Children & Young Adult

Join Anna Hibiscus and her big, bustling family in the second of Atinuke's engaging illustrated chapter-book series set in modern Nigeria. Anna Hibiscus lives in Africa, amazing Africa. She's surrounded by so many family members she can't count them, in...

It's the dry, dusty winter season in Nigeria, and Anna Hibiscus is getting ready to visit her Canadian grandmother in the third adventure of Atinuke's lively chapter-book series. Anna Hibiscus can't wait to visit her grandmother in faraway Canada, where...

What would it take for slaves to escape from slavery in the Deep South, 1,000 miles from freedom and then on to England during the period of the Fugitive Slave Act? For most slaves the thought of escape was unimaginable. But fear did not stop Ellen and...

These days, more girls struggle with mistakes, anxiety, and emotional wellbeing.But the message Chances gives is to be who you want to be giving girls the freedom to be themselves without any expectations, because they're already fully loved and...

From beloved comedian, actress, and New York Times bestselling author Tiffany Haddish comes Layla, the Last Black Unicorn, a hilarious, original picture book tale about a lovable but awkward unicorn who learns why her uniqueness is her...

While struggling with her new role as Matriarch, Voya has a vision of a terrifying, deadly future, and with a newfound sense of purpose, she vows to do whatever it takes to bring her shattered community together and prevent the destruction of them all.

New Voices Award Honor, Lee & Low Books Ezra Jack Book Award Honor, Ezra Jack Keats Foundation Editor's Choice, Booklist Best Children's Books of the Year: Outstanding Merit, Bank Street College of Education 100 Magnificent Children's Books, Fuse #8...

"Five Things About Dragonflies is a compelling story of a warrior girl, her family and village, and her bravery in the face of oppression, suppression, and slavery." - ARC Reviewer"I have to say-WOW! I am blown away. Honestly, I love this story so much...

Shirley Chisholm was a natural-born fighter. She didn't like to be bossed and she wanted things to be fair. Brooklyn-born Shirley Chisholm was smart and ambitious. She poured her energy into whatever she did--from teaching young children to becoming...

This workbook was intentionally created to help children of color develop self-worth and self-esteem through the power of positive affirmations! Coloring pages and worksheets provide fun and engaging opportunities to develop self-love and pride! Brought...

Get ready to blast back to the past and learn all about the Civil Rights Movement! When people think about the Civil Rights Movement, things like segregation and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech may come to mind. But what was the...

Meet Ella Fitzgerald and discover the story of her life and work in this engagingly illustrated biography--narrated by the singer herself. Sometimes called "The First Lady of Song," other times "The Queen of Jazz," Ella Fitzgerald was one of the most...

"The colorful and lively illustrations will make young readers yearn for this special delicacy."--Denise Walter McConduit, author of the D.J. Series and The Boy Who Wouldn't ReadFrom his classroom at school to streets near and far, Paul looks for a...

New Voices Award Winner, LEE & LOW BOOKS Teacher's Choices, International Reading Association (IRA) Diverse and Impressive Children's Books of 2013, International Reading Association (IRA)The story of Mason Steele, an African American boy in 1960s...

Princess Truly is strong and mighty, in these rhyming stories perfect for beginning readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a...