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  Picture Books The King of Kindergarten, Written by Derrick Barnes & Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton As a teacher of young children, it makes sense for me to talk about The King of Kindergarten. What a great book to read on the first day of school to your kids or your own child! This book tells a story about a boy who is about to start kindergarten. Starting kindergarten is a big step; this book's hero is ready to make his mark. He's already dressed himself and eaten a lot of pancakes. He can't wait to meet a whole new group of kids. The day will be full, but he's up to the task. He's excited about new things and takes them in stride. Barnes, D. (2019, July 2). The King of Kindergarten . Penguin. Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race, Written by Margot Lee Shetterly & illustrated by Laura Freeman Christine Darden, Mary Jackson, Katherine Vaughan, and Dorothy Vaughan were all exceptional mathematicians. They contribut...

  Board Books  Alphabet Books The ABCs of HBCUs, Written by Claudia Walker & illustrated by Jessica E. Boyd This book is an alphabet book with the theme of historically Black colleges and universities. What is exciting about this book is that it introduces HBCUs and the culture surrounding HBCUs to a younger audience of book readers and also teaches the alphabet.  Counting Books Feast for 10, Written & Illustrated by Cathryn Falwell  Feast for 10 is about a family going to the grocery store to shop and prepare dinner for their family. In this book, readers will repeatedly count vegetables and produce at the grocery store.  Concept Books Mrs. Peanuckle’s Fruit Alphabet, Illustrated by Jessie Ford The primary purpose of concept books is to provide information, and the concept of this engaging and colorful book is to teach young readers about the various fruits through the alphabetic concept.  Engineered Books Bright Baby on the Farm by Roger Pri...