Children & Young Adult

"Calm Like the Blue Ocean" is a thoughtfully crafted picture book for children ages 1-8 that teaches emotional regulation through the soothing metaphor of the sea. Written by trauma-informed care specialist Dr. Erlange Elisme, this 29-page journey...

Perfect for fans of Promise Boys, this gripping historical mystery follows a teenager who finds a murdered girl on her family's California beach--a discovery that will reveal the racism rampant in her world. Fifteen-year-old Blue Collins's parents own...

Newbery Honoree Derrick Barnes tackles timely issues of race and prejudice in this powerful, nuanced novel about an accomplished Black boy who strives to be seen as human. CORETTA SCOTT KING BOOK AWARD HONOREEONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Publishers...

For fans of Hidden Figures, an amazing history of Harlem Hospital with particular emphasis on the pioneering work done by Black women. The story of the Harlem Hospital is entwined with the history of desegregation and the Civil Rights Movement. In this...

"Kylie is an endearing, relatable protagonist readers will root for...heartwarming and empowering." --Kirkus ReviewsFrom the award-winning author of A Good Kind of Trouble, Lisa Moore Ram?e, comes a hilarious and heartfelt young middle grade novel, in...

Best friends Marvel and Roi help out on the WWII homefront, but when racial injustice threatens their community, they must turn to activism for a victory of their own in this empowering middle grade novel. As WWII rages overseas, best friends track star...

Ten short stories follow the bold and fiery Tucker sisters as they help each other face a year of curve balls--from sneaky bullies to health scares, to their parents' unexpected separation. Nine-year-old Rikki is outgoing and bossy. Eight-year-old Rai is...

From Newbery Honor author Lesa Cline-Ransome and ALA Children's Literature Legacy Award recipient James Ransome, this inspiring picture book biography tells the story of Mary Peake, a courageous teacher who started a secret school for Black children. So...

Illustrated by Caldecott Honor Award winner Ekua Holmes, this modern and original Anansi the Spider story explores traditional kente-cloth making, written by award-winner Caroline Brewer, in cooperation with weaving expert Kwasi Asare. When kente-cloth...

An interracial friendship between two teenaged girls goes tragically wrong in this powerful historical novel set in the Jim Crow South. For Lamb follows a family striving to better their lives in the late 1930s Jackson, Mississippi. Lamb's mother is a...

An uplifting message of hope for the future and pride in your history, inspired by a mother's experience of being the only Black child in her classroom.   Who do you see when you look in the mirror?   Emphasizing the strength, creativity,...