1_•J SELF I-LIKE-ME

In this award-winning book, a young Black boy goes to the barber shop to get a fresh, new haircut.

1_•GH MUSIC [ZALDARRIAGA]

Millo Castro Zaldarriaga wants nothing more than to play the drums, but girls aren’t to play the drums in Cuba. Millo doesn’t let that stop her and she changes the face of Cuban music forever.

1_•GH DANCE [COPELAND]

A young girl wonders if she will ever become a dancer. The narrator (Misty Copeland) tells her that she was where the girl was and that the girl can become a dancer. A beautifully illustrated book about dance.

1_•GH MUSIC

Hana’s Ojiichan (grandfather) plays beautiful violin. Inspired by him, Hana wants to play the violin for her school talent show. However, she’s not as good as her grandfather. Hana imagines Ojiichan cheering for her as she overcomes her stage fright and plays violin her way on the stage.

1_•J FRIENDSHIP

Lubna, a young refugee, finds a pebble that becomes her best friend. Pebble listens to all of Lubna’s problems until it’s time for him to help a new friend when Lubna leaves. A good starting off point to talk about refugees with children.

1_•J SELF I-LIKE-ME

Each letter of the alphabet contains affirming messages for Black children.

1_•T ADVENTURE

Rose wants to share something new for Show and Tell, so she draws maps to help her explore her imagination.

1_•J FRIENDSHIP

Two kids, Jonah and Lennox, declare themselves king and queen of the playground. Soon, they have trouble sharing and the playground isn’t as fun any more until they learn to play together.

1_•J FEELINGS WORRIES

Super Satya’s super cape is at the dry cleaners. Super Satya just isn’t sure how she’s going to go through her day without the cape that gives her confidence.

1_•K COMMUNITY

A diverse community of people work on a community garden.