Young Readers (9 - 13)

★ "Rhodes deftly captures a unique ­aspect of this historical event, with a perspective that is ­often under-represented in historical ­fiction. A poignant and honest look at the trials of racism that defined the ­historic land...

Juneteenth is the celebration of the day enslaved people in Texas were told they were freed—two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Explore Juneteenth's little-told history, from the first Jubilee to the making of a national...

* An instant New York Times bestseller * An empowering and big-hearted sequel to the bestselling and critically acclaimed From the Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae Marks! Two years ago, Zoe Washington helped clear Marcus' name for a crime he didn't commit...

New Kid meets The Baby-sitters Club in this graphic novel series opener about the Curlfriends, four inseparable Black girls who show us the meaning of true friendship--and being your true self.   Charlie has a foolproof plan for the first day at...

Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Award winner Renée Watson continues her bestselling young middle grade series starring Ryan Hart, a girl who is pure spirit and sunshine.   Middle school is just around the corner for Ryan Hart, which...

Starting middle school is no joke! Friendship, community, and a love of words blend in this sequel to the award-winning Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero. Things are looking up for super kid Isaiah Dunn. He and his little sister, Charlie, are getting used to...

A nonpartisan, unbiased look at the First Amendment and how it informs our daily lives, Your Freedom, Your Power clearly explains the fundamentals of American politics to middle grade readers. The First Amendment grants kids and every other citizen five...

NOW IN PAPERBACK!When middle school mishaps happen, five friends form the S.M.A.R.T. Squad and use their collective skills and the power of science to bring order to their school. Science reigns supreme with this squad of young brainiacs. Join Izzy...

Black Panther meets X-Men in this "fast-paced, action-packed, and empowering" (A. F. Steadman, New York Times bestselling author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief) middle grade adventure about a British Nigerian girl who learns that her Afro hair has...

New York Times bestselling author Jerry Craft is back with the newest adventures of Jordan, Drew, Liam, and all the characters that fans first met in New Kid, winner of the Newbery Award and the Coretta Scott King Author Award! In this full-color...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The epic, hotly anticipated sequel to the instant bestseller The Gilded Ones about a girl with the power to remake her world--or destroy it. "Fans of Children of Blood and Bone, Mulan, and the Dora Milaje from Black...