Young Readers (9 - 13)

When Candace Parker beat out all the boys at the McDonald's All-American slam dunk contest in 2004, she became the first female player to win the event. In the years that followed, Parker's list of achievements became long and ever-growing. She was WNBA...

Two poets, one white and one black, explore race and childhood in this must-have collection tailored to provoke thought and conversation. How can Irene and Charles work together on their fifth grade poetry project? They don't know each other . . . and...

"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...

Calib and Quaran-TeenWritten by: Natori BlueIllustrated by: Victor TavaresSchools are closed. Playdates are banned. Mom says she can't return to work, and people around me are dying alone in their hospital beds from a strange new disease. What is...

Schools are closed. Playdates are banned. Mom says she can't return to work, and people around me are dying alone in their hospital beds from a strange new disease. What is happening to my world?Quaran-Teen, a teenage super villain, has put a wrench in...

Based on the childhood of National Football League superstars Ronde and Tiki Barber, this inspiring picture book about the values of family, hard work, and determination shows what it takes to be a champion. Tiki and Ronde were each other's best friends...

The story of Charles Henry Turner, the first Black entomologist -- a scientist who studies bugs -- is told in this fascinating book for young readers. Can spiders learn? How do ants find their way home? Can bugs see color? All of these questions buzzed...

Dr. Beaker likes going slow, but his lack of speed causes Buzz problems. They are late for everything, even Buzz's own birthday party. So Buzz builds a super fast car to get Dr. Beaker moving. Will Buzz's car make Dr. Beaker feel the need for speed?

Buzz enters a downhill ski race to test his latest invention. It is a paint that makes his skis go super fast! But when he sees the other skiers in their fancy gear, Buzz feels nervous. Will his speed secret be enough to bring him a win?

Buzz Beaker keeps oversleeping. He misses the school bus. He wears his pajamas to school. He knows he can't be late again, so he finds a way to win the race to school!

Mike's Mini Golf is having a contest. Whoever builds the best new golf hole wins great prizes. Buzz works hard on his entry, but someone is standing in the way of his win. Does Buzz have what it takes to beat the smartest kid in his class?

Buzz dreams of going into outer space. One night, his dream comes true. With his dog, Raggs, by his side, he sneaks onto a spaceship. Together, Raggs and Buzz have an awesome outer space adventure.