Children & Young Adult

Lola's mommy is having another baby! In the latest Lola Reads book, join Lola and her growing family as they prepare to move into a larger space and settle into their new home. A sweet, early picture book for ages 2-5 to learn about how fun working...

For centuries, ancient stories have helped people do much more than pass idle time. They share the collective wisdom gained from mankind's successes and failures. But how did such a great responsibility come to rest on Kweku Ananse? Why Ananse Stories...

In this action-packed graphic novel, readers explore the true story of the Harlem Hellfighters, one of the most courageous and decorated all-Black military units of World War I. Despite facing discrimination in the United States and across the globe, the...

Lindy and her doll, Sally, are best friends--wherever Lindy goes, Sally stays right by her side. She's with Lindy when she eats, when she sleeps, and even when she picks cotton. So, on the night Lindy and her mama run away in search of freedom, Sally...

The year is 1850 and the Underground Railroad is providing enslaved people with a precious path to freedom! Twelve-year-old Rosie is enslaved with her young brother and mother on a plantation in Virginia. One day, a secret message from her father arrives...

Hip-hop fashion has its roots in New York City, but since its birth it's become part of global mainstream culture. Hip-hop fashion is influenced by many things, such as dance, art, sports, and more. It is a form of self-expression for artists and fans...

A sweet story about accepting the different ways we all worship. Omar loves going to church every Sunday with his mother. He loves putting on his best clothes, and meeting up with neighbors and his best friend, Imani, as they walk together to services...

A story about finding your voice alongside your real self, The Other Side of Imani is a heartfelt, fresh, and powerful middle grade contemporary debut that's perfect for fans of Front Desk, That Girl Lay Lay, and Just Right Jillian.Ever since she could...

A warm and funny picture book about the popular West African dish, from Nigerian author Onyinye Iwu, that shows how things work out best when you do them together. Jollof is a a delicious, spicy rice, and vegetable dish originating in West Africa and...

When her best friend is taken by a creature in the woods, Jenna is determined to save her in this scary story perfect for fans of Daka Hermon and Claribel A. Ortega! The wilderness is in Jenna's blood. Her Pap was the first Black park ranger at...

"A gentle yet powerful lesson for people pleasers everywhere."--KirkusA multigenerational picture book about finding your voice and the strength of family from acclaimed author-artist Erika Lynne Jones!Zara loves living next door to her Grandma Jane and...

in this mouthwatering companion to Soul Food Sunday, a child joins his grandmother in catching and cooking to prepare for the family's fish fry. Fish Fry Friday is the perfect follow-up to Soul Food Sunday, a beloved Coretta Scott King Book Award...