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Celebrate Black Joy

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King County Library System

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A collection of books featuring Black characters in joyful, everyday situations.

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King County Library System

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Crown

Crown

An Ode to the Fresh Cut

Streaming Video - 2018

A great haircut can be an inspiring thing. This Newbery and Caldecott honor book shows just how inspired one young man is by his "fresh cut". Ages 4-8 A great haircut can be an inspiring thing. This Newbery and Caldecott honor book shows just how inspired one young man is by his "fresh cut". Ages 4-8 Show less

A great haircut can be an inspiring thing. This Newbery and Caldecott honor book shows just how inspired one young man is by his "fresh cut". Ages 4-8 A great haircut can be an inspiring thing. This Newbery and Caldecott honor book shows just how inspired one young man is by his "fresh cut". Ages 4-8 Show less

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The King of Kindergarten

The King of Kindergarten

by Barnes, Derrick

eBook - 2019

Instilled with confidence by his parents, a young boy has a great first day of kindergarten. Ages 4-8. Instilled with confidence by his parents, a young boy has a great first day of kindergarten. Ages 4-8. Show less

Instilled with confidence by his parents, a young boy has a great first day of kindergarten. Ages 4-8. Instilled with confidence by his parents, a young boy has a great first day of kindergarten. Ages 4-8. Show less

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Grandma's Purse

Grandma's Purse

by Brantley-Newton, Vanessa

eBook - 2018

"When Grandma Mimi comes to visit, her granddaughter cannot wait to see what treasures she has hidden in her purse."-- Provided by publisher. Ages 4-8. "When Grandma Mimi comes to visit, her granddaughter cannot wait to see what treasures she has hidden in her purse."-- Provided by publisher. Ages 4-8. Show less

"When Grandma Mimi comes to visit, her granddaughter cannot wait to see what treasures she has hidden in her purse."-- Provided by publisher. Ages 4-8. "When Grandma Mimi comes to visit, her granddaughter cannot wait to see what treasures she has hidden in her purse."-- Provided by publisher. Ages 4-8. Show less

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Brown Baby Lullaby

Brown Baby Lullaby

by Brown, Tameka Fryer

eBook - 2020

An illustrated lullaby featuring a busy, independent, beloved brown baby being prepared for bedtime. Ages 2-6. An illustrated lullaby featuring a busy, independent, beloved brown baby being prepared for bedtime. Ages 2-6. Show less

An illustrated lullaby featuring a busy, independent, beloved brown baby being prepared for bedtime. Ages 2-6. An illustrated lullaby featuring a busy, independent, beloved brown baby being prepared for bedtime. Ages 2-6. Show less

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Grandma's Tiny House

Grandma's Tiny House

by Brown-Wood, JaNay

eBook - 2018

In rhyming text, when the whole family and guests show up for the big dinner at Grandma's house, it becomes clear that the house is much too small to hold them all. Ages 2-5. In rhyming text, when the whole family and guests show up for the big dinner at Grandma's house, it becomes clear that the house is much too small to hold them all. Ages 2-5. Show less

In rhyming text, when the whole family and guests show up for the big dinner at Grandma's house, it becomes clear that the house is much too small to hold them all. Ages 2-5. In rhyming text, when the whole family and guests show up for the big dinner at Grandma's house, it becomes clear that the house is much too small to hold them all. Ages 2-5. Show less

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Freedom Soup

Freedom Soup

Streaming Video - 2019

Belle's grandmother teaches her to make the traditional soup that is part of every New Year's celebration in Haiti. Ages 5-9. Belle's grandmother teaches her to make the traditional soup that is part of every New Year's celebration in Haiti. Ages 5-9. Show less

Belle's grandmother teaches her to make the traditional soup that is part of every New Year's celebration in Haiti. Ages 5-9. Belle's grandmother teaches her to make the traditional soup that is part of every New Year's celebration in Haiti. Ages 5-9. Show less

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Hair Love

Hair Love

by Cherry, Matthew A

eBook - 2019

A little girl's daddy steps in to help her arrange her curly, coiling, wild hair into styles that allow her to be her natural, beautiful self. Ages 4-8. A little girl's daddy steps in to help her arrange her curly, coiling, wild hair into styles that allow her to be her natural, beautiful self. Ages 4-8. Show less

A little girl's daddy steps in to help her arrange her curly, coiling, wild hair into styles that allow her to be her natural, beautiful self. Ages 4-8. A little girl's daddy steps in to help her arrange her curly, coiling, wild hair into styles that allow her to be her natural, beautiful self. Ages 4-8. Show less

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Max and the Tag-along Moon

Max and the Tag-along Moon

by Cooper, Floyd

eBook - 2013

When Max leaves his grandfather's house, the moon follows him all the way home, just as Grandpa promised it would. Ages 3-7. When Max leaves his grandfather's house, the moon follows him all the way home, just as Grandpa promised it would. Ages 3-7. Show less

When Max leaves his grandfather's house, the moon follows him all the way home, just as Grandpa promised it would. Ages 3-7. When Max leaves his grandfather's house, the moon follows him all the way home, just as Grandpa promised it would. Ages 3-7. Show less

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I Lost My Tooth In Africa

Reading Rainbow

Streaming Video - 2015

While visiting her father's family in Mali, a young girl loses a tooth, places it under a calabash, and receives a hen and a rooster from the African Tooth Fairy. Ages 4-8. While visiting her father's family in Mali, a young girl loses a tooth, places it under a calabash, and receives a hen and a rooster from the African Tooth Fairy. Ages 4-8. Show less

While visiting her father's family in Mali, a young girl loses a tooth, places it under a calabash, and receives a hen and a rooster from the African Tooth Fairy. Ages 4-8. While visiting her father's family in Mali, a young girl loses a tooth, places it under a calabash, and receives a hen and a rooster from the African Tooth Fairy. Ages 4-8. Show less

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Magnificent Homespun Brown

Magnificent Homespun Brown

A Celebration

Streaming Video - 2020

Joyful young narrators celebrate feeling at home in one's own skin. Ages 4-9. Joyful young narrators celebrate feeling at home in one's own skin. Ages 4-9. Show less

Joyful young narrators celebrate feeling at home in one's own skin. Ages 4-9. Joyful young narrators celebrate feeling at home in one's own skin. Ages 4-9. Show less

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Going Down Home With Daddy

Going Down Home With Daddy

Streaming Video - 2020

Alan looks forward to the annual family reunion at the farm where Daddy grew up, but everyone is supposed to share something special and Alan worries about arriving with empty hands. Ages 4-8. Alan looks forward to the annual family reunion at the farm where Daddy grew up, but everyone is supposed to share something special and Alan worries about arriving with empty hands. Ages 4-8. Show less

Alan looks forward to the annual family reunion at the farm where Daddy grew up, but everyone is supposed to share something special and Alan worries about arriving with empty hands. Ages 4-8. Alan looks forward to the annual family reunion at the farm where Daddy grew up, but everyone is supposed to share something special and Alan worries about arriving with empty hands. Ages 4-8. Show less

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Pecan Pie Baby

Pecan Pie Baby

by Woodson, Jacqueline

eBook - 2013

When Mama's pregnancy draws attention away from Gia, she worries that the special bond they share will disappear forever once the baby is born. Ages 2-6. When Mama's pregnancy draws attention away from Gia, she worries that the special bond they share will disappear forever once the baby is born. Ages 2-6. Show less

When Mama's pregnancy draws attention away from Gia, she worries that the special bond they share will disappear forever once the baby is born. Ages 2-6. When Mama's pregnancy draws attention away from Gia, she worries that the special bond they share will disappear forever once the baby is born. Ages 2-6. Show less

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Saturday

Saturday

by Mora, Oge

eBook - 2019

When all of their special Saturday plans go awry, Ava and her mother still find a way to appreciate one another and their time together. Ages 3-7. When all of their special Saturday plans go awry, Ava and her mother still find a way to appreciate one another and their time together. Ages 3-7. Show less

When all of their special Saturday plans go awry, Ava and her mother still find a way to appreciate one another and their time together. Ages 3-7. When all of their special Saturday plans go awry, Ava and her mother still find a way to appreciate one another and their time together. Ages 3-7. Show less

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City Shapes

City Shapes

by Murray, Diana

eBook - 2016

"A young girl walks through the bustling city, while a pigeon flies above, both spotting hidden shapes at every turn"-- Provided by publisher. Ages 3-6. "A young girl walks through the bustling city, while a pigeon flies above, both spotting hidden shapes at every turn"-- Provided by publisher. Ages 3-6. Show less

"A young girl walks through the bustling city, while a pigeon flies above, both spotting hidden shapes at every turn"-- Provided by publisher. Ages 3-6. "A young girl walks through the bustling city, while a pigeon flies above, both spotting hidden shapes at every turn"-- Provided by publisher. Ages 3-6. Show less

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Puppy Truck

Puppy Truck

by Pinkney, J. Brian

eBook - 2019

Carter gets a truck instead of a much wanted puppy, but he soon discovers his new toy is just as fun and rascally as a pet. Ages 3-6. Carter gets a truck instead of a much wanted puppy, but he soon discovers his new toy is just as fun and rascally as a pet. Ages 3-6. Show less

Carter gets a truck instead of a much wanted puppy, but he soon discovers his new toy is just as fun and rascally as a pet. Ages 3-6. Carter gets a truck instead of a much wanted puppy, but he soon discovers his new toy is just as fun and rascally as a pet. Ages 3-6. Show less

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I Got the Rhythm

I Got the Rhythm

by Schofield-Morrison, Connie

eBook - 2014

On a trip to the park with her mother, a young girl hears a rhythm coming from the world around her and begins to move to the beat, finally beginning an impromptu dance in which other childen join her. Ages 4-8. On a trip to the park with her mother, a young girl hears a rhythm coming from the world around her and begins to move to the beat, finally beginning an impromptu dance in which other childen join her. Ages 4-8. Show less

On a trip to the park with her mother, a young girl hears a rhythm coming from the world around her and begins to move to the beat, finally beginning an impromptu dance in which other childen join her. Ages 4-8. On a trip to the park with her mother, a young girl hears a rhythm coming from the world around her and begins to move to the beat, finally beginning an impromptu dance in which other childen join her. Ages 4-8. Show less

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Last Stop on Market Street

Last Stop on Market Street

Streaming Video - 2016

A young boy, CJ, rides the bus across town with his grandmother and learns to appreciate the beauty in everyday things. Ages 4-8. A young boy, CJ, rides the bus across town with his grandmother and learns to appreciate the beauty in everyday things. Ages 4-8. Show less

A young boy, CJ, rides the bus across town with his grandmother and learns to appreciate the beauty in everyday things. Ages 4-8. A young boy, CJ, rides the bus across town with his grandmother and learns to appreciate the beauty in everyday things. Ages 4-8. Show less

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Peekaboo Bedtime

Peekaboo Bedtime

by Isadora, Rachel

eBook - 2008

A toddler plays peekaboo with parents, grandparents, toys, and the moon while getting ready for bed. Ages 2-5. A toddler plays peekaboo with parents, grandparents, toys, and the moon while getting ready for bed. Ages 2-5. Show less

A toddler plays peekaboo with parents, grandparents, toys, and the moon while getting ready for bed. Ages 2-5. A toddler plays peekaboo with parents, grandparents, toys, and the moon while getting ready for bed. Ages 2-5. Show less

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Cool Cuts

Cool Cuts

by Roe, Mechal Renee

eBook - 2020

"An illustrated, joyful celebration of African-American boys' hairstyles"-- Provided by publisher. Ages 3-7. "An illustrated, joyful celebration of African-American boys' hairstyles"-- Provided by publisher. Ages 3-7. Show less

"An illustrated, joyful celebration of African-American boys' hairstyles"-- Provided by publisher. Ages 3-7. "An illustrated, joyful celebration of African-American boys' hairstyles"-- Provided by publisher. Ages 3-7. Show less

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The Ring Bearer

The Ring Bearer

by Cooper, Floyd

eBook - 2017

"Jackson's mom is getting married, and Jackson is nervous about his role and his new family"-- Provided by publisher. Ages 4-8. "Jackson's mom is getting married, and Jackson is nervous about his role and his new family"-- Provided by publisher. Ages 4-8. Show less

"Jackson's mom is getting married, and Jackson is nervous about his role and his new family"-- Provided by publisher. Ages 4-8. "Jackson's mom is getting married, and Jackson is nervous about his role and his new family"-- Provided by publisher. Ages 4-8. Show less

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The Double Bass Blues

The Double Bass Blues

by Loney, Andrea J.

eBook - 2019

After school orchestra practice, young Nic carries his double bass through rough neighborhoods to his grandfather's home, where he and Grandaddy Nic play jazz music with friends, delighting the neighbors. Ages 4-8. After school orchestra practice, young Nic carries his double bass through rough neighborhoods to his grandfather's home, where he and Grandaddy Nic play jazz music with friends, delighting the neighbors. Ages 4-8. Show less

After school orchestra practice, young Nic carries his double bass through rough neighborhoods to his grandfather's home, where he and Grandaddy Nic play jazz music with friends, delighting the neighbors. Ages 4-8. After school orchestra practice, young Nic carries his double bass through rough neighborhoods to his grandfather's home, where he and Grandaddy Nic play jazz music with friends, delighting the neighbors. Ages 4-8. Show less

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He's Got The Whole World In His Hands

He's Got The Whole World In His Hands

Streaming Video - 2019

A Coretta Scott King Award winner ("Ellington Was Not a Street") adapts the beloved spiritual for this beautiful picture book, creating a dazzling interpretation that rejoices in the connectedness of people and nature. Ages 4-8. A Coretta Scott King Award winner ("Ellington Was Not a Street") adapts the beloved spiritual for this beautiful picture book, creating a dazzling interpretation that rejoices in the connectedness of people and nature. Ages 4-8. Show less

A Coretta Scott King Award winner ("Ellington Was Not a Street") adapts the beloved spiritual for this beautiful picture book, creating a dazzling interpretation that rejoices in the connectedness of people and nature. Ages 4-8. A Coretta Scott King Award winner ("Ellington Was Not a Street") adapts the beloved spiritual for this beautiful picture book, creating a dazzling interpretation that rejoices in the connectedness of people and nature. Ages 4-8. Show less

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Young Pelé

Young Pelé

Soccer's First Star

by Cline-Ransome, Lesa

eBook - 2007

From a poor Brazilian boy playing soccer with rocks and a ball made from rags, to learning how to play on a team, this is the story of Pelé's beginning. Ages 4-8. From a poor Brazilian boy playing soccer with rocks and a ball made from rags, to learning how to play on a team, this is the story of Pelé's beginning. Ages 4-8. Show less

From a poor Brazilian boy playing soccer with rocks and a ball made from rags, to learning how to play on a team, this is the story of Pelé's beginning. Ages 4-8. From a poor Brazilian boy playing soccer with rocks and a ball made from rags, to learning how to play on a team, this is the story of Pelé's beginning. Ages 4-8. Show less

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Those Shoes

Those Shoes

by Boelts, Maribeth

eBook - 2007

"I have dreams about those shoes. Black high-tops. Two white stripes." Ages 5-9. "I have dreams about those shoes. Black high-tops. Two white stripes." Ages 5-9. Show less

"I have dreams about those shoes. Black high-tops. Two white stripes." Ages 5-9. "I have dreams about those shoes. Black high-tops. Two white stripes." Ages 5-9. Show less

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Waiting for Pumpsie

Waiting for Pumpsie

by Wittenstein, Barry

eBook - 2017

In 1959 Bernard is a young Red Sox fan, troubled by the lack of Black players in major league baseball, especially as there are none at all on his favorite team--but change is coming in the form of a rookie named Pumpsie Green. Ages 5-9. In 1959 Bernard is a young Red Sox fan, troubled by the lack of Black players in major league baseball, especially as there are none at all on his favorite team--but change is coming in the form of a rookie named Pumpsie Green. Ages 5-9. Show less

In 1959 Bernard is a young Red Sox fan, troubled by the lack of Black players in major league baseball, especially as there are none at all on his favorite team--but change is coming in the form of a rookie named Pumpsie Green. Ages 5-9. In 1959 Bernard is a young Red Sox fan, troubled by the lack of Black players in major league baseball, especially as there are none at all on his favorite team--but change is coming in the form of a rookie named Pumpsie Green. Ages 5-9. Show less

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