Crown : an ode to the fresh cut by Derrick D Barnes Celebrates the magnificent feeling that comes from walking out of a barber shop with newly-cut hair

The king of kindergarten by Derrick D. Barnes A Newbery Honor-winning author offers an empowering story about a confident little boy who takes pride in his first day of kindergarten, encouraging new students with a reassuring message about this exciting milestone. Simultaneous eBook.

Brown baby lullaby by Tameka Fryer Brown An illustrated lullaby featuring a busy, independent, beloved brown baby being prepared for bedtime

I am perfectly designed by Karamo Brown Told in two voices, as a father and son share a nostalgic day, the father reminds his son he has all that it takes to explore and succeed in the world

Imani's moon by JaNay Brown-Wood Wanting to do something great, Imani, a young Maasai girl with a loving mother, decides she wants to touch the moon and works hard to reach her goal despite the teasing of detractors, in a story complemented by facts about Maasai folklore and culture. Simultaneous.

Hair love : a celebration of daddies and daughters everywhere by Matthew A Cherry An ode to self-confidence and the love between fathers and daughters by the former NFL wide receiver depicts an exuberant little girl whose dad helps her arrange her curly, coiling, wild hair into styles that allow her to be her natural, beautiful self. Illustrated by the award-wining artist of Little Leaders. Movie tie-in. Simultaneous eBook

Last stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña A young boy rides the bus across town with his grandmother and learns to appreciate the beauty in everyday things. By the author of the celebrated picture book A Nation's Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis.

Love and the rocking chair by Leo Dillon A multigenerational celebration of the lasting power of family follows the upbringing of a boy who is raised by loving parents before marrying and having children of his own. By the award-winning creators of Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears. Illustrations.

Magnificent homespun brown : a celebration by Samara Cole Doyon Presents a celebration of the love of family and oneself

Southwest sunrise by Nikki Grimes Jayden expects to see nothing but brown his first morning in New Mexico, but after being surprised by colorful rocks, flowers, birds, and animals, he wonders if this place could become home

Peekaboo morning by Rachel Isadora Little ones can play a game of peekaboo with a toddler who is trying to find Mommy, Daddy, Puppy, Grandma, and Grandpa, in an enchanting board book filled with pastel illustrations.

Peter's chair by Ezra Jack Keats When Peter discovers his blue furniture is being painted pink for a new baby sister, he rescues the last unpainted item, a chair, and runs away

The snowy day by Ezra Jack Keats Vivid full-color illustrations capture a young boy's delight in the first snowfall of the year, in a board book edition of the Caldecott Medal-winning classic.

When Aidan became a brother by Kyle Lukoff "Aidan, a transgender boy, experiences complicated emotions as he and his parents prepare for the arrival of a new baby"

Princess hair by Sharee Miller Little girls pretending to be princesses celebrate the different shapes, textures, and styles of their black hair

Saturday by Oge Mora A follow-up to the Caldecott Honor-winning Thank You, Omu! finds a specially planned mother-and-daughter Saturday upended by a series of disappointments that end in the daughter comforting her mother by saying that being together was the most important thing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.

Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'o The Academy Award-winning actress presents the story of a little girl with beautiful, midnight-colored skin that makes her feel different from everyone, until a magical journey in the night sky transforms her perspective. Illustrated by the creator of Little Leaders. 250,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.

M is for melanin : a celebration of the black child by Tiffany A. Rose An empowering alphabet book celebration of diversity combines striking multicolored artwork, skill-reinforcing word examples and affirming, culturally positive messages, from “A is for Afro” and “F is for Fresh” to “V is for Voice” and “Z is for Zillion.” 25,000 first printing. Illustrations.

Mufaro's beautiful daughters : an African tale by John Steptoe Mufaro's two beautiful daughters, one bad-tempered, one kind and sweet, go before the king, who is choosing a wife

Layla's happiness by Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie Seven-year-old Layla divulges many things that make her happy, especially her family and their community garden