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Black Excellence in America Book List

Grades K - 12 English Language Arts Social Studies

Self-acceptance develops as children grow, and books like these can help us nurture this skill along the way. Books that affirm can help reinforce positive messages of who they are and encourage them to believe in themselves. The books shared in this book list create opportunities for learning about how Black Americans have made and continue to make remarkable contributions to the United States of America and its culture.

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