A Flag for Juneteenth

By Kim Taylor Expert quilter Kim Taylor shares a unique and powerful story of the celebration of the first Juneteenth, from the perspective of a young girl. On June 19, 1865, in Galveston, General Gordon Granger of the Union Army delivered the message that African Americans in Texas were free. Since then, Juneteenth, as the…

Just Like Jesse Owens

Written by Ambassador Andrew Young and Paula Young Shelton Illustrated by Gordon C. James As a boy, Andrew Young learned a vital lesson from his parents when a local chapter of the Nazi party instigated racial unrest in their hometown of New Orleans in the 1930s. While Hitler’s teachings promoted White supremacy, Andrew’s father, told…

Sincerely Sicily

By Tamika Burgess From debut author Tamika Burgess comes the captivating and empowering story of Sicily Jordan–a Black Panamanian fashionista who rocks her braids with pride–who learns to use her voice and take pride in who she is while confronting prejudice in the most unexpected of places. Sicily Jordan’s worst nightmare has come true! She’s…

Cooking Allergy-Free

By Jenna Short Banish boring recipes for the allergy-conscious from your kitchen. Those of us with food allergies often have disappointing dining options. Cooking Allergy-Free is a phenomenal resource for the home cook with 150 delicious recipes for all courses–appetizers, soups and salads, main dishes, sides and vegetables, sweets, dressings and sauces, plus breakfast and breads.  Forget those…

Girligami

By Cindy Ng The ancient art of origami—updated for today’s teens! • A new take on a traditional craft • 20 fantastic designs • Includes preprinted origami papers to tear out and fold • Little shoes, little purses, little animals, little hearts . . . where to begin? Origami is fun. But there’s a limit…

An Anatomy of Beasts

By Olivia A. Cole In the dazzling sequel to acclaimed author Oliva A. Cole’s YA sci-fi/fantasy debut, A Conspiracy of Stars, Octavia’s search to uncover the truth grows more dangerous as she becomes determined to protect her planet’s fate. This series is perfect for fans of Amie Kaufman, Veronica Roth, and Pierce Brown In the forty…

A Conspiracy of Stars

By Olivia A. Cole Enter the vivid and cinematic world of Faloiv in the first book of this dazzling YA sci-fi/fantasy series, perfect for fans of Carve the Mark, Red Rising, and These Broken Stars. Octavia has always dreamed of becoming a whitecoat, one of the prestigious N’Terra scientists who study the natural wonders of Faloiv. So when…

The Truth About White Lies

By Olivia A. Cole For fans of I’m Not Dying with You Tonight, this gripping YA novel digs into the historical and present-day effects of white supremacy and the depths of privilege. Shania never thinks much about being white. But after her beloved grandmother passes, she moves to the gentrifying town of Blue Rock and is…