A West African story about the much-loved trickster, Anansi, retold and reimagined for a new generation by award-winning author Taiye Selasi "Allow me to introduce myself."But he needed no introduction. "Anansi the spider!" said Anansi the boy. "The...

Just as every superhero has an origin story, so does every drug dealer who holds the title "kingpin. This is the origin of a true dope girl who took Philadelphia by storm in the period of one summer. Before all of the hood fame, fancy cars, nice...

One Big Day is a board book celebration of that very special day--a baby's first birthday. The perfect gift for babies and their parents to share! One Big Day and Anne Wynter and Alea Marley's companion book, Hands On!, about a baby's journey from...

Celebrate inspiring stories of powerful figures in Black History with this interactive board book that tells the stories of four extraordinary Black heroes. With scenes you can push, pull, and slide, this book is perfect for teaching little ones about...

In his final book In My Father's House, New York Times mega-bestselling author E. Lynn Harris introduces Bentley Dean, owner of the hottest modeling agency in Miami's sexy South Beach. Only the world's most beautiful models make the roster of Picture...

A deep dive into the period after the Civil War, when the country struggled to both heal and find a way forward. An essential read for students ages 12 to 15 in today's cultural climate. After the Civil War, Americans struggled to repair the divided...

(Faber Piano Adventures ). BigTime Piano Jazz & Blues is a great collection of jazz and blues pieces. Standards such as "Take the 'A' Train" and "Desafinado" provide an introduction to basic jazz styles such as swing and bossa nova. Other moods and...

The poetry of Nikki Giovanni has spurred movements, turned hearts and informed generations. She's been hailed as a firebrand, a radical, a courageous activist who has spoken out on the sensitive issues that touch our national consciousness, including...

The car fire didn't kill Navajo Tribal Policeman Delbert Nez--a bullet did. And the old man in possession of the murder weapon is a whiskey-soaked shaman named Ashie Pinto. Officer Jim Chee is devastated by the slaying of his good friend Del, and...

Prepare to fall in love with the wholesome beauty of soul food, with Scotty Scott's approachable and unique take on the cuisine's key dishes. Each flavor has a story, and every recipe in this book is infused with a family anecdote that highlights its...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Tarana Burke and Dr. Brené Brown bring together a dynamic group of Black writers, organizers, artists, academics, and cultural figures to discuss the topics the two have dedicated their lives to understanding and teaching:...

In this gorgeous and lyrical picture book, a family finds hope and healing in a Mardi Gras celebration after Hurricane Katrina changed their world. That zany beat in our feet is 'cause of Pop-Pop, our pa. He sure loved himself some Mardi Gras! "It's...

Discover how--and why--Black, Indigenous, and people of color in America experience societal, economic, and infrastructural inequality throughout history covering everything from Columbus's arrival in 1492 to the War on Drugs to the Black Lives Matter...

"An elegant meditation on the complexities of the American South--and thus of America--by an esteemed daughter of the South and one of the great intellectuals of our time. An inspiration." --Isabel Wilkerson, New York Times bestselling author of The...

A striking debut novel about racism on elite college campuses. Fans of Dear White People will embrace this activist-centered contemporary novel about a college freshman grappling with the challenges of attending an elite university with a disturbing...