Check Out the Virtual Black Children's Book Museum!

Get ready to dive into the excitement of Black Children's Book Week (BCBW) on a tour of the incredible virtual Black Children's Book Museum! A proud 2024 BCBW sponsor, R2S is thrilled to be part of this vibrant celebration of diversity in children's literature.

R2S'S Featured Books!

Explore six featured books in the museum by Black authors connected to our city and organization. From tales of courage and inspiring historic accounts to journeys of self-discovery and affirmation, these books offer a rich tapestry of experiences that amplify Black voices.
Black Boy, Black Boy
Explore the stories of legends like Colin Kaepernick, Sam Cooke, Elijah McCoy, and Chinua Achebe in Black Boy, Black Boy! Let your imagination soar as you learn about their incredible journeys. This rhythmic text is all about dreaming big and finding courage. Today is your day to shine—be inspired by the amazing role models who came before you!
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Purchase Black Boy, Black Boy here
I Am Divinely Beautiful
​Step into 'I Am Divinely Beautiful,' the amazing second book in the Heaven’s Divine Kiss series! It's like a self-esteem superhero story for every melanin girl. No matter your size or shade, you're a one-of-a-kind masterpiece destined for incredible adventures and endless possibilities!
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Purchase I am Divinely Beautiful here
Leaders Like Us
Get ready for an incredible adventure with the Leaders Like Us African American children's books series! Meet amazing trailblazers like Shirley Chisholm, Major Taylor, Henry Louis Gates Jr., Rebecca Lee Crumpler, Bayard Rustin, and Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Dive into the exciting stories of these extraordinary leaders who made history in politics, sports, literature, medicine, and music.
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​Purchase Leaders Like us here
The Mighty Little Munchkins
​Join the mighty little munchkins as they count up to ten! These super-strong creatures take on lions, and monsters, and showcase their incredible strength in ways beyond imagination. Get ready for a playful and fun-filled story of counting and adventure with the munchkins!
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Purchase The Mighty Little Munchkins here
What Should I Be When I Grow Up?
Come along on an adventure with a young girl who's on a quest to discover what she wants to be when she grows up! Find out what kind of advice her family will give her. Don't miss out—read on for the exciting story!
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Purchase What Should I Be When I Grow Up? here
You Can't Bully Me Anymore
Get ready for an awesome adventure with 'You Can't Bully Me Anymore'! This super cool book is made just for kids like you! Whether you've faced bullying or wondered about it, this book is here to inspire you. With fun poems and cool cartoons, it's like your own superhero guide to feeling strong and brave. 
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Purchase You Can't Bully Me Anymore here



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Check out our blog article for ways to celebrate BCBW around Asheville.