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- Ashley S.
- Friday, June 24, 2022
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"Diversity should just be called ‘reality.’ Your books, your TV shows, your movies, your articles, your curricula, need to reflect reality." - Tananarive Due
Here at Richland Library we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects our differences and unique learning styles. Each month a blog post will go live that showcases forthcoming diverse youth titles that have been purchased by the library. From differences in race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability and more, these titles are great reads for the entire family.
Be sure to check out the 5 titles that I'm most excited for in the slideshow below as well as the curated list of releases at the bottom of this post.
Enjoy!
Spike It, Mo!
Published in 2022
When Mo and his dad join in a volleyball game at the beach and the score is tied, it is up to Mo, the smallest boy on the team, to secure the game-winning point.
Because Claudette
Published in 2022
"A picture book biography about Claudette Colvin, the teen whose activism launched the Montgomery bus boycott, and a celebration of collective action"-- Provided by publisher.
Moving Forward
From Space-age Rides to Civil Rights Sit-ins With Airman Alton Yates
Published in 2022
Salaam, with Love
Published in 2022
Dua struggles to find her place in her conservative family's household, but as she spends the month of Ramadan with her cousin in Queens, Dua finds herself learning more about her faith, relationships, and place in the world.
Vinyl Moon
Published in 2022
"A teen girl reeling from the scars of a past relationship finds healing and hope in the words of strong Black writers and the new community she builds in Brooklyn, New York"-- Provided by publisher.
Fall Down Seven Times, Stand Up Eight
Patsy Takemoto Mink and the Fight for Title IX
Published in 2022
Seeking Freedom
The Untold Story of Fortress Monroe and the Ending of Slavery in America
Published in 2022
Parker Dresses Up
Published in 2022
While playing dress-up, Parker and her siblings imagine endless possibilities for future careers.
Ida B. Wells, Voice of Truth
Educator, Feminist, and Anti-lynching Civil Rights Leader
Published in 2022
"An inspiring picture book biography of Ida B. Wells-who was an educator, journalist, feminist, businesswoman, newspaper owner, public speaker, suffragist, civil rights activist, and women's club leader-as told by her great-granddaughter, Michelle Duster"-- Provided by publisher.
When the Schools Shut Down
A Young Girl's Story of Virginia's Lost Generation and the Brown V. Board of Education of Topeka Decision
Published in 2022
Kamala Harris
Published in 2022
"Learn all about Vice President Kamala D. Harris, from her childhood spent growing up in Oakland, California, to her time serving as District Attorney of San Francisco, California and working as a United States Senator to her journey to the White House. Find out about Kamala Harris's life, achievements, and the challenges she faced along the way. The Level 2 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging information for independent readers"-- Provided by publisher.
Amah Faraway
Published in 2022
Nervous about visiting her grandmother in Taipei, Taiwan, a young girl soon adjusts to her unfamiliar surroundings and enjoys the adventure.
I Am Brave!
Published in 2021
In rhyming text super girl Princess Truly goes on a camping trip with little brother Ty and her dog, Sir Noodles; with her super powers she is not afraid of dark caves, bugs, or things that go bump in the night, which is a problem when she develops hiccups, and needs something to scare them away.
Daddy Speaks Love
Published in 2022
"A tribute to the joy and grounding that fathers bring to their children's lives"-- Provided by publisher.
The Red Palace
Published in 2022
While investigating a series of grisly murders, eighteen-year-old palace nurse Hyeon navigates royal and political intrigue and becomes entangled with a young police inspector. Includes author's note.
Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me 'round
My Story of the Making of Martin Luther King Day
Published in 2022
This moving memoir-in-verse tells about what it means to be an everyday activist and foot solider for racial justice, as Kathlyn recounts how she went from attending protests as a teenager to fighting as an adult for Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday tobecome a national holiday.
African Town
Published in 2022
Chronicles the story of the last Africans brought illegally to the United States on the Clotilda in 1860.
Lab Magic
Lab Magic
Published in 2022
"Ty and Corey love to visit the museum. When they step through the doors, they become scientists. They study bugs and hunt for fossils. They catch the wind. When Ty can't participate in a lab activity because of his age, he uses his big imagination at home. Discovering new things is so much fun!"-- Provided by publisher.
Delphine Denise and the Mardi Gras Prize
Published in 2022
Delphine Denise Debreaux loves everything about the New Orleans Mardi Gras celebration, especially riding bikes with her friends in the parade, but this year she is determined to win the prize for best float, with or without them. Includes notes about Mardi Gras and New Orleans.
You Are Not Alone
Published in 2022
"When I say something is unfair to me, but it's fair for you, what does that make it? When I meditate, it all gets clear. And if you listen, you will really hear. I am not alone. I am enough. It can be scary to feel like you're all on your own, especiallyin the face of prejudice. But always remember: you are not alone. Inspired by the Alphabet Rockers' empowering song "Not Alone," this uplifting picture book reassures kids that they belong and encourages them to love their beautiful selves and their identities, use their voices against hate, and step up for one another and have one another's backs no matter what"-- Provided by publisher.
Stacey Abrams
Published in 2022
"Follow the life of Stacey Abrams, from her childhood spent growing up in Gulfport, Mississippi, to her work with civic engagement and mass voter registrations in Georgia, to her groundbreaking work as the first woman to lead in the Georgia General Assembly and first African American to lead in the House of Representatives. Find out about Stacey Abram's life, achievements, and the challenges she faced along the way. The Level 2 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging information for independent readers. National Geographic Readers have been a hit in the competitive beginning reader category, and this book builds on that success with the same careful text, brilliant photographs, and fun approach to high-interest biographies of incredible people such asStacey Abrams, has proved to be a winning formula with kids"-- Provided by publisher.
Akata Woman
Published in 2022
With the help of her friends, fifteen-year-old Sunny embarks on a mission to find a precious object and return it to the spider deity Udide, but defeating the guardians of Udide's ghazal will put all of Sunny's hard lessons and abilities to the test.
The Legend of Gravity
A Tall Basketball Tale
Published in 2021
"A tall tale about a local basketball hero nicknamed Gravity"-- Provided by publisher.
Bold Words from Black Women
Inspiration and Truths from 50 Extraordinary Leaders Who Helped Shape Our World
Published in 2022
Operation Sisterhood
Published in 2022
Eleven-year-old Bo is used to it being just her and her mom in their cozy New York apartment, but when her mom gets married, Bo must adjust to her new sisters and a music-minded blended family that is much larger, louder, and more complex than she ever imagined.
Love Somebody
Published in 2022
Seventeen-year-old overachiever Sam attemtps to encourage a love connection between her athletic ex-boyfriend Christian and her academic rival Ros while trying not to fall for Ros herself.
Dear Reader
A Love Letter to Libraries
Published in 2022
A voracious young reader pens a love letter to libraries and books, and powerfully expresses the need for diversity and the importance of representation in stories.
Holi Hai!
Published in 2021
Will Gauri's anger prevent her from enjoying the Holi festivities with her family?
The History of Me
Published in 2022
"A mother's account of her experience as the only Black child in school serves as an empowering message to her daughter"-- Provided by publisher.
Spin Me Right Round
Published in 2021
"Luis just wants to go to prom with his boyfriend, but when a hit on the head knocks him back to 1985, he meets his parents' closeted classmate"-- Provided by publisher.
The Supervillain's Guide to Being a Fat Kid
Published in 2022
"A young boy writes to an imprisoned supervillain for help after he is bullied relentlessly for being fat"-- Provided by publisher.
Loveboat Reunion
Published in 2022
After their disastrous summer in Taipei, Sophie Ha and Xavier Yeh must come together once more to help each other pursue the futures they want.
When Winter Robeson Came
Published in 2022
In August 1965, twelve-year-old Eden's older cousin from Mississippi comes to visit her in Los Angeles, and while the Watts Riots erupt around them, they continue their investigation of the disappearance of Winter's father ten years ago.