Segregation was a way of life in St. Louis, aptly called the most southern city in the North." These thirteen oral histories describe the daily struggle that pervasive racism demanded but also share the tradition of self-respect that the African American...

Black Panther meets X-Men in this action-packed and empowering middle grade adventure about a British Nigerian girl who learns that her Afro hair has psychokinetic powers--perfect for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers!Onyeka has a lot of hair---the...

Blackgirl on Mars is a radical memoir that chronicles author, educator and activist Lesley-Ann Brown's two years' worth of travel searching for home. Blackgirl on Mars is a radical memoir that chronicles author, educator and activist Lesley-Ann Brown's...

Join author and educator Evelyn Scales Thompson, Ph.D. as she recounts the rich history of the black communities in and around Surry County, North CarolinaFrom slavery in the 1800s to freedom in the 1950s, Black America Series: Around Surry County traces...

R. B. Cunninghame Graham's trek into the Moroccan interior is a classic of travel writing. Intending to reach the forbidden city of Tarudant, he was instead captured and held prisoner for four months in a medieval castle, where he observed in detail the...

Andre dreads Thursdays. Thursday is the day before Mama gets paid at work each week -- it's the day when money is tight and spirits are low for Andre and his older brother and sister. As report card day approaches, Andre anticipates making the honor...

FINALIST FOR THE 2022 LA TIMES ART SEIDENBAUM AWARD FOR FIRST FICTION. "The electrifying fiction debut that has been called 'a modern Mrs. Dalloway.'"--THE ATLANTIC "Mind-bending and utterly original."--Brandon Taylor "Slim in the hand, but its impact is...

Wonderful tunes from Count Basie, Erroll Garner, George Gershwin, Neal Hefti, Cole Porter, Hoagy Carmichael, Kurt Weill and others. Can be played as solos, duets or trios. Includes: As Time Goes By * Jumpin' at the Woodside * Li'l Darlin' * Mack the...

Beautiful full-color illustrations and poems tell the stories of different occupations in ancient Egypt, from the farmer to the pyramid builder, from the goldsmith to the embalmer. Based on the latest historical research, Voices of Ancient Egypt conveys...

A Coretta Scott King Award winner that is more timely than ever--excellent narrative nonfiction that's history at its best.* Like Howard Zinn's People's History of the United States, Now Is Your Time! explores American history through the stories of the...

Trust no man. Every action has a reaction and sometimes that reaction is...death Lust, Lies, and Betrayal Scarred by the one you love... Ananda is on her way to the top. A frail heart and mistrust of men once took her soul to the bottom. Her sassy...

An upcoming book to be published by Penguin Random House.

"An intense snapshot of the chain reaction caused by pulling a trigger." --Booklist (starred review) "Astonishing." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "A tour de force." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) A Newbery Honor Book A Coretta Scott King Honor...

Intended for parents and teachers of African American students, this book provides strategies for correcting the racial achievement gap in upper-grade mathematics. It offers advice on instilling confidence in African American students and on teaching...

Faith is always full of energy and loves to say yes to new opportunities, but she's setting herself up for a disaster! Over- committed and stressed out, Faith must learn to prioritize, delegate, and practice self-care. Will she be able to manage the...