Children & Young Adult

Young readers will root for Toni "Tomboy" Stone, the first woman (and the first Black woman) to break into professional baseball--taking over Hank Aaron's roster spot--in this nonfiction picture book biography. Nothing could stop Toni "Tomboy" Stone from...

A contemporary young adult novel about one life-altering year of a biracial Black and white teen boy, showing a raw glimpse into the systemic inequality in racialized communities. Zay's ma always said his mouth would get him in trouble. Sure enough, it...

Author of A Comb of Wishes Lisa Stringfellow returns with a West African-inspired fantasy about a girl who is determined to return both magic and justice to her people--and whose destiny holds more surprises than she could ever imagine."A fascinating...

Here is the inspirational story of Major League Baseball player Roberto Clemente--not Bob--who endured years of racism and discrimination to become one of the greatest baseball players of all time. Roberto Clemente always loved baseball. Growing up in...

A heart-warming journey of learning to love the hair you have, and the person you are. Follow Kyra as she shares her thoughts and feelings about her amazing Afro hair, and the facts she learns about all kinds of hair types and styles. After a trip to the...

Young Royals meets Red, White, and Royal Blue in this heart-pumping romance by award-winning author Julian Winters! When roguish Prince Jadon of ?les de la R?verie is left in America to clean up his image after a horribly public break-up gone viral,...

Author and musician Antonio Michael Downing's debut picture book is about big changes and big feelings, and speaks to all kids experiencing the highs and lows of childhood. Little Tony is full of love for his grandmother, his home in Trinidad and...

Discover the life of Serena Williams--a story about challenging yourself and achieving your dreams for kids ages 6 to 9Serena Williams is one of the most famous and talented tennis players in history. Before she became a legendary professional athlete,...

Our fearless adventurer Lance is ready to enjoy his summer vacation at Mallory Beach. Little does he know that his world is about to take an extraordinary turn when an unexpected twist leaves him trapped beneath the waves!What started as a simple beach...

New York Times bestselling author Janae Marks delivers a stunningly crafted and twisty mystery about the tests of friendships that examines what matters most when everything can change in a split second--perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead and Anne Ursu...

Large Print�s increased font size and wider line spacing maximizes reading legibility, and has been proven to advance comprehension, improve fluency, reduce eye fatigue, and boost engagement in young readers of all abilities, especially...

Before legendary actor James Earl Jones was recognized for his memorable, smooth voice, he was just James--a stutterer who stopped speaking for eight years as a child...and ultimately found his voice through poetry. Before there was Mufasa...Before there...

The legend of Bigfoot gets a bone-chilling update in this scary story about a young girl and her scout troop who are willing to brave the woods to find her missing friend when no one else will. Perfect for fans of Daka Hermon and Claribel A. Ortega! The...

A young girl and her father share an early morning horseback ride around their city in this picture book celebration of "just-us time," perfect for fans of My Papi Has a Motocycle Tall. High as the clouds. Strong as a horse's back. Like a cowboy. In...