bell hooks, the groundbreaking Black feminist writer and scholar (who intentionally spelled her name in lowercase letters to convey that her ideas were more important than her name), died on December 15th, 2021. Known for communicating complex ideas in a clear, accessible fashion, hooks inspired a generation of writers, scholars, and artists. She wrote a wide variety of topics, including children's books. Here are some highlights from her diverse bibliography of books for all ages.
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Happy to be nappy
by bell hooks An exuberant, rhythmic, read-aloud celebration of the beauty and joy of "nappy" hair gives many reasons why young African-American children should be proud of who they are. |
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Homemade love
by bell hooks A girl who is Girlpie to her mama and Honey Bun Chocolate Dewdrop to her daddy savors the warmth and love of her family. |
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Be boy buzz
by Bell Hooks Celebrates being a boy who can run, jump, laugh, cry, be quiet, talk too loud, hug, think, be alone, and dream. |
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Skin again
by bell hooks The Caldecott Award-winning illustrator of A Ball for Daisy joins an acclaimed author to celebrate diversity, discuss race and examine identity through vibrant artwork and simple rhyming tales that encourage young readers to look beyond skin tone to find and cherish the treasures stored deep inside each person. |
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All about love : new visions
by bell hooks Presenting radical new ways to think about love, the acclaimed cultural critic, feminist, and author examines the role of love in our personal and professional lives and how it can be used to end struggles between individuals, communities, and societies. |
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Where we stand : class matters
by bell hooks Drawing on personal experiences the author offers insight on the dilemma of how class and race are intertwined in today's society. |
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Remembered rapture : the writer at work
by bell hooks A series of essays from a professor of English and esteemed literary critic explores such issues as feminist writing, the author's personal publishing experiences, and the impact of success, class, gender, and race on a woman writer in today's world. |
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Rock my soul : Black people and self-esteem
by bell hooks An impassioned examination of the role self-esteem plays in the lives of African Americans contends that American culture fails to promote healthy self-esteem, documents the failures of historical movements, and discusses the benefits of preventative mental health care. |
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Wounds of passion : a writing life
by bell hooks An intelligent, emotional glimpse into the author's transition into womanhood describes leaving Kentucky to pursue her dreams at Stanford and becoming a successful writer, and details her involvement with feminism, the publication of her first book, and other personal events. |