Sharee (Illustrator) Miller

Eager to make a good first impression at her new middle school, thirteen-year-old Charlie does her best to fit in until she meets a group of diverse Black girls who show her the importance of authenticity.

Little girls pretending to be princesses celebrate the different shapes, textures, and styles of their black hair.

"Jordan is hesitant about changing his hair for school picture day until he sees the joy a haircut can bring and finds just the right style for himself"-- Provided by publisher.

In the summer of 1968, after traveling from Brooklyn to Oakland, California, to spend a month with the mother they barely know, eleven-year-old Delphine and her two younger sisters arrive to a cold welcome as they discover that their mother, a dedicated poet and printer, is resentful of the intrusion of their visit and wants them to attend a nearby Black Panther summer camp.

Sam, who has cerebral palsy, goes back-to-school shopping with her best friends.

"Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism, this topic-driven book offers clear, concrete language and compelling imagery to introduce the concept of justice. This book aims to ground the idea of justice within the responsibilities and benefits of being part of a healthy community. The backmatter offers additional resources and ideas for extending this discussion"-- Provided by publisher.

Joyful illustrations and poetic text convey a wish from one generation to the next: that every Black girl knows and celebrates her own worth, sending positive words to instill them with confidence.

Third-grader Shai, paired with her best friend Emmie and classmate Rio in a major dance competition, makes a bet with her rival, Gabby, and then must push Emmie to win.