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John Marco is small. And everyone around him is busy. Too busy to listen to John Marco.John Marco is busy, too—noticing the world around him. Maybe everyone should slow down...

Who are you? What is racism? Where does it come from? Why does it exist? What can you do to disrupt it? Learn about social identities, the history of racism...

When devastating news rattles a young girl's community, her normally attentive parents and neighbors are suddenly exhausted and distracted. At school, her teacher tells the class to look for the...

I set the North Star in the heavens and I mean for you to be free... Born into slavery, Harriet Tubman hears these words from God one summer night and...

Carol Olivia Clementine lives with Mama Rose. Mama Rose is everything—tender and sweet. She is also as stern and demanding as any good parent should be. In the midst of...

Author: Hayley BarrettIllustrator: Juana Martinez-NealDescription: While the term “babymoon” is often used to refer to a parents’ getaway before the birth of a child, it was originally coined by midwives...

Author: Ibi ZoboiIllustrator: Loveis WiseDescription: The People Remember tells the journey of African descendants in America by connecting their history to the seven principles of Kwanzaa. It begins in Africa, where people...

Author: Tiffany D. JacksonIllustrator: Reggie BrownDescription: It's two weeks before Christmas, and Deja is worried that Santa might not be able to visit her--after all, as a city kid, she doesn't...

Author: JR & Vanessa FordIllustrator: Kayla HarrenDescription: Calvin has always been a boy, even if the world sees him as a girl. He knows who he is in his heart and...

Author/Illustrator: Thao LamDescription: Even though it's only four simple, familiar letters long, nobody can ever pronounce Thao's name. She's been called Theo, Tail, even Towel! But the teasing names--Tofu, Tiny, China Girl--are worse....

Author: Joanna HoIllustrator: Teresa MarinezDescription: Yo-Yo Ma performed at the US-Mexico border at the Rio Grande on April 13, 2019, as part of his multi-continent “Bach Project” tour to prove a...

Author: Obiora NwazotaIllustrator: Lucie Van der ElstDescription: This is a classic Igbo folklore that takes place in an otherworldly time when women grew beards. It is a genesis story of African...

Description: On his first day as the new kid in school, shy Yefferson’s name is consistently mispronounced to his discomfort and embarrassment. With his family’s support, Yefferson finds the courage...

Author: MJ Calderon Description:  How do we convey to kids what immigration really means? How do we explain all the difficult decisions people make when they choose to leave their...

Author/Illustrator:Jon Klassen Description:  Two turtles have found a hat. The hat looks good on both of them. But there are two turtles. And there is only one hat.  Suggested Ages:...