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In this funny, kid-favorite chapter book series, Lola Levine loves to participate but when she realizes she might be overcommitted she learns the importance of time to rest. "If you've never had a best friend, Lola Levine will undoubtedly become your first. Her appeal is boundless."―Rita...

Lola Levine is excited to study all things paleontology in this funny, kid-favorite chapter book series. "If you've never had a best friend, Lola Levine will undoubtedly become your first. Her appeal is boundless." ―Rita Williams-Garcia, Coretta Scott King Author Award winner for One Crazy...

A girl guides her dad on his route delivering Chinese take-out food in this touching picture book -- written by an APALA award winner and illustrated by a Caldecott Honor winner -- that celebrates the unique bond between immigrant parents and their children. Every night, a girl must help her dad...

A young girl is determined to celebrate the women in her community and beyond in this inspiring book by #1 New York Times bestselling author of Ambitious Girl, Meena Harris. Maya is proud of who she is: a curious kid who loves to ask questions. When her class takes a trip to Washington, DC, and...

When Sister was born, she had toes like grains of rice. She had hair as dark as sesame sweets . . . But she had no name. Only a name as passionate and graceful as Fire, honest and stable as Earth, strong and ambitious as Gold, bright and wise as Water, and creative and prosperous as Wood could...

Meet Gracie Wei—a go-getting fourth grader who's determined to win it all at her school’s spelling bee competition! A charming new chapter book series for fans of Ivy and Bean or Dory Fantasmagory. Gracie Wei wants nothing more than to make it onto the Wei’s Special Wall, which displays...

Listen out for the muffled nibbling of willow branches and the playful paddle-tail thwacks against the water! When beavers move in, they chew down a tree. They nibble the bark. And they drag the branches into a stream. Beavers topple trees and build dams, which can cause floods and disrupt...

In the past and present, Black people have developed new products and created new processes in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Their work has addressed problems such as medical and healthcare inequality and the negative impacts of climate change. Celebrate the people who have made great achievements in STEM, including PlayVS founder Delane Parnell, astronaut, doctor, and engineer Mae Jemison, and environmental justice leader Peggy Shephard.

There are many forms of art, and all of them have changed over time. In literature, dance, and fine arts, artists and writers have shared Black life, culture, and history. Many of them have broken barriers and inspired future generations. Celebrate the artists and writers who have excelled in the past and present, including author Jason Reynolds, dancer Misty Copeland, artist Kehinde Wiley, and poet Nikki Giovanni.

Activism focuses on changing systems. Black activists address injustices in everything from education to the environment. Throughout history, activists have led protests, researched policies, organized community members, and more to transform the world around them. Shine a light on how activists such as Mari Copeny, John Legend, and Marian Wright Edelman have led change in their communities and worked to make justice possible for everyone.

Words for believing in yourself are the stars of this sweet book that empowers children of all abilities and backgrounds to not only believe in themselves but to be strong and resilient in the pursuit of their dreams. A teacher, a scientist or an activist—could this be you? Through lyrical rhymes, This Could Be You says yes, it very well could be.

A powerful contemporary novel about an aspiring 12 year-old filmmaker whose world is turned upside down when his grandfather is slain in a senseless and racist act of violence. From the author of the award-winning memoir, Defiant: Growing Up in the Jim Crow South and co-editor of Recognize! An...

Gloria Steinem and Leymah Gbowee's dual paths have inspired a friendship empowered by the principles of equality, progress, and hope for a new generation. Here, two friends come together to tell one uplifting story of girls and women strengthening one another and changing the world.

Overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude of the protest, Hope is unsure of how she fits into this movement and how she can make her voice heard—after all, she didn’t seem to have any power when her teacher discriminated against her in class. But when she and Mama join a group of Black women protesters, Hope sees herself in them and discovers that one voice, no matter how small, can make powerful change.

Meet HARI KUMAR, superstar-in-the-making, in this laugh-out-loud doodle-packed diary series for 8+ readers. ‘Hari is my favourite type of character. A warm, witty and cleverly observed story’ Louie Stowell, author of Loki ‘Funny, fresh and relatable – Hari Kumar really is a superstar’...

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, #1 bestselling author Kwame Alexander. Perfect for fans of Ivy + Bean and Ruby and the Booker Boys. ★ “A winning narrative about the...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER Dubbed "the Internet's librarian"— and now host of the relaunched Reading Rainbow — Mychal Threets invites all to take a look and find themselves at the library! Perfect for little readers who are regular visitors and those who might be stepping into the stacks for...

Joyful and warmhearted, this delightful book honors the blessings of every auntie in a child’s life, by distinguished author Cynthia Leitich Smith (Muscogee) and illustrator Aphelandra (Oneida). “Hesci! Here come the aunties!” Aunts by kinship as well as family friends, neighbors, and...

A warm, comforting bedtime story that invites readers to peek under the roofs of a diverse group of kids, celebrating family and home. A sprinkle of starlight and beams from the moon whisper to families that bedtime is soon. If you lifted up shingles or peeked in each home, What might you find...

A girl learns how the history of redlining has affected her neighborhood in this intergenerational audiobook about racism, community action, and resilience by two New York Times bestselling authors. Olivia can’t wait to invite her friends to the 62nd annual Main Street Block Party. But when...