R.E.A.L. Parents x SPF Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
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Shine Bright
Kheris Rogers
Today's #BlackHistoryMonth book of the day is: Shine Bright By Kheris Rogers (@KherisPoppin), Illustrated by Mechal Renee Roe (@HappyHairGirls) Ages 4-8 Fiction, picture book https://t.co/ELqrtr2Gjv
Hardcover, 2022
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Wash Day Diaries
Jamila Rowser
Today's #BlackHistoryMonth book of the day is: Wash Day Diaries by Jamila Rowser (@JamilaRowser) and Robyn Smith (@RoBroSmo) Adult fiction, graphic novel https://t.co/WBnVW7wpiK
Paperback, 2022
$19.95$9.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
How Far You Have Come: Musings on Beauty and Courage
Morgan Harper Nichols
Today's #BlackHistoryMonth book of the day is: How Far You Have Come: Musings on Beauty and Courage by Morgan Harper Nichols (@morganhnichols) Poetry https://t.co/9x2fQMzbaG https://t.co/opKBBgg0P6
Hardcover, 2021
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Blackout
Dhonielle Clayton
Today's #BlackHistoryMonth book of the day is: Blackout: A Novel by Dhonielle Clayton (@brownbookworm), Tiffany D Jackson (@WriteinBK), Nic Stone, Angie Thomas (@angiecthomas), Ashley Woodfolk (@AshWrites), Nicola Yoon (@NicolaYoon) Ages 13-17 Fiction https://t.co/5MgEODteFf
Paperback, 2022
$15.99$7.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois
Honoree Fanonne Jeffers
Today's #BlackHistoryMonth book of the day is: The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois: A Novel By Honorée Fanonne Jeffers (@BlkLibraryGirl) Fiction https://t.co/wiLfQgBtXx
Paperback, 2022
$20.00$10.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Bedtime Bonnet
Nancy Redd
Today's #BlackHistoryMonth book of the day is: Bedtime Bonnet By Nancy Redd, Illustrated by Nneka Myers Ages 2-6 Fiction, picture book https://t.co/GfJWHmGW42
Hardcover, 2020
$20.99$10.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Black Gold
Laura Obuobi
Today's #BlackHistoryMonth book of the day is: Black Gold By Laura Obuobi (@lauraobuobi), Illustrated by London Ladd (@LondonLLadd) Ages 4-8 Fiction, picture book https://t.co/MqawnTrGvn
Hardcover, 2022
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Speculation
Nisi Shawl
Today's #BlackHistoryMonth book of the day is: Speculation by Nisi Shawl (@NisiShawl) Ages 9-12 Fiction https://t.co/OIBqP7Hjxn https://t.co/fccjiZN947
Hardcover, 2023
$19.95$9.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Legendborn
Tracy Deonn
Today's #BlackHistoryMonth book of the day is: Legendborn By Tracy Deonn (@tracydeonn) Ages 14+ Fiction https://t.co/T9HNPzkM4p
Paperback, 2022
$13.99$6.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Trombone Shorty: A Picture Book Biography
Troy Andrews
Today's #BlackHistoryMonth book of the day is: Trombone Shorty by Troy Andrews (@Tromboneshorty) illustrated by Bryan Collier Ages 3-8 Non-fiction, picture book https://t.co/lOFET5WSKu
Hardcover, 2015
$19.99$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book