Children & Young Adult

Imagine a world where you couldn't go to the park, where you weren't allowed to go to school; and that even when you became an adult - you weren't free to have a job or life of your choice!Sadly, that was the reality for an enslaved child in 1860.In this...

Ethan loves books-especially the ones that take him to faraway places. But one day, he finds a very special book in his school library. This book doesn't just tell stories... it creates adventures!In this chapter, Ethan is transported to Ethiopia, where...

Our Independence Day: Why We Celebrate Juneteenth shares the powerful story of Juneteenth-a day when freedom finally reached those who had waited too long. Though the promise was made in 1863, many didn't hear the news until June 19, 1865.When they did,...

An exciting and twisty middle-grade debut mystery novel--perfect for fans of From the Desk of Zoe Washington and The Parker Inheritance--about the disappearance of a famous magician, and one boy's quest to find the truthA Junior Library Guild SelectionA...

From the award-winning creators of Baby Goes to Market comes a delicious tale of mischievous toddlers, juicy mangoes, and cunning monkeys--starring the letter M. Oh look . . . M is for Monkeys!Oh NO! M is for Mine!M is for My Mango! M is for morning,...

Kwame travels to the Cursed Realm, in the fourth installment of this action-packed early chapter book series perfect for fans of Dragon Masters!Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at...

The gods of old were real. In fact, the great Egyptian god Horus was the forefather of such historical giants as King Tut and Cleopatra. But that was long ago; now the descendants of the gods have new jobs: superheroes. In a world where power and myth...

Learn about the joy of making homemade meals! Written and illustrated by the New York Times bestselling illustrator of The ABCs of Black History, this picture book shows that cooking can be fun, especially with your loved ones! This book also includes...

A dark contemporary fantasy featuring witchcraft, tarot, death, and a bit of romance that's perfect for fans of Immortal Dark and Cinderella Is Dead. The paperback edition features stunning stenciled edges! On an ordinary Monday morning,...

When thirteen-year-old Tola Matthews boards the school bus for a football tournament, he has no idea his life is about to change forever. What begins as an exciting road trip with his teammates turns into a nightmare when their bus is hijacked by armed...

Fairy School StrugglesKitty has always felt different from her classmates at Crystal Glade Academy. While other fairies soar through the air and cast spells with ease, she struggles to find her place. With no wings and no magic, Kitty feels like an...

In Rite of Passage: Escaping the Past, thirteen-year-old Tola Matthews faces the ultimate test of courage, faith, and identity. It is 1988 in the fictional African nation of Ilanga, and Tola must journey from the city of Lobani back to his ancestral...