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“What a beautiful gift of a narrative this is. So much love on every page. A fabulous celebration of the brilliance of Black boys.” —JACQUELINE WOODSON, author of the New York Times bestseller The Day You Begin An empowering audiobook celebrating Black boys everywhere--acknowledging their...

Claudie is traveling from Harlem to Georgia with Mama and Cousin Sidney to meet her grandmother and cousins for the first time. She hopes that learning her family's story will inspire her for the variety show she's planning to raise money to save the boardinghouse her family lives in. Claudie's...

Addy’s story continues with the second book in her series. Having Poppa home fills Addy’s heart with happiness, and moving to a boarding house brings a new special friend—one who encourages Addy to always stay hopeful for the future. Then Addy enjoys the victory of having her idea chosen...

Melody’s story begins with the first book in her series. Melody Ellison can’t wait to sing her first solo at church, and she wants to pick a song that’s special. She gets advice from her big brother, who has his sights set on becoming a Motown star, and inspiration from her older sister...

Everybody knows about the Founding Fathers and the Declaration of Independence in 1776. But the founders weren't the only ones who believed that everyone had a right to freedom. Mumbet, a Massachusetts enslaved person, believed it too. She longed to be free, but how? Would anyone help her in her fight for freedom? Could she win against the richest man in town? Mumbet was determined to try. Mumbet's Declaration of Independence tells her story for the first time in a biography. Her brave actions set a milestone on the road toward ending slavery in the United States.

Imani is adopted, and she's ready to search for her birth parents. Anna has left behind her family to escape from Holocaust-era Europe to meet a new family--two journeys, one shared family history, and the bonds that make us who we are. Perfect for fans of The Night Diary. Imani knows exactly...

We can all be heroes. That’s the inspiring message of this New York Times Bestselling biography series from historian and author Brad Meltzer. Even as a child, Martin Luther King, Jr. was shocked by the terrible and unfair way African-American people were treated. When he grew up, he decided...

Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. won the world heavyweight championship at the age of 22, the same year he joined the Nation of Islam and changed his name to Muhammad Ali. He would go on to become the first and only three-time (in succession) World Heavyweight Champion. Nicknamed “The Greatest,”...

A New York Times bestseller and National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson, the acclaimed author of Another Brooklyn, tells the moving story of her childhood in mesmerizing verse. Raised in South Carolina and New York, Woodson always felt halfway home in each place. In vivid poems, she shares...

During one of the most important times in the civil rights movement, one unforgettable family goes on a road trip in this Newbery and Coretta Scott King Honoree, from author Christopher Paul Curtis, recipient of the Coretta Scott King–Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement. A PARADE...

The summer of 1898 is filled with ups and downs for 11-year-old Moses. He's growing apart from his best friend, his superstitious Boo-Nanny butts heads constantly with his pragmatic, educated father, and his mother is reeling from the discovery of a family secret. Yet there are good times, too...

Two heavy-hitters in children's literature deliver a critically acclaimed, bestselling biographical novel of cultural icon Muhammad Ali. "This utterly delightful story about Ali's childhood is a smash hit."—School Library Journal (starred review) Before he was a household name, Cassius Clay...

How much do you know about Vice President Kamala Harris? Discover the details you want to know about America’s first female, Black, and Asian vice president. You’ll learn about Kamala’s early life, challenges she overcame, and the accomplishments of this fierce politician.

Alex is a marvelous little boy who is just like other people in some ways, such as getting angry sometimes, but also unique because of his special laugh, his grizzly hugs, and his own interesting thoughts.

Michelle Obama became First Lady on January 20, 2009. But before she lived at the White House, she was a powerful lawyer. Learn about her childhood, education, and goals as First Lady of the United States.

Här får man veta mer om Grekland, ett av de länder vi tycker mest om att turista i. Bland de ämnen som tas upp är t ex historia, mat och natur. Att läsa om länder i läromedel eller på digitala sidor är inte alltid så lätt. Ofta är det långa texter och många svåra begrepp. I...

Visste du att det finns 25 000 slott och borgar i Tyskland? Hur många bilmärken kommer från Tyskland, och vad är oktoberfest för någonting? Följ med på en upptäcktsfärd till Tyskland och lär dig mer om landets historia, natur och staden Berlin. Den lättlästa serien om länder i...

Visste du att Danmark är ett av världens plattaste länder? Vad betyder egentligen hygge, och varför kallas Köpenhamn ofta en av världens lyckligaste städer? Följ med på en upptäcktsfärd till Danmark och lär dig mer om landets historia, natur och djurliv. Den lättlästa serien om...

”Vet ni något kul man kan hitta på under sommaren?” undrade Charlie som gärna drog iväg på ett spännande äventyr. ”Förra året var vi på Mallorca”, sa Roffe och gjorde tummen upp med ena tassen. ”Härliga stränder och finfin fisk. Dit måste ni åka.” Tiger och Charlie...

Kan man äta rutten haj? Vad är en gejser? Är det verkligen isigt på Island? Följ med på upptäcktsfärd till Island, ett magiskt land med vulkaner, gejsrar och vattenfall. Den här lättlästa faktaboken berättar om Islands djurliv, natur och traditioner. Att läsa om länder i läromedel...