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Ekua Holmes

Ekua Holmes is the acclaimed bestselling illustrator of several award-winning picture books, including Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer (Caldecott Honor, NAACP Image Award, CSK John Steptoe Award, Sibert Honor), Out of Wonder (CSK Award, NY Times bestseller), and The Stuff of Stars (CSK Award). A painter and collage artist, she graduated from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Visit her at ekuaholmes.com.
Black Girl You Are Atlas
Dream Street
Saving American Beach

Books

Black Girl You Are Atlas
Dream Street
Saving American Beach

Books for Juneteenth

This month we celebrate Juneteenth—a time to amplify Black joy, resilience, and community. As we commemorate and reflect on the achievements of Black Americans throughout history on Juneteenth and during Black History Month, we encourage you to embrace Black joy year-round by infusing your classroom with great books. HISTORY FAMILY & CULTURE FICTION POETRY SOCIAL

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The New York Public Library’s Best Books of 2024

The New York Public Library has announced its Best Books of 2024. Curated by NYPL librarians and staff, these are their top annual recommendations for kids, teens, and adults, including nonfiction, fiction, graphic novels, poetry, and books in Spanish. All of the books are available in the Library’s catalog. Below is a selection of Penguin

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Books for Black History Month

Join Penguin Random House Education in celebrating the contributions of Black authors and illustrators. In honor of Black History Month in February, we are highlighting essential fiction and nonfiction to be shared and discussed by students and teachers alike. Black History Month – Middle School Black History Month – High School Explore additional books by

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