KATRINA BROWNLEEAuthor Photo Download | Bio Download Katrina Brownlee grew up in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. She became a mother at the early age of fourteen, and when she was twenty-two years old she was shot ten times in a violent domestic dispute that left her paralyzed. After several surgeries and relearning to walk, Katrina worked hard to overcome…
AKEEM S. ROBERTSIllustrator www.akeemteam.com Photo Download | Bio Download Akeem S. Roberts is an illustrator based in Brooklyn, New York. He currently works at Holler Studios as an associate director, and he freelances for The New Yorker as a cartoonist. His comic debut was in the Regular Show Special with BOOM Studios, and most recently he worked with Hasbro on…
By Dr. David Warmflash From the moon’s formation, to its potential for future exploration, this richly illustrated volume presents 100 milestones in lunar history. With dazzling images on every spread, and illuminating text by astrobiologist Dr. David Warmflash, Moon: An Illustrated History chronologically presents 100 milestones in the Moon’s development and exploration. Starting 4.5 billion years ago…
By Bill Lester The amazing and dramatic story of Bill Lester, one of the most well-known NASCAR drivers in history—and a pioneer whose determination and spirit has paved the way for a new generation of racers. Winning in Reverse: Defying the Odds and Achieving Dreams tells the story of Bill Lester whose love for racing…
Written by Vera Ahiyya, the “Tutu Teacher” Illustrated by Joey Chou It’s the first day of kindergarten and Leo isn’t at all ready. He is a quiet kid and would prefer to stay home. Over the summer, his new teacher, Ms. Perry, sent a letter asking her students to think about how to show kindness…
By MaryAnne Howland An eye-opening look at one mother’s determination to provide positive male role models for her son, and the power of great mentoring to change lives.When MaryAnne Howland’s son was turning thirteen she organized a “Black Mitzvah” rite of passage celebration for him. Max is one of the one-in-three children in America being…
By Derrick Barnes A teen boy invents a smooth alter ego in his quest to win back his ex-girlfriend in this funny, off-beat novel. Diego is a sixteen-year-old boy with a problem. When he breaks up with the girl he loves due to his insecurities, he is crushed. Will he ever win Roxy back? On…
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…
