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Juvenile chapter book series for 1000 Black Girl Books!

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Marley Dias started the #1000blackgirlbooks Resource Guide and campaign because she wanted to read more books where black girls are the main characters. Children's Librarians at SFPL fully support this awesome task. Here we have gathered a few chapter book series to begin with. Check out the resource guide to find many more!

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1000 Black Girl Books list and resource guide

https://grassrootscommunityfoundation.org/1000-black-girl-books-resource-guide/

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Marley Dias Gets It Done

Marley Dias Gets It Done

And So Can You!

by Dias, Marley

Book - 2018

In this accessible "keep-it-real" guide, Marley explores activism, social justice, volunteerism, equity and inclusion, and using social media fo...Show more In this accessible "keep-it-real" guide, Marley explores activism, social justice, volunteerism, equity and inclusion, and using social media for good. Drawing from her experience, Marley shows kids how they can galvanize their strengths to make positive changes in their communities, while getting support from parents, teachers, and friends to turn dreams into reality. Show less

In this accessible "keep-it-real" guide, Marley explores activism, social justice, volunteerism, equity and inclusion, and using social media fo...Show more In this accessible "keep-it-real" guide, Marley explores activism, social justice, volunteerism, equity and inclusion, and using social media for good. Drawing from her experience, Marley shows kids how they can galvanize their strengths to make positive changes in their communities, while getting support from parents, teachers, and friends to turn dreams into reality. Show less

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Dragons and Marshmallows

Dragons and Marshmallows

by Citro, Asia

Book - 2017

A girl, Zoey, and her cat, Sassafras, use science experiments to help a dragon with a problem. A girl, Zoey, and her cat, Sassafras, use science experiments to help a dragon with a problem. Show less

A girl, Zoey, and her cat, Sassafras, use science experiments to help a dragon with a problem. A girl, Zoey, and her cat, Sassafras, use science experiments to help a dragon with a problem. Show less

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Big News!

Big News!

by Siegal, Ida

Book - 2015

Traces young Emma Perez's journey into journalism, mystery solving, and fame when she investigates a worm found in a friend's hamburger. Check out the rest of the books in the Emma On the Air series. Traces young Emma Perez's journey into journalism, mystery solving, and fame when she investigates a worm found in a friend's hamburger. Check out the rest of the books in the Emma On the Air series. Show less

Traces young Emma Perez's journey into journalism, mystery solving, and fame when she investigates a worm found in a friend's hamburger. Check out the rest of the books in the Emma On the Air series. Traces young Emma Perez's journey into journalism, mystery solving, and fame when she investigates a worm found in a friend's hamburger. Check out the rest of the books in the Emma On the Air series. Show less

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All Mixed Up!

All Mixed Up!

by Wayans, Kim

Book - 2008

Attending a "regular" school for the first time, former homeschooler Amy, whose family is racially mixed, meets new friends who celebrate their ...Show more Attending a "regular" school for the first time, former homeschooler Amy, whose family is racially mixed, meets new friends who celebrate their differences and include Amy in their song and dance routine for the upcoming talent show. Check out the rest of the books in the Amy Hodgepodge series. Show less

Attending a "regular" school for the first time, former homeschooler Amy, whose family is racially mixed, meets new friends who celebrate their ...Show more Attending a "regular" school for the first time, former homeschooler Amy, whose family is racially mixed, meets new friends who celebrate their differences and include Amy in their song and dance routine for the upcoming talent show. Check out the rest of the books in the Amy Hodgepodge series. Show less

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Gator on the Loose!

Gator on the Loose!

by Stauffacher, Sue

Book - 2010

Chaos ensues when Keisha's father brings an escaped alligator home to Carter's Urban Rescue, and it gets out of the bathroom while Grandma is guarding it. Check out the rest of the books in the Animal Rescue Team series. Chaos ensues when Keisha's father brings an escaped alligator home to Carter's Urban Rescue, and it gets out of the bathroom while Grandma is guarding it. Check out the rest of the books in the Animal Rescue Team series. Show less

Chaos ensues when Keisha's father brings an escaped alligator home to Carter's Urban Rescue, and it gets out of the bathroom while Grandma is guarding it. Check out the rest of the books in the Animal Rescue Team series. Chaos ensues when Keisha's father brings an escaped alligator home to Carter's Urban Rescue, and it gets out of the bathroom while Grandma is guarding it. Check out the rest of the books in the Animal Rescue Team series. Show less

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Liberty Porter, First Daughter

Liberty Porter, First Daughter

by DeVillers, Julia

Book - 2009

On her first day at the White House, nine-year-old Liberty exuberantly explores her new home while making new friends and giving unique tours of her own. Check out the rest of the books in the Liberty Porter series. On her first day at the White House, nine-year-old Liberty exuberantly explores her new home while making new friends and giving unique tours of her own. Check out the rest of the books in the Liberty Porter series. Show less

On her first day at the White House, nine-year-old Liberty exuberantly explores her new home while making new friends and giving unique tours of her own. Check out the rest of the books in the Liberty Porter series. On her first day at the White House, nine-year-old Liberty exuberantly explores her new home while making new friends and giving unique tours of her own. Check out the rest of the books in the Liberty Porter series. Show less

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President of the Whole Fifth Grade

President of the Whole Fifth Grade

by Winston, Sherri

Book - 2010

To gain leadership skills needed to run a cupcake-baking empire when she grows up, Brianna runs for president of the fifth grade--expecting little competition--until a new girl enters the race. Check out the rest of the books in the President series. To gain leadership skills needed to run a cupcake-baking empire when she grows up, Brianna runs for president of the fifth grade--expecting little competition--until a new girl enters the race. Check out the rest of the books in the President series. Show less

To gain leadership skills needed to run a cupcake-baking empire when she grows up, Brianna runs for president of the fifth grade--expecting little competition--until a new girl enters the race. Check out the rest of the books in the President series. To gain leadership skills needed to run a cupcake-baking empire when she grows up, Brianna runs for president of the fifth grade--expecting little competition--until a new girl enters the race. Check out the rest of the books in the President series. Show less

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Cleo Edison Oliver, Playground Millionaire

Cleo Edison Oliver, Playground Millionaire

by Frazier, Sundee T.

Book - 2016

Fifth-grader Cleo Edison Oliver is full of money-making ideas, and her fifth-grade Passion Project is no different--but things get more complicated when s...Show more Fifth-grader Cleo Edison Oliver is full of money-making ideas, and her fifth-grade Passion Project is no different--but things get more complicated when she has to keep her business running, be a good listener when her best friend needs her, and deal with a bully. Check out the rest of the books in the CEO series. Show less

Fifth-grader Cleo Edison Oliver is full of money-making ideas, and her fifth-grade Passion Project is no different--but things get more complicated when s...Show more Fifth-grader Cleo Edison Oliver is full of money-making ideas, and her fifth-grade Passion Project is no different--but things get more complicated when she has to keep her business running, be a good listener when her best friend needs her, and deal with a bully. Check out the rest of the books in the CEO series. Show less

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Sassy

Sassy

Little Sister Is Not My Name

by Draper, Sharon M.

Book - 2009

Fashion-savvy Sassy does not like being the smallest student in her fourth-grade class, until a family emergency calls for a pint-sized hero. Check out the rest of the books in the Sassy series. Fashion-savvy Sassy does not like being the smallest student in her fourth-grade class, until a family emergency calls for a pint-sized hero. Check out the rest of the books in the Sassy series. Show less

Fashion-savvy Sassy does not like being the smallest student in her fourth-grade class, until a family emergency calls for a pint-sized hero. Check out the rest of the books in the Sassy series. Fashion-savvy Sassy does not like being the smallest student in her fourth-grade class, until a family emergency calls for a pint-sized hero. Check out the rest of the books in the Sassy series. Show less

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Double Vision

Double Vision

by Mowry, Tia

Book - 2015

When their family relocates to a new home in Aura, Texas, identical twins Cassie and Caitlyn begin experiencing psychic visions warning them that their mother is in danger. Check out the rest of the books in the Twintuition series. When their family relocates to a new home in Aura, Texas, identical twins Cassie and Caitlyn begin experiencing psychic visions warning them that their mother is in danger. Check out the rest of the books in the Twintuition series. Show less

When their family relocates to a new home in Aura, Texas, identical twins Cassie and Caitlyn begin experiencing psychic visions warning them that their mother is in danger. Check out the rest of the books in the Twintuition series. When their family relocates to a new home in Aura, Texas, identical twins Cassie and Caitlyn begin experiencing psychic visions warning them that their mother is in danger. Check out the rest of the books in the Twintuition series. Show less

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Sugar Plum Ballerinas

Sugar Plum Ballerinas

Plum Fantastic

by Goldberg, Whoopi

Book - 2008

Alexandrea must leave her friends in Apple Creek when her family moves. Her mom enrolls her at Harlem's Nutcracker School of Ballet, and Al is chosen to be the Sugar Plum fairy. Check out the rest of the books in the Sugar Plum Ballerinas series. Alexandrea must leave her friends in Apple Creek when her family moves. Her mom enrolls her at Harlem's Nutcracker School of Ballet, and Al is chosen to be the Sugar Plum fairy. Check out the rest of the books in the Sugar Plum Ballerinas series. Show less

Alexandrea must leave her friends in Apple Creek when her family moves. Her mom enrolls her at Harlem's Nutcracker School of Ballet, and Al is chosen to be the Sugar Plum fairy. Check out the rest of the books in the Sugar Plum Ballerinas series. Alexandrea must leave her friends in Apple Creek when her family moves. Her mom enrolls her at Harlem's Nutcracker School of Ballet, and Al is chosen to be the Sugar Plum fairy. Check out the rest of the books in the Sugar Plum Ballerinas series. Show less

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One Crazy Summer

One Crazy Summer

by Williams-Garcia, Rita

Book - 2010

In 1968, after traveling from Brooklyn to Oakland to spend a month with the mother they barely know, 11-year-old Delphine and her sisters arrive to a cold...Show more In 1968, after traveling from Brooklyn to Oakland to spend a month with the mother they barely know, 11-year-old Delphine and her sisters arrive to a cold welcome as they discover their mother wants them to attend a Black Panther summer camp. Check out the rest of the books in the Gaither Sisters series. Show less

In 1968, after traveling from Brooklyn to Oakland to spend a month with the mother they barely know, 11-year-old Delphine and her sisters arrive to a cold...Show more In 1968, after traveling from Brooklyn to Oakland to spend a month with the mother they barely know, 11-year-old Delphine and her sisters arrive to a cold welcome as they discover their mother wants them to attend a Black Panther summer camp. Check out the rest of the books in the Gaither Sisters series. Show less

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Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel

Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel

by Grimes, Nikki

Book - 2009

Spunky third-grader Dyamonde Daniel misses her old neighborhood, but when she befriends a boy named Free, another new student at school, she finally starts to feel at home. Check out the rest of the books in the Dyamonde Daniel series. Spunky third-grader Dyamonde Daniel misses her old neighborhood, but when she befriends a boy named Free, another new student at school, she finally starts to feel at home. Check out the rest of the books in the Dyamonde Daniel series. Show less

Spunky third-grader Dyamonde Daniel misses her old neighborhood, but when she befriends a boy named Free, another new student at school, she finally starts to feel at home. Check out the rest of the books in the Dyamonde Daniel series. Spunky third-grader Dyamonde Daniel misses her old neighborhood, but when she befriends a boy named Free, another new student at school, she finally starts to feel at home. Check out the rest of the books in the Dyamonde Daniel series. Show less

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Rock Star

by Lyons, Kelly Starling

Book - 2017

When Jada Jones's best friend moves away, school feels like the last place she wants to be. She'd much rather wander outside looking for cool rocks to add...Show more When Jada Jones's best friend moves away, school feels like the last place she wants to be. She'd much rather wander outside looking for cool rocks to add to her collection, since finding rocks is much easier than finding friends. Can Jada figure out a way to make a winning science project and a new friend? Check out the rest of the books in the Jada Jones series. Show less

When Jada Jones's best friend moves away, school feels like the last place she wants to be. She'd much rather wander outside looking for cool rocks to add...Show more When Jada Jones's best friend moves away, school feels like the last place she wants to be. She'd much rather wander outside looking for cool rocks to add to her collection, since finding rocks is much easier than finding friends. Can Jada figure out a way to make a winning science project and a new friend? Check out the rest of the books in the Jada Jones series. Show less

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Keena Ford and the Second-grade Mix-up

Keena Ford and the Second-grade Mix-up

by Thomson, Melissa

Book - 2008

Keena Ford doesn't mean to be a troublemaker, but sometimes things get out of hand. Lucky for her, it's the beginning of the second grade and Keena's got ...Show more Keena Ford doesn't mean to be a troublemaker, but sometimes things get out of hand. Lucky for her, it's the beginning of the second grade and Keena's got a clean slate. So when her new second-grade teacher, Ms. Campbell, mistakenly thinks it's her birthday and brings in a huge chocolate cake, Keena realizes that she's gotten herself into a sticky situation. Check out the rest of the books in the Keena Ford series. Show less

Keena Ford doesn't mean to be a troublemaker, but sometimes things get out of hand. Lucky for her, it's the beginning of the second grade and Keena's got ...Show more Keena Ford doesn't mean to be a troublemaker, but sometimes things get out of hand. Lucky for her, it's the beginning of the second grade and Keena's got a clean slate. So when her new second-grade teacher, Ms. Campbell, mistakenly thinks it's her birthday and brings in a huge chocolate cake, Keena realizes that she's gotten herself into a sticky situation. Check out the rest of the books in the Keena Ford series. Show less

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Shadows of Sherwood

Shadows of Sherwood

A Robyn Hoodlum Adventure

by Magoon, Kekla

Book - 2015

When Nott City is taken over by a harsh governor, Ignomus Crown, and her parents disappear, twelve-year-old Robyn Loxley flees for her life and joins a gr...Show more When Nott City is taken over by a harsh governor, Ignomus Crown, and her parents disappear, twelve-year-old Robyn Loxley flees for her life and joins a group of children trying to take back what is rightfully theirs in this futuristic retelling of Robin Hood. Check out the rest of the books in the Robyn Hoodlum Adventure series. Show less

When Nott City is taken over by a harsh governor, Ignomus Crown, and her parents disappear, twelve-year-old Robyn Loxley flees for her life and joins a gr...Show more When Nott City is taken over by a harsh governor, Ignomus Crown, and her parents disappear, twelve-year-old Robyn Loxley flees for her life and joins a group of children trying to take back what is rightfully theirs in this futuristic retelling of Robin Hood. Check out the rest of the books in the Robyn Hoodlum Adventure series. Show less

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Nikki & Deja

Nikki & Deja

by English, Karen

Book - 2007

When a new girl comes to school, third-graders and best friends Nikki and Deja decide to form a club that would exclude her but find the results not what they expected. Check out the rest of the books in the Nikki & Deja series series. When a new girl comes to school, third-graders and best friends Nikki and Deja decide to form a club that would exclude her but find the results not what they expected. Check out the rest of the books in the Nikki & Deja series series. Show less

When a new girl comes to school, third-graders and best friends Nikki and Deja decide to form a club that would exclude her but find the results not what they expected. Check out the rest of the books in the Nikki & Deja series series. When a new girl comes to school, third-graders and best friends Nikki and Deja decide to form a club that would exclude her but find the results not what they expected. Check out the rest of the books in the Nikki & Deja series series. Show less

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Lulu and the Duck in the Park

Lulu and the Duck in the Park

by McKay, Hilary

Book - 2012

Lulu, who loves animals, brings an abandoned duck egg to school, even though her teacher has banned Lulu from bringing animals to school ever again. Check out the rest of the books in the Lulu series. Lulu, who loves animals, brings an abandoned duck egg to school, even though her teacher has banned Lulu from bringing animals to school ever again. Check out the rest of the books in the Lulu series. Show less

Lulu, who loves animals, brings an abandoned duck egg to school, even though her teacher has banned Lulu from bringing animals to school ever again. Check out the rest of the books in the Lulu series. Lulu, who loves animals, brings an abandoned duck egg to school, even though her teacher has banned Lulu from bringing animals to school ever again. Check out the rest of the books in the Lulu series. Show less

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Brand-new School, Brave New Ruby

by Barnes, Derrick

Book - 2008

When Ruby Booker starts third grade at Hope Road Academy, the same school her three illustrious older brothers attend, she tries hard to make an impression of her own. Check out the rest of the books in the Ruby & the Booker Boys series. When Ruby Booker starts third grade at Hope Road Academy, the same school her three illustrious older brothers attend, she tries hard to make an impression of her own. Check out the rest of the books in the Ruby & the Booker Boys series. Show less

When Ruby Booker starts third grade at Hope Road Academy, the same school her three illustrious older brothers attend, she tries hard to make an impression of her own. Check out the rest of the books in the Ruby & the Booker Boys series. When Ruby Booker starts third grade at Hope Road Academy, the same school her three illustrious older brothers attend, she tries hard to make an impression of her own. Check out the rest of the books in the Ruby & the Booker Boys series. Show less

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Anna Hibiscus

Anna Hibiscus

by Atinuke

Book - 2010

Anna Hibiscus, who lives in Africa with her whole family, loves to splash in the sea and have parties for her aunties, but Anna would love to see snow. Check out the rest of the books in the Anna Hibiscus series. Anna Hibiscus, who lives in Africa with her whole family, loves to splash in the sea and have parties for her aunties, but Anna would love to see snow. Check out the rest of the books in the Anna Hibiscus series. Show less

Anna Hibiscus, who lives in Africa with her whole family, loves to splash in the sea and have parties for her aunties, but Anna would love to see snow. Check out the rest of the books in the Anna Hibiscus series. Anna Hibiscus, who lives in Africa with her whole family, loves to splash in the sea and have parties for her aunties, but Anna would love to see snow. Check out the rest of the books in the Anna Hibiscus series. Show less

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