Children & Young Adult

What happens when a King drops his crown?From avoiding snapping canine jaws to trespassing in search of a prized possession, life as a fourth-grade honors kid in the Southside neighborhood goes on for Monte. Each day presents a new challenge at keeping...

"Watch me Grow" is the first book of a three-part series. "Watch me Grow" highlights the transition of a toddler into becoming a Pre-schooler. Amári is so excited to grow up and become a big boy. With the help of his loving family, he discovers all the...

"Watch me Grow: Lil' Gardener Edition" is the second book of a three-part series. "Watch me Grow: Lil' Gardener Edition" highlights the development and different growth stages of a Mango tree. With a beautiful Caribbean scene as a backdrop, the reader...

Learn about the incredible life of Usain Bolt, the record-breaking athlete who's charisma and drive has won his fans across the world.Growing up in a rural town in Jamaica, Usain was a standout cricketer and sprinter from a young age. His school coach...

From the author of There Goes the Neighborhood, winner of the 2024 Coretta Scott King-John Steptoe New Talent Award, comes an unforgettably powerful coming-of-age story about a 16-year-old LA transplant whose plans to build a doomsday shelter in her...

NBA champion Jayson Tatum scores with this hilarious tale of a baby turned basketball superstar! Inspired by Jayson Tatum's life as both an NBA superstar and a loving dad, this laugh-out-loud picture book is the story of what happens when a tot becomes...

This stunning children's book from the photographer behind the Instagram sensation Brown Girls Do Ballet, combines irresistible photos of young ballerinas of color with inspirational text that empowers all children to express their true selves through...

An eleven-year-old boy copes with the challenges of his city life by weaving his reality into a magical realm of dragons, foxes, and trolls--until he must use the power of his creativity to save both of his worlds from destructive forces. This stunning...

From the award-winning author of A Good Kind of Trouble comes a heartfelt young middle grade novel in the vein of Judy Blume, about friendship, fitting in, and the ups and downs of middle school.Eleven-year-old Kylie's friends seem so much more mature...