By Tamika Burgess Danilo Osorio Jr.’s baseball skills were once the pride of his father and entire hometown of El Chorrillo, Panamá. But that was then, and this is now… Following 1989’s Operation Just Cause, a US military invasion that left his neighborhood decimated, Danilo couldn’t care less about baseball or the father who abandoned…
Illustrated by Gordon C. James Written by Quartez Harris Before James Baldwin was a celebrated novelist, essayist, playwright, poet, and activist, he was a boy who fell in love with stories. Words opened up new worlds for young Jimmy, who read and wrote at every opportunity. He ultimately realized his dreams of becoming an author…
Written by Vera Ahiyya Illustrated by Debby Rahmalia It’s time to get ready for Valentine’s Day! Kai’s whole class is busily preparing by making friendship cards, decorating homemade mailboxes, and sharing delicious sweets and treats. But Kai and their friends can’t help but worry… what if they don’t receive any cards at alll? Luckily, their teacher…
Written by Jack Jokinen Illustrated by Wendy Tan A stray dog finds her new home at Christmas in this heartwarming true story! It’s two weeks before Christmas, and a stray dog searches for shelter in the snow. Thankfully, the door of one house is slightly ajar, welcoming her inside. But what will happen after she…
Written by Vera Ahiyya Illustrated by Jennifer E. Morris and Kenneth Townsend “When we look around, we see all different people, beautiful as can be!” Spend a day with the familiar faces from Little People(R)! Fisher-Price believes that introducing the world to a child through play makes conversations about big topics like kindness, belonging, and acceptance a…
Written by Vera Ahiyya Illustrated by Debby Rahmalia Get Ready for Kindergarten in this exciting new series for kids embarking on new adventures! Vera Ahiyya, the Tutu Teacher, knows everything your family needs to get ready… and to celebrate every precious moment! It’s almost the first day of school and everyone is busy getting ready. A…
Written by Vera Ahiyya Illustrated by Debby Rahmalia Get Ready for Preschool in this exciting new series for kids embarking on new adventures! Vera Ahiyya, the Tutu Teacher, knows everything your family needs to get ready… and to celebrate every precious moment! It’s almost the first day of preschool and everyone is busy getting ready. A…
Written by Denise Rosario Adusei Illustrated by Priscila Soares In this powerful and inspiring picture book, a Deaf girl stands up for herself and takes off her shoes while dancing at her Carnival performance so she can feel the music through her bare feet. Cesaria is going to perform for the seaside Carnival. She skips past…
Written by Victoria Scott-Miller Illustrated by Francisco Santoyo Art comes to life in this joyous picture book by debut author and founder of Liberation Station Bookstore, Victoria Scott-Miller! In this first installment in the The Museum Lives in Me series, illustrated by Francisco Santoyo, Miss Edmonia (a nod to American sculptor Edmonia Lewis) and her class of…
Written by Vera Ahiyya, the “Tutu Teacher” Illustrated by Joey Chou Spring has sprung in KINDergarten! Flowers grow just outside the classroom. The trees are budding, and baby birds are beginning to chirp, but Mason isn’t feeling very cheerful. She sees her friends getting better at everything, but she doesn’t think she can do anything…
