7 Best african american books like Locs, Not Dreads by Tonya Abari

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Locs, Not Dreads

By: Tonya Abari

4.44

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Selah can't wait to show off her newly loc'd hair at school, but when she bounces off the bus, her …

If you liked the african american plot in Locs, Not Dreads by Tonya Abari , here is a list of 7 books like this:

1. Round Is a Tortilla: A Book of Shapes

By: John Parra , Roseanne Thong

4.70

Format: 84 pages, Hardcover

Round are tortillas and tacos, too Round is a bowl of abuela's stew. In this lively picture book, c… read more

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2. Big

By: Vashti Harrison

4.66

Format: 60 pages, Kindle Edition

This deeply moving story shares valuable lessons about fitting in, standing out, and the beauty of … read more

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  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
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3. Berry Song

By: Michaela Goade

4.43

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Caldecott Medalist Michaela Goade's first self-authored picture book is a celebration of the land s… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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4. The Leaf Thief

By: Alice Hemming

4.15

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A brilliantly funny picture book about seasons, written by Alice Hemming and illustrated by Nicola … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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5. A Rover's Story

By: Jasmine Warga

4.28

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

A middle grade novel about the journey of a fictional Mars rover. Meet Resilience, a Mars rover… read more

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  • childrens
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6. We All Play

By: Julie Flett

4.20

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Animals and kids love to play! This book celebrates diversity and the interconnectedness of nature … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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7. The Night War

By: Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

4.04

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

From the two-time Newbery Honor-winning author of The War That Saved My Life and Fighting Words com… read more

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  • childrens
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8. I Promise

By: LeBron James

4.24

Format: 36 pages, Hardcover

NBA champion and superstar LeBron James pens a slam-dunk picture book inspired by his foundation’s … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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9. Jabari Tries

By: Gaia Cornwall

4.15

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Jabari is inventing a machine that will fly all the way across the yard! But making it go from CRAS… read more

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  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
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10. Say My Name

By: Joanna Ho

4.22

Format: None pages, None

"In moving, lyrical prose, the book celebrates the beauty and sounds of each name alongside their c… read more

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  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
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11. Children of Anguish and Anarchy (Legacy of Orïsha, #3)

By: Tomi Adeyemi

3.49

Format: 358 pages, Hardcover

New allies rise. The Blood Moon nears. Zélie faces her final enemy. The king who hunts her heart… read more

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"Do not pray to be saved; pray to be reborn."

-Tomi Adeyemi, Children of Anguish and Anarchy (Legacy of Orïsha, #3)

"I like hearing your people call out to your gods- they never seem to come."

-Tomi Adeyemi, Children of Anguish and Anarchy (Legacy of Orïsha, #3)

"I teach you to be warriors in the garden, so that you may never be gardeners in a war."

-Tomi Adeyemi, Children of Anguish and Anarchy (Legacy of Orïsha, #3)

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12. The Wrong Way Home

By: Kate O'Shaughnessy

4.34

Format: 336 pages, Library Binding

Twelve-year-old Fern believes she's living a noble life--but what if everything she's been told is … read more

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  • childrens
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13. The Song That Called Them Home

By: David Alexander Robertson

4.05

Format: 52 pages, Hardcover

From the award-winning author of On the Trapline comes a cinematic fantasy-adventure story inspired… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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14. The Great Banned-Books Bake Sale

By: Aya Khalil

4.38

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Kanzi, the immigrant girl of Aya Khalil and Anait Semirdzhyan’s bestselling picture book The Arabic… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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15. Bing, Bop, Bam: Time to Jam!: (A Fun in the City Book)

By: Valerie Bolling

4.42

Format: 40 pages, Kindle Edition

A joyful, rhyming celebration of music and community, Bing, Bop, Time to Jam! is an upbeat picture… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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16. A Love Letter to My Library

By: Lisa Katzenberger

4.44

Format: 38 pages, Kindle Edition

A heartwarming picture book love letter to libraries and all the moments that make them so special!… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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17. I See Color

By: Valerie Bolling

4.46

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

For fans of The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander and Little Leaders by Vashti Harrison, I See Color is… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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18. Sour Apple

By: Linda Liu

3.99

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From the creator of the beloved Hidden Gem comes another irresistibly quirky and hilarious picture … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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19. We Are Definitely Human

By: X. Fang

4.47

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A hilarious alien invasion story with a feel-good message about what it means to be human. Perfect … read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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20. The Orange Wall: An Acorn Book (Rainbow Days #3)

By: Valerie Bolling

4.46

Format: 48 pages, Paperback

Zoya and her puppy Coco are excited for a glittery bedroom makeover in this full-color book perfect… read more

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  • picture books
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21. Peaches

By: Gabriele Davis

4.48

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

In this hopeful multigenerational story of love and healing, a girl holds her mother’s memory close… read more

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  • african american
  • picture books
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22. Locs, Not Dreads

By: Tonya Abari

4.44

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Selah can't wait to show off her newly loc'd hair at school, but when she bounces off the bus, her … read more

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  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
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23. The Bronx is My Home

By: Alyssa Reynoso-Morris

4.67

Format: None pages, None

A picture book celebration of hometown pride including the history, landscape, cuisines, cultures, … read more

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  • picture books
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24. Oprah Winfrey: A Little Golden Book Biography

By: Alliah L Agostini

4.52

Format: 25 pages, Kindle Edition

Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about talk show host, producer, … read more

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  • picture books
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25. I'm Sorry You Got Mad

By: Kyle Lukoff

4.54

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Newbery Honor-winner Kyle Lukoff explores the importance of learning to apologize. Jack wants to… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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26. Leo's First Vote!

By: Christina Soontornvat

4.36

Format: 48 pages, Library Binding

Get out the vote! In this kid-friendly picture book introduction to voting and elections, Leo's fat… read more

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  • picture books
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27. Our Joyful Noise

By: Gabriele Davis

4.52

Format: 32 pages, Unknown Binding

A joyful, jazzy picture book following a Black family through a week of shared moments and simple p… read more

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  • african american
  • picture books
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28. Wings to Soar

By: Tina Athaide

4.26

Format: None pages, Unknown Binding

A historically relevant middle-grade novel-in-verse about a girl's resiliency when faced with hatre… read more

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29. Kingdom of Dust

By: Lisa Stringfellow

4.38

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

Author of A Comb of Wishes Lisa Stringfellow returns with a West African–inspired fantasy about a g… read more

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30. The Gold Bowl: An Acorn Book (Rainbow Days #2)

By: Valerie Bolling

4.00

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Zoya makes Coco a golden birthday present in this full-color book perfect for beginning readers! Pi… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
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31. Let’s Celebrate Juneteenth – An Inclusive Holiday Board Book for Babies and Toddlers

By: Mudpuppy

4.35

Format: None pages, Board Book

A celebration of Juneteenth for babies and toddlers! Let's Celebrate Juneteenth Board Book from Mud… read more

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  • african american

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Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

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Berry Song

Michaela Goade

4.43

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The Leaf Thief

Alice Hemming

4.15

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A Rover's Story

Jasmine Warga

4.28

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Ish (Creatrilogy)

Peter H. Reynolds

4.39

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Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut

Derrick Barnes , Gordon C. James

4.38

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First Day Jitters

Judy Love , Julie Danneberg

4.02

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Good Night, Little Blue Truck

Alice Schertle

4.40

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