Children & Young Adult

A hilarious story of two children growing up in Bamenda.Maya and Paah may have met the worst day of their lives when they encounter the grumpy palm wine tapper in the raffia palm bushes near their home. Do they learn anything from the incident?

A 2016 Coretta Scott King Author Honor book, and recipient of the Walter Dean Myers Award for Outstanding Children s Literature. In this Coretta Scott King Honor Award winning novel, two teens one black, one white grapple with the repercussions of a...

No touching today for a healthy tomorrow.For fifty years, the Key Corporation has defended humanity against a deadly virus that spreads through touch. Lovers don't kiss, or even hold hands. Personal boundaries are valued above all. Break the laws, and...

From award-winning author Pablo Cartaya comes a deeply moving middle grade novel about a daughter and father finding their way back to each other in the face of their changing family and community. Emilia Torres has a wandering mind. It's hard for her to...

Zawia is a young girl who lives in East Africa. The girl's mother sends her to the market to sell some pots, but as the young girl arrives at the market her mind gets distracted by a dress she really wants to have. This original African fairy tale...

Large Print�s increased font size and wider line spacing maximizes reading legibility, and has been proven to advance comprehension, improve fluency, reduce eye fatigue, and boost engagement in young readers of all abilities, especially...

Large Print�s increased font size and wider line spacing maximizes reading legibility, and has been proven to advance comprehension, improve fluency, reduce eye fatigue, and boost engagement in young readers of all abilities, especially...

"...it is simply a masterpiece! Well worth reading as an adult and as a YA.""My 12-year-old read this book, and she couldn't put it down."If she fails, her sisters will die, demons will take over the world and she'll get trapped in hell for eternity, so...

Life has not been the same for Lil' Phyllis since her father left for Africa, especially when it comes to books and reading. What used to be a fun activity is now something she dreads. What will she do when her school organizes a book fair? Join Lil'...

Now in Spanish, a girl follows clues that lead to Mommy! Now in Spanish is the story of a girl, her mother, and their cat who are snuggled up on a couch and reading a book. The girl falls asleep, and when she wakes up, Mommy is gone. Where could she be?...

When Zorah's teacher asks the class what they want to be when they grow up, Zorah realizes that she doesn't have a clue. In fact, Zorah thinks the more important question is, what CAN she be? Follow Zorah on her journey to discover all the things she can...