Children & Young Adult

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone comes a timely middle-grade road-trip story through landmarks of the Civil Rights movement and the map they lay for contemporary race relations. How to Go on an Unplanned Road Trip with Your Grandma:...

In luminous paintings and arresting poems, two of children's literature's top African-American scholars track Arturo Schomburg's quest to correct history. Where is our historian to give us our side? Arturo asked. Amid the scholars, poets, authors, and...

From the coauthor of Dork Diaries comes a witty and engaging picture book about a prankster who wants to pull off the best prank of all--pranking the Tooth Fairy! Kaylee loves pulling pranks: from dropping water balloons on passers by to even tricking...

Kirkus Award Finalist Schneider Family Book Award Winner Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book In this "pitch-perfect contemporary novel" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review), Coretta Scott King - John Steptoe Award-winning author Jason Reynolds explores...

From the master doodler of I Love My Hair and new mom, Andrea Pippins, comes a delightful board book about a day in the life of a baby.   Follow a baby throughout the day, from napping to snacking to playing--and everything in between! High...

Meet Gabrielle--she's a Black Muppet who lives on Sesame Street and is a close friend of Elmo's. This adorable photographic board book is perfect for toddlers! Learn all about Gabrielle in a Sesame Street board book illustrated with bold, bright...

Spirited and observant, Layla's a child who's been given room to grow, making happiness both thoughtful and intimate. It's her dad talking about growing-up in South Carolina; her mom reading poetry; her best friend Juan, the community garden, and so much...

Join Princess Truly and her magical, sparkling curly hair as she brings her snowman to life!Favorite character Princess Truly, her brother Ty, and her dog, Sir Noodles build an amazing snowman that comes to life. Together, they have the perfect winter...

A young boy's eyes reflect the light of the universe in this luminous board book from bestselling author Ruth Forman! My eyes carry stars my eyes see you and smile A boy visits a planetarium with his father and brother for a night of stargazing that...

A #1 New York Times Bestseller! From the National Book Award-winning author of Stamped from the Beginning and How to Be an Antiracist comes a new full-sized picture book that empowers parents and children to uproot racism in our society and in ourselves,...

Bethany C. Morrow's A Song Below Water is the story for today's readers -- a captivating modern fantasy about Black sirens, friendship, and self-discovery set against the challenges of today's racism and sexism. In a society determined to keep her under...

Now a Netflix series! 40+ things to discover, draw, and make! Featuring art from the beloved #1 New York Times bestselling picture book Ada Twist, Scientist, this activity book contains kid-friendly projects of all kinds and is the perfect gift for...

New York City is experiencing the hottest summer on record. Eleven-year-old Arcade Livingston can't keep his cool after receiving this suspicious warning atop the Empire State Building: "Things will heat up in all areas to test your mettle." Arcade and...

A timely book about how it feels to be teased and taunted, and how each of us is sweet and lovely and delicious on the inside, no matter how we look.   The boy is teased for looking different than the other kids. His skin is darker, his hair...

How did a poor boy named Edson--who kicked rocks down roads and dribbled balls made from rags--go on to become the greatest soccer player of all time? Here is the story of the boy who with great determination, lightning speed, and amazing skill overcame...

Bold, black women in science--where will their inspiration take you? Throughout history, black women have blazed trails across the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Black Women in Science brings something special to...