Children & Young Adult

In this compelling graphic novel, follow the amazing life of Bessie Coleman, who became the first African American woman to earn a pilot's license. With comic book-style illustrations and engaging, easy-to-read text, this biography will inspire,...

Dive into this revealing portrait of Stranger Things fan favorite Lucas Sinclair and get to know Lucas like never before. The thrilling adventure of Stranger Things continues where season three left off, with fan favorite Lucas Sinclair finally telling...

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Stevie Wonder in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, author...

Misty Copeland is one of America's most famous ballerinas. Learn about how she broke barriers for dancers of color and worked her way to the top!

Adapted from Emmanuel Acho's New York Times bestseller Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man, comes an essential young listeners edition aimed at opening a dialogue about systemic racism with our youngest generation. Young people have the power to...

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Michelle Obama in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents,...

Singer-songwriter Khalid shot to fame with his song Location. Find out how this singer became a best new artist!

Grammy-award-winning rap artist Kendrick Lamar uses his lyrics to speak on social issues facing African Americans today. Learn more about how he uses his musical talents to spread awareness.

Colin Kaepernick is a famous football star. He protested police treatment of black people in the United States by kneeling during the national anthem. Read about how he started a movement!

Luther T. Farrell has got to get out of Flint, Michigan. As his best friend Sparky says, "Flint's nothing but the Titanic." And his mother, a.k.a. the Sarge, says, "Take my advice and stay off the sucker path." The Sarge milked the system to build an...

Beyonce has been at the top of the music industry for decades. She uses her platform to bring awareness to social issues. Learn more about her passion for helping others.

Yara Shahidi has acted in popular TV shows and movies. Now she uses her popularity to teach others about important issues. Learn more about her activisim!

Storm Reid earned praise for her starring role in A Wrinkle in Time. Learn about how this teen actress got her start!

Meghan Markle joined the British royal family after a successful acting career. Read about her career, her human rights work, and her path to becoming royalty!

As a sixth-grader, Marley Dias started a campaign to help make sure girls of all races have access to books that feature main characters who look like them. She also went on to write a book of her own. Learn more about how she is making a difference for...

Author Kwame Alexander writes books for children of all ages. His book The Crossover won the Newbery Medal in 2015. Learn more about his writing success!