Belated birthday wishes Kwame Mbalia! Born May 12, Kwame Mbalia is an award winning author of the Tristan Strong series. His other notable books are:
365 Black Books Wellness Wednesday for Children and Young Adults
Months ago, I featured titles for “Mindfulness Monday” Today, I am featuring some fiction titles that might help children and young adults mentally, socially, and emotionally.
Book 1: I am Enough by Grace Byers
Book 2: A Place Inside of Me by Zetta Elliott
Book 3: Stuntboy by Jason Reynolds
Book 4: We Are All Good at Smiling by Amber McBride
Book 5: The Minus-One Club by Kekla Magoon
Book 6: Break This House by Candice Iloh
365 Black Books Tween Tuesday
Today I will feature tween books from the BCALA 2023 Best of the Best (BOTB) list. These authors capture the voices, behaviors, attitudes, and feelings very well and with authenticity. The titles are:
Book 1: Montgomery and the Case of the Golden Key by Tracy Occomy Crowder
Book 2: Not an Easy Win by Chrystal D. Giles
Book 3: On Air with Zoe Washington by Janae Marks
365 Black Books Marilyn Nelson Sunday
Happy birthday Marilyn Nelson! Born April 26, Marilyn Nelson is an award-winning children’s and young adult poet, author, and professor. Here are just a few of her award winning books:
365 Black Books Fun Friday with a classic and some books from the 2025 BOTB booklist
Today, it’s about having fun on a Friday. Starting with:
Book 1: Water, Water a classic by Eloise Greenfield; illustrated by Jan Spivey Gilchrist
Book 2: Soggy Like Cush Cush by Karly Pierre; illustrated by Kristen Uroda.
Book 3: Black Diamond Kings by Charles R. Smith; illustrated Adrian Brandon
Book 4: Under the Neon Lights by Arriel Vinson
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