Children (0 - 8)

This brilliant memoir-in-verse tells the moving story of how a nation learned to celebrate a hero. Through years of protests and petition, Kathlyn's story highlights the foot soldiers who fought to make Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday a national...

Discover both the past and present day's fight to vote with Quetta Little as she learns the power of casting your vote in this ideal picture book from acclaimed author Leah Henderson and illustrator Keisha Morris. The perfect companion for any young...

Joy packaged up in a picture book, ready for readers to enjoy again and again. With the guileless wonder and innocence of a little girl, Alaina is profoundly changed by the performance. As she falls in love with the art of live theater, her enthusiasm...

A picture book edition of the board book about love, relationships, and families, offering adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way. Now in a hardcover picture book! Developed by...

In a companion to Build a House, Rhiannon Giddens--Grammy Award winner and cofounder of the Carolina Chocolate Drops--gives wing to a moving tale of grace and transcendence, with acclaimed artist Briana Mukodiri Uchendu.   At a sparrow's urging, a...

Deja helps young children recognize their emotions by listening to their bodies Body awareness is a key foundation of consent. We Listen to Our Bodies gives children a vocabulary to understand and communicate their feelings, develop personal boundaries,...

Selam! It's a beautiful day in Ethiopia with Babi (Daddy). Have a breakfast of spicy chechebsa together, ride horses in the park and gather around the mesob for dinner. Ethiopian author Fitsum Tesfaye Habtemariam and illustrator Netsanet Tesfay draw on...

Join one Black family on their journey to discover what Santa looks like in this joyous tale celebrating identity, family and holiday cheer! It's not Christmas without Santa! But what does Santa truly look like? Does he match the figurines on the mantel,...

Take flight in this heartwarming story about a boy who learns to be true to himself at school while following his love of nature. Nico was new, and nervous about going to school. Everyone knew what to do and where to go, but Nico felt a little lost. So,...

Meet Rocket--a plucky aspiring astronaut intent on getting her community to LOOK UP! from what they're doing and reach for the stars in this auspicious debut picture book. Honored as a Chicago Public Library 2019 Best of the Best Book! A comet will be...

Count along with lions, elephants, meerkats, and more in this colorful book that introduces babies and toddlers to awesome African animals and makes it fun to learn to count!Little learners are invited to start counting from 1 to 10 on this fun-packed...