Children & Young Adult

A beautiful, bold collection of more than 100 dazzling poems by Black poets for the whole family to treasure. Discover classic favorites and new stars. This gorgeously illustrated children's anthology is the perfect introduction to poets such as Lucille...

A gripping graphic memoir adaptation of iconic, multi-award-winning author Walter Dean Myers's autobiography, telling the story of his coming-of-age in Harlem, adapted by Guy A. Sims and illustrated by Dawud Anyabwile.Legendary author Walter Dean Myers...

A gripping graphic memoir adaptation of iconic, multi-award-winning author Walter Dean Myers's autobiography, telling the story of his coming-of-age in Harlem, adapted by Guy A. Sims and illustrated by Dawud Anyabwile.Legendary author Walter Dean Myers...

Adapted from Clint Smith's #1 New York Times bestselling and universally acclaimed How the Word Is Passed, this must-read narrative takes readers to historical sites across America, exploring the legacy of slavery to help readers make sense of our...

Discover the history and importance of Kwanzaa, a week-long December holiday celebrated in Black, African, and African American culture. In The Kwanzaa Story, little Alliah (of The Juneteenth Story fame) is all grown up and, along with her husband...

If you love science fiction adventures, you will love Cosmic Girls!Cosmic Girls follows the journey of Corina, a thirteen-year-old war orphan who becomes a bounty hunter for the United Empire of Earth in a distant future. She is amazing at her job but...

A boy, his family, and other resort guests must fight for their lives after animals turn feral, in this "engaging thrill ride of a story," (Kirkus Reviews), that's perfect for fans of White Lotus and Jurassic Park! Experience paradise, reimagined. When...

There are days when an artist has no ideas left. For Henri Matisse, the great French artist, this is one of those days.Henri is empty. So he puts on his striped shirt and goes walking in his neighborhood. In the streets of Montmartre, he encounters his...

Beenie hates her mother. The fights are constant with Doll as the family becomes homeless again after a fire with little brother Jamal staying in the city and Beenie moving to the suburbs with her father Ruben and husband Marcus.

Marian Wright Edelman is a flea for justice. Just like her hero, Sojourner Truth, Marian pushes for change even when it's uncomfortable. She makes people itch, just like a flea. A historical and political picture book biography for 6-9-year-olds about...

From the kings and queens of Africa to the contemporary United States, a celebration of African American hair and its expressiveness, relation to identity, and why this history matters. A boldly illustrated nonfiction picture book about the historical...

Best New Children's Books - GuardianChildren's Book of the Week - Sunday Times 'A wonderful collection of short stories and poems from 40 black writers and illustrators . . . Brilliantly curated by Dapo Adeola' - Joseph Coelho, Children's Laureate A...