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• The Kids Book of Black History in Canada

  Sadlier, Rosemary

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  A comprehensive exploration of 400 years of Black history in Canada!

• Movers, Shakers, History Makers

  the Canadian Black History Book of Rhymes

  Newton, Akilah

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  Introduces 26 inspiring Black Canadians, including politicians, artists, trailblazers, and athletes.

• Africville

  An African Nova Scotian Community Is Demolished--and Fights Back

  Wesley, Gloria

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  A look at this vibrant community, forcibly relocated in the 1960s.

• Meet Mary Ann Shadd

  MacLeod, Elizabeth

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  A look at the life of anti-enslavement activist, publisher, educator, social justice pioneer, and lawyer Mary Ann Shadd, who was the first Black woman to publish a newspaper in Canada,

• 28 Days

  Moments in Black History That Changed the World

  Smith, Charles R., Jr., 1969-

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  Spotlights both celebrated and lesser-known African-American figures.

• Viola Desmond Won't Be Budged

  Warner, Jody, 1969-

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  This picture book helps children learn about Viola Desmond and her work for human rights in Canada.

• Famous Black Canadians

  Heikel, Ramona

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  Highlights important Black Canadians from Josiah Henson to Willie O'Ree and Michaëlle Jean.

• Have I Ever Told You Black Lives Matter

  King, Shani Mahiri

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  Celebrates Black accomplishments in music, art, literature, journalism, politics, law, science, medicine, entertainment, and sports, Shani King summons a magnificent historical and contemporary context for honoring the fortitude of Black…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• P.K. Subban

  Fighting Racism to Become a Hockey Superstar and a Role Model for Athletes of Colour

  Rondina, Catherine

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  A look at NHLer, P.K. Subban, his career and the racism he faced.

• The Undefeated

  Alexander, Kwame

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  Beautifully illustrated book by acclaimed poet, Kwame Alexander, that celebrates the knowledge and power of Black Americans.

• Viola Desmond

  Noelle, Becky

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  A biography of Viola, perfect for young readers.

• Amazing Black Atlantic Canadians

  Ruck, Lindsay

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  A look at the accomplishments of over 50 historical and contemporary Black Canadians from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador.

• Africville

  Grant, Shauntay

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  A girl imagines what Africville would have been like.

• The Stone Thrower

  Richardson, Jael Ealey, 1980-

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  The story of Chuck Ealey, an American who became a Canadian Football League star.

• Oscar Lives Next Door

  a Story Inspired by Oscar Peterson's Childhood

  Farmer, Bonnie, 1959-

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  From a boy to legendary pianist, this picture book imagines Oscar Peterson's childhood in Montréal

• Talking About Freedom

  Celebrating Emancipation Day in Canada

  Henry, Natasha L.

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  Discusses Emancipation Day (August 1) and its importance to Black Canadians.

• Counting on Katherine

  Becker, Helaine, 1961-

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  Picture book biography of Katherine Johnson, the African-American mathematician who worked for NASA.

• Whoosh!

  Lonnie Johnson's Super-soaking Stream of Inventions

  Barton, Chris

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  Water fight! Learn about the creator of the super soaker, and other great toys.

• Black Women Who Dared

  Moyer, Naomi M., 1977-

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  This non-fiction title highlights 10 lesser-known Canadian women who made a difference in their communities, such as Mary E. Bibb, considered Canada's first female black journalist.

• Elijah of Buxton

  Curtis, Christopher Paul

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  A historical fiction book from the perspective of the first "free" child born in Buxton, Ontario.