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During a visit to the thrift shop, Desmond and Andres encounter an eerie-looking mannequin that comes alive and seems to want their heads.

Introduces the reader to the holiday Juneteenth and how it represented the final end of slavery in the United States by abolishing slavery in Texas.

"When taking cornbread to Grandma, Mahogany encounters a hungry wolf and outsmarts him by cleverly hiding in the woods and using her sewing skills to trap him"--Provided by publisher.

Did you know that Black History Month is a special heritage month in the United States? The month of February is set apart as a time to study and reflect on Black history and the contributions of African Americans. Learn more about these and other fascinating reasons why we celebrate this holiday in this book.

Brothers Lincoln and Hudson Dupr? go on imainary adventures that often wreak havoc in the real world and conspire to undermine their newest babysitter. Story told in a blended format of prose and graphic novel-style illustrations.

When Hana's grandparents visit, Hana decides to cook a meal that represents both her Korean and Southern heritages. Includes a recipe.

During Black History Month, Ryan learns more about her ancestors and local Black pioneers, and their hope for her generation.

"After his first adventure as the Descendant, Cameron can't sit through seventh-grade classes. Especially when his mother is still trapped in Chidani and his father is still missing. But Cameron encounters a particularly nasty bully in his new school, and it doesn't take long for him and his trusty friends Zion and Aliyah to realize that the troubles of Chidani won't stay away for long. With the Book to guide them, Cameron and his crew end up transported back to Chidani sooner than anticipated and the gods and goddesses they encoutner don't intend to make Cameron's journey easy"--Provided by publisher.

"Born in Washington, D.C., in 1904, Charles R. Drew was a Black surgeon and medical researcher. Known as the 'Father of The Blood Bank,' he researched in the field of blood transfusions, and developed improved techniques for blood storage. Among his many accomplishments, he developed America's first large-scale blood bank during World War II"--Provided by publisher.

"After being evicted from their home, thirteen-year-old Katie Wingate and her family move into an Extended Stay America Motel where she tries to lead a normal life, all the while wondering if things would be easier living with her father"--Provided by publisher.