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• Autistic & Black

  Our Experiences of Growth, Progress, and Empowerment

  Omeiza, Kala Allen,

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  An exploration of what it means to be Black and autistic and a deep dive into important topics from anti-Black racism and mental health negligence.

• Back Yourself

  a Wellbeing Guide to Healing From Racial Trauma

  Lawrence, Lildonia,

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  Learn how to thrive and live well in the face of stress and trauma due to racism, discrimination and prejudice.

• A Black Woman's Guide to Getting Free

  Winfrey Harris, Tamara,

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  An empowering guide for Black women on living authentically and free.

• Bloom How You Must

  a Black Woman's Guide to Self-care and Generational Healing

  Jefferson, Tara Pringle,

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  Self-empowering wellness is centre stage in this celebration of self-care and community care as a sustaining force for generations of Black women.

• Break the Cycle

  a Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma

  Buqué, Mariel,

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  A guide to understanding and healing intergenerational trauma, combining research, personal stories and practical exercises. Explores how trauma is passed down through families and communities and offers tools for breaking harmful cycles and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Empower Yourself Against Racial and Cultural Stress

  Using Skills From the REACH Program to Cope, Heal, and Thrive

  DeLapp, Ryan C. T.,

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  Practical and interactive workbook with concrete strategies to help empower teens and youth working through identity questions, societal racial stress and understanding cultural stressors.

• I Am Simone Biles

  Meltzer, Brad,

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  A simple biography about the Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast which shares how she dealt with anxiety, negative talk and the twisties. Illustrated by Chris Eliopoulos.

• Mindful Meditations for Black Men

  Restorative Practices to Soothe Mind, Body, and Spirit

  Caraballo, Jor-El,

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  Collection of meditations for Black men, helping them to experience awareness, enlightenment and healing.

• Racial Wellness

  a Guide to Liberatory Healing for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color

  Iyamah, Jacquelyn Ogorchukwu,

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  A guide and workbook for Black, Indigenous and people of colour which centres on self-care, healing and empowerment.

• Through Our Teeth

  Harris, Pamela N.,

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  Three teens investigate the murder of their friend, Hope, while hiding their own complicated history with her and battling personal challenges.

• We Are All So Good at Smiling

  McBride, Amber,

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  When Whimsy is hospitalized for clinical depression, she meets Faerry, a boy who also suffers from the traumatic loss of a sibling. Together they work to unearth buried memories and battle their depression.

• Where Was Goodbye?

  Mather, Janice Lynn,

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  After her brother's suicide, Karmen struggles with relationships while searching for understanding. Can new friendships and a budding romance help her heal from the pain and loss?

• You Are Your Best Thing

  Vulnerability, Shame Resilience, and the Black Experience

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  A collection of essays exploring vulnerability, shame resilience, and healing within the Black experience. Contributors reflect on the impact of racism, trauma and white supremacy while affirming Black love, resilience and authenticity.