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Black Achievements in Arts and Literature: Celebrating Gordon Parks, Amanda Gorman, and More
From the Series Black Excellence Project (Read Woke ™ Books)
There are many forms of art, and all of them have changed over time. In literature, dance, and fine arts, artists and writers have shared Black life, culture, and history. Many of them have… Read More →
Black Achievements in Business: Celebrating Oprah Winfrey, Moziah Bridges, and More
From the Series Black Excellence Project (Read Woke ™ Books)
All types of businesses can help the economy while uplifting the communities they serve. Black business owners have opened restaurants, started media companies, and more. Their work… Read More →
Black Achievements in Entertainment: Celebrating Hattie McDaniel, Chadwick Boseman, and More
From the Series Black Excellence Project (Read Woke ™ Books)
The entertainment industry includes TV shows and movies, plays, comedy, and more. New people are always ready to show off their talent. Black entertainers such as Queen Latifah, Donald… Read More →
Black Achievements in Music: Celebrating Louis Armstrong, Beyoncé, and More
From the Series Black Excellence Project (Read Woke ™ Books)
Music changes over time, and new artists rise to fame with every generation. Black artists of the past and present have produced hit songs, won Grammy Awards, and written about difficult or… Read More →
Black Achievements in Politics: Celebrating Shirley Chisholm, Barack Obama, and More
From the Series Black Excellence Project (Read Woke ™ Books)
Black politicians have served in all levels of the United States government. As mayors, congresspersons, president, and more, Black politicians have created policies and initiatives to better Read More →
Black Achievements in Sports: Celebrating Fritz Pollard, Simone Biles, and More
From the Series Black Excellence Project (Read Woke ™ Books)
Athletes and the sports they play are popular across generations. Black athletes throughout time have become legends in their sports. They help shape the game, create change, and continue to… Read More →
Black Achievements in STEM: Celebrating Katherine Johnson, Robert D. Bullard, and More
From the Series Black Excellence Project (Read Woke ™ Books)
In the past and present, Black people have developed new products and created new processes in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Their work has addressed problems such Read More →
Black Excellence Project (Read Woke ™ Books) — Library Bound Hardcover Set
From the Series Black Excellence Project (Read Woke ™ Books)
Celebrate notable contributions and accomplishments of Black Americans—many of whom have been left out of history books. Bring to light the names and stories of Black achievers in careers… Read More →
Black Lives Matter: From Hashtag to the Streets
From the Series The Fight for Black Rights (Alternator Books ®)
What is the Black Lives Matter movement? How have people been protesting the ongoing violence against the Black community? From its inception as a social media hashtag in 2013 to a movement… Read More →
Black Trailblazers in Sports (Read Woke ™ Books) — Library Bound Hardcover Set
From the Series Black Trailblazers in Sports (Read Woke ™ Books)
Learn the untold stories of pioneering Black athletes in baseball, basketball, football, and gymnastics. These books deliver a balanced view of history, provide for personal reflection, and… Read More →
Black Voter Suppression: The Fight for the Right to Vote
From the Series The Fight for Black Rights (Alternator Books ®)
Voter suppression includes registration restrictions, in-person voting requirements, mass purges of voter rolls, eliminating polling locations, and redrawing district lines in unfair ways.… Read More →
Bo and the Baking Disaster
From the Series Bo at the Buzz (Read Woke ™ Chapter Books)
Bo's excited to help Pop-Pop bake a cake for the annual Juneteenth celebration. But what happens when his baking skills lead to disaster? Can Bo cook up a new idea in time for the picnic? Read More →
Bo and the Basketball Game
From the Series Bo at the Buzz (Read Woke ™ Chapter Books)
Bo wants to be the star of his basketball team, but he can’t make a shot. Will Bo find a way to help his team win their first game? Bo’s life is always buzzing. And not just because he lives… Read More →
Bo and the Clubhouse Crew
From the Series Bo at the Buzz (Read Woke ™ Chapter Books)
Bo and his friends are having a hard time finding the perfect place for a tree house. What happens when they think outside the box to find a new hangout? Read More →
Bo and the Community Garden
From the Series Bo at the Buzz (Read Woke ™ Chapter Books)
Bo and his friends can’t wait to work on their school’s community garden, but they can’t agree on what to plant. Can they find a way to work together to help their community? Bo’s life is… Read More →
Bo and the Little Lie
From the Series Bo at the Buzz (Read Woke ™ Chapter Books)
Bo forgets to mail an important letter, but he tells his grandfather he did it anyway. Will Bo’s little lie keep him out of trouble or cause an even bigger mess? Bo’s life is always buzzing.… Read More →
Bo and the Poetry Lesson
From the Series Bo at the Buzz (Read Woke ™ Chapter Books)
Bo has to write a poem for school, but he thinks poetry is silly. Will Bo find the right words to finish his assignment? Bo’s life is always buzzing. And not just because he lives upstairs… Read More →
Bo and the School Bully
From the Series Bo at the Buzz (Read Woke ™ Chapter Books)
After Bo stands up for a friend, he becomes the school bully’s new target. Will Bo follow his grandfather’s advice and make peace with his bully? Bo’s life is always buzzing. And not just… Read More →
Bo and the Spooky House
From the Series Bo at the Buzz (Read Woke ™ Chapter Books)
What happens when Bo's friends dare him to ring the doorbell of the spooky house in their neighborhood? Follow along as Bo learns about treating members of the community with kindness and… Read More →
Bo and the Talent Show Trouble
From the Series Bo at the Buzz (Read Woke ™ Chapter Books)
It’s talent show time! But Bo’s friends have different ideas of what they should do, and Bo isn't sure he even wants to participate. Will Bo find a way to bring his friends together on stage? Read More →
Bo at the Buzz (Read Woke ™ Chapter Books) — Library Bound Hardcover Set
From the Series Bo at the Buzz (Read Woke ™ Chapter Books)
Bo’s life is always buzzing. And not just because he lives upstairs from The Buzz, a barbershop. Young readers will love following Bo’s daily life and adventures in these early chapter books. Read More →
Body Image: Deal with it because all bodies are great bodies
From the Series Lorimer Deal With It
Too fat, too thin. Muffin top, flat bum, thunder thighs, spaghetti arms. From an early age, kids learn they are judged for how they look. Both boys and girls are bombarded with messages of… Read More →
Bo en The Buzz (Bo at the Buzz) (Read Woke ™ Books en español) — Library Bound Hardcover Set
From the Series Bo en The Buzz (Bo at the Buzz) (Read Woke ™ Books en español)
La vida de Bo es siempre agitada. Y no solo porque su casa está encima de The Buzz, una barbería en continuo movimiento. A los jóvenes lectores les encantará acompañar a Bo en su vida… Read More →
Booker T. Washington
From the Series On My Own Biography
More than anything, nine-year-old Booker T. Washington longed to go to school, but he had to get a job to earn money for his family. Though the Civil War had freed them from slavery, Booker's Read More →