You don't even know me : stories and poems about boys by Flake, Sharon G. 

Paperback(Jump at the Sun, 2011)

BTSB #: 340077 Available

Dewey: 818/NAges: 10-14   
AR: 3.6 UG RC: 4.1 6-8 F&P: Z

Genres:

Subjects: African Americans - Fiction African Americans - Poetry Teenage boys - Fiction Teenage boys - Poetry

Summary: In 9 stories and 15 poems, Sharon G. Flake provides insight into the minds of a diverse group of adolescent African American males and the issues they deal with, including teen pregnancy and homelessness.

You should see me in a crown by Johnson, Leah 

Paperback(Scholastic, 2021)

BTSB #: 497087 Available

Dewey: FAges: 12-18   
AR: 5.9 UG Lexile: 880

Genres: Multicultural

Subjects: High schools - Fiction School stories Proms - Fiction Identity (Psychology) - Fiction Friendship - Fiction African Americans - Fiction Lesbians - Fiction

Summary: Liz Lighty has always believed she's too black, too poor, too awkward to shine in her small, rich, prom-obsessed midwestern town. Liz has a plan that will get her out of Campbell, Indiana, forever. When the financial aid she was counting on unexpectedly falls through, Liz's plans come crashing down.

You should see me in a crown by Johnson, Leah 

BTSB Prebound(Scholastic Press, 2020)

BTSB #: 497096 Available

Dewey: FAges: 12-18   
AR: 5.9 UG

Genres: Multicultural

Subjects: High schools - Fiction School stories Proms - Fiction Identity (Psychology) - Fiction Friendship - Fiction African Americans - Fiction Lesbians - Fiction

Summary: Liz Lighty has always believed she's too black, too poor, too awkward to shine in her small, rich, prom-obsessed midwestern town. Liz has a plan that will get her out of Campbell, Indiana, forever. When the financial aid she was counting on unexpectedly falls through, Liz's plans come crashing down.

You so black by Theresa Tha S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D. 

BTSB Prebound(Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2023)

BTSB #: 955394 Available

Dewey: EAges: 4-8   


Genres: Multicultural

Subjects: Stories in rhyme African Americans - Fiction Black people - Fiction

Summary: A celebration of the meaning of Blackness.

Your voice, your vote by Henderson, Leah 

BTSB Prebound(Harper, 2024)

BTSB #: 437736 Available

Dewey: EAges: 4-8   


Genres: Family Life Multicultural

Subjects: Families - Fiction Elections - Fiction African Americans - Fiction

Summary: It's Election Day and Quetta, her mother, and her grandmother embark on their journey to cast their vote. Trekking through their vibrant neighborhood, they meet obstacle after obstacle before--and after--reaching their voting station. Unwilling to give up, Quetta's mother and grandmother teach her about the importance of voting and those who fought for their right--and Quetta comes to discover the power of raising her voice.

Zoe in wonderland by Woods, Brenda 

Audio Book(Findaway World, LLC ;, 2016)

BTSB #: P03610 Available

Dewey: FAges: 8-12   


Genres: Family Life

Subjects: African Americans - Fiction Imagination - Fiction Families - Fiction Self-confidence - Fiction

Summary: Introverted, daydream-prone Zoe is afraid her real life will never be as exciting as her imaginary one.

Zora and me : the cursed ground by Simon, T. R. 

Paperback(Candlewick Press, 2020)

BTSB #: 821640 Available

Dewey: FAges: 12-14   
AR: 5.5 MG RC: 5.5 6-8 Lexile: 840 F&P: Y

Genres:

Subjects: Hurston, Zora Neale - Childhood and youth - Fiction Race relations - Fiction African Americans - Fiction Secrets - Fiction Friendship - Fiction Eatonville (Fla.) - History|y20th century - Fiction

Summary: When Zora and her friend Carrie discover the town mute can actually speak, they try to uncover the mystery behind his silence, which has something to do with the tragic story of an enslaved girl that dates back fifty years before their time.

Zora, the story keeper by Wilkins, Ebony 

BTSB Prebound(Kokila, 2023)

BTSB #: 948400 Available

Dewey: EAges: 4-8   
Lexile: 710 AD F&P: P

Genres: Family Life Multicultural

Subjects: African Americans - Fiction Families - Fiction Storytelling - Fiction

Summary: A young Black girl and her aunt celebrate the wonder and magic of their family's legacy through storytelling.

Zuri Ray tries ballet by Charles, Tami 

BTSB Prebound(Quill Tree Books, 2021)

BTSB #: 207679 Available

Dewey: EAges: 4-8   


Genres: Multicultural Humorous Fiction

Subjects: Individuality - Fiction Ballet dancers - Fiction Best friends - Fiction Friendship - Fiction African Americans - Fiction

Summary: Zuri Ray loves trying extraordinary new things but when Jessie, her Best Friend From Diapers, chooses ballet Zuri Ray finds it too challenging until the teacher encourages her to be herself.