Young Readers (9 - 13)

A young girl wants her father to be home more, but her wish takes an unexpected turn in this story of enduring love between parent and child from an award-winning author and illustrator. Irene loves her family, especially when her father is home. But...

Starting middle school is no joke! Isaiah Dunn has more to say in the sequel to the award-winning novel Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero. Friendship, community, and a love of words blend in this coming-of-age tale. Things are looking up for super kid Isaiah Dunn...

Award-Winner in the "Children's Religious" category of the 2015 International Book Awards Drop by Drop contains colorful pictures and an engaging story that helps children understand important lessons of how to work for justice and peace and to help...

Xavier Moon is stepping out of the shadows when his great-uncle gives him some outlandish socks and some even stranger requests. A story about heart, confidence, and standing on your own two feet that is perfect for fans of The Season of Styx Malone and...

Enter into the daily lives of children in the many countries of modern Africa. Countering stereotypes, Africa Is Not a Country celebrates the extraordinary diversity of this vibrant continent. This edition includes updates to the text, statistics, and...

From Los Angeles Times Book Prize Award winner and Edgar Award nominee Malla Nunn comes a stunning portrait of a family divided and a powerful story of how friendship saves and heals. Now in paperback. Fifteen-year-old Amandla's mother has always been...

"A poignant and hopeful glimpse at the past for today's curious readers." --Rita Williams-Garcia, Newbery Honor author From the award-winning author of Eliza's Freedom Road comes the powerful tale of a slave girl's triumphant journey to freedom with her...

*Nominated for the 2019 CILIP Carnegie Medal* *Spectator Best Books of the Year selection* Two unlikely heroes inspire a whole town by fighting to save a tree Sometimes, in the blink of an eye, you do something that changes your life forever. Like...

This fascinating book introduces readers to the life and legacy of Toni Morrison, a Black novelist whose artistic and cultural contributions expanded and illuminated the collective conversation on race. The book includes a table of contents, a Consider...

This fascinating book introduces readers to the life of Sidney Poitier, a Black actor whose artistic and cultural contributions have expanded and illuminated the collective conversation on race. The book includes a table of contents, a Consider This...

This fascinating book introduces readers to the life and legacy of Nina Simone, a Black singer and activist whose artistic and cultural contributions expanded and illuminated the collective conversation on race. The book includes a table of contents, a...