Children & Young Adult

On April 9, 1939, Black contralto Marian Anderson stood on a stage before the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Facing a crowd of 75,000 people on the National Mall, she began to sing "America, My Country 'Tis of Thee." From the very first note, her...

Jaheem learns the importance of honoring his cultural roots. He is introduced to Kwanzaa as a family tradition, when African American families gather together to celebrate their culture and heritage. Kwanzaa offers inspiration for community building and...

Experience pivotal moments in Black American history through the eyes of young heroines at the heart of the survival action in four exciting Girls Survive stories. Ann faces danger with her family as they seek out freedom on the Underground Railroad...

"Timely, thrilling, and gripping from start to finish. An absolute page-turner." -- Karen M. McManus, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is LyingJay is living his best life at Karloff Country, one of the world's most famous resorts. He's...

AN INDIE NEXT PICK AND AN AMAZON BEST BOOK OF THE MONTH! The world's #1 bestselling author James Patterson and award-winning author Ellen Banda-Aaku deliver an unforgettable story of a girl, an elephant, and their life-changing friendship--perfect for...

Inspired by creole traditions, Charmed Life is the second book in Marti Dumas's fun, middle-grade contemporary fantasy Wildseed Witch series with an all BIPOC cast, about a social media-loving tween--and witch! After a summer of being the worst witch at...

This story is about a Habesha mermaid Enkenyelesh who grow up in one of the Biggest Lake in Ethiopia (Lake Tana). She has no underwater castle like the other mermaid we know. What's really unique about her is, she is born as a normal Human baby, Fish on...

In this action-packed fantasy, thirteen-year-old Violet Moon must rescue her father and save her enchanted underwater world--perfect for fans of The Marvellers and Tristan Strong series. All Violet Moon has ever wanted is to be a Reaper captain like her...

The creators of the award-winning Baby Goes to Market follow the family at dawn through the lively streets of Lagos, where they are selling lemons--and learning the letter L. L is for Lemons.L is for Lucky.L is for . . . LOVE. L is for lemons, and L is...

Journey with a young girl as she explores the mesmerizing wonders of a Nigerian night market, where each stall is an adventure waiting to be discovered! Filled with vibrant illustrations, this captivating picture book invites young readers into a world...

This electrifying, can't-miss story of American democracy is the "indispensable book we need right now" (Senator Raphael Warnock), "a must read for every American" (The Root), and "a balm for our democracy" (Reverend Al Sharpton). Renowned thought...

Learn all about the traditions of Kwanzaa in this board book from the Celebrate the World series, which highlights special occasions and holidays across the globe. Joyous Kwanzaa! On December 26th of each year, the celebration of Kwanzaa begins. Kwanzaa...