https://www.bcdi-dc.org/book-lists daily 0.75 2026-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/088e25aa-d66f-4cd2-886d-c1d681d13995/%E2%80%9CChildren+%E2%80%94all+children+%E2%80%94+are+the+world.+Children+are+hope+and+life.+Children+are+our+immortality.+Children+are+the+seeds+and+the+molders+of+history+and+the+transmitters+of+our+values+%E2%80%94good+and+ba+%286%29.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/dfbfd5a9-7cc8-448b-933d-4e048c490192/Morethananythingelse.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/17eaa8bb-2811-473d-bd5c-d1d44b8a2eb1/please+baby+please.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/52c877ea-c81e-429b-8c56-841df0ced017/langstonhuges.jpg https://www.bcdi-dc.org/book-lists/bedtime-lullabies-amp-gentle-stories monthly 0.5 2026-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/52c877ea-c81e-429b-8c56-841df0ced017/langstonhuges.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Bedtime, Lullabies & Gentle Stories - A Lullaby for a Black Mother By Langston Hughes, Illustrated by Sean Qualls “Lullaby (for a Black Mother)" is a beloved poem by Langston Hughes that serves as a poetic and tender celebration of the universal love and deep bond between an African American mother and her baby. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/1766772754346-OWJL9S2MOPTXXJO1C73M/Lala+Salama-+A+Tanzanian+Lullaby.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Bedtime, Lullabies & Gentle Stories - A Tanzanian Lullaby By Patricia Maclachlan, Illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon Lala Salama: A Tanzanian Lullaby is a 2011 children's picture book by Newbery Medalist Patricia MacLachlan, illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon, that follows a day in the life of a family in Tanzania, inspired by MacLachlan's visit to her son's family. The book uses the Swahili phrase "lala salama" (sleep peacefully) as a refrain, depicting the serene, everyday activities of a mother and baby by Lake Tanganyika as the father fishes, creating a gentle, poetic story about family, culture, and the transition from day to night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/db59e7c1-23c5-4b44-aec6-d6880ca07a54/Sugar+Pie+Lullaby.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Bedtime, Lullabies & Gentle Stories - Sugar Pie Lullaby: The Soul of Motown in a Song of Love By Carole Boston Weatherford, Illustrated by Sawyer Cloud Sugar Pie Lullaby: The Soul of Motown in a Song of Love (2023), written by Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrated by Sawyer Cloud, is a 40-page hardcover picture book designed as a musical bedtime story for children aged 4–8. It features rhythmic, soul-inspired prose referencing Motown hits, accompanied by illustrations of Black families, creating a loving, cozy, and nostalgic bedtime routine. https://www.bcdi-dc.org/book-lists/strong-black-boys-joy-brilliance-amp-excellence monthly 0.5 2026-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/0b0d9681-bcdd-4722-ad02-8b2601f9cfeb/I+am+a+brilliant+little+black+boy.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Strong Black Boys – Joy, Brilliance & Excellence - I’m A Brilliant Little Black Boy By Joshua B. Drummond and Betty K. Bynum, Illustrated by Brian McGee With all of his good friends, Joshua’s days are filled with adventures where books, a telescope, a red-superhero cape, rhyming hip-hop verse, twinkling fireflies that light up the magical summer skies above a card board fort in the park― and so much more ― is just what boyhood innocence and imagination is all about. Kind, smart, creative and always thinking― Joshua learns that through studying, good deeds, working hard and aiming to be brilliant . . . we can really shine! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/4ea22b73-1539-4f40-88f8-5c3dcce7d6f0/The+Undefeated+.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Strong Black Boys – Joy, Brilliance & Excellence - The Undefeated By Kwame Alexander, Illustrated by Kadir Nelson The Undefeated, this poem is a love letter to black life in the United States. It highlights the unspeakable trauma of slavery, the faith and fire of the civil rights movement, and the grit, passion, and perseverance of some of the world's greatest heroes. The text is also peppered with references to the words of Martin Luther King, Jr., Langston Hughes, Gwendolyn Brooks, and others, offering deeper insights into the accomplishments of the past, while bringing stark attention to the endurance and spirit of those surviving and thriving in the present. Robust back matter at the end provides valuable historical context and additional detail for those wishing to learn more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/5d86c31d-cb60-4367-9c73-897617da8a16/Ty+Travels+All+Aboard%21.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Strong Black Boys – Joy, Brilliance & Excellence - Ty’s Travels All Aboard By Kelly Starling Lyons, Illustrated by Nina Mata Ty wishes his family would play with him, but everyone is too busy before dinnertime. Luckily, Ty knows just what to do… Time for fun. Celebrate the power of imagination in All Aboard! Join Ty on his imaginative adventures in Ty's Travels: All Aboard!, a My First I Can Read series by acclaimed author and illustrator team Kelly Starling Lyons and Niña Mata. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/6f39322a-37c0-4b9e-b538-7c1723d379f3/Jabari+Jumps.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Strong Black Boys – Joy, Brilliance & Excellence - Jabari Jumps By Gaia Cornwall Jabari is definitely ready to jump off the diving board. He’s finished his swimming lessons and passed his swim test, and he’s a great jumper, so he’s not scared at all. “Looks easy,” says Jabari, watching the other kids take their turns. But when his dad squeezes his hand, Jabari squeezes back. He needs to figure out what kind of special jump to do anyway, and he should probably do some stretches before climbing up onto the diving board. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/25a246b3-c613-495c-b104-6ef5c325ff00/Jabari+Tries.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Strong Black Boys – Joy, Brilliance & Excellence - Jabari Tries By Gaia Cornwall Jabari is making a flying machine in his backyard! “It’ll be easy. I don’t need any help,” he declares. But it doesn’t work! Jabari is frustrated. Good thing Dad is there for a pep talk and his little sister, Nika, is there to assist, fairy wings and all. With the endearing father-child dynamic of Jabari Jumps and engaging mixed-media illustrations, Gaia Cornwall’s tale shows that through perseverance and flexibility, an inventive thought can become a brilliant reality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/70367e4a-7c91-4af1-adef-d7ef85d1c3a1/Black+Boy+Joy.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Strong Black Boys – Joy, Brilliance & Excellence - Black Boy Joy Edited by Kwame Mbalia Black boy joy is…Picking out a fresh first-day-of-school outfit. Saving the universe in an epic intergalactic race. Finding your voice—and your rhymes—during tough times. Flying on your skateboard like nobody’s watching. And more! From seventeen acclaimed Black male and non-binary authors comes a vibrant collection of stories, comics, and poems about the power of joy and the wonders of Black boyhood. https://www.bcdi-dc.org/book-lists/strong-black-girls-leadership-stem-amp-empowerment monthly 0.5 2026-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/8160df46-ca95-4dc2-b655-ef528bd02192/Ada+Twist+Scientists.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Strong Black Girls – Leadership, STEM & Empowerment - Ada Twist Scientist by Andrea Beaty, Illustrator by David Roberts Ada Twist, Scientist by Andrea Beaty (illustrated by David Roberts) is a popular children's picture book about a curious girl who loves science and asks endless questions, inspired by real-life scientists like Ada Lovelace and Marie Curie. The rhyming story follows Ada as she uses scientific methods to solve everyday problems, like a mysterious bad smell in her house, learning about perseverance and the importance of asking "why" even when experiments go wrong https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/a7ebc07a-cb01-4838-9851-b94bfd4c9e60/Mae+Among+the+Stars.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Strong Black Girls – Leadership, STEM & Empowerment - Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed, Illustrated by Stasia Burrington Inspired by Mae Jemison's life, this story follows a young girl's dream of becoming an astronaut, showing how her parents' encouragement helped her become NASA's first African American woman in space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/b7c5c5d7-9966-4563-b822-566bf6d646fa/Little+Leaders-+Bold+Women+in+Black+History.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Strong Black Girls – Leadership, STEM & Empowerment - Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History By Vashti Harrison An illustrated collection of 40 biographies celebrating trailblazing Black women in American history, from Sojourner Truth to Maya Angelou, who broke boundaries and achieved extraordinary accomplishments. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/54de62ed-107a-469c-a847-b76d36448db2/Brave+Balleina-+The+Story+of+Janey+Collins.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Strong Black Girls – Leadership, STEM & Empowerment - Brave Ballerina: The Story of Janet Collins By Michelle Meadows, Illustrated by Ebony Glenn Janet Collins wanted to be a ballerina in the 1930s and 40s, a time when racial segregation was widespread in the United States. Janet pursued dance with a passion, despite being rejected from discriminatory dance schools. When she was accepted into the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo as a teenager on the condition that she paint her skin white for performances, Janet refused. She continued to go after her dreams, never compromising her values along the way. From her early childhood lessons to the height of her success as the first African American prima ballerina in the Metropolitan Opera, Brave Ballerina is the story of a remarkable pioneer as told by Michelle Meadows, with fantastic illustrations from Ebony Glenn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/d2b6e15b-3775-4d60-b321-bdced55af9ce/Sky+Color.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Strong Black Girls – Leadership, STEM & Empowerment - Sky Color By Peter H. Reynolds Marisol loves to paint. So when her teacher asks her to help make a mural for the school library, she can’t wait to begin! But how can Marisol make a sky without blue paint? After gazing out the bus window and watching from her porch as day turns into night, she closes her eyes and starts to dream. . . . From the award-winning Peter H. Reynolds comes a gentle, playful reminder that if we keep our hearts open and look beyond the expected, creative inspiration will come. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/eaf51f3d-2b9a-4075-bc0b-dbe7e3b17c2a/Mary+Had+a+Little+Glam.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Strong Black Girls – Leadership, STEM & Empowerment - Mary Had a Little Glam By Tammi Sauer, Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley- Newton Mary Had a Little Glam by Tammi Sauer is a children's picture book that reimagines classic nursery rhymes with a fashion-forward twist, featuring a stylish girl named Mary who helps her friends from Mother Goose Elementary (like Little Boy Blue and Georgie Porgie) accessorize and glam up, though they sometimes get too dressed up for recess before learning to balance style with fun. Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton, the book is known for its rhyming text, vibrant illustrations, and themes of self-expression and community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/72d7528e-2c0b-492e-bf60-95019becaa5a/Stacey%27s+Extraordinaty+Words.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Strong Black Girls – Leadership, STEM & Empowerment - Stacey’s Extraordinary Words By Stacey’s Abrams , Illustrated by Kitt Thomas Stacey is a little girl who loves words more than anything. She loves reading them, sounding them out, and finding comfort in them when things are hard. But when her teacher chooses her to compete in the local spelling bee, she isn’t as excited as she thought she’d be. What if she messes up? Or worse, if she can’t bring herself to speak up, like sometimes happens when facing bullies at school? Stacey will learn that win or lose . . . her words are powerful, and sometimes perseverance is the most important word of all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/4abf800a-314d-466e-8340-0e8a0501c533/Ketanji+Brown+Jackson.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Strong Black Girls – Leadership, STEM & Empowerment - Ketanji Brown Jackson: A Justice for All By Tami Charles, Illustrator Jemma Skidmore After 232 years and 115 appointments, Ketanji Onyika Brown Jackson became the first Black woman appointed to serve on the US Supreme Court. With Tami Charles’s sweeping lyricism and Jemma Skidmore’s unforgettable illustrations, readers learn about the narratives that have shaped the Justice’s life, and how this historic moment will be impressed upon the minds of the young dreamers of the future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/c8cc6a5a-1fd0-4a20-b239-a284362e8204/Grace+for+President.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Strong Black Girls – Leadership, STEM & Empowerment - Grace for President By Kelly DiPucchio, Illustrated LeUyen Pham "Where are the girls?" When Grace's teacher reveals that the United States has never had a female president, Grace decides she wants to be the nation's first and immediately jumpstarts her political career by running in her school's mock election! The race is tougher than she expected: her popular opponent declares that he's the "best man for the job" and seems to have captured the votes of all of the class's boys. But Grace is more determined than ever. Even if she can't be the best man for the job, she can certainly try to be the best person! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/3995fb4b-4f1d-402e-912f-2bda1244cf73/Grace+Goes+to+Washington.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Strong Black Girls – Leadership, STEM & Empowerment - Grace Goes to Washington By Kelly DiPucchio, Illustrated by LeUyen Pham Grace Goes to Washington by Kelly DiPucchio is a children's book that follows Grace Campbell and her classmates on a field trip to Washington, D.C., where they learn about the three branches of the U.S. government (legislative, executive, and judicial) while also dealing with a school fundraiser decision. https://www.bcdi-dc.org/book-lists/historical-sel monthly 0.5 2026-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/dfbfd5a9-7cc8-448b-933d-4e048c490192/Morethananythingelse.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Historical SEL - More Than Anything Else By Marie Bradby, Illustrated by Chris K. Soentpiet More Than Anything Else by Marie Bradby is an award-winning children's book, illustrated by Chris Soentpiet, that tells the fictionalized story of a young Booker T. Washington and his intense desire to learn to read and write despite working long hours in a West Virginia saltworks after emancipation. Published in 1995, the book focuses on themes of hard work, goal-setting, and the struggle for literacy, capturing the young boy's hunger for knowledge through eloquent text and dramatic illustrations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/1766772635348-U7DQNRTO6A6JX545U216/Emmanuel%27s+Dream.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Historical SEL - Emmanuel’s Dream By Laurie Ann Thompson, Illustrated by Sean Qualls Born in Ghana, West Africa, with one deformed leg, he was dismissed by most people—but not by his mother, who taught him to reach for his dreams. As a boy, Emmanuel hopped to school more than two miles each way, learned to play soccer, left home at age thirteen to provide for his family, and, eventually, became a cyclist. He rode an astonishing four hundred miles across Ghana in 2001, spreading his powerful message: disability is not inability. Today, Emmanuel continues to work on behalf of the disabled. https://www.bcdi-dc.org/book-lists/socialemotional-learning-courage-amp-personal-growth monthly 0.5 2026-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/1766772669906-F3KHGO0EGAC1U3TFJ1AX/The+Day+You+Begin.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Social–Emotional Learning, Courage & Personal Growth - The Day You Begin By Jacqueline Woodson, Illustrated by Rafael Lopez There are many reasons to feel different. Maybe it's how you look or talk, or where you're from; maybe it's what you eat, or something just as random. It's not easy to take those first steps into a place where nobody really knows you yet, but somehow you do it. Jacqueline Woodson's lyrical text and Rafael López's dazzling art reminds us that we all feel like outsiders sometimes-and how brave it is that we go forth anyway. And that sometimes, when we reach out and begin to share our stories, others will be happy to meet us halfway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/89d6fbc9-a1ff-4561-9fba-291b90784406/Each+Kindness.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Social–Emotional Learning, Courage & Personal Growth - Each Kindness ByJacqueline Woodson, Illustrated by E.B Lewis Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson is a poignant picture book about a new student, Maya, who is excluded by her classmates, particularly Chloe, and her subsequent departure from school, leaving Chloe to reflect on her missed opportunity to show kindness, a theme reinforced by the book's powerful message about how small acts can change the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/bee24ce1-2040-4a27-a6d5-6c3d02e95056/The+Proudest+Blue.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Social–Emotional Learning, Courage & Personal Growth - The Proudest Blue By Ibtihaj Muhammad, Illustrated by S. K. Ali Hatem Aly With her new backpack and light-up shoes, Faizah knows the first day of school is going to be special. It's the start of a brand new year and, best of all, it's her older sister Asiya's first day of hijab--a hijab of beautiful blue fabric, like the ocean waving to the sky. But not everyone sees hijab as beautiful, and in the face of hurtful, confusing words, Faizah will find new ways to be strong. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/f5985ed1-4143-4635-862b-e7a1101cf423/Change+Sings-+A+Children%27s+Anthem.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Social–Emotional Learning, Courage & Personal Growth - Change Sings: A Children’s Anthem By Amanda Gorman, Illustrated by Loren Long In this stirring, much-anticipated picture book by presidential inaugural poet and activist Amanda Gorman, anything is possible when our voices join together. As a young girl leads a cast of characters on a musical journey, they learn that they have the power to make changes—big or small—in the world, in their communities, and in most importantly, in themselves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/dc21bba1-5cc3-4f9e-bf92-889d89fb48a1/Nana+Akua.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Social–Emotional Learning, Courage & Personal Growth - Nana Akua Goes to School By Tricia Elam Walker, Illustrated by April Harrison It is Grandparents Day at Zura's elementary school, and the students are excited to introduce their grandparents and share what makes them special. Aleja's grandfather is a fisherman. Bisou's grandmother is a dentist. But Zura's Nana, who is her favorite person in the world, looks a little different from other grandmas. Nana Akua was raised in Ghana, and, following an old West African tradition, has tribal markings on her face. Worried that her classmates will be scared of Nana--or worse, make fun of her--Zura is hesitant to bring her to school. Nana Akua knows what to do, though. With a quilt of traditional African symbols and a bit of face paint, Nana Akua is able to explain what makes her special, and to make all of Zura's classmates feel special, too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/159adaac-1ebd-47fc-badd-186038b57c22/Harlem+Renaissance.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Social–Emotional Learning, Courage & Personal Growth - Harlem Renaissance: A Picture Book About Black History―Meeting Langston Hughes and Icons of the 1920s By Faith Ringgold Lonnie and his uncle go back to Harlem in the 1920s. Along the way, they meet famous writers, musicians, artists, and athletes, from Langston Hughes and W.E.B. Du Bois to Josephine Baker and Zora Neale Hurston and many more, who created this incredible period. And after an exciting day of walking with giants, Lonnie fully understands why the Harlem Renaissance is so important. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/e35638b0-814f-4b4a-8abd-655e0f7948a1/The+Invisible+Princess.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Social–Emotional Learning, Courage & Personal Growth - The Invisible Princess By Faith Ringgold Born as a slave, a beautiful princess was made invisible by the Powers of Nature and whisked away by the Prince of Night even before her parents, Mama and Papa Love, could name her. She tells them of her magical and free life and that now is the time to fulfill the destiny given her by the Great Lady of Peace, who promised that she would one day grow up to bring freedom to the slaves on the plantation. Mama and Papa Love and all the slaves are made invisible, and together with the Invisible Princess they prosper in the Invisible Village of Peace, Freedom, and Love. An original African-American fairy tale set during the time of slavery, this beautiful, astonishing book from Coretta Scott King winner and Caldecott Honor winner Faith Ringgold will prove to be a treasure for years to come. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/e938797a-b320-4828-9b58-65323df579d4/Talking+to+Faith+Ringgold.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Social–Emotional Learning, Courage & Personal Growth - Talking to Faith Ringgold By Faith Ringgold, Linda Freeman and Nancy Roucher In her own words, here is a conversational account of Faith Ringgold's life and work--in an innovative, interactive format. Presented in short sections, such as "Introducing Myself," "Growing Up," and "Being an Artist," the author and illustrator comments on her achievements, how she developed her style, and what some of her works mean to her https://www.bcdi-dc.org/book-lists/family-culture-amp-generational-memory monthly 0.5 2026-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/2e019dc0-2dc0-47df-9c38-8b6f4f757499/Going+Home+Daddy.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Family, Culture & Generational Memory - Going Down Home With Daddy By Kelly Starling Lyons, Illustrated by Daniel Minter On reunion morning, we rise before the sun. Daddy hums as he packs our car with suitcases and a cooler full of snacks. He says there’s nothing like going down home.” Down home is Granny’s house. Down home is where Lil Alan and his parents and sister will gather with great-grandparents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Down home is where Lil Alan will hear stories of the ancestors and visit the land that has meant so much to all of them. And down home is where all of the children will find their special way to pay tribute to their family history. All the kids have to decide what they’ll share, but what will Lil Alan do? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/28100207-e0ab-4015-9e54-4383aa32926c/My+hair+is+a+garden.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Family, Culture & Generational Memory - My Hair Is A Garden By Cozbi A. Cabrera After a day of being taunted by classmates about her unruly hair, Mackenzie can't take any more and she seeks guidance from her wise and comforting neighbor, Miss Tillie. Using the beautiful garden in the backyard as a metaphor, Miss Tillie shows Mackenzie that maintaining healthy hair is not a chore nor is it something to fear. Most importantly, Mackenzie learns that natural black hair is beautiful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/a6244b8a-2235-4f63-9d2d-b26a175d8f2e/Last+Stop+on+Markey+Street.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Family, Culture & Generational Memory - Last Stop on Market Street By Matt De La Pena, Illustrated by Christian Robinson On Sundays, CJ and his nana ride the bus across town to their stop on Market Street. But today, CJ’s not happy about it. Today, he’s wondering out loud why they have to wait in the rain and why they don’t have a car like his other friends. But it’s Nana who opens young CJ’s eyes and shows him the real beauty in the world around them—the spirit of the bustling city, the music in everyday life, and the magic of their often overlooked neighbors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/a97c1e05-67e7-480c-841c-bac4b683b140/Tar+Beach.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Family, Culture & Generational Memory - Tar Beach By Faith Ringgold Cassie Louise Lightfoot has a dream: to be free to go wherever she wants for the rest of her life. One night, up on “tar beach,” the rooftop of her family’s Harlem apartment building, her dreams come true. The stars lift her up, and she flies over the city, claiming the buildings and the city as her own. As Cassie learns, anyone can fly. “All you need is somewhere to go you can’t get to any other way. The next thing you know, you’re flying among the stars.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/a431c07b-9e40-4de4-ad65-4ddd5004f72e/Aunt+Harriet%27s+Underground.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Family, Culture & Generational Memory - Aunt Harriet’s Underground Railroad in the Sky By Faith Ringgold Cassie, who flew above New York in Tar Beach, soars into the sky once more. This time, she and her brother Be Be meet a train full of people, and Be Be joins them. But the train departs before Cassie can climb aboard. With Harriet Tubman as her guide, Cassie retraces the steps escaping slaves took on the real Underground Railroad and is finally reunited with her brother at the story's end. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/94045ac2-2842-4156-a377-93187c0ec088/Dinner+at+Aunt+Connies.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Family, Culture & Generational Memory - Dinner at Aunt Connie’s House By Faith Ringgold At Aunt Connie's house this year, Melody gets to go swimming, eat great food, meet her new cousin, and investigate twelve paintings of famous African-American women, including Rosa Parks, Zora Neale Houston, and Mary McLeod Bethune. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/8d8cfb2e-e2eb-4bd4-ad62-b5a8746de187/Sould+Food+Sunday.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Family, Culture & Generational Memory - Soul Food Sunday By Winsome Bingham, Illustrated by C. G. Esperanza At Granny’s, Sunday isn’t Sunday without a big family gathering over a lovingly prepared meal. Old enough now, our narrator is finally invited to help cook the dishes for the first time: He joins Granny in grating the cheese, cleaning the greens, and priming the meat for Roscoe Ray’s grill. But just when Granny says they’re finished, her grandson makes his own contribution, sweetening this Sunday gathering—and many more to come. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/edb4dead-9506-4572-aa1b-5bb38449591e/The+Electric+Slide.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Family, Culture & Generational Memory - The Electric Slide and Kai By Kelly J. Baptist, Illustrated by Darnell Johnson Kai's aunt is getting married, and everyone in the Donovan family is excited about the wedding ... except Kai. The highlight of every Donovan occasion is dancing the electric slide--a groovy line dance with footwork that Kai can't quite figure out. More than anything, he wants to prove that he can boogie with the rest of his family and earn a cool nickname from his granddad. Can Kai break through his nerves and break it down on the dance floor? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/5e258df2-a0e1-4323-a522-49c457f806b9/We+Came+to+America.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Family, Culture & Generational Memory - We Came to America By Faith Ringgold America is a country rich in diversity -- From the Native Americans who first called this land their home, to the millions of people who have flocked to its shores ever since. Some of our ancestors were driven by dreams and hope. Others came in chains, or were escaping poverty or persecution. No matter what brought them here, each person embodied a unique gift—their art and music, their determination and grit, their stories and their culture. And together they forever shaped the country we all call home. https://www.bcdi-dc.org/book-lists/ngd8yj1qj8ke8rb2dz1uc1plrqhpna monthly 0.5 2026-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/1dc595d3-5c9b-486a-973f-5fe892a0f3c2/Mufaro%27s+Beautiful+daughter.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - African & Diaspora Folktales, Heritage Stories - Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale By John Steptoe Mufaro's two daughters react in different ways to the King's search for a wife - one is aggressive and selfish, the other kind and dignified. The king disguises himself to learn the true nature of both the girls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/8ae8da14-0f06-43aa-ae0b-e8bcc3c66041/Anansi+the+Spider.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - African & Diaspora Folktales, Heritage Stories - Anansi the Spider: A Tale from the Ashanti By Gerald McDermott In this traditional Ashanti tale, Anansi sets out on a long, difficult journey. Threatened by Fish and Falcon, he is saved from terrible fates by his sons. But which of his sons should Anansi reward? Calling upon Nyame, the God of All Things, Anansi solves his predicament in a touching and highly resourceful fashion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/ac1d0b16-fe96-44c8-b8b6-01cae8ab0491/The+Village+that+Vanished.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - African & Diaspora Folktales, Heritage Stories - The Village That Vanished By Ann Grifalconi, Illustrated by Kadir Nelson Young Abekenile and all the villagers of Yao feel safe sheltered deep within the jungle. But word has now come that slavers are on their way! Abekenile looks to the women of her tribe: her mother, who comes up with a clever plan to fool the slavers, and a tribal elder, who stays behind to face the slavers, steadfast in her trust that the ancestor-spirits will watch over her. But as the villagers retreat within the forest, it is Abekenile who finds that she too has the bravery and daring to help her people stay safe and free. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/953805be-a08c-4fa3-abd6-f31c9b9c9ee8/Why+Mosquitoes+Buzz+.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - African & Diaspora Folktales, Heritage Stories - Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears By Verna Aardema, Illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon “Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears” is a Caldecott Medal-winning children's book by Verna Aardema, based on a West African folktale, that explains the origin of the mosquito's buzz through a chain reaction of misunderstandings caused by a mosquito's lie, leading to a jungle disaster and a guilty conscience for the mosquito, who now buzzes in people's ears asking if they are still angry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/1766772707023-ME34I0DGVVQ8DNJNZAXB/The+Hatseller+and+The+Monkeys.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - African & Diaspora Folktales, Heritage Stories - The Hatseller and the Monkeys By Baba Wague Diakite One day, BaMusa sets out for a festival to sell his hats. But when he falls asleep under a mango tree, some mischievous monkeys take them... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/e7367ea5-75fb-48e3-9742-9ac3a451f1c2/A+Story%2C+a+Story.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - African & Diaspora Folktales, Heritage Stories - A Story: An African Tale Retold By Gail E. Haley Long, long ago there were no stories on earth for children to hear. All stories belonged to Nyame, the Sky God. Ananse, the Spider man, wanted to buy some of these stories, so he spun a web up to the sky to bargain with the Sky God. The price the Sky God asked was Osebo, the leopard-of-the-terrible-teeth, Mmboro the hornet-who-stings-like-fire, and Mmoatia the fairy-whom-men-never-see. Can Ananse capture these sly creatures and give the children of earth stories to tell? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/82c3eb14-d2cd-42d8-b3b7-36f192ece53c/The+Water+Princess.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - African & Diaspora Folktales, Heritage Stories - The Water Princess By Susan Verde, Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds With its wide sky and warm earth, Princess Gie Gie’s kingdom is a beautiful land. But clean drinking water is scarce in her small African village. And try as she might, Gie Gie cannot bring the water closer; she cannot make it run clearer. Every morning, she rises before the sun to make the long journey to the well. Instead of a crown, she wears a heavy pot on her head to collect the water. After the voyage home, after boiling the water to drink and clean with, Gie Gie thinks of the trip that tomorrow will bring. And she dreams. She dreams of a day when her village will have cool, crystal-clear water of its own. https://www.bcdi-dc.org/book-lists/Blog Post Title One-3zaa9-zlxng-xbkmm-ah33w monthly 0.5 2026-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/17021aa0-7afa-4d17-96e5-2adbbcccd31e/babygoestothemarket.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Board Books & Early Childhood Favorites (0–5) - Baby Goes to Market By Atinuke, Illustrated by Angela Brooksbank When Baby and Mama go to the market, Baby is so adorable that the banana seller gives him six bananas. Baby eats one and puts five in the basket, but Mama doesn’t notice. As Mama and Baby wend their way through the stalls, Baby collects five oranges, four biscuits, three ears of sweet corn, two pieces of coconut . . . until Mama notices that her basket is getting very heavy! Poor Baby, she thinks, he must be very hungry by now! Rhythmic language, visual humor, and a bounty of delectable food make this a tale that is sure to whet little app https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/1766676726389-V1LVQHM8VEIKJB9YSXYJ/please+baby+please.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Board Books & Early Childhood Favorites (0–5) - Please, Baby Please By Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee, Illustrated by Kadir Nelson Please, Baby, Please by Spike and Tonya Lewis Lee is a vibrant children's picture book (illustrated by Kadir Nelson) capturing the chaotic, joyful, and exhausting day-in-the-life of a rambunctious toddler, featuring repetitive, rhythmic pleas from parents like "Go back to bed, baby, please" or "Don't eat the sand, baby, please," as the energetic child gets into mischief from morning to night, ending with sweet cuddles and bedtime kisses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/b58eb591-7a08-4f24-898b-b716d2e64bf6/Welcome+to+the+Party.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Board Books & Early Childhood Favorites (0–5) - Welcome to the Party By Gabrielle Union, Illustrated by Ashley Evans Welcome to the Party is a children's picture book by Gabrielle Union, illustrated by Ashley Evans, that serves as a celebratory love letter to new babies and their parents, inspired by the birth of her daughter, Kaavia James. The book uses a party theme to welcome a new baby, featuring family, food, dancing, and endless love, and is available in hardcover and board book formats. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/1766676725316-MKU98XK36CNSS9U1WRLW/Girl+of+Mine.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Board Books & Early Childhood Favorites (0–5) - Girl of Mine By Jabari Asim, Illustrated by LeUyen Pham Girl of Mine by Jabari Asim is a children's board book, illustrated by LeUyen Pham, that serves as a companion to Boy of Mine. It's a bedtime story featuring a father and his daughter on a magical, moonlit adventure, inspired by the "Rock-A-Bye Baby" lullaby, with sweet rhymes and vibrant illustrations designed to soothe young children to sleep. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/1766634019482-0JILC837YF4L8Y4EUW59/full+full+full+of+love.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Board Books & Early Childhood Favorites (0–5) - Full, Full, Full of LOVE By Trish Cooke, Illustrated by Paul Howard Full, Full, Full of LOVE celebrates family, food, and love, following a young boy named Jay Jay during a Sunday dinner at his grandmother's house, filled with hugs, tasty dishes, and happy faces, all brought to life with warm illustrations by Paul Howard. The book uses rhythmic text to capture the joy of family gatherings and is recommended for ages 2-5, emphasizing themes of family bonds and cultural traditions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/e9f322b2-3a44-4495-8d81-0b5a5c6f0497/Dream+Big+Little+One.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Board Books & Early Childhood Favorites (0–5) - Dream Big Little One By Vashti Harrison Dream Big, Little One by Vashti Harrison is a colorful, rhyming board book that adapts her Little Leaders series, introducing young readers to 18 inspiring Black women in American history (like Mae Jemison, Bessie Coleman) through simple, encouraging text and charming illustrations, aiming to spark big dreams by showing everyday heroes, trailblazers, and visionaries who made extraordinary impacts, making it a perfect bedtime book to inspire future leaders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/ed0fb32e-90b1-4559-9859-a6570ca7b885/Black+Boy+Black+Boy.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Board Books & Early Childhood Favorites (0–5) - Black Boy, Black Boy Celebrate the Power of You By Ali Kamanda & Jorge Redmond, Illustrated by Ken Daley A powerful, affirming picture book that uplifts, educates, and inspires Black boys to see themselves as heroes of their own story. They are inventors, leaders, athletes, scholars, artists. They are sons, dreamers, and doers. Black Boy, Black Boy is a lyrical celebration of possibility and pride. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/57f996af-95bb-4b65-a8d4-271389886876/Brown+Sugar+Baby.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Board Books & Early Childhood Favorites (0–5) - Brow Sugar Baby By Kevin Lewis, Illustrated by Jestenia Southerland Brown Sugar Baby is a popular series of board books celebrating the love within an African American family, featuring lyrical rhymes and charming illustrations by Jestenia Southerland. The books, like the original Brown Sugar Baby, Brown Sugar Baby Christmas Joy, and Brown Sugar Baby Sweetest Love, focus on themes of family, unconditional love, and cultural traditions, making them ideal for young children and caregivers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/1766676722116-FODHY61O4K6X6WK5ZRV0/I+Am+So+Brave.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Board Books & Early Childhood Favorites (0–5) - I Am So Brave! By Stephen Krensky, Illustrated by Sara Gillingham I Am So Brave! is a children's board book that celebrates overcoming childhood fears, like big dogs, water, and the dark, by turning them into new experiences and small victories. It's part of the "Empowerment Series" and uses simple, encouraging text and retro-fresh illustrations to highlight the milestones of growing up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/f0bdf347-da0f-498e-8b25-39363ba049e8/baby+young+gift+and+black.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Board Books & Early Childhood Favorites (0–5) - Baby, Young, Gifted, and Black By Jamia Wilson, Illustrated by Andrea Pippins Baby Young, Gifted, and Black is a vibrant board book by Jamia Wilson and Andrea Pippins, inspired by Nina Simone's song, that celebrates Black excellence by introducing babies and toddlers to historical and contemporary Black heroes (leaders, artists, athletes) through simple affirmations, colorful illustrations, and a mirror on the last page to encourage self-belief and potential in young Black children. https://www.bcdi-dc.org/book-lists/blog-post-title-two-t5my5-k4xmd-47fwc-wwckl monthly 0.5 2026-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/71634adb-9d8b-4aac-b361-a3bdccd62382/I+am+Enough.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Identity, Self-Love & Affirmation - I Am Enough By Grace Byers, Illustrated by Keturah A. Bobo “I Am Enough” is children's picture book that promotes self-love, kindness, and acceptance through lyrical text and vibrant illustrations by Keturah A. Bobo. Inspired by Byers' own experiences with bullying, the book celebrates diversity and empowers children to recognize their inherent worth, regardless of their differences. It's a story about embracing individuality and understanding that everyone is "enough" just as they are. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/95f48248-1b3f-4c66-9325-7eec8da45766/I+Am+Every+Good+Thing.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Identity, Self-Love & Affirmation - I Am Every Good Thing By Derrick Barnes, Illustrated by Gordon C. James I am a nonstop ball of energy. Powerful and full of light. I am a go-getter. A difference maker. A leader. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/b8135e58-2edf-4ce0-b3b0-7f41f9c21b54/Hair+Love.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Identity, Self-Love & Affirmation - Hair Love By Matthew Cherry, Illustrated by Vashti Harrison Zuri's hair has a mind of its own. It kinks, coils, and curls every which way. Zuri knows it's beautiful. When Daddy steps in to style it for an extra special occasion, he has a lot to learn. But he LOVES his Zuri, and he'll do anything to make her -- and her hair -- happy. Tender and empowering, Hair Love is an ode to loving your natural hair -- and a celebration of daddies and daughters everywhere. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/2ad9b188-776e-4619-9c4e-f0301957317b/Crown-+An+Ode+to+the+Fresh+Cut.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Identity, Self-Love & Affirmation - Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut By Derrick Barnes, Illustrated by Gordon C. James Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut is a high-spirited, engaging salute to the beautiful, raw, assured humanity of black boys and how they see themselves when they approve of their reflections in the mirror. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/e0a812dd-064c-4478-96d8-1563699c3146/Sulwe.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Identity, Self-Love & Affirmation - Sulwe By Lupita Nyong’o Sulwe has skin the color of midnight. She is darker than everyone in her family. She is darker than anyone in her school. Sulwe just wants to be beautiful and bright, like her mother and sister. Then a magical journey in the night sky opens her eyes and changes everything. In this stunning debut picture book, actress Lupita Nyong’o creates a whimsical and heartwarming story to inspire children to see their own unique beauty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/cdb2431a-a874-4f7b-ac98-267bf14091d7/I+Love+My+Hair%21.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Identity, Self-Love & Affirmation - I Love My Hair! By Natasha Anastasia Tarpley, Illustrated by E.B Lewis “I Love My Hair!” is a children's picture book that celebrates the beauty and versatility of African-American hair through the story of a young girl named Keyana and her mother. The book highlights the nightly ritual of hair combing, where the mother shows Keyana how her hair can be styled in many ways, from braids to an Afro, encouraging pride in her heritage and self-confidence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/47a388ed-ef99-4c7a-972b-a26902646223/Happy+to+Be+Nappy.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Identity, Self-Love & Affirmation - Happy to Be Nappy By Bell Hooks, Illustrated by Chris Raschka “Happy to Be Nappy” is a children's picture book by bell hooks and illustrator Chris Raschka that celebrates the beauty and joy of nappy hair, encouraging young Black girls to love their natural hair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/49e3dae4-9ec6-4aa2-be84-30453984e4d1/Big.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Identity, Self-Love & Affirmation - Big By Vashti Harrison The first picture book written and illustrated by award-winning creator Vashti Harrison traces a child’s journey to self-love and shows the power of words to both hurt and heal. With spare text and exquisite illustrations, this emotional exploration of being big in a world that prizes small is a tender portrayal of how you can stand out and feel invisible at the same time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/35e64016-2ec5-4a4f-93f2-00536f1c320f/Your+Name+Is+a+Song.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Identity, Self-Love & Affirmation - Your Name Is A Song ByJamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, Illustrated by Luisa Uribe Frustrated by a day full of teachers and classmates mispronouncing her beautiful name, a little girl tells her mother she never wants to come back to school. In response, the girl's mother teaches her about the musicality of African, Asian, Black-American, Latinx, and Middle Eastern names on their lyrical walk home through the city. Empowered by this newfound understanding, the young girl is ready to return the next day to share her knowledge with her class. Your Name is a Song is a celebration to remind all of us about the beauty, history, and magic behind names. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/cb77680f-918e-4685-a6e9-ccfc83300712/Black+is+a+Rainbow+Color.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Identity, Self-Love & Affirmation - Black Is A Rainbow Color By Angela Joy, Illustrated by Ekua Holmes A child reflects on the meaning of being Black in this moving and powerful anthem about a people, a culture, a history, and a legacy that lives on. Red is a rainbow color. Green sits next to blue. Yellow, orange, violet, indigo, They are rainbow colors, too, but My color is black . . . And there’s no BLACK in rainbows. From the wheels of a bicycle to the robe on Thurgood Marshall's back, Black surrounds our lives. It is a color to simply describe some of our favorite things, but it also evokes a deeper sentiment about the incredible people who helped change the world and a community that continues to grow and thrive. https://www.bcdi-dc.org/book-lists/blog-post-title-three-y3peb-4lwnz-5xrlp-3np7c monthly 0.5 2026-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/1dc8203f-e75b-4872-a202-346d58212f56/King+of+Kinder.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Joy, Play & Everyday Childhood Adventures - The King of Kindergarten By Derrick Barnes, Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton Starting kindergarten is a big milestone--and the hero of this story is ready to make his mark! He's dressed himself, eaten a pile of pancakes, and can't wait to be part of a whole new kingdom of kids. The day will be jam-packed, but he's up to the challenge, taking new experiences in stride with his infectious enthusiasm! And afterward, he can't wait to tell his proud parents all about his achievements--and then wake up to start another day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/1766772871382-1L08Z4ROEOL0IA55HC8R/The+Queen+of+Kindergarten.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Joy, Play & Everyday Childhood Adventures - The Queen of Kindergarten By Derrick Barnes, Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton MJ is more than ready for her first day of kindergarten! With her hair freshly braided and her mom's special tiara on her head, she knows she’s going to rock kindergarten. But the tiara isn’t just for show—it also reminds her of all the good things she brings to the classroom, stuff like her kindness, friendliness, and impressive soccer skills, too! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/03486152-8669-4ba8-9d47-d31ea3152e90/Saturday.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Joy, Play & Everyday Childhood Adventures - Saturday By Oge Mora In this heartfelt and universal story, a mother and daughter look forward to their special Saturday routine together every single week. But this Saturday, one thing after another goes wrong--ruining storytime, salon time, picnic time, and the puppet show they'd been looking forward to going to all week. Mom is nearing a meltdown...until her loving daughter reminds her that being together is the most important thing of all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/91cb2d78-10bf-4ff2-a9f8-d79c1b9cfdb0/Thank+you+Omu.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Joy, Play & Everyday Childhood Adventures - Thank You, Omu! By Oge Mora Everyone in the neighborhood dreams of a taste of Omu's delicious stew! One by one, they follow their noses toward the scrumptious scent. And one by one, Omu offers a portion of her meal. Soon the pot is empty. Has she been so generous that she has nothing left for herself? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/9bf97636-1d40-435f-b76d-3b1d90e57d38/The+Night+is+Yours.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Joy, Play & Everyday Childhood Adventures - The Night is Yours By Abdul-Razak Zachariah, Illustrated by Keturah A. Bobo Little one, so calm and so happy, the darkness of the night is yours like the darkness of your skin. This lyrical text, narrated to a young girl named Amani by her father, follows her as she plays an evening game of hide-and-seek with friends at her apartment complex. The moon's glow helps Amani find the last hidden child, and seems almost like a partner to her in her game, as well as a spotlight pointing out her beauty and strength. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/16cee147-7bda-4199-91a0-7f9d4b2fd570/Parker+Looks+Up.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Joy, Play & Everyday Childhood Adventures - Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment By Parker Curry & Jessica Curry, Illustrated by Brittany Jackson When Parker Curry came face-to-face with Amy Sherald’s transcendent portrait of First Lady Michelle Obama at the National Portrait Gallery, she didn’t just see the First Lady of the United States. She saw a queen—one with dynamic self-assurance, regality, beauty, and truth who captured this young girl’s imagination. When a nearby museum-goer snapped a photo of a mesmerized Parker, it became an internet sensation. Inspired by this visit, Parker, and her mother, Jessica Curry, tell the story of a young girl and her family, whose trip to a museum becomes an extraordinary moment, in a moving picture book. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/42f5d83d-2885-4ed8-a125-b84fbe56aa01/Parker+Dresses+Up+.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Joy, Play & Everyday Childhood Adventures - Make it stand out By Parker Curry and Jessica Curry, Illustrated by Brittany Jackson and Tajae Keith It's part of the "A Parker Curry Book" series and encourages children to dream big and not limit themselves by playing dress-up as various roles like a doctor, princess, or even a "princess doctor," promoting creativity and self-expression https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/0fd4ab66-c880-4930-b7d2-74402b69b988/Brown+Boy+Joy.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Joy, Play & Everyday Childhood Adventures - Brown Boy Joy By Thomishia Booker This book is filled with all the things little brown boys LOVE. From dinosaurs to gardening there are no limits to what little brown boys can enjoy. This book shows the world what Brown Boy Joy looks like. Brown Boy Joy is an empowering story filled with affirmations. Inside you will find vibrant illustrations and rhyming text designed to capture the attention of children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/2df92605-1018-48b8-90ec-42af63dfdcad/A+Day+with+Daddy.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Joy, Play & Everyday Childhood Adventures - A Day With Daddy By Nikki Grimes, Illustrated by Nicole Tadgell A boy enjoys every moment of a special day with his father, as they play in the park, share french fries, and see a movie together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6918d3fbf8a20873e4b02c84/fe987803-a98d-482f-9588-73a290796f32/The+Snowy+Day.jpg Storybook Reading Lists - Joy, Play & Everyday Childhood Adventures - The Snowy Day By Ezra Jack Heats One snowy morning, a little boy named Peter puts on his snowsuit and steps out of his house into a winter wonderland. 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