Written by Rin-rin Yu A sparkling debut novel featuring a Chinese American girl doing her best to stay true to herself in a world that often judges. Some days Ping-Ping feels like she just can’t win. She was born in the US, so it’s frustrating when people are surprised by how American she is, but her…
Written by Derrick Barnes and Christian Gregory Illustrated by Frank Morrison 1 man. 1,011 hours. 3,200 miles. 7 million steps. What would you do? In April of 1976, Dick Gregory sets off on a Herculean and grueling two-and-a-half month run. His goal: to raise awareness about the epidemic of poverty and food insecurity in America. Sleeping…
By Derrick Barnes In the small town of Great Mountain, Mississippi, all eyes are on Henson Blayze, a thirteen-year-old football phenom whose talents seem almost superhuman. The predominately white townsfolk have been waiting for Henson to play high-school ball, and now they’re overjoyed to finally possess an elite Black athlete of their own. Until a…
Written by Jen Hayes Lee Illustrated by Mokshini Golden hoops are magic. That’s what Mommy says. And Janey has always wanted her own pair of glowing golden hoops, just like the ones her mother wears. Finally, the day comes when Janey gets her own. With her hoops, Janey can do anything. She feels like a million bucks!…
Written by Vera Ahiyya Illustrated by Debby Rahmalia Halloween is here, and the whole class is getting ready for fun! With the help of their teacher, they play games, make arts and crafts, and even march in a costume parade. But will the day hold more tricks or treats? This engaging read-aloud will help your child…
Written by Derrick Barnes Illustrated by Shamar Knight-Justice Rasheed has the best big brother in the world! Anthony has been his hero from day one, making him feel safe during storms and included in all kinds of fun activities. Thanks to Anthony, Rasheed knows all about worms, mud pies, puddles, and how to fly on…
by Akeem S. Roberts The first book in a funny supernatural graphic novel series for early readers about an eight-year-old boy who solves mysteries with the ghost of his former class pet. When Carter’s third-grade class accuses him of killing the class pet, a naked mole rat named Mr. Pebbles who shivers a lot and…
Written by jessica Care moore Illustrated by Dare Coulter Ketanji. Unshook. Unbothered. Poised for position. Based on the electric and historic appointment of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, this poetic picture book from powerhouse jessica Care moore outlines the dreams of a young girl who wants to change the world one day. Regardless…
Written and illustrated by Mia Araujo Afia has always felt like half of a whole. Her twin sister, Aya, is perfectly happy with fulfilling their family’s expectations of them. But Afia dreams of exploring the world beyond her secluded cliffside home of Dafra. She dreams of adventure. When she meets a charming shape-shifter named Bakame,…
Written by Vera Ahiyya Illustrated by Debby Rahmalia It’s Leilani’s first day of first grade, and she is excited and a bit nervous. But thanks to her caring family and friendly new teacher, Mr. Gray, she soon learns all about the fun things they will make and do in the classroom that year. Soon, she gains…
