Young Readers (9 - 13)

Jesse Owens grew up during the time of Jim Crow laws, but segregation never slowed him down. After setting world records for track in high school and college, he won a slot on the 1936 U.S. Olympic team. That year, the Olympics were in Berlin, then...

Illus. in full color with black-and-white photos. "Covers not only the story of Robinson's prowess and his problems as the first black man to play in the major leagues, but also the story of the rise and fall of black baseball and some of its star...

Bubba Wallace started racing cars at nine years old. He began competing in 2010 and hasn't slowed down since, setting records as the youngest winner at many races. He was the first Black driver to win Rookie of the Year for NASCAR. Find out how Wallace's...

Bobby discovers how to control his uncontrollable burping.

Learn all about Lay Lay -- the latest teen music sensation and Nickelodeon's newest star -- in this full-color photographic memoir!Alaya "Lay Lay" High is the latest teen influencer and role model to take over social media. She's a rapper, dancer, style...

How do we give young people the tools they need to actively dismantle racism and create a better world for everyone?From the author of the groundbreaking NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, Me and White Supremacy, Layla Saad's young readers' edition is a timely,...

Middle-schooler Marika is caught between two worlds. She and her friend Beth are passionate about women's rights, and they plan to join a national rally to support the cause. But it's 1970, and the equal rights movement has a lot of resistance--including...

This activity book provides caregivers and kids a interactive, engaging, and age-appropriate way to navigate conversations around skin tone, race, and racism. Crafted by an experienced educator and advocate for antiracism, Hues of You offers a smart and...

The inspiring autobiography from Gabrielle Douglas--the first African-American gymnast in Olympic history to become the individual All-Around champion--revealing her journey from the time she first entered a gym to her gold-medal-winning performances.In...

An ordinary construction project uncovers an extraordinary archaeological discovery. Imagine you're watching a backhoe dig up the ground for a construction project when a round object rolls down a pile of dirt and stops at your feet. You pick it up,...

Key events of the Civil Rights Movement will be brought to life in this exciting and informative new series.The civil rights movement in 1965 was fraught with assassination, brutal attacks, and an attempt to deny Black Americans the right to vote. In...

Key events of the Civil Rights Movement will be brought to life in this exciting and informative new series.The year 1963 brought both violence and a speech that resonates today. In June, two Black students were blocked from registering for classes at...

Key events of the Civil Rights Movement will be brought to life in this exciting and informative new series.The year 1960 was a turning point in the civil rights movement as young Black men and women became peaceful warriors for change. In February, four...

Key events of the Civil Rights Movement will be brought to life in this exciting and informative new series.1957 was a year of new beginnings and hope for a growing movement. In January, prominent civil rights leaders attended a historic meeting in...

Key events of the Civil Rights Movement will be brought to life in this exciting and informative new series. The year 1955 saw a range of events that brought attention to the civil rights movement. In August, Emmett Till, a Black teenager, was brutally...