Children & Young Adult

Learn the power of language and love with this empowering alphabet book of affirmations to inspire and remind Black children of their inner power, strength, and worth. ​ From A is for Afro, to J is for Justice, to R is for Rally, this alphabet...

This is an excellent examination of the ways wealth, gender, and color can shape and at times create mental and emotional fractures. Verdict: A great title for public and high school libraries looking for books that offer a -nuanced look at patriarchy,...

Ranger, the time-traveling golden retriever with search-and-rescue training, sets out to help a family in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina!Ranger, the time-traveling golden retriever with search-and-rescue training, arrives in New Orleans as...

Ranger, the time-traveling golden retriever with search-and-rescue training, sets out to help a family in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina!Ranger, the time-traveling golden retriever with search-and-rescue training, arrives in New Orleans as...

Prepare to be swept up by this exquisite novel that reminds us that grief and love can open the world in mystical ways.Winner of the Stonewall Book AwardWinner of the Lambda Literary AwardCaroline Murphy is a Hurricane Child.Being born during a hurricane...

Prepare to be swept up by this exquisite novel that reminds us that grief and love can open the world in mystical ways.Winner of the Stonewall Book Award!Winner of the Lambda Literary Award!Caroline Murphy is a Hurricane Child.Being born during a...

A full-color picture book biography about Mary Jackson, who became the first female African American engineer at NASA--includes several STEM activities for some real-world learning connections! When Mary Jackson was growing up, she thought being an...

Discover a fun collection of stories about the wonders of natural, curly afro hair!Are you searching for the perfect way to teach your daughter about the basics of afro hair maintenance? Looking for a fun collection of stories that explain hair...

Discover a fun collection of stories about the wonders of natural, curly afro hair!Are you searching for the perfect way to teach your daughter about the basics of afro hair maintenance? Looking for a fun collection of stories that explain hair...

The inspiring sequel to the 2015 Parent's Choice Winner, How to Read a Story! Step 1: Choose an idea for your story. A good one.Step 2: Decide on a setting. Don't be afraid to mix things up.Step 3: Create a heroine--or a hero.Now: Begin. Accomplished...

New historical fiction from a Newbery Honor-winning author about how middle schooler Ariel Goldberg's life changes when her big sister elopes following the 1967 Loving v. Virginia decision, and she's forced to grapple with both her family's prejudice and...

Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture is truly groundbreaking! The first national museum whose mission is to illuminate for all people, the rich, diverse, complicated, and important experiences and contributions of...

A Kirkus Reviews Best Young Adult Book of 2020 Family isn't something you're born into -- it's something you build. One young woman's journey to find her place in the world as the carefully separated strands of her life -- family, money, school, and...

A Kirkus Reviews Best Young Adult Book of 2020 Family isn't something you're born into -- it's something you build. One young woman's journey to find her place in the world as the carefully separated strands of her life -- family, money, school, and...

Everyone on campus knows Remy Cameron. He's the out-and-proud, super-likable guy who friends, faculty, and fellow students alike admire for his cheerful confidence. The only person who isn't entirely sure about Remy Cameron is Remy himself. Under...

A long time ago, Raven was pure white, like fresh snow in winter. This was so long ago that the only light came from campfires, because a greedy chief kept the stars, moon, and sun locked up in elaborately carved boxes. Determined to free them, the...