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365 Black Books Money Monday

These books teach children and young people about financial literacy and business.

Book 1: No Small Potatoes: Junius G. Groves and His Kingdom in Kansas by Tonya Bolden; illustrated by Don Tate

Book 2: My Rows and Piles of Coins by Tololwa Mollel; illustrated by E.B. Lewis. A young Tanzania boy saves his money for a bicycle to help his mother carry heavy loads to the marketplace.

Book 3: J.D. The Kid Barber: J.D. and the Great Barber Battle by J. Dillard; illustrated by Akeem S. Roberts

Book 4: Bee Fearless Dream Like a Kid by Makaila Ulmer

Book 5: Mo’s Bows by Moziah Bridges

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365 Black Books Hat Friday

Hat season is upon us. These books play tribute to the hat.

Book 1: Crowns Portraits of Black Women in Church Hats by Michael Cunningham & Craig Marberry

Book 2: Aunt Flossie Hats (and Crab Cakes Later by Elizabeth Fitzgerald Howard; illustrated by James Ransome

Book 3: Tiara’s Hat Parade by Kelly Starling Lyons; illustrated by Nicole Tadgell

Book 4: Mae Makes a Way

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365 Black Books Pet Wednesday

These books highlight children and their pets.

Book 1: Thinker My Puppy Poet and Me by Eloise Greenfield; illustrated by Ehsan Abdollahi

Book 2: Sounder by William H. Armstrong A classic!

Book 3: Please, Puppy, Please by Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee; illustrated by Kadir Nelson

Book 4: Not My Cat by Stacey Patton; illustrated by Acamy Schleikorn

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365 Black Books Thankful Tuesday

Today’s post features books about gratitude and community.

Book 1: Thanks A Million by Nikki Grimes. The award-winning poet wrote several poems on thankfulness and gratitude.

Book 2: Thank You, Omu! by Oge Mora. Omu shares her stew with everyone until there is none left for her. What happens next speaks to the power of gratitude and community.

Book 3: Thank You! It’s an Afro by Cassidy Bridges. A true story about self-love and Afro appreciation.

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Day 23 of September is Black Reading Month T for Authors Last Name with a T

Today I will feature two award-winning authors last name starting with a T. These authors have a body of work that are classics, and worth revisiting and/or reading for the first time.

Author 1: Mildred Taylor, author of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cryhttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/30681/mildred-d-taylor/

Author 2: Joyce Carol Thomas, who wrote several books for children and young adults. She passed away in 2016. However, her books are still available to read.https://thebrownbookshelf.com/28days/day-16-throwback-joyce-carol-thomas/

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Day 15 of September is Black Reading Month Male Author Monday

Today I will feature authors that wrote award winning books and might be under the radar.

Author 1: Lamar Giles, author of Fake ID, Spin, and Not So Pure and Simple https://www.lamargiles.com/books-1

Author 2: Ronald L. Smith, author of Hoodoo, the Mesmerist, and the Black Panther https://strangeblackflowers.com/books/

Author 3: Kwame Mbalia, author of the Tristan Strong series and more https://www.kwamembalia.com/

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Day 12 of September is Black Reading Month Dancing Friday

Friday is a good day for dancing! I will feature three books that are about dancing.

Book 1: Dancing in the Wings by Debbie Allen; illustrated by Kadir Nelson. A story about a long-legged girl who is determined to prove she can be a dancer.

Book 2: Brothers of the Knight by Debbie Allen; illustrated by Kadir Nelson. A delightful story about 12 brothers who can dance their shoes off!

Book 3: Life in Motion Young Reader’s Edition by Misty Copeland. This memoir chronicles Misty’s journey to become the first African American female principal ballet dancer at the American Ballet Theatre.