Thread by @AndreaBrownLit

We're highlighting some extraordinary new books by Black authors that need to be on your radar. Buy them, or request them from your local library. Read them! Give them as gifts! Tell a friend about them! Follow the authors -- they will be your new favorites. #AmplifyBlackVoices

SAY HER NAME by @zettaelliott is subtitled "Poems to Inspire" -- and every beautiful page of this book, illustrated by @LoveisWise_, WILL inspire, as it's filled with anger, joy, resistance, strength, and Black Girl Magic. For teens and grownups. Out now!

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BLACK IS A RAINBOW COLOR by @AngelaJoyBlog, illustrated by @imaroxburygirl, is a gorgeous picture book celebration of Black culture, Black history, Black people. It's stunning, and great to share with all ages.

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THIS IS MY AMERICA by @KCjohnsonwrites is a debut YA that explores the injustices of the "justice system" -- it's coming 7/28; pre-order it now -- it's already garnering lots of praise. Nic Stone, author of DEAR MARTIN, calls it "Incredible and searing."

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NOT SO PURE AND SIMPLE by @LRGiles is a YA about societal pressure, toxic masculinity (aka "real man" syndrome) and the often complex inner workings of teenagedom. Lamar Giles is brilliant and hilarious, and you'll never forget these characters! Out now.

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A PLACE INSIDE OF ME by @zettaelliott, illus by Noa Denmon, explores the emotions of a Black child in the wake of a police shooting in his community. This is a book that EVERY child and parent should read in these times. It comes out 7/21; preorder now.

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ALL BECAUSE YOU MATTER by @TamiWritesStuff, illustrated by Bryan Collier, doesn't come out until October, but you can pre-order it now - it's a lyrical affirmation of love to Black and Brown children everywhere. 🖤🤎🖤

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GOING DOWN HOME WITH DADDY by @kelstarly, illustrated by Daniel Minter, is a 2020 Caldecott honoree about the culture and traditions of a multi-generational family, and it's VERY special. Available now!

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Do you have a Ramona or Clementine fan in your life? Introduce them to THE MAGNIFICENT MYA TIBBS, a lively chapter book series from @rcpjallen that will engage your 7-10 year olds and keep them laughing!

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[We have to take a break because it's night-time on the east coast and the one of us who tweets needs to go make dinner - so you have time to BUY ALL THESE GREAT BOOKS! We'll be back with more great book recs tomorrow!] xo #BlackStoriesMatter #AmplifyBlackVoices