Children & Young Adult

Hair comes in all colors, textures, and styles. Whether it is worn long or short, in braids or cornrows, or left natural in an Afro, hair plays a big part in who we are and how we feel about ourselves. In this inspiring book, Kelly Johnson's stunning...

This is the thrilling story of Robert Smalls and the Confederate ship that he used to liberate himself, his family, and over a dozen others from enslavement. On the night of May 13th, 1862, as the Civil War raged on in the United States, 16 enslaved...

New York Times bestselling author J. Elle continues her magical middle grade series with our favorite witches from Park Row Magick Academy!While the new Magick Academy is under construction, an invitation to Enrichment Week arrives! Before the students...

Travel through time with National Book Award Finalist Kekla Magoon in a page-turning fantasy adventure about family secrets and finding the courage to plot your own life story. Since Grandpa died, Dally's days are dull and restricted. She's eleven and a...

Set at one young boy's annual family reunion, this Caldecott Honor-winning picture book is a rich and moving celebration of Black history, culture, and the power of family traditions. "On reunion morning, we rise before the sun. Daddy hums as he packs...

Young reporter Frankie and her news crew of beloved toys learn why and how people protest as this engaging series continues. There's breaking news on TV at Frankie's house--a protest to demand justice! Frankie's mama, a journalist, gets a call to cover...

From award-winning actress and mental-health advocate Taraji P. Henson, You Can Be a Good Friend (No Matter What!) shows kids the great things that can happen when we approach others and ourselves with empathy, patience, and love. In this...

Innovative illustrator Kirk Parrish brings the iconic song Move the Crowd to life for the first time as a children's picture book.With knowledge of self, there's nothing I can't solveAt 360 degrees I revolveThis is actual fact, it's not an act, it's been...

The author of Nigel and the Moon, delivers a tender intergenerational story inspired by his childhood in the rural south. Here's a farm stand that represents the importance of family, community, and hope.   Every stand has a story.This one is mine...