Children & Young Adult

Nick Brooks, award-winning filmmaker and author of Promise Boys, mixes out-of-this-world sci-fi with contemporary themes of friendship, community, and social justice in this hit middle-grade series. Ferrous City is suddenly a lot more interesting--in...

Nick Brooks, award-winning filmmaker and author of Promise Boys, mixes out-of-this-world sci-fi with contemporary themes of friendship, community, and social justice in this hit middle-grade series. Ferrous City is suddenly a lot more interesting--in...

Figuring out family is no easy street, especially in a divorce. Perfect for fans of Jerry Craft and Raina Telgemeier, this contemporary graphic novel introduces a young boy navigating life with his dad, one car ride at a time. Lonnie is going through big...

Figuring out family is no easy street, especially in a divorce. Perfect for fans of Jerry Craft and Raina Telgemeier, this contemporary graphic novel introduces a young boy navigating life with his dad, one car ride at a time. Lonnie is going through big...

A celebration of Juneteenth for babies and toddlers! Let's Celebrate Juneteenth Board Book from Mudpuppy is a wonderful introduction to Juneteenth, a federal holiday in the United States on June 19th commemorating the emancipation of enslaved...

The 'Grandmother of Juneteenth, ' Ms. Opal Lee advocates for the power of education to change the world. As an engaging and captivating way to introduce the history of slavery and freedom to children in words they can understand, Ms. Opal highlights the...

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Opal Lee!   Opal Lee grew up as a Black girl in Texas at a...

Our history echoes with events which, over time, have become hidden, yet are important to all of us. Juneteenth is a celebration which recognizes the end of the enslavement of Black people in America. This book opens a door to understanding our history...

In 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation declared that all enslaved people in Confederate States were legally free. But word traveled slowly during the Civil War. It wasn't until June 19, 1865--more than two months after the war ended--that the good news...

The Twirl of Being a Little Black Girl is a delightful illustrated children's book that brings to life a dancing Black girl. She takes young readers on her journey through history to meet some of the world's most powerful Black women who were each, at...

Saint-Seducing Gold is the second book in Brittany N. Williams's stunning YA historical fantasy trilogy--the Forge & Fracture Saga--that New York Times bestselling author Ayana Gray called "nothing short of spectacular". There's danger in the court of...

This heartfelt picture book from Today show co-anchor Craig Melvin is a tribute to fathers, sons, and the childhood milestones that inspire pride in every parent. Perfect for Father's Day!I'm proud of you when you try.I'll be cheering you on.Always aim...

A new classic for black and brown children. ANYTHING and EVERYTHING is possible! Perhaps you want to become an artist, or a scientist, or maybe even president. Even when--especially when--the path is hard, Dear YOU: Dream BIG. A personal, poetic, and...