Young Readers (9 - 13)

What happens when a King drops his crown?From avoiding snapping canine jaws to trespassing in search of a prized possession, life as a fourth-grade honors kid in the Southside neighborhood goes on for Monte. Each day presents a new challenge at keeping...

An eleven-year-old boy copes with the challenges of his city life by weaving his reality into a magical realm of dragons, foxes, and trolls--until he must use the power of his creativity to save both of his worlds from destructive forces. This stunning...

From the award-winning author of A Good Kind of Trouble comes a heartfelt young middle grade novel in the vein of Judy Blume, about friendship, fitting in, and the ups and downs of middle school.Eleven-year-old Kylie's friends seem so much more mature...

From the award-winning author of A Good Kind of Trouble comes a heartfelt young middle grade novel in the vein of Judy Blume, about friendship, fitting in, and the ups and downs of middle school.Eleven-year-old Kylie's friends seem so much more mature...

Fortunes & Frenemies is the third book in Marti Dumas's Creole tradition inspired, fun middle-grade contemporary Wildseed Witch fantasy series, about a social-media-loving tween--and witch! In the past year, Hasani has learned she's a witch, been...

As a lifelong literacy advocate, I seek out children's books that help kids explore the world around them. Ayo's Adventure is a journey through the sights and sounds of the African diaspora. I loved hanging out with Ayo on his adventure. I learned so...

Gather the midnight strands, tend the roots that gave you life, weave hopes into pathways-- paths that lead you home. Day after day, Nemy sows seeds, pulls weeds, and strips leaves in the sugarcane plantation where she is enslaved. But one night,...

Space science and shared humanity shine as the first Black head of NASA offers an up-close and thrilling account of his shuttle missions, including some of the defining moments of NASA's history. With immersive full-color photos. Sail the stars with...