Children & Young Adult

Black college student Sydney Ciara navigates academics, love, and the online space, in this coming-of-age romance told through her blog posts, messages, and more! Sydney Ciara Warren is excited as she starts her first year of college, but also nervous...

In this compelling, moving story about brotherhood, identity, and social justice, a Black, autistic teen tries to figure out what happened the night his older brother was unjustly arrested. All Aiden has ever wanted to do was play football just like his...

From acclaimed author Camryn Garrett comes a middle-grade mystery with a magical twist, about a girl who goes to live with her aunt in the summer after the loss of her father--and who finds a doorway in Central Park that leads to a magically preserved...

When a girl's confidence is shaken and she begins to shrink, her grandmother is there to remind her of who she is in this empowering picture book about self-esteem. Amoya Blackwood is loud, bold and carefree. She always has the answer in class. And she...

The true story of one man's brave plan to free his family from slavery Lizzy Smalls is proud of her papa, Robert, for being the best boat pilot in Charleston Harbor. But the Smalls family is enslaved, and after the outbreak of the Civil War, Robert is...

Longlisted for the National Book Award A tender-souled boy reeling from the death of his best friend struggles to fit into a world that wants him to grow up tough and unfeeling in this stunning illustrated middle grade novel in verse "full of...

I raise my fist and I declare . . . that it's ok to rock our hair! A young girl celebrates her right under laws such as the CROWN Act to style her hair in any way she sees fit in this empowering tribute to the unique and special ways that people can rock...

Readers of YA contemporary romance, sports romance, enemies-to-lovers stories, and those looking for Black love will be drawn to this title. It's perfect for fans of Talia Hibbert's Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute. DeAndre may be the king of the...

A gentle story to help parents and children discuss racial injustice and empower young readers to let their inner lights shine Like her favorite superheroes, Eden always knew how to save the day. That is, until one night, she sees something troubling on...

A bold anthem that celebrates the power and potential of young Black boys by the award-winning creative team of author Brynne Barnes and superstar illustrator Bryan Collier. From the celebrated author of Black Girl Rising and Colors of Me and four-time...

A vibrant and heart-warming novel about the unforgettable joys of the Renaissance Faire, overcoming grief through cherished memories, and remaining true to yourself--even in cosplay. For as long as she could remember, Kaya Morgan has spent her summers...

A lyrical picture book from the award-winning author of Heavy, about three Black boys who form a deep connection during a transformative summer trip down South to visit family. On the ground of that garden, covered in vegetables and dirt, coated in...

After glamming it up with her school friends in the bestselling Mary Had a Little Glam, children's book author Tammi Sauer brings back Mary, the resourceful, stylish little girl protagonist for another exciting adventure. This time, a little plan that...

Return to the world of the Marvellers and Conjurors in the third book of the instant New York Times and #1 Indie Bestselling fantasy series. Year Three at the global magic school in the sky is back in session in The Deadly Fates. After...

With a nickname like "Leggie," LaGrande "Leggie" Peters seemed destined to be an all-star runner. But when an accident on the track forces Leggie to give the field a try, he will have to overcome many obstacles to get his second shot.