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Gaither sisters volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 9
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"Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern are off to Alabama to visit their grandmother, Big Ma, and her mother, Ma Charles. Across the way lives Ma Charles's half sister, Miss Trotter. The two half sisters haven't spoken in years. As Delphine hears about her family history, she uncovers the surprising truth that's been keeping the sisters apart. But when tragedy strikes, Delphine discovers that the bonds of family run deeper than she ever knew possible"--From...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 8
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Ten-year-old Anthony Joplin has made it to double digits! Which means he's finally old enough to play in the spades tournament every Joplin Man before him seems to have won. So while Ant's friends are stressing about fifth grade homework and girls, Ant only has one thing on his mind: how he'll measure up to his father's expectations at the card table. Then Ant's best friend gets grounded, and he's forced to find another spades partner. And Shirley,...
23) Clean getaway
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Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 5
Description
"For the life of him, William "Scoob" Lamar can't seem to stay out of trouble, and now the run-ins at school have led to lockdown at home. So when G'ma, Scoob's favorite person on Earth, asks him to go on an impromptu road trip, he's in the RV faster than he can say FREEDOM. With G'ma's old maps and a strange pamphlet called the 'Travelers' Green Book' at their side, the pair takes off on a journey down G'ma's memory lane. But adventure quickly turns...
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Logan family (Mildred D. Taylor) volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 15
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Four black children growing up in rural Mississippi during the Depression experience racial antagonisms and hard times, but learn from their parents the pride and self- respect they need to survive.
26) Buddy
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Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 8
Description
Twelve-year-old Li'l T and his family face great losses caused by Hurricane Katrina, including leaving Buddy, their very special, three-legged dog, behind when they must evacuate.
27) Like so
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Pub. Date
[2024].
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Just as the sun loves the day and the moon loves the waves, a grandmother shows how her family's love is natural and connected to the world around them.
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Pub. Date
2022.
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Frances is a spirited city kid itching to explore, but city walls aren't for climbing, city rooms aren't for running, and city parks are way too crowded. When she visits her cousins in the country, she finally gets her chance to roam, before inviting them to come visit her, too, where the city cats croon and city alleys echo and city streets beep and shine...
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Stuntboy volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 4
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"Portico Reeves is the greatest superhero a lot of people have never heard of. He likes it that way—then no one can get in the way of him from keeping other other people safe. Super safe. He’s Stuntboy. He’s got the moves. And the saves. Except. There’s been one major fail. He couldn’t save his parents from becoming Xs. Which is a word that sounds like coughing up a hairball. But don’t talk to him about the divorce, because of the hairball...
32) The real Santa
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Pub. Date
[2021]
Description
An African American boy and his family are getting ready for Christmas on Christmas Eve. He wonders what Santa really looks like, and finds out that he looks just like him.
33) Jabari tries
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Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
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"Jabari is inventing a machine that will fly all the way across the yard! But making it go from CRASH to WHOOSH will take grit, patience, and maybe even a little help from his sister."--Amazon.com.
34) Family reunion
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Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
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Every summer, the Lewis family gathers in Savannah, Georgia, for a family reunion. This year is the 75th anniversary! Ana & Andrew go on a road trip, swim and play with their cousins, and learn about the importance of family.
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Pub. Date
[2020]
Description
It's the most wonderful time of the year. AJ is excited abount Christmas and his upcoming visit with Santa. While browsing the shelves in the store he notices none of the Christmas toys look like him and neither does Santa. AJ is confused. He asked his parents, "Does Santa look like me?"
37) Gumbo joy
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Pub. Date
2023.
Description
"It connects her with her culture, history, and heritage. As the aroma of gumbo fills the air, her father reminds her that ‘Gumbo is the smell of love.’ When family members arrive for the meal, it’s a joyful celebration of family, love, and culture." --publisher's website.
38) Camp-out
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Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Nonstop rain dampens the family's plans to go camping. But with a boost from Ty, the Camp-Out comes out just fine. Rhythmic text, vibrant art, family love, and Black boy joy shine on every page of this camping adventure"--
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Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Ana & Andrew are getting a new pet! They research different pets before choosing the best pet for their family. Then they pick a name for it! With the name Ana & Andrew choose, they learn from a famous African American that skin color does not affect a person's abilities."--Publisher's description.
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Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 9
Description
Sixteen-year-old Novah feels like her life has been put on hold, taking care of her four younger siblings while her older sister Ariana gets to play volleyball and hang out--but when their parents are killed in a car crash Ariana and Novah will have to learn to cooperate.