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Written by Jennifer Hill Booker & Erin Hill Williams
Illustrations and Art Direction by: J'Aaron Merchant
Jelly is excited when she gets to go on a fishing trip with her grandma and fry her catch for the family dinner!
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Written by The Students of Charles Evans Hughes
Elementary School, J.B Blakenship & Sit Stay Read
Illustrations by: J'Aaron Merchant
Adopted dog, Hazel, recounts the activities of a typical day with her family. Created as part of the SitStayRead curriculum, this book was inspired by real stories written by second grade students in a Chicago Public Elementary School.
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Written by Briana Ellis
Illustrations and Art Direction by: J'Aaron Merchant
Grab your passport and join Anna as she takes on an adventure of a lifetime around the world. Prepare for an educational journey as you explore the world's greatest wonders.
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Ways To Be Kind
Written by Ana Ortiz
Illustrations and Art Direction by: J'Aaron Merchant
Ways To Be Kind is a short story about a young migrant's journey to a new country and the kindness she experiences from new friends along the way.
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Written by Tiffany Gratton - McDuffie
Illustrations and Art Direction by: J'Aaron Merchant
Aiden dreams of playing in the game and scoring the winning shot, but there are those that feel he won't be able to. Can Aiden achieve his dream in
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Written by Tamera Pray Frazier
Concept By Jenny Pray
Illustrations by: J'Aaron Merchant
Daisy enjoys a carefree life of a typical second grader. She has loving parents and an awesome older sister Vivian. Everything seems perfect in Daisy’s world, until the day she confides in Vivian she is unhappy with her kinky hair. Her Afro puffs don’t bounce and move like the other girls at her school. A heart to heart talk with Vivian reinforces the fact that real beauty comes from the heart AND there is beauty, and benefits in Daisy’s beautiful kinky hair!
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Written by La-Donia Alford-Jefferies
Illustrations by: J'Aaron Merchant
Homecoming is a children's book that celebrates the HBCU Homecoming experience. Join this family as they head back to the yard to enjoy Homecoming festivities such as a football game, greek life, and a marching band.
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