Children & Young Adult

Jaylin has always been a star defender on his lacrosse team, but his catching ability holds him back from his dream position--midfielder. When a trip to the eye doctor gives him the chance he needs to up his game, Jaylin gives everything he has to show...

Best Children's Books of the Year, Bank Street College of Education Teacher's Choices, International Literacy Association (ILA) Skipping Stones Honor Award, Skipping Stones MagazineA post-Civil War story about a young boy who journeys tirelessly to...

The second book in the stunning YA historical fantasy trilogy that New York Times bestselling author Ayana Gray called "nothing short of spectacular"--now in paperback There's trouble in the court of James I. Joan Sands, magic metal-worker, needs to...

Frankie's first loose tooth might fall out during the Kids' Journalism Conference. How can she help the Tooth Fairy find her when she's away from home? Breaking news! Ace junior reporter Frankie has her first loose tooth. All of her toys are excited, and...

Aspiring young rappers will delight in this infectious, read-aloud introduction to the poetry and craft of rap. From scribbling words on the page to spitting rhymes on the mic, a joyful narrator guides readers through the emotions, literary techniques,...

Meet the kids in Mrs. Z's wacky and wonderful third-grade class! Ayana Ndoum, who prefers blending into the background, will have to take center stage for the class variety show--but it's hard to concentrate on her talent when her embarrassing dad is...

From America's Mom--actress, New York Times bestselling author, NAACP Award-winning personality, and Emmy-winning host Tabitha Brown--comes an upbeat, inspiring story about finding your own light."Hello there, sunshine!"Every morning, young Tabitha wakes...

Meet the kids in Mrs. Z's wacky and wonderful third-grade class! Ayana Ndoum, who prefers blending into the background, will have to take center stage for the class variety show--but it's hard to concentrate on her talent when her embarrassing dad is...

Read Melody's Diary to discover her story set in Detroit during the Civil Rights Movement. This title is a part of American Girl's exciting new series featuring the diaries and journals of girls throughout history! Melody can't wait to sing her first...

After her private school is rocked by a gruesome murder, a teen tries to find the real killer and clear her brother's name in this "creepily potent story of a family legacy that gives terrifying shape to monsters real and imagined" (Kirkus Reviews)...

A joyful, intergenerational celebration of Black hair, family love, and cultural pride in the spirit of Hair Love and Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut.It's wash day--Tasha's least favorite day of the week!Wash day means stinging eyes, aching back, and...

Mary had a little jam while sitting on her stoop. She felt the music fill her bones. "I think I need a group." Sometimes a little music can lead to a big performance! Fashion-forward Mary is known for adding flair everywhere she goes. One day, while...

From award-winning YA author Leah Johnson comes the sequel to her stunning middle grade debut, Ellie Engle Saves Herself, now with Ellie's bff, Bree Boyd, taking center stage in story about friendship, family, and what it really means to be the best 7th...

From the award-winning author of the Jada Jones chapter books comes an illustrated spin-off series perfect for STEM fans! When Miles and his classmates welcome a few frogs as class pets, it's a reminder that what he really wants more than anything is a...

Jesse is a sneakerhead without the sneakers. After his parents were killed in an accident three years ago, Jesse went to live with his grandfather, and it wasn't long before the insurance money ran out. That meant no money for new threads or fresh kicks...

Kwesi doesn't know how to swim... and discovers his grandmother doesn't either! Can they conquer their fear of water together with the help of the West African legend Mami Wata? "How about we make a deal?" Nana rubbed Kwesi's head. "I will learn to swim,...