Children & Young Adult

"Derrick Barnes takes all forms of storytelling available to him­--allegory, folktales, and classics--to weave a novel that is empowered, empowering, and incredibly human. You won't be the same after reading it." --Erin Entrada Kelly, two-time...

A boy, his family, and other resort guests must fight for their lives after animals turn feral, in this "engaging thrill ride of a story," (Kirkus Reviews), that's perfect for fans of White Lotus and Jurassic Park! Experience paradise, reimagined. When...

There are days when an artist has no ideas left. For Henri Matisse, the great French artist, this is one of those days.Henri is empty. So he puts on his striped shirt and goes walking in his neighborhood. In the streets of Montmartre, he encounters his...

Perfect for kids aged 4-8 comes a stunning picture book about persistence, being creative in the garden, and adapting to a new place. When Amina moves from the Caribbean to a new snowy home, she misses growing her favorite foods. There are no coconut...

Beenie hates her mother. The fights are constant with Doll as the family becomes homeless again after a fire with little brother Jamal staying in the city and Beenie moving to the suburbs with her father Ruben and husband Marcus.

Marian Wright Edelman is a flea for justice. Just like her hero, Sojourner Truth, Marian pushes for change even when it's uncomfortable. She makes people itch, just like a flea. A historical and political picture book biography for 6-9-year-olds about...

From the kings and queens of Africa to the contemporary United States, a celebration of African American hair and its expressiveness, relation to identity, and why this history matters. A boldly illustrated nonfiction picture book about the historical...

With an inspirational message of unity comes the profound final installment of the All Because You Matter trilogy from powerhouse author Tami Charles and award-winning illustrator Bryan Collier!A lyrical and astounding proclamation of unity and love,...

The highly anticipated sequel to the instant #1 New York Times bestseller Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy--a boldly original and suspenseful fantasy adventure by one of the most popular and imaginative voices of this generation,...

Who defeats evil when the Chosen One is dead?After a spell of amnesia, Angeline, Chloe, and Evelyn meet on a Chicago subway train and learn that they're long-lost sisters with magical powers. But this revelation comes with a catch: The empress of...

Best New Children's Books - GuardianChildren's Book of the Week - Sunday Times 'A wonderful collection of short stories and poems from 40 black writers and illustrators . . . Brilliantly curated by Dapo Adeola' - Joseph Coelho, Children's Laureate A...

In this adaptation of Clement C. Moore's beloved Christmas poem, a young Black girl wakes up on Christmas Eve to find Santa placing gifts for her family underneath the tree, and to her delight, Santa looks just like her. Like my uncle, my auntie, my...