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

Abdul loves telling stories but thinks his messy handwriting and spelling mistakes will keep him from becoming an author, until Mr. Muhammad visits and encourages him to persist.

A lyrical, heart-lifting love letter to Black and Brown children everywhere reminds them how much they matter, that they have always mattered and they always will.

While visiting her grandmother in the Sea Islands, a young girl hears about her African heritage and learns to weave a sea grass basket.

As family members braid, brush, twirl, roll, and tighten their hair before bedtime, putting on kerchiefs, wave caps, and other protective items, the little sister cannot find her bonnet.

A beloved and very sleepy little boy resists his mother's efforts to put him to bed.

Lola has curly hair which is much bigger than that of other kids at her school, but she tells anyone who listens how much she loves her hair. Designed to boost self-esteem and build confidence, this book is aimed at boys and girls who may need a reminder that it's okay to look different from the other kids at their school.

A poetic exploration of America's past and present treatment of Black boys and an anthem of hope for a promising future.

"A child reflects on the meaning of being Black in this anthem about a people, a culture, a history, and a legacy that lives on"-- Provided by publisher. Includes historical and cultural notes, song list, and two poems.

Two brothers, Randy and Rudy, tap dance on a New Orleans street.

In this loving ode to the color brown, a boy describes the many hues of his family. Simple text and colorful illustrations celebrate all different kinds of brown skin shades in African American families. The young narrator compares the lovely shades of his family's skin to beautiful things like an autumn leaf, caramel, and honey.