Young Readers (9 - 13)

Juneteenth is a remembrance and a celebration of African American freedom. In this informative and accessible guide, Jaheem learns why Juneteenth is important and its role in US history and is inspired to celebrate with his family and community.

Here is the story of Henrietta Wood, who was enslaved twice--but who demanded justice and was awarded the largest reparations ever granted for enslavement. A nonfiction book for ages 9-12 that puts a human face on the current issue of reparations...

A young girl finds her voice--and discovers the power of speaking up for herself and her community--in this sweet and humorous chapter book by award-winning and #1 bestselling author Kwame Alexander, perfect for fans of Ivy + Bean and Ruby and the Booker...

Black Majors: Baseball celebrates five legendary players from the Negro Leagues who helped change the game-and history. Young readers will discover the incredible lives of Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, Cool Papa Bell, Buck Leonard, and Monte Irvin. With...

From award-winning YA author Leah Johnson comes the sequel to her stunning middle grade debut, Ellie Engle Saves Herself, now with Ellie's bff, Bree Boyd, taking center stage in story about friendship, family, and what it really means to be the best 7th...

LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD - A powerful, genre-bending mosaic of fiction and poetry that celebrates the humanity, grace, and resilience of teenage New Yorkers riding out the pandemic--from the award-winning author of Chlorine Sky "A gorgeous,...

Fans of Amelia Bedelia and Dory Fantasmagory will laugh themselves silly at Venus Washington's misunderstanding about her grandma's secret recipe in this first book in a hilarious new chapter book series! Venus Washington isn't sure why her parents named...

The Operation Sisterhood series continues as the four sisters decide to put on a community musical! The creative sister Sunday is the director and writer, but she has lost her spark. Can she find her shine again before everyone calls it quits? "This ode...

A counting book that encourages children to love themselves and each other New from the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture and the author and illustrator of A Is for All the Things You Are You're special, and that's...

Celebrate your inner black girl magic from A to Z with this inspiring coloring book for black and brown girls. Featuring detailed illustrations of black and brown girls along with positive affirmations, this empowering coloring book invites you to walk...

Celebrate the greatness of the young kings and black men in your life with this inspiring ABC coloring book.Featuring detailed illustrations of black and brown boys along with positive affirmations, this empowering coloring book invites you to walk in...

Growing up in segregated 1930's Charlottesville, ten-year-old Allie is determined to find a man for her mama to marry-- but not just any man will do! Allie's life with Mama isn't bad, but she knows it could be better if Mama would find someone to marry...