Children (0 - 8)

With contributions by such artists as Nikki Giovanni, Queen Latifah, and the Sugarhill Gang, this work is a celebration of poetry with a beat. "Hip Hop Speaks to Children" is meant to be the beginning of a journey of discovery. Includes an audio CD. Full...

Based on The Fresh Prince created by Will Smith, Destiny is the Fresh Princess.Meet Destiny--a cool, energetic, and strong-willed young girl who approaches every day with her own signature style! That is, until she moves to a brand-new neighborhood,...

Haiti The First Black Republic tells the story of the fall of Haiti, and the subsequent rise that led Haiti becoming the first black republic. The instrumental war heroes and the actions of the Haitian people to fight and gain independence from European...

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...

Surf's up! Not yet, Dude! Books are boring! Not this one! Bro and Dude have very different ideas about how to spend the day at the beach. But as Bro continues to gasp and cheer as he reads his book (Moby Dick), Dude can't help but get curious. Before you...

"...profoundly moving..." --Publishers Weekly Zazi and Ziwelene's great-grandad is called Nelson Mandela. Once day, they ask their grandmother 15 questions about him and his life. As their conversation unfolds, Zazi and Ziwelene learn that Nelson...

Hughes's spare yet eloquent tribute to his people has been cherished for generations. Now, acclaimed photographer Smith interprets this beloved poem in vivid sepia photographs that capture the glory, the beauty, and the soul of being a black American...

Nelson used to think school was all about playing around and talking with his friends. When Nelson learns that he has been placed in Special Education, he fears being teased. Consequently, he keeps his learning disability and ADHD diagnosis a secret...

Which way do I go?That is your choice to make,said the Road.But what if I go the wrong way?The Road curved a little,almost as if it was giving me a hug, and said,Do not worry. Sometimes we go the wrong way on ourway to the right way.It's okay to be...

Libby loves science! In this STEM-themed Level 3 I Can Read! title, Libby and her friend Rosa learn about mixing and measuring to bake a delicious treat for a puppy party. A great choice for aspiring scientists, emerging readers, and fans of Andrea...

A Step 1 reader to welcome winter, featuring the family from Pumpkin Day! and Apple Picking Day! The brother and sister from PUMPKIN DAY! and APPLE PICKING DAY! have woken up to a winter wonderland--it's a snow day! Read along as they engage in favorite...

From Gwendolyn Brooks, U.S. Poet Laureate and the first African American to win the Pulitzer Prize, and Coretta Scott King Award-winning artist Jan Spivey Gilchrist comes We Are Shining. Marking the 100th birthday of Gwendolyn Brooks, this powerful...

This extraordinary union of poetic text by Ntozake Shange and monumental artwork by Kadir Nelson captures the movement for civil rights in the United States and honors its most elegant inspiration, Coretta Scott. Ages: 4-9Publisher Comments: Walking many...

Full color photographs. "Hello, Stranger-Friend" begins Maya Angelou's story about Thandi, a South African Ndebele girl, her mischievous brother, her beloved chicken, and the astonishing mural art produced by the women of her tribe. With...

The latest installment in the New York Times bestselling Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series, featuring 100 barrier-breaking Black women and girls who showcase the spirit of Black Girl Magic. Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100...

Receiving glasses for the first time can often times be a scary thing for children of any age. This short story is a great way to build confidence and remove any fear, embarrassment, or self-doubt that may come with any first-time or present glasses...