Children & Young Adult

From the author of Rules for Rule Breaking comes a queer YA romance about two solo concertgoers and unwitting seatmates who, when the show is abruptly cut short, embark on an unforgettable North Carolina summer night together, discovering how opposites...

In 1955, a Black family passes for white and moves to a "Whites Only" town in the suburbs. Caught between two worlds, a teen boy puts his family at risk as he uncovers racist secrets about his suburb. A new social justice thriller from the acclaimed...

In this exhilarating alien sci-fi adventure perfect for fans of Jordan Peele's Nope, Lamar Giles and Kwame Mbalia, twin brothers must stop aliens from taking over their Atlanta suburb. There's something weird going on in South Bank...and the Young...

A joyful picturebook of a big brother weaving a Kente cloth for the new baby in his family, with lyrical text and textured artwork that sings. Kente is more than a cloth, it is a symbol of love. And the big brother in this story loves new baby Jojo so...

In this sparkling and heartfelt debut YA novel in verse, a young Black girl discovers first love, self-worth, and the power of a good skate. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo and Joya Goffney. Sixteen-year-old Jaelyn Coleman lives for Saturdays at...

Every year on Carnival Day, the streets fill with a whirl of color and sound, as people put on their wildest costumes and pick up their musical instruments to celebrate with a grand parade. When the big day arrives, everyone is excited! Everyone except...

Coretta Scott King Honor winner Brenda Woods's poignant, heartfelt story of an adopted boy and the bird he rescues Everyone expects Coop to be musical like his beloved parents, but he's not. That's one of the few things he finds awkward about being...

Grow in confidence, embrace natural beauty, and imagine possibilities with girl inventor, entrepreneur, and hair salon owner Gabrielle "Gabby" Goodwin in this story about being your authentic self and chasing your dreams.In this uplifting story, Danica...

In Cooking Up Change--the eagerly awaited sequel to teen chef and food justice advocate Michael Platt's Recipes for Change--Platt journeys through a year in Black history with a little help from his beloved grandmother as he retells 12 important historic...