Children & Young Adult

An unforgettable historical, high-octane adventure. -- Dav Pilkey, author-illustrator of the Dog Man seriesMagdalys and the squad are flying south on pteroback. South to rescue her older brother. South to war.The squad links up with the dino-mounted...

An unforgettable historical, high-octane adventure. -- Dav Pilkey, author-illustrator of the Dog Man seriesMagdalys and the squad are flying south on pteroback. South to rescue her older brother. South to war.The squad links up with the dino-mounted...

Laura Eastman returns to New York after living in the South with relatives for four years to discover that her brother and father are part of the Underground Railroad, helping fugitive slaves to escape to Canada. When a friend brings a runaway slave,...

"Powerful storytelling and immersive art." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Vibrant writing and magical realism lift this story to one of triumph." --Publishers Weekly "Nolen's lively prose style recalls the richness of the oral tradition in this tale...

True stories and traditional songs shed light on a lesser known era in African-American history -- the crucial decades between Emancipation and the start of the Civil Rights movement. An International Reading Association Teachers' Choice A Cooperative...

A thought-provoking portrait of celebrated human-rights activist Frederick Douglass by the acclaimed author of To Dare Mighty Things and Martin's Big Words. Frederick Douglass was born a slave. He was taken from his mother as a baby, and separated from...

The go-to Frederick Douglass biography for younger students" (Booklist starred review).In this powerful picture book biography, New York Times bestselling author Walter Dean Myers and acclaimed artist Floyd Cooper take readers on an inspiring journey...

Children's Books of Distinction Award Notable Children's Book Paterson Prize for Books for Young PeopleThe story of the African American abolitionist who, in one dramatic incident, discovered the meaning of freedom.Born into slavery young Frederick...

In a swift and compelling narrative, acclaimed historian Peter Burchard tells the story of the greatest black American of the nineteenth century, a pioneer who laid down a firm foundation for all men and women who came after him. As a child and as a...

Discover the childhood of prominent abolitionist Frederick Douglass in this inspiring installment in the illustrated middle grade series Childhood of Famous Americans. Frederick Douglass was born into slavery. He was separated from his family when he was...

Born a slave in Talbot County, Maryland, Frederick Douglass never planned to be the most famous black man in the world. He just wanted to be free. "Once you learn to read," he wrote, "you will be forever free." By telling his story, Frederick helped...

Ivy and Bean meets Alien in my Pocket in this chapter book series about Frankie Sparks, a third grader who uses her love for science and math to help her solve problems she comes across in her daily life. Meet Frankie Sparks! As the self-proclaimed best...