Young Readers (9 - 13)

"I wish I didn't know that I was marching my sisters into a boiling pot of trouble cooking in Oakland..."Eleven-year-old Delphine is like a mother to her two younger sisters, Vonetta and Fern. She's had to be, ever since their mother, Cecile, left them...

National Treasure gets a Harlem Renaissance twist in this epic adventure through New York City, filled with history, humor, and heart Twelve-year-old Zeus Jones is just about the only person in the world who believes in his grandfather's stories about...

Return to Peerless Academy in this sequel to Keynan Masters and the Peerless Magic Crew, perfect for fans of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky and Amari and the Night Brothers.Keynan Masters knows the power of his rhymes--without them he wouldn't...

Longlisted for the National Book Award A tender-souled boy reeling from the death of his best friend struggles to fit into a world that wants him to grow up tough and unfeeling in this stunning illustrated middle grade novel in verse "full of...

A vibrant and heart-warming novel about the unforgettable joys of the Renaissance Faire, overcoming grief through cherished memories, and remaining true to yourself--even in cosplay. For as long as she could remember, Kaya Morgan has spent her summers...

A lyrical picture book from the award-winning author of Heavy, about three Black boys who form a deep connection during a transformative summer trip down South to visit family. On the ground of that garden, covered in vegetables and dirt, coated in...

Return to the world of the Marvellers and Conjurors in the third book of the instant New York Times and #1 Indie Bestselling fantasy series. Year Three at the global magic school in the sky is back in session in The Deadly Fates. After...

With a nickname like "Leggie," LaGrande "Leggie" Peters seemed destined to be an all-star runner. But when an accident on the track forces Leggie to give the field a try, he will have to overcome many obstacles to get his second shot.

Jaylin has always been a star defender on his lacrosse team, but his catching ability holds him back from his dream position--midfielder. When a trip to the eye doctor gives him the chance he needs to up his game, Jaylin gives everything he has to show...

Best Children's Books of the Year, Bank Street College of Education Teacher's Choices, International Literacy Association (ILA) Skipping Stones Honor Award, Skipping Stones MagazineA post-Civil War story about a young boy who journeys tirelessly to...