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23 Books in the JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Topics / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance Category

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I Love My People A Child’s Celebration of Black Culture

I Love My People A Child’s Celebration of Black Culture
Before the Ships: The Birth of Black Excellence

Before the Ships: The Birth of Black Excellence
The Book of Radical Answers: Real Questions from Real Kids Just Like You

The Book of Radical Answers: Real Questions from Real Kids Just Like You
It’s Not Bragging If It’s True: How to Be Awesome at Life, from a Winner of the Scripps National Spelling Bee

It’s Not Bragging If It’s True: How to Be Awesome at Life, from a Winner of the Scripps National Spelling Bee
I Color Myself Different

I Color Myself Different
Your Legacy: A Bold Reclaiming of Our Enslaved History

Your Legacy: A Bold Reclaiming of Our Enslaved History
June Almeida, Virus Detective!: The Woman Who Discovered the First Human Coronavirus

June Almeida, Virus Detective!: The Woman Who Discovered the First Human Coronavirus
Brave. Black. First.: 50+ African American Women Who Changed the World

Brave. Black. First.: 50+ African American Women Who Changed the World
Hey Black Child

Hey Black Child
My Hair Is Beautiful

My Hair Is Beautiful
M Is for Melanin: A Celebration of the Black Child

M Is for Melanin: A Celebration of the Black Child
Beyoncé Shine Your Light

Beyoncé Shine Your Light
Stories for Kids Who Dare to Be Different: True Tales of Amazing People Who Stood Up and Stood Out

Stories for Kids Who Dare to Be Different: True Tales of Amazing People Who Stood Up and Stood Out
Step Into Your Power: 23 Lessons on How to Live Your Best Life

Step Into Your Power: 23 Lessons on How to Live Your Best Life
Marley Dias Gets It Done: And So Can You!

Marley Dias Gets It Done: And So Can You!
Hey Black Child

Hey Black Child
That Is My Dream!

That Is My Dream!
Float Like a Butterfly

Float Like a Butterfly
Billy Buys a Backpack (These Kids of Mine)

Billy Buys a Backpack (These Kids of Mine)
Emmanuel’s Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah

Emmanuel’s Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah
Cool, Confident and Strong: 52 Power Moves for Girls

Cool, Confident and Strong: 52 Power Moves for Girls
Shades of Black: A Celebration of Our Children

Shades of Black: A Celebration of Our Children
Teens Can Make It Happen: Nine Steps For Success

Teens Can Make It Happen: Nine Steps For Success