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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Written by Olivia A. Cole Illustrated by Jessica Gibson This powerful picture book shows the importance of raising your own strong voice to defend what you love. Sasha the bear loves the meadow in her forest more than anything. But when great yellow beasts threaten to cut and burn the forest, Sasha and the other…
Written by Derrick Barnes In this much anticipated middle grade novel by author Derrick Barnes (Ruby & the Booker Boys), two thirteen-year-old African-American boys become friends during a three-day stint in after school suspension. They were both involved in two unrelated incidents with the same person, the resident menace at Alain Locke Middle, Tariq Molten. Robeson…
Written by Derrick Barnes Illustrated by Barbara Jean Phillips-Duke Rhyming words help a grade-schooler deal with his angry feelings in a more constructive way.
