Children & Young Adult

From Kwame Mbalia and Prince Joel David Makonnen comes an Afrofuturist adventure about a mythical Ethiopian empire. Sci-fi and fantasy combine in this epic journey to the stars. Yared Heywat lives an isolated life in Addis Prime -- a hardscrabble city...

"Full of sly wit and Cajun Spice."--Scholastic.com Chosen as a title for use in the Core Curriculum category of folktales and adaptation for grade set 3.5, this series of trickster tales, stemming from African folklore, bears remarkable resemblance to...

When little Langston sees a big harvest moon for the first time, he is mesmerized. To him the moon looks like a big, creamy, dreamy, sugar-cookie close enough to touch. He's not interested in learning facts about "his moon," but simply wants to run...

The thrilling supernatural sequel in The Diviners series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Libba Bray! The longing of dreams draws the dead, and this city holds many dreams. After a supernatural show down with a serial killer, Evie O'Neill has...

Jaylin has always been a star defender on his lacrosse team, but his catching ability holds him back from his dream position--midfielder. When a trip to the eye doctor gives him the chance he needs to up his game, Jaylin gives everything he has to show...

Over her 17 years as an educator, Lisa Overstreet has witnessed many labels, often misguided, being attached to students and educators alike. Labels like slow, dumb, lazy, over-achiever, nerd, weirdo, the list goes on. Labels which are often applied for...

Ana & Andrew are getting a new pet! They research different pets before choosing the best pet for their family. Then they pick a name for it! With the name Ana & Andrew choose, they learn from a famous African American that skin color does not affect a...

Alguien está rompiendo las reglas de la magia...Los padres de Aster finalmente han acordado que puede asistir a las clases de brujería, pero para ponerse al día necesita trabajar mucho. Así que cuando la abuela le ofrece ayudarle, Aster acepta...

Activities, Crafts, Recipes, and More! The perfect new book to celebrate the fascinating holiday of Kwanzaa! If you don't know anything about this ancient traditional holiday from Africa then here is your chance to learn. Kids will find out about the...

Kwame invents a watch that teleports him back in time where he meets one of his favorite historical figures who teaches him a valuable lesson in overcoming challenges despite what people think.

Kobe Bryant dominated the world of basketball as an 18-time NBA All-Star, a five-time NBA champion, and a two-time Olympic gold medalist. This biography details his life and his thrilling legacy.

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of NBA star Kobe Bryant and the legacy he left behind in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help young readers develop word recognition and reading...