1) “The Bedtime Book” by Todd Parr $17.99. This book will become a favorite bedtime read and “Be Who You Are” by Todd Parr Hachette Book Group $17.99—be inspired to be just who you are! www.lb-kids.com
2) “Rise Up Ordinary Kids with Extraordinary Stories” by Amanda Li and illustrated by Amy Blackwell $16.99 Andrews McMeel Press 7+ Read about amazing young people and be inspired! www.andrewsmcmeel.com
3) “Harlem Shuffle” by Colson Whitehead published by Doubleday $28.95. This page turner is part heist, values, morality, with a healthy dose of Harlem of the 1960s added in for fun. www.knopfdoubleday.com
4) “From Staircase to Stage: The Story of Raekwon and Wu-Tang Clan” by Raekwon with Anthony Bozza published by Simon & Schuster $28.00. Native New Yorker and hip-hop honcho of Wu-Tang Clan fame tells his tale of poverty, perseverance, creative process, and prosperity. www.simonschuster.com
5) “Black Nerd Problems: Essays” by Willian Evans and Omar Holmon published by Simon & Schuster $27. Current interesting essays on what people are talking about. www.simonandschuster.com
