Children & Young Adult

Meet the ten remarkable kings, queens, inventors, scholars, and visionaries who changed the world. Black history begins thousands of years ago with the many cultures and people of the African continent. Through portraits of ten heroic figures, author...

The deep forest and broad savannah, the campsites, kraals, and villages--from this immense area south of the Sahara Desert the distinguished American folklorist Roger D. Abrahams has selected ninety-five tales that suggest both the diversity and the...

True life missionary stories where the West meets Africa and both learn from each other as well as learn about God. Dick Anderson's stories are full of adventure, humour and faith. Learn what happens when the missionaries lose their way in the bush,...

"This belongs in every collection -- for the poetry, for the photographs, for the information." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Illustrated with gorgeous full-color photographs, this collection sends poetry buffs and animal lovers on an armchair...

"A remarkable story of resilience, faith, and hope." -- School Library Journal (starred review) Inspired by a true account, here is the compelling story of a child who arrives in America on the slave ship Amistad--and eventually makes her way home to...

In this stunning Coretta Scott King Award-winning picture book, take a magical and resonant journey to Africa.I went all the way to Africa / In a dream one night / I crossed over the ocean / In a slow, smooth jump...In words that sing and pictures that...

Africa Day was inspired by events at a cultural festival. It pictures a little boy's excitement and discovery of interesting and colourful features of African culture, on a day out with his mum. It is a story that depicts a child's curiosity and...

Africa is often called the Cradle of Humankind. Millions of years ago, it was home to the very first humans, and today it remains a vibrant land filled with diverse cultures.Rookie Read-About: Continents series gives the youngest reader (Ages 3-6) an...

Afia is a young girl who dreams of being a princess but she doesn't know of any princesses who look like her. As she travels to her motherland Ghana, Afia is about to find out something truly extraordinary about her family history. Maybe, after all,...

Johnny, Vernon and Thurman grew up in the segregated south. Despite challenges they faced, they each had a love for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and sports. Their individual careers were successful, but not easy. Overcoming obstacles...

Addy Walker's family is planning a dangerous escape from slavery during the summer of 1864. But before they can leave, the most terrible thing Addy can imagine happens -- her Poppa and her brother, Sam, are sold! Addy and her Momma decide they must head...

Having Poppa home fills Addy's heart with happiness, and moving to a boarding house brings a new special friend -- one who encourages Addy to always stay hopeful for the future. Then Addy enjoys the victory of having her idea chosen for a fair...