Young, Gifted, and Black

Author: Amanda Gorman Illustrator: Loren Long Description: Anything is possible when our voices join together. As a young girl leads a cast of characters on a musical journey, they learn...

Author: Spike Lee & Tonya Lewis Lee Illustrator: Kadir Nelson Description:  From moments fussy to fond, Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Spike Lee and his wife, producer Tonya Lewis Lee, present a...

Author: Cedella MarleyIllustrator: Vanessa Brantley-NewtonDescription: Adapted from one of Bob Marley's most beloved songs, One Love brings the joyful spirit and unforgettable lyrics to life for a new generation. It's...

What’s that growing in Mummy’s tummy? Could it be a rabbit or a crocodile? With lyrical text, gentle humor, and a sweet representation of the mother-child relationship, this imaginative story...

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...

Author: Matthew A. Cherry Illustrator:  Vashti Harrison Description:  Zuri's hair has a mind of its own. It kinks, coils, and curls every which way. Zuri knows it's beautiful. When Daddy...

Author: Andrea Beaty Illustrator: David Roberts Description:  Ada has always been endlessly curious. Even when her fact-finding missions and elaborate scientific experiments don’t go as planned, Ada learns the value...

Author: Adam Rex Illustrator: Christian Robinson Description:  It's the first day of school at Frederick Douglass Elementary and everyone's just a little bit nervous, especially the school itself. What will...

Author: Sharon Denis WyethIllustrator: Kim HoltDescription: Some call it Freedom Day; some call it Emancipation Day; some call it Juneteenth. Learn more about this important holiday that celebrates the end of...

Author: Eve L. EwingIllustrator: Christine Almeda Description: 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...

Author: James Patterson andKwame Alexander Illustrator: Dawud Anyabwile Description: Before he was a household name, Cassius Clay was a kid with struggles like any other. Learn about Cassius' family and neighbors in Louisville,...

Author: Jason Reynolds Illustrator: Raul the Third Description: Portico Reeves' secret identity as Stuntboy allows him to use his superpower keep everybody safe, but when his superhero parents start fighting a...

Author: Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi Adapted by: Sonja Cherry-Paul Art by: Rachelle Baker Description: Adapted from the award-winning, bestselling Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You, this book takes readers on a journey...

Author: Shauntay Grant Illustrator: Kitt Thomas Description: When a little girl walks into her local barbershop, she knows she wants the flyest, freshest fade on the block! But there are so...

Author: Kelly Starling Lyons Illustrator: Wayne Spencer Description: When his friend RJ bets that Miles will wipe out at the ice rink, he is determined to prove him wrong. Suggested Ages:...

Author: Dinah Johnson Illustrator: April Harrison Description: A richly informative alphabet picture book celebrating Harlem's vibrant traditions, past and present. Suggested Ages: 6-9. Format: Hardcover.