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by Ramée, Lisa Moore

Book - 2019

Twelve-year-old Shayla is used to following the rules. But when her sister joins the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of a powerful protest, Shayla...Show more Twelve-year-old Shayla is used to following the rules. But when her sister joins the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of a powerful protest, Shayla must choose between her education and her identity . This book is also available as an eBook from OverDrive. Show less

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Ghost Boys

by Rhodes, Jewell Parker

Book - 2018

After being shot by a white police officer, seventh-grader Jerome observes the aftermath of his death and meets the ghosts of other fallen black boys including historical figure Emmett Till. After being shot by a white police officer, seventh-grader Jerome observes the aftermath of his death and meets the ghosts of other fallen black boys including historical figure Emmett Till. Show less

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The Only Road

by Diaz, Alexandra

Unknown - 2017

After his cousin is murdered by a drug cartel, twelve-year-old Jaime fears he may be next and decides to make the dangerous journey from his home in Guate...Show more After his cousin is murdered by a drug cartel, twelve-year-old Jaime fears he may be next and decides to make the dangerous journey from his home in Guatemala to his older brother in New Mexico. Inspired by true events, this is a story about risking everything for a chance at a better life. Show less

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Count Me in

A Novel

by Bajaj, Varsha

Book - 2019

After a racially motivated attack puts Karina's Indian American grandfather in the hospital, she and her classmate Chris use social media to stand up to racism. After a racially motivated attack puts Karina's Indian American grandfather in the hospital, she and her classmate Chris use social media to stand up to racism. Show less

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Harbor Me

by Woodson, Jacqueline

Book - 2018

When six students are chosen to participate in a weekly talk with no adults allowed, they begin to share the fears that they normally hide from the world,...Show more When six students are chosen to participate in a weekly talk with no adults allowed, they begin to share the fears that they normally hide from the world, from Esteban's father's deportation, Haley's father's incarceration, and Amari's fears of racial profiling. Show less

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Amal Unbound

by Saeed, Aisha

Book - 2018

In Pakistan, Amal dreams of being a teacher even after becoming an indentured servant to pay off her family's debt to the wealthy and corrupt Khan family....Show more In Pakistan, Amal dreams of being a teacher even after becoming an indentured servant to pay off her family's debt to the wealthy and corrupt Khan family. While there, she learns secrets about the Khans that could eventually lead her to freedom. This book is also available as an eBook through OverDrive. Show less

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Blended

by Draper, Sharon M.

Book - 2018

Eleven-year-old Isabella feels caught between identities. Her father is black and her mother is white. Things get even more complicated when racial tensions escalate at her school, and she and her stepbrother are stopped by police. Eleven-year-old Isabella feels caught between identities. Her father is black and her mother is white. Things get even more complicated when racial tensions escalate at her school, and she and her stepbrother are stopped by police. Show less

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Courage

by Binns, Barbara

Book - 2018

T’Shawn is excited to receive a scholarship for a spot on a prestigious diving team at a private swim club, But when criminal activity increases in the ne...Show more T’Shawn is excited to receive a scholarship for a spot on a prestigious diving team at a private swim club, But when criminal activity increases in the neighborhood and people begin to suspect Lamont, T'Shawn's older brother who has just been released from jail, T’Shawn worries that maybe Lamont hasn’t left his criminal past behind after all. This book explores themes of racism, police brutality, economic inequity, and incarceration. Show less

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One Crazy Summer

by Williams-Garcia, Rita

Unknown - 2010

In the summer of 1968, Delphine and her two younger sisters arrive in Oakland, California, to spend a month with their mother, whom they barely know. Whil...Show more In the summer of 1968, Delphine and her two younger sisters arrive in Oakland, California, to spend a month with their mother, whom they barely know. While there, they are sent to a community centre run by Black Panthers, where they learn about the group's mission to serve the community and protect the rights of African Americans. Show less

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Clean Getaway

by Stone, Nic

Book - 2020

William "Scoob" Lamar can't seem to stay out of trouble at school. So when G'ma asks him to go on a road trip with her, he can't wait to escape....Show more William "Scoob" Lamar can't seem to stay out of trouble at school. So when G'ma asks him to go on a road trip with her, he can't wait to escape. With G'ma's old maps and a strange pamphlet called the "Travelers' Green Book" they embark on a trip down G'ma's memory lane. The farther they go, the more Scoob realizes that the world hasn't always been a welcoming place for kids like him, and things aren't always what they seem. This book is currently available as a streaming audiobook on OverDrive, with a print copy on order. Show less

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