Children & Young Adult

A tall tale inspired by the life and works of American writer, folklorist, and anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston Small-girl Zora knows her stories are going to change the world. Although her neighbors might not believe her outlandish tales, she's sure...

Tina was fearless. Tina was resilient. Tina was kind. And Shay is determined to follow in her footsteps in this lyrical and encouraging picture book inspired by the life of Tina Turner. Shay may be the biggest Tina Turner fan there is. Tina's songs,...

From his childhood in the Jim Crow South to his triumphant reign as the King of Blues, Blues Boy tells the aspirational story of American music icon B.B. King. For readers of Trombone Shorty, When Marian Sang, and Drum Dream Girl. Includes a timeline,...

From bestselling author Ruth Forman and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Honoree Raissa Figueroa comes a lyrical and vivid picture book celebrating motherhood, daughterhood, and the magic of love. Do I love you? Love shapes every moment in our lives...

Food, family, love, and laughter make for the perfect recipe in this sweet picture book from acclaimed author Shauntay Grant. Taking place over the course of a summer day, we follow a young girl as she and her family gather at her nana's house for a...

Explore the wonders of the universe in this mesmerizing, poetic ode to trailblazing astronaut Mae Jemison, from Coretta Scott King Honor author Charles R. Smith, Jr.How far to the stars?This is what a little girl named Mae Jemison wonders as she peers...

From self-taught, award-winning director Morgan Stevenson Cooper comes a heartfelt picture book about a girl on a mission to make her first movie--and lift her grandpa's spirits along the way. Norah Rose loves movies--action, comedy, drama--you name it!...

From the award-winning author of the Jada Jones chapter books comes an illustrated spin-off series perfect for STEM fans! When Miles and his friend RJ team up for their school's bake sale, they embark on a journey filled with sweet treats, friendship,...

"Jabari's emotional ups and downs will be familiar to young children, and his hard-won success feels triumphant. Jabari succeeds, and so does this book." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Jabari is making a flying machine in his backyard! "It'll be easy...

New York Times bestselling author Janae Marks delivers a stunningly crafted and twisty mystery about the tests of friendships that examines what matters most when everything can change in a split second--perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead and Anne Ursu...

A poetic debut picture book, inspired by Baltimore, that celebrates community action. Sometimes, a neighborhood feels forgotten.But in the vibrant imagination of one young girl, there are dreams of a different city.In her dreams, her city is a fantastic...