Young Readers (9 - 13)

In this sequel to the Mischievous Mosquitoes of Banjul series, Momodou is sent away to live with his uncle in the nearby town of Bakau. Unbeknownst to Momodou, the Banjul Mosquito Forces have learned that Momodou disclosed their biting playbook to the...

Paula Visits Nana is an enchanting and culturally rich children's book that takes readers on a heartwarming journey of love, learning, and cultural exploration. The story beautifully weaves together the vibrant traditions of the Kente cloth, the...

Say Their Names blends breathing and self-affirmation rituals while also acknowledging injustices suffered by people of color. Written by Charise Sims, an educator, and illustrated by Lindsey Caneso, this book teaches children to manage their emotions...

Welcome to Africa-a diverse, beautiful, and vast continent rich in cultures, languages, great minds, wildlife, and more! Hear the music, taste the food, see the sights, and meet the people. This personable nonfiction journey beckons readers to explore...

Welcome to Africa-a diverse, beautiful, and vast continent rich in cultures, languages, great minds, wildlife, and more! Hear the music, taste the food, see the sights, and meet the people. This personable nonfiction journey beckons readers to explore...

Kwame and Kwesi are brothers farming their first independent season in Tamale, northern Ghana. Kwame trusts his farming guidebooks. Kwesi trusts the soil, the indicator plants, and what the land has always said. When their seeds struggle and the rains...

With vivid illustrations by Kaylani Juanita, Samara Cole Doyon sings a carol for the plenitude that surrounds us and the self each of us is meant to inhabit.

A speculative middle grade novel about three generations of Black girls connected across time and space through a wormhole in their school locker. What if your locker was a wormhole through time? On the first day of eighth grade, Candace Wells opens her...

Young CeDell Davis learns to play the blues unlike anyone else--with his guitar upside down and a butterknife in his hand--and becomes a legendary musician. Renowned Black illustrator R. Gregory Christie brings the blues legend to life in this nonfiction...

Get ready for a journey into the extraordinary world of 'TWAS MORE THAN JUST A LITTLE KWANZAA by Harlem Holiday! In this electrifying tale, follow Ronnie and his family as they ignite the spirit of Kwanzaa, weaving a tapestry of unity, tradition, and...

Get ready for a journey into the extraordinary world of 'TWAS MORE THAN JUST A LITTLE KWANZAA by Harlem Holiday! In this electrifying tale, follow Ronnie and his family as they ignite the spirit of Kwanzaa, weaving a tapestry of unity, tradition, and...

Once, there was a man who rescued 20,000 boys from almost certain death. That man was my father. One of those boys was me. This is our story.During the Second Sudanese Civil War, thousands of boys were displaced or orphaned. In 1989, Mecak Ajang Alaak...