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George
By Devin Ingram
This book is a collection of photos taken during the peaceful protests of the death of George Floyd and the unlawful treatment and murders of people of color in the United States of America. These photographs were all taken in Baltimore, Maryland in 2020.
George
By Devin Ingram
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Pain and Process
By Don Dixon
This art book is a collection of works that are a reflection of what I see in this world, it is the mirror I hold up to the world as a Black man living in America. I hope this book inspires conversations and many interpretations. I truly believe that art can change the world, can open eyes, and can open the door to something new and greater then we ever could have imagined.
Pain and Process
By Don Dixon
The Modern Day Black Alphabet
By Arial Robinson
The Modern Day Black Alphabet is a photo book by Arial Robinson. This book started as a simple photo series to keep Arial occupied while being quarantined during the COVID-19 pandemic but now has blossomed into a full book. This book was created to give black children a modern way to learn the alphabet. This book touches on below surface black experiences and gives black children a book, where they are actively represented.
The Modern Day Black Alphabet
By Arial Robinson
James Baldwin
By Frederick Noland
James Baldwin is one of 20th America's greatest and most underappreciated writers. Born into poverty, Baldwin pushed against America's race restrictions. He expatriated to Europe but his heart remained in The States. Drawn in by news of his homeland brutal, bloody and sometimes deadly Civil Rights struggle he returned. More than 30 years after his death, James Baldwin's work continues to provoke and inspire. This is his story in broad strokes. It is a bare-bones primer and invitation to learn more about the man and his work.
James Baldwin
By Frederick Noland
No Way!
By Denise Harris
It all begins in first grade when the teacher tells a little boy’s mother that he will not be a good reader. As the boy grows older, he wishes he was invisible as teachers call on him to read. Frustrated, the boy crumbles inside a little more each day. Sadly, no one knows his secret. As hard as he attempts to read quick or slow, he cannot understand the words that just go, go, go. But when his fifth grade teacher finally finds someone who decides all he needs is a little practice and a new start, the little boy excitedly realizes that his dream is about to come true. No Way! is the endearing children’s tale of a little boy who can only dream of being a better reader—until he is helped by someone who changes his life forever.
No Way!
By Denise Harris
The Sun Chaser
By W.D. Morrow
The Sun Chaser is told through the eyes of Dee Robinson, a five-year old girl living in Boston with her family. An adventurer at heart, Dee is determined to unlock the mystery of why the sun disappears when it’s raining. Her adventure takes the family on a journey above the clouds. What will she find?
The Sun Chaser
By W.D. Morrow
Love Comes Before Bagels
By Jovan Bryant
Have you ever wondered what love looks like in the eyes of a child? Dive in and read this short story of a young girl who explains what love looks like to her!
Love Comes Before Bagels
By Jovan Bryant
Haiku Bouillabaisse
By Elaine Parker Adams
A bouillabaisse is a mouth-watering stew of seafood, tomatoes, onions, garlic and spices. Elaine Parker Adams creates a bouillabaisse of haiku poetry, contrasting youth and old age, good times and bad, garden and yard, and tackling two American crises—September 11 and Hurricane Katrina. Many of the poems reflect her experiences growing up in New Orleans. Other poems address contemporary issues, such as cultural diversity and social justice. Her poems on nature emphasize birds, from wise owls to human night hawks. There are moments for chuckles, tears, and sighs. Like a good bouillabaisse, each morsel must be savored.
Haiku Bouillabaisse
By Elaine Parker Adams
Know Thyself: An African American Poetic Journey
By Dessie Bey
An illuminatingly beautiful and timely oral history chronicling of the spiritual, intellectual, and artistic wisdom and expressions of African Americans. Creatively and purposely written for spiritual leaders, activists, students, and academicians, as well as creative and performing artists, readers will find this book an invaluable resource for examining and interpreting the rich storytelling traditions of Africa.
Know Thyself: An African American Poetic Journey
By Dessie Bey
Flipping for Real
By Emanuel Dace
An instructional guide on how to acquire real estate properties for the purpose of remodeling and flipping for profit. This includes valuable information about obtaining contracting crews, paperwork, real estate agents, remodeling supplies, and staging tips.
Flipping for Real
By Emanuel Dace
Proofreading & Grammar Drills Workbook
By Ashan R. Hampton
Put your proofreading skills to the test! If you are currently a proofreader, writer, or editor looking to exercise your eagle eyes, then the "Proofreading & Grammar Drills Workbook" is for you! In order to get the most out of this book, you need intermediate to advanced skills in writing, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics. Novices or people with no prior writing or editing experience might get a little frustrated working through the exercises because no explanations for right or wrong answers are provided. This workbook only contains exercises and answers. So, be forewarned. Remember, proofreading takes a certain degree of skill and knowledge about the writing process, language usage, and standard English grammar rules to successfully find and correct errors.
Proofreading & Grammar Drills Workbook
By Ashan R. Hampton
Positive Racial Identity At Home
By Toni Denese Sturdivant, Ph.D.
Positive Racial Identity at Home: A Pocket Guide for Parents of Young Black Children is designed for parents of young Black children who are looking for guidance in helping them grow into confident, affirmed people, despite negative societal messaging. This research-based, yet easy-to-read guide includes Dr. Sturdivant's own personal experiences of being a parent as well as advice based on scholarly research. This pocket guide also includes a workbook section for families to create a plan of action as they start or continue on their journey of teaching their children that they are perfect the way they are.
Positive Racial Identity At Home
By Toni Denese Sturdivant, Ph.D.
Girl in the Shadows
By Aaliyah Taylor
Tori Allen is a preteen who is dealing with her share of bullying. Follow her story as she navigates the hard road of trying to fit in, trying to be the perfect daughter and learning from some of life‘s toughest lessons. In this story the author Aaliyah Taylor takes you on a wild journey of what it means to be afraid, lonely but most importantly how to persevere.
Girl in the Shadows
By Aaliyah Taylor
Promises We Break
By Bonnie Synclaire
Synclaire’s “deeply evocative” novel debut is a moving story of change, hope, and redemption for two teens handling difficult situations. Disconnected Zoe’s life revolves around her nonverbal sister, Bailey. Zoe has always been her sister’s protector, but after a series of alarming events she has started to doubt her importance in Bailey’s life. Her parents want her to let go and live her own life, but they won’t tell her the real reason why. Marley is the most popular and sought-after boy at Blue Valley High, but he and his nonverbal-autistic brother Monty are battling a painful home life that no one knows about. If he doesn’t speak up soon, their safety will be jeopardized. When Zoe and Marley cross paths, they realize they have more in common than they think, and the two build a secret friendship despite their opposing social statuses.
Promises We Break
By Bonnie Synclaire
Inhale Deep
By Nikiea Sha Day
Inhale Deep: A 3-day girl’s guide to loving herself 1st is a motivational girl’s journal filled with mindful practices, affirmations and self empowerment activities.
Inhale Deep
By Nikiea Sha Day
Rhino Snot and Boogers
By Spencer Lightsy
A lighthearted tale of a hard working Dad, with three children, who is trying to get some rest on a Saturday morning. Follow the antics of this family as they navigate early wake up calls, spilled milk, weird food, and a hallmark of a bygone era... Saturday Morning Cartoons!
Rhino Snot and Boogers
By Spencer Lightsy
Missing Elements
By Datorien Anderson
Missing Elements is a teaser in the form of a chapbook that describes places, things, and people from a larger work of fiction.
