Children (0 - 8)

J.C. loves the park and helping people! So when he sees his local park is in need of a cleanup, he comes up with a plan. But he'll need help. Can J.C. find enough volunteers to make his plan a success?

J.C. can't wait to act in the community center's play with his best friends, Vicky and Amir. But when he gets onstage, stage fright strikes. Will the support of J.C.'s family and friends be enough to help him remember his lines?

J.C. can't wait to act in the community center's play with his best friends, Vicky and Amir. But when he gets onstage, stage fright strikes. Will the support of J.C.'s family and friends be enough to help him remember his lines?

J.C. can't wait to go play at the park. But when Mom spots a new neighbor in need of help, she says their outing will have to wait. Can J.C. find a way to have fun and be a good neighbor?

J.C. can't wait to go play at the park. But when Mom spots a new neighbor in need of help, she says their outing will have to wait. Can J.C. find a way to have fun and be a good neighbor?

From music to art to poetry, creativity filled the air in the Fillmore District. The creativity and inclusion brought communities together--with no exceptions. Everyone was welcome, and everyone was accepted. In this beautiful story about the historical...

J.C. is craving cupcakes and so is Pop-Pop! But when baby Maya won't go down for her nap, J.C. and Pop-Pop have to get creative. Can they handle baking and babysitting at the same time?

J.C. is craving cupcakes and so is Pop-Pop! But when baby Maya won't go down for her nap, J.C. and Pop-Pop have to get creative. Can they handle baking and babysitting at the same time?

Amara searches for pumpkins on her farm in this vibrant exploration of gardening and healthy eating, from the Where in the Garden? series. Amara is hosting a potluck for friends on her farm, and she needs help finding her pumpkins to serve a tasty dish...

"El ritmo rápido, vocabulario sencillo y un toque de ciencias de la tierra despiertan el interés de los jóvenes coleccionistas de rocas en todas partes". - Kirkus "A los lectores que adoran a Ivy y Bean o a Katie Woo les encantará conocer a Jada Jones"...

An empowering picture book from South Africa about a young girl who overcomes endless teasing. Skipping Stones Honor Award Winner 2021 Meet Wanda, with her beautiful head full of hair. She is brave and strong, but she's unhappy because of the endless...

Plucky activist Rocket returns in another inspiring picture book, rallying her community to SPEAK UP! to save their town library. When Rocket finds out that her town's library is closing, she knows something must be done. Inspired by the activism of Rosa...

Meet Rocket--a plucky aspiring astronaut intent on getting her community to LOOK UP! from what they're doing and reach for the stars in this auspicious debut picture book. Honored as a Chicago Public Library 2019 Best of the Best Book! A comet will be...

From the creator of My Beautiful Black Hair, this joyful board book celebrates the natural beauty of Black hair in all its shapes, styles, and textures! My hair is like the sun . . . the stars . . . the ocean! From curls that wind like rivers to coils...

In the latest Lola Reads book, Lola welcomes a special visitor--her grandmother Nana-Bibi! Lola's grandmother is coming to visit, and Lola can't wait for all the family fun. Nana-Bibi will stay in Lola's room, so Lola gets to sleep on a special blow-up...