PreK-8

Grandma misses the ocean in Puerto Rico. On Saturdays, she visits the Hudson River in Harlem with her granddaughter. Together, they celebrate the river that brought so many people to a new land.

Chino loves her mother's soft, colorful sleeping scarf. When her mother leaves for the day, the young girl takes the scarf on numerous adventures and shares it with her family.

A young African American child shares what makes him special. He's a leader, he's polite, he's creative, he's athletic, and much more. This uplifting picture book teaches children that everyone is special and worthy of love.

Jabari becomes frustrated when the flying machine he designs does not turn out as planned. His father suggests he work with his sister, and, together, they figure it out.

This illustrated biography introduces children to the extraordinary life of Congresswoman Barbara Jordan. A detailed timeline is included.

This thorough biography about Rosa Parks contains reading comprehension questions and an entire section dedicated to the history of African Americans and the fight against racism.

Grace loves stories and imagines herself in all kinds of roles. When she is offered the leading role in Peter Pan, her classmates try to discourage her because they can't envision a black girl playing the part. With the support of her mother and...

Katherine Johnson showed an extraordinary ability for math from a young age. Overall brilliant, she graduated high school at 14 and college at 18. There were not many opportunities for women in math, especially women of color. In 1953, she started...

Aaron loves stories and would love to write them one day, but he has trouble reading. When his second grade teacher asks the class to write a story that would move the class, he has a very hard time. He realizes that he can use his artistic talent to...

While Mama and baby are not doing anything, the doorbell rings. Who could it be? All the relatives come over and want to see the precious child. Readers will be delighted to see that there is another, surprising reason that the family comes to visit.

Zuri's hair sometimes has a mind of its own, but today she needs a special look. After a few missteps, her father comes up with the perfect style. This book encourages children to express and celebrate themselves.

Ava's mom works Sunday through Friday, so they always look forward to spending time together on Saturdays. They go to the library, get their hair done, have a picnic in the park, and this Saturday, they have tickets to a puppet show. After the day...

Josh Bell and twin brother Jordan are kings of the court. They are inseparable until Jordan meets the new girl in school. The twins learn that in life, like in basketball, sometimes winning is not everything.

Inspired by Ada Lovelace, Marie Curie, and others, this picture book champions girl power and women scientists, and brings welcome diversity to picture books about girls in science. Touching on themes of never giving up and problem solving, Ada comes to...

Wilma Rudolph was a sickly child--if her siblings had a cold, she had double pneumonia. When she contracted polio, everyone was sure she would never walk again. Yet Wilma was so determined that she did learn to walk, and soon ran. This moving biography...

Grace loves stories and imagines herself in all kinds of roles. When she is offered the leading role in Peter Pan, her classmates try to discourage her because they can't envision a black girl playing the part. With the support of her mother and...

The American Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s marked a shift in how African Americans were treated in the United States. This volume highlights the important events and figures that made this movement successful. The book introduces readers...

Martin Luther King, Jr. grew up knowing that there needed to be a change in the way that African Americans were treated. In this biography, readers will learn about his inspirational life as he fought for equality and desegregation for African Americans...

Enter the world of ten-year-old Kenny and his family, the Weird Watsons of Flint, Michigan. When Momma and Dad decide it's time for a visit to Grandma, Dad comes home with the amazing Ultra-Glide, and the Watsons head South to Birmingham, Alabama.....

In 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give her bus seat to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama. This seemingly small act triggered civil rights protests across America and earned Rosa Parks the title 'Mother of the Civil Rights Movement.'

The books that Lola borrows from the library transport her on numerous, fun adventures. Aside from encouraging reading, this story will reinforce the days of the week for small children.

Lola's excitement about her weekly trips to the library sets a wonderful example for children. This celebration of books and story time gives equal importance to the bonding experience that they bring to Lola and her mother.