Author: Maria Isabel Sánchez VegaraIllustrator: Lauren SemmerSeries: Little People, Big DreamsDescription: Little Kamala used to accompany her parents to civil rights marches in California, strapped into her stroller so she wouldn't...
Author: Cynthia ErivoIllustrator: Charnelle Pinkney BarlowDescription: When Ebere's mother puts her to bed at night, she always says, "Remember to dream, Ebere." And dream, Ebere does! Encouraged by her mother to...
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...
Author: (or Author/Illustrator:) Illustrator: Description: I know rocks are heavy,and flowers are light.I know bright means day,And dark means night. Suggested Ages: 0 - 3
Author: Britney Winn Lee Illustrator: Jacob Souva Description: Why can't people live on the moon? Can I be president when I grow up? What makes a person good? These are just...
Author: Meg Medina Illustrator: Sonia Sanchez Description: Evelyn Del Rey is Daniela's best friend. They do everything together and even live in twin apartments across the street from each other: Daniela...
Author: Eve L. EwingIllustrator: Christine AlmedaDescription: Maya's nervous about fifth grade. She tries to keep calm by reminding herself she knows what to expect. But then she learns that this year...
Author: Maria Isabel Sánchez VegaraIllustrated by: Wednesday HolmesSeries: Little People, Big DreamsDescription: Even before little Ru was born, a fortune-teller told his mom that he would one day be famous… It was only...
Author: Maria Isabel Sanchez VegaraIllustrated by: BrosmindSeries: Little People, Big DreamsDescription: When he was little, Muhammad Ali had his bicycle stolen. He wanted to fight the thief, but a policeman told him him...
Author/Illustrator: Cozbi A Cabrera Description: On a rainy day when the house smells like cinnamon and Papa and Luca are still asleep, when the clouds are wearing shadows and the...
When a tornado hits her small Kansas town, Dorothy is swept away to Oz To find her way back home, she follows the yellow brick road to The Emerald City...
Author: Maria Isabel Sanchez VegaraIllustrator: Melissa Lee Johnson At just 8 years old, it was clear that Steveland Judkins was going to be a star. Renamed Stevie Wonder for his...
I am a nonstop ball of energy. Powerful and full of light. I am a go-getter. A difference maker. A leader. The confident Black narrator of this book is proud...
Author: Michelle Obama Description: This volume for young people is an honest and fascinating account of Michelle Obama's life led by example. She shares her views on how all young...
Author: Misty Copeland Illustrator: Setor Fiadzigbey Description: Misty is so captivated by the tale and its heroine, Swanilda, she decides to audition for the role. But she's never danced ballet...