Diverse Books - African American/ Black Experience in the U.S.

"Rain falls outside an old Louisiana Creole house until the ground is as soggy as a bowl of cush cush. Petite Marie thinks she's going to have to spend all day indoors, but Gran-moman takes Petite Marie on an unexpected journey around town. Soon, Petite Marie is having a magical day filled with friends, delicious Louisiana Creole cooking, and a lot of care and kindness. With the help of Gran-moman she discovers that any day can be beautiful, no matter...

Wash day is Tasha's least favorite day of the week because water always gets everywhere, in her eyes, in her ears, and even down her back. But with the encouragement of her big sister, mother, and grandmother, Tasha learns how important wash day is and that it is a special bonding time for the women in her family. Includes notes from the author and the illustrator.

Three African American boys, including one visiting from New York, form a meaningful connection during a summer trip to rural Mississippi.

"Perfect for fans of The Day You Begin and Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away, a heartwarming new picture book celebrating the unique joy of cultivating friendships within your cultural community. Ameena feels invisible. It's been that way since she started at her new school. But now there is another new girl in class. Ameena sees her brownness and her hijab, even though the other kids do not. Ameena wants to be her friend, but she can't seem to find the...

"A picture book with illustrated portraits of real Black men celebrating the daily lives and activities of African Americans, from visiting the barber shop to exploring outer space"-- Provided by publisher.

Shane, a boy with big dancing dreams, learns the meaning of courage and community.

"Preschooler Ayana has thirteen adventures with her family and her friend Harris including a jelly bean hunt, working in a community garden, and giving her hamster, Stanley, a bath"-- Provided by publisher.

After Tyler's first experience of overt racism, his grandfather reminds him that another person's hate does not change the fact that he is loved and perfect just as he is.

"A love letter to and for Black girls everywhere, Black Girl Rising alchemizes the sorrow and strength of the past into the brilliant gold of the future, sweeping young readers of all backgrounds into a lyrical exploration of what it means to be Black, female, and glorious"-- Provided by publisher.

When Nigel looks up at the moon, his future is bright. He imagines himself as...an astronaut, a dancer, a superhero, too! Among the stars, he twirls. With pride, his chest swells. And his eyes, they glow. Nigel is the most brilliant body in the sky. But it's Career Week at school, and Nigel can't find the courage to share his dreams. It's easy to whisper them to the moon, but not to his classmates--especially when he already feels out of place.