Sulwe
By: Lupita Nyong'o
4.66
Format: 48 pages, Hardcover
A New York Times bestseller! From Academy Award–winning actress Lupita Nyong’o comes a powerful,…
Want to Read $ 10.99"Mama asked, "What is your name?" "Sulwe," she muttered. "And what doe sit mean?" "Star," Sulwe whispered. "Brightness is not in your skin, my love. Brightness is just who you are. As for beauty," Mama said, rubbing Sulwe's stomach the way she always did to comfort her. "You are beautiful." Sulwe sighed. "Well, you are beautiful to me. But you can't rely on what you look like to make you feel beautiful, my sweet. Real beauty comes from your mind and your heart. It begins with how you see yourself, not how others see you. Now, up you get and out you go."-Lupita Nyong'o, Sulwe
"Mama asked, "What is your name?" "Sulwe," she muttered. "And what doe sit mean?" "Star," Sulwe whispered. "Brightness is not in your skin, my love. Brightness is just who you are. As for beauty," Mama said, rubbing Sulwe's stomach the way she always did to comfort her. "You are beautiful." Sulwe sighed. "Well, you are beautiful to me. But you can't rely on what you look like to make you feel beautiful, my sweet. Real beauty comes from your mind and your heart. It begins with how you see yourself, not how others see you. Now, up you get and out you go."-Lupita Nyong'o, Sulwe
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1. Last Stop on Market Street
By: Matt de la Peña , Christian Robinson
4.30
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
"Sometimes when you're surrounded by dirt, CJ, you're a better witness for what's beautiful." CJ… read more
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"He wondered how his nana always found beautiful where he never even thought to look."-Matt de la Peña, Last Stop on Market Street
"Sometimes when you're surrounded by dirt...you're a better witness for what's beautiful."-Matt de la Peña, Last Stop on Market Street
"Nana, how come we don't got a car?' 'Boy, what do we need a car for? We got a bus that breathes fire, and old Mr. Daniels, who always has a trick for you."-Matt de la Peña, Last Stop on Market Street
2. Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut
By: Derrick Barnes , Gordon C. James
4.38
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
The barbershop is where the magic happens. Boys go in as lumps of clay and, with princely robes dra… read more
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3. I Love My Hair!
By: E.B. Lewis , Natasha Anastasia Tarpley
4.00
Format: 50 pages, Hardcover
No matter how gently Mama pulls as she combs Keyana's hair, it still hurts. Keyana doesn't feel luc… read more
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4. The Name Jar
By: Yangsook Choi
4.14
Format: None pages,
The new kid in school needs a new name! Or does she? Being the new kid in school is hard enough, bu… read more
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5. Islandborn
By: Junot Díaz , Leo Espinosa
3.77
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
From New York Times bestseller and Pulitzer Prize winner Junot Diaz comes a debut picture book abou… read more
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6. A Different Pond
By: Bao Phi , Thi Bui
4.50
Format: 34 pages, Hardcover
Acclaimed poet Bao Phi delivers a powerful, honest glimpse into a relationship between father and s… read more
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7. Jabari Jumps
By: Gaia Cornwall
3.71
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
Working up the courage to take a big, important leap is hard, but Jabari is almostabsolutely ready … read more
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8. 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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9. Areli Is a Dreamer: A True Story by Areli Morales, a DACA Recipient
By: Areli Morales
4.40
Format: 40 pages, Library Binding
In the first picture book written by a DACA dreamer, Areli Morales tells her own powerful and vibra… read more
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10. Sulwe
By: Lupita Nyong'o
4.66
Format: 48 pages, Hardcover
A New York Times bestseller! From Academy Award–winning actress Lupita Nyong’o comes a powerful,… read more
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"Mama asked, "What is your name?" "Sulwe," she muttered. "And what doe sit mean?" "Star," Sulwe whispered. "Brightness is not in your skin, my love. Brightness is just who you are. As for beauty," Mam…"-Lupita Nyong'o, Sulwe
11. Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story
By: Kevin Noble Maillard
4.42
Format: 42 pages, Hardcover
Fry bread is food. It is warm and delicious, piled high on a plate. Fry bread is time. It brin… read more
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12. Eyes that Kiss in the Corners
By: Joanna Ho
4.60
Format: 34 pages, Hardcover
A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes … read more
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"When Mama tucks me in at night, her eyes tell me I'm a miracle."-Joanna Ho, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners
"Some people have eyes like sapphire lagoons with lashes like lace trims on ballgowns, sweeping their cheeks as they twirl."-Joanna Ho, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners
"My eyes crinkle into crescent moons and sparkle like the stars. Gold flecks dance and twirl while stories whirl in their oolong pools, carrying tales of the past and hope for the future."-Joanna Ho, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners
"Some people have eyes like sapphire lagoons with lashes like lace trim on ballgowns, sweeping their cheeks as they twirl. Big eyes, long lashes. Not me. I have eyes that kiss on the corners and glow …"-Joanna Ho, Eyes that Kiss in the Corners
13. Not Quite Snow White
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4.43
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
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14. Dreamers
By: Yuyi Morales
4.43
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
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15. We Are Water Protectors: (Caldecott Medal Winner)
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4.51
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
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16. The Undefeated
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4.66
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
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4.56
Format: 36 pages, Hardcover
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18. Hair Love
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19. Swashby and the Sea
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20. Beautifully Me
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