Written by Derrick Barnes Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley Newton Eight-year-old Ruby Booker is the baby sis of Marcellus (11), Roosevelt (10), and Tyner (9), the most popular boys on Chill Brook Ave. When Ruby isn’t hanging with her friend, Theresa Petticoat, she’s finding out what kind of mischief her brothers are getting into. She’s sweet…
By Teneshia Jackson-Warner Will you be the creator of a hot new startup? Developer of the next blockbuster app? Founder of a nonprofit that helps millions? Dreaming is where it all starts. It’s the first step toward reaching your full potential and living a life you really want. But there comes a time when you…
Written by Marilyn Nelson Illustrated by Wayne Anthony Still Johnnie wants to celebrate her Papa’s birthday, but Papa doesn’t know exactly when that special day is. Johnnie doesn’t understand how that could be. Then she learns about Papa’s childhood–how he built a new life in the all-Black town of Boley, Oklahoma. Inspired by her father’s…
Written by Tricia Elam Walker Illustrated by April Harrison In this moving story that celebrates cultural diversity, a shy girl brings her West African grandmother–whose face bears traditional tribal markings–to meet her classmates. It is Grandparents Day at Zura’s elementary school, and the students are excited to introduce their grandparents and share what makes them…
Written by Derrick Barnes Illustrated by Gordon C. James The barbershop is where the magic happens. Boys go in as lumps of clay and, with princely robes draped around their shoulders, a dab of cool shaving cream on their foreheads, and a slow, steady cut, they become royalty. That crisp yet subtle line makes boys…
By Ed Gordon An award-winning journalist envisions the future of leadership, excellence, and prosperity in Black America with this “urgent and pathbreaking” work (Marc Lamont Hill). Hard-hitting, thought-provoking, and inspiring, Conversations in Black offers sage wisdom for navigating race in a radically divisive America, and, with help from his mighty team of Black intelligentsia, veteran journalist Ed…
Written by Derrick Barnes Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton A New York Times bestseller, in which a confident little boy takes pride in his first day of kindergarten! The morning sun blares through your window like a million brass trumpets. It sits and shines behind your head–like a crown. Mommy says that today, you are going…
Written by Lera Auerbach and Marilyn Nelson Illustrated by Paul Hoppe This deeply imaginative and entertaining poetry collection details the pleasures of the orchestra, from strong-willed A to satisfied Z. Two widely acclaimed poets–one a composer and classical pianist as well–have come together to create this extraordinary portrait of the orchestra in all of its richness and fascination,…
Written by Tricia Elam Walker Illustrated by Ekua Holmes Visit a truly special street bursting with joy, hope, and dreams. Inspired by the neighborhood where they grew up as cousins, this gorgeous picture book from an award-winning illustrator and critically acclaimed author is the perfect gift or keepsake for every generation.Welcome to Dream Street–the best…
Written by Marilyn NelsonIllustrated by Philemona WilliamsonIn this stirring picture book about social justice activism and the power of introverts, a quiet girl’s artwork makes a big impression at a protest rally.Newbery Honor winner Marilyn Nelson and fine artist Philemona Williamson have come together to create this lyrical, impactful story of how every child, even…
