June Book of the Month

By Carole Boston Weatherford

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"The Roots of Rap" by Carole Boston Weatherford is a children's book that traces the history and evolution of rap music. Through rhythmic verse and vibrant illustrations by Frank Morrison, the book celebrates the origins of rap, highlighting its cultural influences and significance in African-American communities. It pays homage to pioneers like DJ Kool Herc and Grandmaster Flash, who laid the foundation for this influential musical genre. The book also emphasizes the creativity, storytelling, and social commentary that characterize rap music, making it accessible and educational for young readers.

May Book of the Month

By Kao Kalia Yang

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“The Most Beautiful Thing” is a story about a young girl, Kalia coming to a realization that most adults don’t even acquire in their lifetime and she credited that realization to the moments she spent with her grandmother.

April Book of the Month

By Michaela Goade

On an island at the edge of a wide, wild sea, a girl and her grandmother gather gifts from the earth. Salmon from the stream, herring eggs from the ocean, and in the forest, a world of berries.  Through the seasons, they sing to the land as the land sings to them. Brimming with joy and gratitude, in every step of their journey, they forge a deeper kinship with both the earth and the generations that came before, joining in the song that connects us all.

March Book of the Month

By Nikki Giovanni

This book tells the story of a daring act that sparked a revolution, and of a woman whose quiet determination changed our history, Rosa Parks is still one of the most important figures in the American civil rights movement. This tribute to Rosa Parks is a celebration of her courageous action and the events that followed. 

February Book of the Month

By Tami Charles

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Our January Book of the Month 

By Angela Johnson

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This book tells the journey of two young girls joining a march in their community that is led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As the girls return home following the speech, they are inspired to fight for freedom and justice.

Our December Book of the Month 

By Kerascoet

Summary: The story of one girl who inspires a community to stand up to bullying. I Walk with Vanessa explores the feelings of helplessness and anger that arise in the wake of seeing a classmate treated badly, and shows how a single act of kindness can lead to an entire community joining in to help. 

Our November Book of the Month 

Joanna Ho

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When a friend at school creates a hurtful drawing, a young boy  turns to his family for comfort. His father reassures him that his eyes are wonderful because they rise in the direction of the sky. The young boy realizes that his eyes are part of his identity because it's’ the same as his family members.