Children & Young Adult

Etta Extraordinaire is back, and she's heading to Washington!Etta can't think of anything more extraordinary than a field trip to the nation's presidential suite in Washington, DC. When she and her class arrive at the White House, they are faced with a...

Two young black boys learn to be proud of their textured hair and the way they wear it in this empowering picture book celebrating hair styles, written by Writer's Digest award-winning author Zenda Walker and with a blurb from Dr. Ibram X. Kendi (author...

From the creator behind My Beautiful Black Hair and My Hair Is Like the Sun, this playful rhyming board book celebrates the joy of seeing yourself in the ones you love and embracing your unique self. Cornrows, curls, fros, and swirls! How do you wear...

Dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about one of the greatest basketball players in NBA history, LeBron James! Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers--as well as fans of all ages! This Little...

Dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Zendaya-- and learn about her impressive career from the Disney Channel to the big screen! It's the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers--as well as fans of all ages! This Little Golden...

As a lifelong literacy advocate, I seek out children's books that help kids explore the world around them. Ayo's Adventure is a journey through the sights and sounds of the African diaspora. I loved hanging out with Ayo on his adventure. I learned so...

From New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Renée Watson and quilt artist Sherry Shine comes a biography for children chronicling the life of an iconic and trailblazing actress who left an indelible mark on the world through her roles...

Gather the midnight strands, tend the roots that gave you life, weave hopes into pathways-- paths that lead you home. Day after day, Nemy sows seeds, pulls weeds, and strips leaves in the sugarcane plantation where she is enslaved. But one night,...

A hopeful and poignant picture book about a little girl who loses her grandmother and how, even in the midst of sadness and loss, life is beautiful. Every week, Granny Dee takes three trains and one bus to have a weekend full of TV-watching,...

Space science and shared humanity shine as the first Black head of NASA offers an up-close and thrilling account of his shuttle missions, including some of the defining moments of NASA's history. With immersive full-color photos. Sail the stars with...

Delightfully creepy. Ghostly good fun. A school for magic like no other. Despite a lifetime of breaking the rules, twelve-year-old Issa Igwe never expected to land in witch prison. At least that's what she calls The Siren School outside of its hallowed...

Mazes and mind games await in this epic third book about the theme park of your dreams, where Cam Walker goes head-to-head with the villains who have been after Futureland from the start. An electrifying illustrated series for fans of Spider-Man: Miles...

Inspired by stories about the real-world Great Dismal Swamp, this dual POV Young Adult fantasy by Randi Pink explores alternate history, a family's supernatural connections to the swamp, and the strength that comes in knowing your roots. "Four thousand...