Children & Young Adult

In this kids' biography, discover the inspiring story of Nelson Mandela, who became the first Black president of South Africa after spending 27 years in prison. In 1964, Nelson Mandela was sentenced to a lifetime in jail. His crime? Attempting to...

In this kids' biography, discover the amazing story of Martin Luther King Jr., whose powerful words and dreams for the future inspired the world. Martin Luther King Jr. will always be remembered for his famous I have a dream speech, which he gave during...

In this kids' biography, discover the inspiring story of Katherine Johnson, famed NASA mathematician and one of the subjects of the best-selling book and movie Hidden Figures. It was an incredible accomplishment when the United States first put a person...

Thousands of years before you were born, an amazing civilization was busy making its mark on the world forever. Travel back in time to ancient Egypt and see for yourself with this revealing and remarkable guide from DK's best-selling Eyewitness series...

DK's acclaimed Biography line shines the spotlight on soccer player Pele. Includes detailed sidebars, handy vocabulary, and a visual timeline. Supports the Common Core State Standards.

The first thing I hear is music. The first thing I've always heard is music. Meet Marley, an unassuming high school junior who breathes in music like oxygen. In between caring for his heroin-addicted mother, and keeping his scholarship at a fancy prep...

Devon Horner is thirteen, but looks younger, making him a perfect target for drug dealers. Fortunately for him, he has a grandma who keeps him out of trouble. Unfortunately for him, he also has Preston Whiteside, the big neighborhood drug dealer,...

Devon Horner is thirteen, but looks younger, making him a perfect target for drug dealers. Fortunately for him, he has a grandma who keeps him out of trouble. Unfortunately for him, he also has Preston Whiteside, the big neighborhood drug dealer,...

It's up to Divine to decide.... Growing up in the Hollywood spotlight -- and the tabloid headlines -- Divine Matthews-Hardison knows how tough it can be to keep secrets. And nothing has changed now that she lives in Temple, Georgia, with her kindly...

Divine is used to getting what she wants.... Thanks to her loving Aunt Phoebe and Uncle Reed, Divine Matthews-Hardison has a place to call home after the Hollywood life she was accustomed to fell apart at the seams. Getting away from the spotlight...

DC super heroes come from all over the universe! They look different, think differently, and have unique talents. Working together makes them stronger. Superman and Supergirl come from the planet Krypton, and they can fly. Aqualad and Aquaman can breathe...

Inspired by the hit Disney movie, "The Princess and the Frog". Tiana is a hardworking young woman who has always dreamed of owning the finest restaurant in all of Louisiana. When her dreams turn awry, she looks to the evening star and makes a wish,...

In a world where dark skin and textured hair have not always been celebrated, Dipped in Chocolate highlights the beauty of dark skin and the diversity of textured hair. This stunning, rhyming picture book encourages children to love and embrace their...

In a world where dark skin and textured hair have not always been celebrated, Dipped in Chocolate highlights the beauty of dark skin and the diversity of textured hair. This stunning, rhyming picture book encourages children to love and embrace their...

Winner of the Michael L. Printz Medal ★"King's narrative concerns are racism, patriarchy, colonialism, white privilege, and the ingrained systems that perpetuate them. . . . [Dig] will speak profoundly to a generation of young people who are waking...

Different Like Me is a book that speaks to our black youth and serves as an aid for families to navigate conversations of racial differences, being considered "different," and loving ourselves for our differences. The book also introduces an avenue to...