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Picture Books about Voting and Elections Perfect for Teaching Children about Democracy and Civic Duty

Check out these must-read picture books about voting and elections to teach kids about democracy and spark important family discussions.

Empowering Stories: Children's Books That Celebrate Black Fatherhood

Discover the importance of positive representation of Black dads in children's books. Browse some of our favorite books featuring Black Dads

Top 10 Summer Reading Programs to Keep Kids Engaged and Learning

Discover the best summer reading programs for children that combine fun and learning.

Slam Dunk: Must-Read Children's Books about Basketball

These diverse children's books about basketball are sure to score big with readers of all ages.

It's Kick Off Time! The Best Children's Books about Football

These children's books about football will score a touchdown in your little reader's heart.

Get Your Groove On: Fabulous Children's Books About Hip Hop

These children's books about hip hop are perfect for commemorating 50th anniversary of the genre.

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Inspiring Children's Books About Ketanji Brown Jackson to Pair with her Memoir, Lovely One

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Inspiring Children's Books About Ketanji Brown Jackson to Pair with her Memoir, Lovely One

Explore children's books about Ketanji Brown Jackson that inspire young readers as adults dive into her memoir Lovely One.

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Empowering Stories: Children's Books That Celebrate Black Fatherhood

Discover the importance of positive representation of Black dads in children's books. Browse some of our favorite books featuring Black Dads

Curls, Coils, and Confidence: Children's Books that Celebrate Black Hair

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Curls, Coils, and Confidence: Children's Books that Celebrate Black Hair

These children's books celebrate Black hair and are perfect for encouraging pride and self-love in children.

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Get Your Groove On: Fabulous Children's Books About Hip Hop

These children's books about hip hop are perfect for commemorating 50th anniversary of the genre.

Children's Books That Feature Black Girls #BlackGirlMagic

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Children's Books That Feature Black Girls #BlackGirlMagic

This list of picture books featuring Black girls highlights the joys and diversity of Black girls.

Celebrating Black Santa Claus in Children's Books

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Celebrating Black Santa Claus in Children's Books

Let's celebrate the magic of Black Santa Claus in these fabulous and festive children's books.

Young Love: An Animated Series Perfect for Fans of Hair Love and Hair Love ABCs

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Young Love: An Animated Series Perfect for Fans of Hair Love and Hair Love ABCs

Children's books to read with Young Love, the new animated series on Max based on the short film Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry.

HBCU Love: Children's Books that Celebrate Historically Black Colleges and Universities

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HBCU Love: Children's Books that Celebrate Historically Black Colleges and Universities

These picture books by Black authors are perfect for celebrating and learning about the HBCU experience.

How Oonuh Do? Books fuh Chillun That Celebrate Gullah Geechee Culture

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How Oonuh Do? Books fuh Chillun That Celebrate Gullah Geechee Culture

Children's books that celebrate Gullah Geechee culture, people, and language. (written by Black authors)

Juneteenth: 6 Children's Books by Black Authors that Honor Juneteenth

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Juneteenth: 6 Children's Books by Black Authors that Honor Juneteenth

All of the picture books featured here are written by Black authors and are perfect for helping kids understand and appreciate Juneteenth.

Fun and Educational YouTube Channels for Kids That Feature Diverse Characters

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Fun and Educational YouTube Channels for Kids That Feature Diverse Characters

These fun YouTube channels for kids, created by Black creators, feature diverse characters and educational adventures for everyone to enjoy.

25 Empowering Children's Books for Black History Month

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25 Empowering Children's Books for Black History Month

These twenty-five children's books by Black authors encourage self-love in Black children through positive representation.

12 Picture Book Biographies to Look Forward to in January 2023

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12 Picture Book Biographies to Look Forward to in January 2023

These children's books, written by Black authors, share stories of adventure, resilience, innovation, and more.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Most Inspiring Motivational Quotes

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Most Inspiring Motivational Quotes

Many of Dr. King's words are just as relevant as they were when he first spoke them.

Ebony Jr! and Little Golden Books Partner on a Mission to Ignite a Love of Reading

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Ebony Jr! and Little Golden Books Partner on a Mission to Ignite a Love of Reading

Little Golden Book and Ebony Jr. will release titles written and illustrated by Black creators that are geared toward children ages 2 to 5.

Africville: 5 Children's Books by Author Shauntay Grant That Uplift and Educate (plus Video)

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Africville: 5 Children's Books by Author Shauntay Grant That Uplift and Educate (plus Video)

These five children's books are great for fostering conversations about pride in who we are and where we're from. Happy Reading!

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