Children & Young Adult

A mother and son's bond is like no other. Shaped by lullabies, toothbrushes, secrets, pillow fights, and yellow stoplights, it's no wonder this bond is so dynamic!Teeming with warmth and admiration for mothers everywhere, Michael A .Woodward, Jr.'s...

The best firsthand account of the slavery experience, this autobiographical story, originally published in 1853, has been rewritten to make it accessible to younger readers. Northup, a family man and hack driver in upstate New York, was kidnapped,...

In this timely follow-up to the best-selling and critically acclaimed Young, Gifted and Black, meet 52 more icons of color from around the world. Featuring the stories of recent changemakers such as Amanda Gorman and Naomi Osaka, as well as historic...

Queen Amani Renas: Protector of Nubia tells the story of one of the most unsung Nubian historical figures. Read along with wonder and intrigue as you explore the world of ancient Nubia and see Queen Amani Renas building an empire that would last for...

Explores the basketball career of LeBron James with stats, charts, infographics, timelines, and strongly controlled text.

With primary source photos, infographics, and leveled text, describes the heroic efforts of the African American soldiers known as the Harlem Hellfighters who served in the 369th Infantry during World War I.

"The Witchery is a dark, delicious delight. S. Isabelle is a debut to watch." --Justina Ireland, New York Times bestselling author of Dread NationThe Haunting Season is here and the Wolves are awake.Haelsford, Florida, is a hellmouth. Or at least, that's...

Two heroes are better than one when Marvel's Black Panther and his sister, Shuri, team up in this action-packed Little Golden Book! The threats to the African nation of Wakanda are many, so Marvel's Black Panther teams up with his little sister, Shuri,...

Ketanji Brown Jackson is the first Black woman to be appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Read about her path in life that brought her to this high office.

In this lyrical novel that will appeal to fans of Meg Medina, Maya turns to her trusty wheel of fortunes for guidance on the toughest questions--like why her best friend suddenly feels far away, or when her Daddy will move back home. But can Maya find...

Ataui and her family live in South Sudan. They have never known what safety feels like. When she and two siblings leave their home, they don't know that they will never return. After spending many years in a refugee camp, Ataui arrives as a refugee in...

Spotlight on South Africa introduces readers to this vast country, from Table Mountain to the dry veldt, or grassland, where elephants, lions, and other wildlife live in protected parks. With the defeat of apartheid - the laws that limited the rights of...

In the third book in this magical series for tweens, June must juggle friendship, first love, and the fallout from a newly discovered family secret involving the entire town--all while under a truth-telling spell. After the school musical, June has to...

Learn about the record-breaking gymnastics career and inspiring life of Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles in the Who HQ Now series featuring newsmakers and trending topics.   In 2021, Simone Biles shocked the world when she pulled out of the...