Black Lives Matter

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Benny doesn't like to be hugged

Zetta Elliott

jE Elliott
Picture Books, Black Lives Matter

"A little girl uses rhyming verse to describe the unique traits of her autistic friend."--Back cover.

Added by Casey

Big Papa and the time machine

Daniel Bernstrom

jE Bernstro
Picture Books, Black Lives Matter

Discover the true meaning of being brave in this tender and whimsical picture book from Daniel Bernstrom (One Day in the Eucalytus, Eucalyptus Tree) and Shane Evans (Chocolate Me!) that follows a grandfather and grandson who travel through time in a beloved 1952 Ford.

Added by Casey

Lola gets a cat

Anna McQuinn

jE Mcquinn
Picture Books, Black Lives Matter, Diverse Characters, Animals

More than anything Lola would like a cat, but first she must learn how to care for it.

I love the Lola and Leo books by Anna McQuinn and Rosalind Beardshaw. The books in these two series are always the perfect size and length for lap or small group sharing with toddlers. -Casey

Don't touch my hair!

Sharee Miller

eBOOK
Picture Books, Black Lives Matter

Aria loves her soft and bouncy hair, but must go to extremes to avoid people who touch it without permission until, finally, she speaks up. Includes author's note.

Added by Casey

Brown baby lullaby

Tameka Fryer Brown

eBOOK
Picture Books, Black Lives Matter

An illustrated lullaby featuring a busy, independent, beloved brown baby being prepared for bedtime.

Added by Casey

In your hands

Carole Boston Weatherford

jE Weatherf
Picture Books, Black Lives Matter

"A prayer from mother to son that he will always in safe hands"--

Added by Casey

The undefeated

Kwame Alexander

eBOOK
Picture Books, Black Lives Matter, Black History

"The Newbery Award-winning author of The Crossover pens an ode to black American triumph and tribulation, with art from a two-time Caldecott Honoree"--

Added by Casey