A dynamic and hip collective biography that presents forty-four of America’s greatest movers and shakers, from Frederick Douglass to Aretha Franklin to Barack Obama, written by ESPN’s TheUndefeated.com and illustrated with dazzling portraits by Rob Ball. Meet forty-four of America’s most impressive heroes in this collective biography of African American figures. From visionaries to entrepreneurs,…
Academy Award Winner Lupita Nyong’o Writes an Inspirational Children’s Book About Colorism and Realizing your True Beauty
A New York Times bestseller!Featured in its own episode in the Netflix original show Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices!Recipient of a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor AwardRecipient of an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Children’s Literary Work From Academy Award–winning actress Lupita Nyong’o comes a powerful, moving picture book about colorism, self-esteem, and learning that true…
This Gripping Story of Ona Judge, the Runaway Slave of George Washington Brings an Eye-Opening Narrative for Young Readers
“A brilliant work of US history.” (starred review) —School Library Journal Accessible…Necessary.” —Kirkus Reviews A National Book Award Finalist for Nonfiction, Never Caught is the eye-opening narrative of Ona Judge, George and Martha Washington’s runaway slave, who risked everything for a better life—now available as a young reader’s edition! In this incredible narrative, Erica Armstrong…
Learn About the History of the NBA in this Beautifully Illustrated Book Celebrating 75 Years
Celebrate seventy-five years of the NBA in this exciting and beautifully illustrated middle grade account of the legendary athletes, coaches, and teams that changed basketball forever and created a national phenomenon enjoyed by millions today. The National Basketball Association is the biggest league for one of the nation’s most beloved sports. Played in massive stadiums…
This Picture Book About a Black Girl’s Perseverance Radiates Confidence for Its Readers
Pure joy and the power of community radiate from this sweet picture book about a young Black girl’s perseverance and confidence in following her double Dutch dreams. Africa’s grandmother was a double Dutch legend, and Africa knows she can become the same. Her brother scoffs when she signs up for a double Dutch competition, though—how…
This Caldecott and Coretta Scott King Honor Book is an Ode to the Bond of a Mother and Daughter
A Caldecott and Coretta Scott King Honor Book Mama’s love is brighter than the sun, even on the rainiest of days. This celebration of a mother-daughter relationship is perfect for sharing with little ones! On a rainy day when the house smells like cinnamon and Papa and Luca are still asleep, when the clouds are…
From the Author of “Put of My Mind” Comes a Story About Divorce and Racial Identity
Eleven-year-old Isabella’s blended family is more divided than ever in this “timely but genuine” (Publishers Weekly) story about divorce and racial identity from the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of Out of My Mind, Sharon M. Draper. Eleven-year-old Isabella’s parents are divorced, so she has to switch lives every week: One week she’s…
From Principal Ballet Dancer Misty Copeland comes A Collection Celebrating Ballerinas of Color
From New York Times bestselling and award-winning author and American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Misty Copeland comes an illustrated nonfiction collection celebrating dancers of color who have influenced her on and off the stage. As a young girl living in a motel with her mother and her five siblings, Misty Copeland didn’t have a lot…
This Inspiring Tale of Determination is the Debut Picture Book of Activist Stacy Abrams
#1 New York Times bestseller! The debut picture book from iconic voting rights advocate and bestselling author Stacey Abrams is an inspiring tale of determination, based on her own childhood. Stacey is a little girl who loves words more than anything. She loves reading them, sounding them out, and finding comfort in them when things…
Meet Veteran and Civil Rights Activist Alton Yates in this Inspiring Picture Book
Meet activist Alton Yates, an Air Force veteran who dedicated his life to propelling America forward—from space travel to the Civil Rights Movement and beyond—in this inspiring nonfiction picture book. As a child growing up in Jacksonville, Florida, Alton Yates watched Black veterans return home from fighting for their country, only to have that country…
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