Marley Dias, 11, was tired of reading books about "white boys and their dogs" so she began looking for stories about black girls. Here's a sampling of some of the titles she's found so far.
Marley Dias, 11, was tired of reading books about "white boys and their dogs" so she began looking for stories about black girls. Here's a sampling of some of the titles she's found so far.
Courtesy Janice Johnson Dias
In "A Chair for My Mother" by Vera B. Williams. A child, her waitress mother and her grandmother save dimes to buy a comfortable armchair after losing their furniture in a fire.
In "A Chair for My Mother" by Vera B. Williams. A child, her waitress mother and her grandmother save dimes to buy a comfortable armchair after losing their furniture in a fire.
Greenwillow Books
Jacqueline Woodson's "After Tupac and D Foster" tells the story of two girls trying to make sense of the world after the deaths of another friend and their favorite musician, Tupac Shakur.
Jacqueline Woodson's "After Tupac and D Foster" tells the story of two girls trying to make sense of the world after the deaths of another friend and their favorite musician, Tupac Shakur.
Speak
"Art from Her Heart" by Kathy Whitehead is a picture book biography about folk artist Clementine Hunter, who was unable to see her own work in a museum exhibit.
"Art from Her Heart" by Kathy Whitehead is a picture book biography about folk artist Clementine Hunter, who was unable to see her own work in a museum exhibit.
G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
"Blue Tights" by Rita Williams-Garcia is about 15-year-old Joyce, who finds a way to express herself through dance.
"Blue Tights" by Rita Williams-Garcia is about 15-year-old Joyce, who finds a way to express herself through dance.
Blue Tights
"Almost Zero" is the third book in Nikki Grimes' Dyamond Daniel series, which teaches life lessons through the eyes of a third-grader.
"Almost Zero" is the third book in Nikki Grimes' Dyamond Daniel series, which teaches life lessons through the eyes of a third-grader.
G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
"Ballerina Dreams: From Orphan to Dancer" is the true story of Michaela DePrince's journey from Sierra Leone to a career as a dancer in the United States.
"Ballerina Dreams: From Orphan to Dancer" is the true story of Michaela DePrince's journey from Sierra Leone to a career as a dancer in the United States.
Random House Books for Young Readers
"Amazing Grace" by Mary Hoffman tells the story of a girl who wants to star as Peter Pan in the school play.
"Amazing Grace" by Mary Hoffman tells the story of a girl who wants to star as Peter Pan in the school play.
Dial Books
"Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie tells the story of a young Nigerian woman who emigrates to the United States for school and stays for work.
"Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie tells the story of a young Nigerian woman who emigrates to the United States for school and stays for work.
Anchor
In "Brown Girl Dreaming," author Jacqueline Woodson describes her childhood growing up in the 1960s and 1970s in South Carolina and New York.
In "Brown Girl Dreaming," author Jacqueline Woodson describes her childhood growing up in the 1960s and 1970s in South Carolina and New York.
Nancy Paulsen Books
"Full, Full, Full of Love" by Trish Cooke explores the relationship between Jay Jay and his Grannie.
"Full, Full, Full of Love" by Trish Cooke explores the relationship between Jay Jay and his Grannie.
Candlewick
In Celeste O. Norfleet's "Download Drama," Kenisha Lewis becomes a YouTube sensation after making a promo for the dance studio where she works.
In Celeste O. Norfleet's "Download Drama," Kenisha Lewis becomes a YouTube sensation after making a promo for the dance studio where she works.
Harlequin Kimani
Derrick Barnes' "Ruby and the Booker Boys" series tells of 8-year-old Ruby Booker, the baby sister of the most popular boys on Chill Brook Avenue.
Derrick Barnes' "Ruby and the Booker Boys" series tells of 8-year-old Ruby Booker, the baby sister of the most popular boys on Chill Brook Avenue.
Scholastic Paperbacks
Jewell Parker Rhodes' "Ninth Ward" tells the story of 12-year-old New Orleans resident Lanesha and her caretaker Mama Ya-Ya, who has a vision of a fast approaching hurricane -- Katrina.
Jewell Parker Rhodes' "Ninth Ward" tells the story of 12-year-old New Orleans resident Lanesha and her caretaker Mama Ya-Ya, who has a vision of a fast approaching hurricane -- Katrina.
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
In Jerdine Nolen's "Thunder Rose," a teen with superhuman abilities meets her match in the form of a whirling storm.
In Jerdine Nolen's "Thunder Rose," a teen with superhuman abilities meets her match in the form of a whirling storm.
HMH Books for Young Readers
In "Birthday Blues," the second book in Karen English's "Nikki and Deja" series, two third-graders plan a celebration.
In "Birthday Blues," the second book in Karen English's "Nikki and Deja" series, two third-graders plan a celebration.
Clarion Books
In "Firebird," ballerina Misty Copeland's first picture book, the dancer shows a young girl to follow her footsteps.
In "Firebird," ballerina Misty Copeland's first picture book, the dancer shows a young girl to follow her footsteps.
G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
In "Miami Jackson Sees It Through," by Patricia McKissack, a young boy learns to deal with a tough new teacher.
In "Miami Jackson Sees It Through," by Patricia McKissack, a young boy learns to deal with a tough new teacher.
Random House Books for Young Readers