Children & Young Adult

This book is intended for ages 8-14. From the first hunting and gathering societies to the great Nubian kingdoms of Kush, Africa has for centuries been the centre of great cultural activity across its mountains, deserts, and rainforests. Life in Ancient...

Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award, American Library Association (ALA) Choices, Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, National Council for the Social Studies / Children's Book CouncilMentu, an...

The highly anticipated second--and final--book in the immersive fantasy duology inspired by West African folklore that began with the New York Times bestselling A Song of Wraiths and Ruin, from author Roseanne A. Brown. Perfect for fans of Tomi Adeyemi,...

In the thrilling third and final book in the acclaimed Maya and the Rising Dark trilogy that Kirkus calls truly #BlackGirlMagic, Maya must face off with the Lord of Shadows to save the human world from impending war with the Dark.War is coming. Despite...

This title looks at the Freedom Riders, who in 1961 challenged segregation policies in the Deep South. Even before these civil rights activists went on their famous bus ride, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white man on yet another bus, on...

Learn about 52 extraordinary Black heroes in history who blazed the trail and changed the game! This card deck tells the stories of 52 amazing Black heroes who overcame overwhelming obstacles to change the world for the better. From talented artists like...

A heartwarming book about unconditional love and one remarkable family. Dyson loves pink, sparkly things. Sometimes he wears dresses. Sometimes he wears jeans. He likes to wear his princess tiara, even when climbing trees. He's a Princess Boy. Inspired...

The award-winning team who brought us MY BROTHER CHARLIE present a companion book that celebrates the power of water for those who have autism.Like many kids on the autism spectrum, Charlie finds solace and empowerment in pools, ponds, sprinklers,...

Kayla with the Curls is the introductory title to a series of books focusing on the main character, little Kayla. A bi-racial, vibrant adolescent with a head full of vivid red curls and a heart as big as the sun. As the series continues, readers will...

This nonfiction picture book from author Charles R. Smith Jr and illustrated by Shane W. Evans tells the story of the world's first black heavyweight champion, the charismatic Jack Black Jack Johnson. Born as Arthur John Johnson in the southern state of...

Some folks say John Henry was born with a hammer in his hand. He sure loved to pound things and his muscles were harder than rocks. At work, John laid down tracks for the railroad company. The earth shook when he swung down his heavy hammers. John was...

New York Times bestselling author Tiffany D. Jackson ramps up the horror and tackles America's history and legacy of racism in this suspenseful YA novel following a biracial teenager as her Georgia high school hosts its first integrated prom. A Junior...

Former NBA All-Star Caron Butler and acclaimed author Justin A. Reynolds tip off the first book in a new middle grade series about a young boy trying to make his mark on an AAU basketball team coached by a former NBA star in his hometown. Perfect for...

"Lu must learn to leave his ego on the sidelines if he wants to finally connect with others in the climax to the New York Times bestselling and award-winning Track series from Jason Reynolds. Lu was born to be cocaptain of the Defenders. Well, actually,...

Are you ready to do your part to create a better world?Me and White Supremacy isn't just a book you read--it's a book you DO. And this official companion journal is designed to help kids do the work to learn, grow, and become changemakers. As readers...

Incredible and searing. --Nic Stone, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin The Hate U Give meets Just Mercy in this unflinching yet uplifting first novel that explores the racist injustices in the American justice system. Every week,...