Children & Young Adult

After a day of being taunted by classmates about her unruly hair, Mackenzie can't take any more and she seeks guidance from her wise and comforting neighbor, Miss Tillie. Using the beautiful garden in the backyard as a metaphor, Miss Tillie shows...

Reminiscent of the books of Laura Ingalls Wilder, My Great-Aunt Arizona is an inspiring tale rich with history, family, and artistry. Based on a true story, author Gloria Houston's joyous recounting of her great-aunt Arizona's quiet yet meaningful life...

A picture book about what it means to be a friend from Taye Diggs and Shane W. Evans, the writer/artist team that brought us Chocolate Me! and Mixed Me. Friends lend a hand when they canThey help blend and mendit doesn't depend on whether you're doing...

A young girl tries out different genres and instruments in this exuberant celebration of music, winner of the Coretta Scott King New Talent Award--now available in a special anniversary edition. This is my family. We all love music, begins a young...

During the 1955 young African American children was used to go into the segregated public schools to pull down discrimination and open the doors for African Americans people. At the age of six years old Jacquelyn had to fight and work hard to fight...

Learn about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with this inspiring children's book, perfect for reading together as a family. From acclaimed artist Faith Ringgold, the Coretta Scott King and Caldecot Honor winning creator of Tar Beach.Faith Ringgold...

What was it like growing up as a son of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.? This picture book memoir, My Daddy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Martin Luther King III, provides insight into one of history's most fascinating families and into a special bond...

This girl is all set to camp out. Her tent is up, her sleeping bag is unrolled, she's ready for a good night's sleep...until it gets dark.

Renowned educator Christine King Farris, older sister of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., joins with celebrated illustrator Chris Soentpiet to tell this "outstanding" (School Library Journal) and inspirational story of how one boyhood experience...

In Kenya, if you become a marathon runner you are seen as successful. This is the story of Samuel, a boy who dreams of being a great marathon runner. Run with Samuel and see some of Kenya.

11 exciting tales for children by Zenaida Cubbinz.Contents: 1. The hare and the tortoise; a tale with a twist, 2. How Princess Arabella became a witch, 3. The most amazing animal, 4. Frosty; the boy who never smiled, 5. Danni's wish, 6. How the people of...

It's summer, and Lily spends lots of time at the community pool, where she sees Tamika. Lily decides that Tamika will be her new best friend. Only, Tamika already has a best friend, and no matter how hard Lily tries, she can't seem to impress Tamika. But...