Young Readers (9 - 13)

Learn about the fascinating accomplishments of Shirley Chisholm, the first African American woman to be elected into United States Congress, in the book Shirley Chisholm--part of the Leaders Like Us African American childrens books series. Dive into...

Annabelle Louis is a new kid and a nobody at McManus Middle School. Her therapist challenges the ever-skeptical Annabelle to try new things and make new friends to help her cope with her mom's upcoming military assignment in Afghanistan. Annabelle takes...

Daphne is a hilarious, fashion-savvy YouTube star. But at school, where Daphne is really Annabelle Louis, seventh-grade super geek, wearing the latest trends is far off her radar. Her therapist, Dr. Varma, suggests she try something new--a wardrobe...

A few months into the school year, Annabelle Louis is starting to find her place at McManus Middle School. But Annabelle's therapist, Dr. Varma, still thinks there's room for improvement in Annabelle's social life, especially since Mom will be leaving...

There's nothing better than a vacation - unless it's a vacation with your dance team! Brie and the rest of the dancers at Ms. Marianne's Academy of Dance are thrilled when they find out they're performing in the Citrus Jam - the competition to end all...

Enter the hilarious world of ten-year-old Kenny and his family, the Weird Watsons of Flint, Michigan. There's Momma, Dad, little sister Joetta, Kenny, and Byron, Kenny's older brother, who, at thirteen, is an "official juvenile delinquent." When Momma...

After years as a dancer, Jada is sure she's ready to graduate from ballet to pointe. But moving to the next level is harder than she thought. Is she pushing things too far, too fast in her effort to stay on pointe?

Explore the life and career of writer and poet Jerry Pinkney, author of Soapstone Signs.

Jada isn't thrilled to leave her old life in Philadelphia behind. Not only is she saying goodbye to her school and her friends, she also has to leave her dance team. Jada lives for ballet, and thankfully, she finds a way to keep dancing at Ms. Marianne's...

The Newbery Medal-winning classic novel about the courage and faith--and the love of a dog--that give a family strength in the face of inhumanity.The boy knows that times are tough for his family. Every night, his father goes out hunting with their great...

For fans of Jason Reynolds and Kwame Alexander, a poignant and timely novel about race, class, and second chances.Ever since T'Shawn's dad died, his mother has been struggling to keep the family afloat. So when he's offered a spot on a prestigious diving...

From the groundbreaking author of Tyrell, an astonishing middle-grade novel about a girl overcoming the secrets and abuse of her past.This should be an exciting time for Caprice. She has been offered a place at the school of her dreams, where she's just...

Essential reading on American and Black history, race, protest and youth activism★ Four Starred Reviews ★Editors' Choice Book ―The New York TimesJane Addams Children's Book AwardTop 10 Black History Books for Youth ―BooklistBest...

It's a challenge to transform the Nutcracker Suite's romantic orchestra into jumpin' jazz melodies, but that's exactly what Duke Ellington and his collaborator, Billy Strayhorn, did. Ellington's band memebers were not so sure that a classical ballet...

From New York to China to Australia and six other countries, an unrelenting basketball game rages on as kids compete and play for keeps, all determined to sink the winning shot. Presented in graphic, comic book style. A fantastic journey around the world...