Christopher Award-winning author Jerdine Nolen imagines a young woman's journey from slavery to freedom in this intimate and powerful novel that was named an ALA/YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults nominee. It is 1854 in Alexandria, Virginia. Eliza's...

Master storyteller Christopher Paul Curtis's Newbery Honor novel, featuring his trademark humor and unique narrative voice, is now part of the Scholastic Gold line!Elijah of Buxton, recipient of the Newbery Honor and winner of the Coretta Scott King...

"Eli, Ely is brave and honest--and ultimately a big hearted book" - Cleaver Magazine "Eli, Ely is a gritty tour de force through the hidden corners of San Francisco. It's sexy and violent and Tyrus holds nothing back. Read with caution and have a...

Eli's class was getting a new student. Eli's teacher assigned him to be the new student's buddy. Eli decides to make a surprise for the new student, but it was Eli who was surprised.The new student didn't look like him. Eli learns that friendship doesn't...

Eli's class was getting a new student. Eli's teacher assigned him to be the new student's buddy. Eli decides to make a surprise for the new student, but it was Eli who was surprised.The new student didn't look like him. Eli learns that friendship doesn't...

"A tale of two souls relinquishing the past to embrace the future."As far as J. Collins is concerned, he couldn't have met Rachel Patterson under a more embarrassing circumstance. He is sure she will clutch her purse and cross to the other side of the...

Enter an urban fantasy world where elves, vampires, weres, djinn, and others maintain a precarious balance of power in North Carolina. Welcome to Otherside. Private investigator and sylph Arden Finch is determined to come out of the shadows and practice...

No country has managed to develop beyond a subsistence economy without ensuring at least minimum access to electricity for the majority of its population. Yet many sub-Saharan African countries struggle to meet demand. Why is this, and what can be done...

Book 2 in the Shadows of Otherside SeriesThe deal that secured Arden Finch a measure of freedom came with strings, and now everyone wants to pull them.Arden has carved out a place for herself in Otherside-at a price. Pressure mounts as she juggles her...

El Doe Ray Doe (Who Knew?) tells the story of an underprivileged black youth named Wilbert who grows up in a Southern city in the 1950s and 1960s. There he experiences racism and poverty along with mental and physical abuse at the hands of a father who...

Captivating Stories of the Gods, Goddesses, Monsters and MortalsThis book on Egyptian mythology is part of the best-selling series "Norse Mythology - Egyptian Mythology - Greek Mythology." In this ultimate guide on Egyptian Mythology, you will discover...

A Captivating Collection of the Most Popular Egyptian MythsIt can be challenging to find a comprehensive and engaging collection of Egyptian myths considering the number of versions and translations available. However, look no further as you have found a...

Enjoy Captivating Stories of the Gods, Goddesses, Monsters, and MortalsFrom what we know of history, Egypt, along with Sumer, were the foundations of civilization. The Fertile Crescent, which stretched from the Nile Valley to the twin rivers in...

Judge is desperate. His mother has threatened to send him to a different school next year--away from his twin brother and "posse" of friends. To prove he can succeed at his current school, Judge needs to bring up his grades. After weeks of hard work--all...

"Edward R. Roybal: The Mexican American Struggle for Political Empowerment" showcases Roybal's accomplishments as a leader in the political struggles of his time and inspires us all to work for the betterment of our communities.

In 1945, Ebony's legendary founder John H. Johnson set out to create a magazine for Black America much like that of the trailblazing Life Magazine, and that he did.   For the African American community, Ebony has been a breath of fresh air,...