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Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Black Boy

age 6+

Moving poems, dazzling art show the beauty of black boys.

By Tony Medina

(2020)

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I Am Leonardo Da Vinci: Ordinary People Change the World

age 6+

Engaging, kid-friendly intro to Italian Renaissance genius.

By Brad Meltzer

(2020)

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The Undefeated

age 6+

Poetic tribute to African American heroes and struggles.

By Kwame Alexander

(2019)

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JoJo and BowBow Take the Stage: JoJo and BowBow, Book 1

age 6+

YouTube star gives peppy friendship lesson in series start.

By JoJo Siwa

(2018)

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Libba: The Magnificent Musical Life of Elizabeth Cotten

age 6+

Charming, artful bio celebrates singer, music, kindness.

By Laura Veirs

(2018)

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Hello, Sunshine

age 15+

Quirky, well-written tale of aspiring teen actress in LA.

By Leila Howland

(2017)

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Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, Book 1

age 6+

Inspiring, kid-friendly tales of extraordinary women.

By Elena Favilli, Francesca Cavallo

(2016)

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Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat

age 6+

Exuberant bio celebrates artist who had success when young.

By Javaka Steptoe

(2016)

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Billy's Booger

age 6+

Funny, gross picture book packs positive messages.

By William Joyce

(2015)

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Little Melba and Her Big Trombone

age 6+

Engaging, inspiring bio of jazz great has superb art.

By Katheryn Russell-Brown

(2014)

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Isla and the Happily Ever After

age 15+

Romantic trilogy finale has more steam, less banter.

By Stephanie Perkins

(2014)

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Just One Year

age 15+

Powerful, brooding tale of confused guy from Just One Day.

By Gayle Forman

(2013)

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When the Beat Was Born: DJ Kool Herc and the Creation of Hip Hop

age 6+

Insightful, kid-friendly intro to the history of hip-hop.

By Laban Carrick Hill

(2013)

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Skin

age 15+

Compelling tale of girl's skin issue; mature sexual content.

By Donna Jo Napoli

(2013)

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The Summer Prince

age 15+

Samba- and art-infused sci-fi for mature readers.

By Alaya Dawn Johnson

(2013)

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Magic Tree House Series

age 6+

Fun, educational chapter books have something for everyone.

By Mary Pope Osborne

(1992)

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