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You no longer have to wonder about . Rockdale Reads offers reader's advisory to help you discover books that you will enjoy.

If you have written by Sadé Smith ( ), illustrated by Sayada Ramdial ( ) and would like to find similar books, add these to your :

■ Okra Stew: A Gullah Geechee Family Celebration written and illustrated by Natalie Daise

■ Plátanos Go with Everything written by Lissette Norman, illustrated by Sara Palacios

■ Soul Food Sunday written by Winsome Bingham, illustrated by C. G. Esperanza

■ The Thing About Bees: A Love Letter written and illustrated by Shabazz Larkin

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Rockdale reads . What are you reading this week?

If you’re looking for a feel-good picture book, we recommend written by Sadé Smith (ig: ), illustrated by Sayada Ramdial (ig: ). This character-driven picture book about mangoes, Jamaican people, and sharing has been added to our , along with four carefully selected about peoples and culture. 

Let us know if you'll be adding any of these comparable titles to your as well. 

■ Okra Stew: A Gullah Geechee Family Celebration written and illustrated by Natalie Daise 

■ Plátanos Go with Everything written by Lissette Norman, illustrated by Sara Palacios

■ Soul Food Sunday written by Winsome Bingham, illustrated by C. G. Esperanza

■ The Thing About Bees: A Love Letter written and  illustrated by Shabazz Larkin

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Rockdale reads . What are you reading this week?

If you’re looking for a thoughtful middle grade adult book, we recommend written by Kelly J. Baptist (ig: ). This character-driven novel in verse about African American tweens, interpersonal conflict, and reconciliation has been added to our , along with a four carefully selected realistic fiction .

Let us know if you'll be adding any of these comparable titles to your as well.

■ Not An Easy Win by Chrystal D. Giles

■ School Trip by Jerry Craft

■ Blended by Sharon M. Draper

■ Rain Rising by Courtne Comrie

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