Young Readers (9 - 13)

Hair Like Mine is the first book in the Kids Like Mine Series. It is a fun and easy read following a little girl who doesn't like that her naturally curly hair looks different from the other kids around her. On her quest to find someone with hair like

Carefully researched and eloquently written by children's author J.T. Williams, Bright Stars of Black British History brings to life historical figures from Tudor England to the present day. Written in both an educational and entertaining style, the book...

Longlisted for the National Book Award for Young People's Literature Member of the 2023 Notable Books for a Global Society (NGBS) List From the beloved author of President of the Whole Fifth Grade, a story about a young Black girl who summons the courage...

Bold statements, compelling biographies, and thoughtful prompts lead young Black girls on a journey of self-discovery in this beautifully illustrated guided journal. I Am a change maker. I Can do great things. I Willachieve the unexpected. With these...

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Ella Fitzgerald! Having lost her mother at a young age, Ella...

Learn about the record-breaking gymnastics career and inspiring life of Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles in this book from the New York Times Best-Selling Who HQ series. In 2021, Simone Biles shocked the world when she pulled out of the Tokyo Olympic...

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...

Show kids ages 8 to 12 how Black Americans shaped US history in the 20th century From fighting against discrimination to changing the landscape of art and music, discover the incredible ways that Black Americans influenced the world we live in today...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Entrepreneur, FUBU founder, and Shark Tank fan fave Daymond John introduces kids to basic ideas about money and starting their own business in this accessible picture book!   Meet Little Daymond and his...

From award-winning author Eve L. Ewing comes an illustrated middle grade novel about a forgotten homemade robot who comes to life just when aspiring fifth-grade scientist Maya needs a friend -- and a science fair project. Maya's nervous about fifth grade...

Discover 15 inventors and inventions that changed the world in this guide for kids ages 8 to 12Throughout history, Black inventors have achieved some of the world's greatest advancements in science, technology, engineering, and math. This book highlights...

Discover the life of Simone Biles-a story about going for the gold for kids ages 6 to 9 Simone Biles has been called the greatest gymnast of all time, winning five Olympic and 25 World Champion medals by age 22. Before she wowed the world with her...