the Spotlight]. Retrieved on January 1, 2021.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== References ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category: Anti - Black Racism in Children's Story Book]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=Let%27s_Talk_About_Race&amp;diff=6476107</id>
		<title>Let's Talk About Race</title>
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		<updated>2021-02-27T11:56:27Z</updated>

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Let’s Talk About Race is children book released in 2005, written by Julius Lester and illustrated by Karen Barbour. Julius Lester is known for a body of work focused on African-American culture, history, and folklore, as well as for his fierce advocacy for books for black children by black creators. In this book, Lester shares his own story and discusses how each individual’s story contains many different elements. In addition, Lester reminds us that there are often more commonalities than differences among people.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://globaljews.org/resources/childrens-books/lets-talk-about-race/ Reading with Be’chol Lashon: ''Let’s Talk About Race'']. Retrieved on January 1, 2021.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Plot==&lt;br /&gt;
Lester addresses readers as if he is speaking to each in private conversation. He explains about his belief that each person being &amp;quot;is a story&amp;quot; and, by appealingly poking fun at himself, he starts to tell his own story: &amp;quot;I was born on January 27, 1939... (I'm kind of old, huh?).&amp;quot; He told a bit about his family, his favorite food, hobbies, religion, etc. &amp;quot;Oh,&amp;quot; he pauses. &amp;quot;There's something else that is part of my story. I'm black. What race are you?&amp;quot; he asks readers, tapping into the nerves in such a discussion. &amp;quot;Because people feel bad about themselves,&amp;quot; Lester says, people sometimes thought, &amp;quot;''My race is better than your race'' .&amp;quot; But this isn't correct, the author states simply. If we take our skin off—here Barbour (''Fire! Fire! Hurry! Hurry!'' ) paints a folk-style tableau of skeletons with cheerful smiles and arms upraised—&amp;quot;I would look just like you, and you would look just like me.&amp;quot;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-06-028596-8 Let's talk about race]. Retrieved on January 1 , 2021.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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== Anti-racism value ==&lt;br /&gt;
Let's Talk About Race talks an opportunity for philosophical discussion about race and how racial identity changed the way we see one another. While thinking about their own lives stories and hearing those of their friends, children may begin to find out that what looks like an easy question may not have such an easy answer. This will encourage them to break down their own opinion about race and critically think about them.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.prindleinstitute.org/books/lets-talk-about-race/ Let's Talk About Race]. Retrieved on January 1, 2021.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; It helps them become more compassionate toward people and allows them to help push the lever toward true equality.  In fact, this books helps children to understand the superficial outward differences and look deeper for general interests, similar likes and dislikes, values, beliefs, and attitudes.  We all have a story to explain.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[http://hereweeread.com/2016/07/lets-talk-race-must-read-picture-book-talking-kids-race.html Let's talk about race: The must-read picture book for talking to your kids about race]. Retrieved on January1, 2021.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category: Anti-Black Racism in Children's Story Book]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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	<entry>
		<id>https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=Fry_Bread:_A_Native_American_Family_Story&amp;diff=6476092</id>
		<title>Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story</title>
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		<updated>2021-02-27T11:28:44Z</updated>

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&lt;div&gt;While ''Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story'' is children story book recommended for audiences ages three to six written by Oklahoma Seminole and NYC journalist and academic Kevin Noble Maillard and illustrated by Peruvian Juana Martinez-Neal. &lt;br /&gt;
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== Plot ==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Fry Bread A Native American Family Story.jpg|thumb|213x213px|Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story Book Cover]]&lt;br /&gt;
''Fry Bread'' is story of a modern Native American family, this book was illustrated by Pura Belpre Award winner and Caldecott Honoree Juana Martinez-Neal.&lt;br /&gt;
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''Fry bread is food''. It means that the bread is warm and delicious, piled high on a plate&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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''Fry bread is time.'' It means that the bread brings families together for meals and new memories&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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''Fry bread is nation.'' It means that the bread is shared by many, from coast to coast and beyond.&lt;br /&gt;
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''Fry bread is us.'' It means that it is a celebration of old and new, traditional and modern, similarity and difference.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;Macmillan Publishers. [https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781626727465 Fry Bread], December 25, 2020.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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== Black Anti-Racism ==&lt;br /&gt;
''Fry Bread'' is a vibrant and evocative depiction of Native American family life. We have been told that through the one thing it will brings all families together, that this is the food. Maillard used an eye catching (like flavor and sound) to illustrate the more conceptual: nation, place, and heritage. It really showed the real identities of Black people, but also that there are Black indigenous people in the U.S. Who had been targeted to this double impact of indigenous dispossession and racial capitalism,” says Hi'ilei Hobart, mom and assistant professor of anthropology at the University of Texas.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;Francis, Ali (2020). [https://www.self.com/gallery/childrens-books-on-race 23 Books to Help Kids of All Ages Learn About Race]. Retrieved on December 25, 2020.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; In one of the page &amp;quot;Fry bread is color...&amp;quot; displays the different types of Native Americans, highlighting the unity between tribes and also with people of European, African, and Asian descent,&amp;quot; so that blonde hair or black skin are all parts of being Native American.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.shelf-awareness.com/issue.html?issue=3586#m45938 Children's Review: ''Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story'']. Retrieved on December 25, 2020.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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More than just food, “Fry bread is time…Fry bread is art…Fry bread is history.” In the extensive, informative back matter, Maillard explains how fry bread became a part of many Native Americans’ diet after the people were forced from their land and given limited rations by the United States government. The book’s endpapers powerfully list the names of Indigenous communities and nations currently within the U.S., some federally recognized, others not.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;Montgomery, Nicholl (2019). [https://www.hbook.com/?detailStory=review-of-fry-bread-a-native-american-family-story#:~:text=Fry%20bread%20is%20history.%E2%80%9D%20In,by%20the%20United%20States%20government. Review of Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story]. Retrieved on December 25, 2020.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; The text and illustrations showed the readers that “Native America is not a past history of vanished people and communities. Through its accessible, informational writing and cheerful illustrations, ''Fry Bread'' is a detail work of literature for young readers to have a better understanding about the diversity and unity of Native Americans and Indigenous peoples of North America both past and present.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;Cunningham, Katie (2020). [https://www.theclassroombookshelf.com/2020/02/fry-bread-a-native-american-family-story-a-love-letter-to-indigeneous-nations-and-communities/ Fry Bread, A Native American Family Story: A Love Letter to Indigenous Nations and Communities]. Retrieved on December 25, 2020.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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== References ==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category: Anti-Black Racism in Children's Story Book]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<id>https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=Fry_Bread:_A_Native_American_Family_Story&amp;diff=6476084</id>
		<title>Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story</title>
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		<updated>2021-02-27T11:13:15Z</updated>

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&lt;div&gt;While ''Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story'' is children story book recommended for audiences ages three to six written by Oklahoma Seminole and NYC journalist and academic Kevin Noble Maillard and illustrated by Peruvian Juana Martinez-Neal. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Plot ==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Fry Bread A Native American Family Story.jpg|thumb|213x213px|Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story Book Cover]]&lt;br /&gt;
''Fry Bread'' is story of a modern Native American family, this book was illustrated by Pura Belpre Award winner and Caldecott Honoree Juana Martinez-Neal.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''Fry bread is food''. It means that the bread is warm and delicious, piled high on a plate&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''Fry bread is time.'' It means that the bread brings families together for meals and new memories&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
''Fry bread is nation.'' It means that the bread is shared by many, from coast to coast and beyond.&lt;br /&gt;
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''Fry bread is us.'' It means that it is a celebration of old and new, traditional and modern, similarity and difference.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;Macmillan Publishers. [https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781626727465 Fry Bread], December 25, 2020.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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== Black Anti-Racism ==&lt;br /&gt;
''Fry Bread'' is a vibrant and evocative depiction of Native American family life, told through the one thing that brings all families together: food. Maillard uses the tangible (like flavor and sound) to illustrate the more conceptual: nation, place, and heritage. The book really showed the real identities of Black people, but also that there are Black indigenous people in the U.S. who have been subject to this double impact of indigenous dispossession and racial capitalism,” says Hi'ilei Hobart, mom and assistant professor of anthropology at the University of Texas.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;Francis, Ali (2020). [https://www.self.com/gallery/childrens-books-on-race 23 Books to Help Kids of All Ages Learn About Race]. Retrieved on December 25, 2020.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; In one of the page &amp;quot;Fry bread is color...&amp;quot; displays the different types of Native Americans, highlighting the unity between tribes and also with people of European, African, and Asian descent,&amp;quot; so that blonde hair or black skin are all parts of being Native American.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.shelf-awareness.com/issue.html?issue=3586#m45938 Children's Review: ''Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story'']. Retrieved on December 25, 2020.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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More than just food, “Fry bread is time…Fry bread is art…Fry bread is history.” In the extensive, informative back matter, Maillard explains how fry bread became a part of many Native Americans’ diet after the people were forced from their land and given limited rations by the United States government. The book’s endpapers powerfully list the names of Indigenous communities and nations currently within the U.S., some federally recognized, others not.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;Montgomery, Nicholl (2019). [https://www.hbook.com/?detailStory=review-of-fry-bread-a-native-american-family-story#:~:text=Fry%20bread%20is%20history.%E2%80%9D%20In,by%20the%20United%20States%20government. Review of Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story]. Retrieved on December 25, 2020.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; The text and illustrations showed the readers that “Native America is not a past history of vanished people and communities. ''We are still here''.” Through its accessible, informational writing and cheerful illustrations, ''Fry Bread'' is a detail work of literature for young readers to get to know better the diversity and unity of Native Americans and Indigenous peoples of North America both past and present.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;Cunningham, Katie (2020). [https://www.theclassroombookshelf.com/2020/02/fry-bread-a-native-american-family-story-a-love-letter-to-indigeneous-nations-and-communities/ Fry Bread, A Native American Family Story: A Love Letter to Indigenous Nations and Communities]. Retrieved on December 25, 2020.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>My Hair is a Garden</title>
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My Hair is a Garden is children book released in April 2008, written by textile artist, clothing designer, children’s-book illustrator and now author Cozbi Cabrera. The book is about little black girl's journey from being teased about her hair to self-acceptance and celebration of its uniqueness through being thought to care for it.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Plot==&lt;br /&gt;
This book is about a young girl named Mackenzie who is taunted by her classmates about her &amp;quot;always a mess&amp;quot; hair. She doesn't like it when her finds mocking her hair, then she decides to hide it. But then, she turns to her neighbor Miss Tillie to finds guidance and comfort. Though dark-skinned Mackenzie’s mother also appears to be black, she doesn’t know how to care for her daughter’s hair, and Mackenzie asks Miss Tillie for help.&lt;br /&gt;
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Miss Tillie shows Mackenzie that her hair is beautiful and not something to fear or be ashamed of. Miss Tillie shows Mackenzie how to care for her hair, and think that natural black hair is beautiful, using her garden as a metaphor. &lt;br /&gt;
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“You need to take care of your hair, just like you are having your own garden.” &lt;br /&gt;
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==Illustration==&lt;br /&gt;
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We all agreed that Cabrera’s acrylic illustrations exude a softness fitted in to the story’s has positive message. When some of skin tones are represented in the book, MacKenzie and Miss Tillie shared a rich dark color, it makes the difference between their skin and ebony hair is almost imperceptible. Opposites with bright tones of blues, greens, and reds as the patterns and backgrounds, the girl and her teacher stand out amazingly. The story gives an advantage between encouraging self-esteem and explaining each step for self improving even as Miss Tillie showes MacKenzie how to wash and combing her hair, the older lady reminds the girl that her hair is like a beautiful garden, and she needs to take care of it with love. Appended with a clear point of view of “Caring for Black Hair,” including sealing in moisture, detangling, and protective styling; and with a good recipes for some herbal infusion rinse and moisturizing shea butter.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;Njoku, Eboni. [https://www.hbook.com/?detailStory=review-hair-garden Review of My Hair Is a Garden]. Retrieved on December 20, 2020.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Inspiration==&lt;br /&gt;
Cabrera wrote this book with the understanding that so many girls enter into environments that don’t support their esteem in any way, and a lot of it does revolve around hair.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;Here are crucial things that we think we should know about the other cultures that don’t necessarily come into joke.  The idea is a child that had enough to tease by her friends. Then so she decides to take it as her personal actions by asking a help.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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She initially wrote and illustrated ''My Hair Is a Garden'' 10 years ago, but in the decade since she began the project, Cabrera has become a mother and  found her daughter facing many of the same issues her young heroine does. Not only Cabrera is trying to help black girls have a better understanding of the beauty of their hair, she also has included a few home recipes to help readers better care for their own natural hair.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;Kai, Maiysha (2018). [https://theglowup.theroot.com/how-does-your-garden-grow-my-hair-is-a-garden-helps-bl-1824249053 How Does Your Garden Grow? ''My Hair Is a Garden'' Helps Black Girls Celebrate Their Hair] Retrieved on December 20, 2020&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category: Anti-Black Racism in Children's Story Book]]&lt;br /&gt;
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		<id>https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=My_Hair_is_a_Garden&amp;diff=6476064</id>
		<title>My Hair is a Garden</title>
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My Hair is a Garden is children book released in April 2008, written by textile artist, clothing designer, children’s-book illustrator and now author Cozbi Cabrera. The book is about little black girl's journey from being teased about her hair to self-acceptance and celebration of its uniqueness through being thought to care for it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Plot==&lt;br /&gt;
This book is about a young girl named Mackenzie who is taunted by her classmates about her &amp;quot;always a mess&amp;quot; hair. She doesn't like it when her finds mocking her hair, then she decides to hide it. But then, she turns to her neighbor Miss Tillie to finds guidance and comfort. Though dark-skinned Mackenzie’s mother also appears to be black, she doesn’t know how to care for her daughter’s hair, and Mackenzie asks Miss Tillie for help.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Miss Tillie shows Mackenzie that her hair is beautiful and not something to fear or be ashamed of. Miss Tillie shows Mackenzie how to care for her hair, and think that natural black hair is beautiful, using her garden as a metaphor. &lt;br /&gt;
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“Your hair is like a garden, you have to take care for it, every day.” &lt;br /&gt;
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==Illustration==&lt;br /&gt;
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We all agreed that Cabrera’s acrylic illustrations exude a softness well suited to the story’s has positive message. When some of skin tones are represented in the book, MacKenzie and Miss Tillie shared a rich dark color, it makes the difference between their skin and ebony hair is almost imperceptible. Contrasted with bright spring tones of blues, greens, and reds in the patterns and backgrounds, the girl and her mentor stand out brilliantly. The story strikes an effective balance between encouraging self-confidence and explaining step-by-step self-improvement; even as Miss Tillie teaches MacKenzie the importance of washing and combing her hair, the older woman reminds the girl that her hair is a garden, and she needs to feed it with love. Appended with a brief overview of “Caring for Black Hair,” including sealing in moisture, detangling, and protective styling; and with recipes for an herbal infusion rinse and moisturizing shea butter.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;Njoku, Eboni. [https://www.hbook.com/?detailStory=review-hair-garden Review of My Hair Is a Garden]. Retrieved on December 20, 2020.&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Inspiration==&lt;br /&gt;
Cabrera wrote this book with the understanding that so many girls enter into environments that don’t support their esteem in any way, and a lot of it does revolve around hair.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;quot;Here are important things that we think about the other cultures that don’t necessarily come into play.  The idea is a child that had enough to tease by her friends. Then so she decides to take it as her personal actions by asking a help.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
She initially wrote and illustrated ''My Hair Is a Garden'' 10 years ago, but in the decade since she began the project, Cabrera has become a mother and  found her daughter facing many of the same issues her young heroine does. Not only Cabrera is trying to help black girls have a better understanding of the beauty of their hair, she also has included a few home recipes to help readers better care for their own natural hair.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;Kai, Maiysha (2018). [https://theglowup.theroot.com/how-does-your-garden-grow-my-hair-is-a-garden-helps-bl-1824249053 How Does Your Garden Grow? ''My Hair Is a Garden'' Helps Black Girls Celebrate Their Hair] Retrieved on December 20, 2020&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==References==&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category: Anti-Black Racism in Children's Story Book]]&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>Momma, Where Are You From?</title>
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		<updated>2021-02-13T03:54:06Z</updated>

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Momma, Where Are You From? was written by Marie Bradby and illustrated by Chris K. Soentpiet. This book has 32 pages and it was published in March 1st 2000 by Orchard (first published January 1st 2000). &lt;br /&gt;
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==Summary==&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;quot;Momma, where are you from?&amp;quot; a little girl asks. Her mother's reply is filled with rich details as she recounts memories from her childhood. She recalls the cries of the ragman looking to buy worn-out clothes, the tunes of Ellington and Basie, and of the warm family gatherings that took place every Friday night. &amp;lt;ref name=books.google.co.id&amp;gt;[https://books.google.co.id/books/about/Momma_where_are_You_From.html?id=acK_NwAACAAJ&amp;amp;source=kp_book_description&amp;amp;redir_esc=y Momma, Where Are You From?]. Retrieved February 13th, 2021&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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A reviewed by Kirkus was published in one of online site, they explained that this description may be from another edition of this product. &amp;quot;In this lyrical picture book, an African American mother tells her young daughter about growing up in the rural South in a time long ago.... Bradby tells of the good times with and love in every word, while Soentpiet bathes the remembered scenes in a golden light.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;ref name=www.thriftbooks.com&amp;gt;[https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/momma-where-are-you-from_marie-bradby/393566/#edition=7912282&amp;amp;idiq=28826267 Momma, Where Are You From?]. Retrieved February 13th, 2021&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Delicia, as one of Good Read's member, wrote her opinion about this book. She stated that the illustrations are very bright and colorful. They are very accurate to the historical times the story is set in. They reveal many details about life during the 1930's/1940's. They are highly supportive of the text. The book is for transitional readers. There are multiple lines of text on each page. The text moves around on the pages. The most challenging part is the black text on very dark colored pages and the white text on black backgrounds. The words are primarily two syllable words. There is a large number of high frequency words. While, SaraLala said the author does a great job creating the feeling of living in that time and place. It's a little nostalgic but also touches on the real issues of inequality (while keeping it from being too intense for little children). This would be a great intro book for the discussion of segregation in the primary level of an elementary school. And Other reader named Nicole explained that she would specifically touch on the theme how people have different heritages and how families are different and how this shapes who we are as a person. The illustrations are on point to what actually happened in that time in history. This narrative has lots of dialogue, and repetition, as well as metaphors. The mother is narrating her childhood in a way of memories. This can be used in the classroom with a unit on family. &amp;lt;ref name=www.goodreads.com&amp;gt;[https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1014178.Momma_Where_Are_You_From_ Momma, Where Are You From?]. Retrieved February 13th, 2021&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Publishers Weekly wrote that this book as nostalgic and sentimental as an old radio show, this lyrical picture book is chock full of family reminiscences. Soentpiet carries through the mood of a cozy household and a neighborhood &amp;quot;&amp;quot;as close as a knit sweater. While the book does not ignore the inequalities of the mother's growing-up years. This tour through memory lane may well inspire readers to make a similar journey with their own parents. &amp;lt;ref name=www.publishersweekly.com&amp;gt;[https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-531-30105-0 Momma, Where Are You From?]. Retrieved February 13th, 2021&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Some positive point of view from Amazon's members were mentioned that all children want to know about their momma and how did she get to how she is today. The trip down memory lane recounts a life lived hard but enjoyed with tons of love. The illustrations are extremely detailed as you can see individual braids. Marie Bradby's poetic language is the perfect medium for the mother's message of pride and nostalgia as she tells her curious child about life in the segregated South. Despite her happy memories of close family, special treats from her mother, and working with her sister, the mother (as a child) is aware of segregation and bothered by it in ways that a child would be. &amp;lt;ref name=www.amazon.com&amp;gt;[https://www.amazon.com/Momma-Where-Are-Marie-Bradby/dp/0531301052 Momma, Where Are You From?]. Retrieved February 13th, 2021&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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