{"title":"Diverse Reads","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"ida-b-the-queen","title":"Ida B. The Queen: The Extraordinary Life and Legacy of Ida B. Wells","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJournalist. Suffragist. Antilynching crusader. In 1862, Ida B. Wells was born enslaved in Holly Springs, Mississippi. In 2020, she won a Pulitzer Prize.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIda B. Wells committed herself to the needs of those who did not have power. 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At its heart, it is a recognition and celebration of the versatility and innate beauty of Black hair and Black beauty. The glorious coffee-table book pays homage to the story of our royal past, celebrates the glory of the here and now, and even dares to forecast the future.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt brings to life past, present, and future visions of Black culture and showcases the power and beauty of recognizing and celebrating oneself. Beauty as an expression of who you are is power. 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From the bestselling authors of The Personal Librarian, this novel explores the impact these two extraordinary women had on history as they joined forces in their fight for women's rights and educational equality. Despite facing resistance from white supremacists and enduring personal tragedies, their friendship only grew stronger, serving as the foundation for the modern civil rights movement.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAuthored by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e416 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasurements: 5.5 x 8.2 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePublished by \u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBerkley (June 4, 2024)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44102928171203,"sku":"19843","price":9.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0501\/7881\/8243\/files\/81DEuGZ7vHL._SY522.jpg?v=1732487548"},{"product_id":"black-flora-inspiring-profiles-of-floriculture-s-new-vanguard","title":"Black Flora: Inspiring Profiles of Floriculture’s New Vanguard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eExperience the thriving community of Black floriculture leading the forefront of the flower industry.\u003cem\u003e Black Flora\u003c\/em\u003e, the first of its kind, captures stories of contemporary Black innovators in the world of flowers. Author and devoted gardener Teresa Speight seeks to unite nature and community in a stunning and unforgettable way. This book not only celebrates the present, but also unearths the floral legacies of the past, providing inspiration for the next generation of plant enthusiasts. With profiles and imagery from over twenty growers, florists, and designers across the United States, \u003cem\u003eBlack Flora\u003c\/em\u003e showcases a diverse range of floral expertise. As visionary horticulturalist and garden historian Abra Lee notes in her foreword, the community featured in Black Flora holds great value in both the present and in garden history. 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When Walter expressed his doubts about avoiding his mother, the boy's eyes sparked with an idea. \"We'll venture into the uncut grass, where we've never been before!\" Follow along as a young child embarks on a journey outside the comfort of home, discovering the magic of sharing, connection, and love. 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