Black Boy
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Nine-year-old Darius, a Black boy, is bullied for his deep, dark skin tone. After standing up to his bully, he is challenged to a fight. Wanting to avoid the confrontation, Darius skips the school bus and begins the long walk home. That's when everything changes. In a vacant field, Darius meets Husani, an onyx-colored alien boy who has crash-landed on Earth. Husani needs help to get back to his home planet. But there's a problem: a secret alien tracking agency has already seized his spaceship-and they'll stop at nothing to capture him. Now, it's up to Darius to help his new friend. Together, t...
Nine-year-old Darius, a Black boy, is bullied for his deep, dark skin tone. After standing up to his bully, he is challenged to a fight. Wanting to avoid the confrontation, Darius skips the school bus and begins the long walk home. That's when everything changes. In a vacant field, Darius meets Husani, an onyx-colored alien boy who has crash-landed on Earth. Husani needs help to get back to his home planet. But there's a problem: a secret alien tracking agency has already seized his spaceship-and they'll stop at nothing to capture him. Now, it's up to Darius to help his new friend. Together, they must outsmart the agency, reclaim the stolen ship, and discover the true power of courage, friendship, and believing in who you are. What Young Readers Will Learn from Black Boy Black Boy by Ahmet Khalil is a powerful and imaginative story that speaks directly to the hearts of young Black boys everywhere. Through the eyes of a boy who struggles with bullying and colorism, and the friendship he forms with a mysterious alien who looks just like him, readers discover essential life lessons: You are beautiful just as you are - Dark skin is powerful, magical, and worthy of love. Self-love is a journey - Learning to love yourself is one of the bravest things you can do. You're not alone - Others understand your pain - and your power. Bullying doesn't define you - What others say about you is not who you are. Your identity is your strength - Your Blackness is something to be proud of. Kindness and empathy matter - You never know what someone else is going through. Speak your truth - Your voice deserves to be heard. Real strength comes from within - True power isn't about fighting back - it's about rising above. It's okay to cry, to feel, and to heal - Emotions are human, and healing is heroic. You were born to shine - There's greatness in you that no one can take away. Black Boy is a celebration of Black identity, self-acceptance, and emotional growth - a must-read for every classroom, library, and home. For merchandise (T-shirts, Posters, Cups, and more) based on the book, visit https: //rdbl.co/45IVa0H
