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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.
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"Lyrical and beautifully illustrated, Dear Black Child is an anthem for young, Black readers--one that defiantly centers the endless, joyful possibilities of Black children's futures. Dear Black Child, The universe is vast. So take as much space as you can. Stand in your own light. Wear your crown with pride. Let your name be your flag. Say it loud and say it proud. Wave it until its woven in their mind. From quiet moments in nature and lively school...
5) Black gold
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"When the Universe decides to create a child, she draws from the Earth--rich, dark, and full of everything that gives life, including eyes like black star sapphires and full lips to speak the truth. With help from the Sun and the Moon, they create a child of the universe: beautiful, powerful, and boundless with the brilliance of black gold"--Jacket flap.
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"Perfect for kids aged 4-8 comes a stunning picture book about persistence, being creative in the garden, and adapting to a new place. When Amina moves from the Caribbean to a new snowy home, she misses growing her favorite foods. There are no coconut trees to climb, no gardens full of sweet potatoes and callaloo--only ice and snow. As Amina looks out her frosted window, she sings a traditional children's song from back home, adding her own twist:...
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A heart-warming story of two siblings that captures the friendship, imagination and occasional rivalry between a boy and his new sister as they grow up together.
"You were as small as a pumpkin, with a cute button nose. It was love at first sight . . . When a big brother meets the baby sibling he's been waiting for, he loves her immediately, but is a little disappointed at how little she can do. Soon it's time to show her the ropes! Walking, talking,...
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