Books

Young South Africans from diverse backgrounds share candid stories and photographs of their daily lives in the era follo

Powerful black-and-white paintings bear witness to the history of Africa, the capture of its people, and the harrowing j

A reporter provides a gripping first-hand account of the 1979 Three Mile Island accident, using photos and diagrams to s

Li Cunxin transforms from a boy in a poor commune to a world-renowned star, finding a life of incredible freedom and joy

Seventeen-year-old Olivia Chang joins a secret student society to take down a racist bully and dismantle her school's to

For the curious student who loves unraveling mysteries about human history, this exploration of the 'hobbit' discovery o

Letters, photos, and political cartoons piece together the intimate lives of Abraham and Mary Lincoln, from their early

Witness the decades-long battle for Title IX and learn how this landmark law broke down barriers for girls in American c

Slave narratives, primary source maps, and three-dimensional art bring the long history of the African slave trade and t

A young boy uncovers the truth behind a World War II Navy cover-up, helping survivors of the USS Indianapolis clear thei

A kid who loves baseball and comics more than books shares the story of how he grew up in the 1950s and eventually found

In 13th-century China, a young boy supports his mother by becoming a kite rider in a circus, eventually soaring all the

For the teenager seeking a sense of purpose and the courage to stand up for what they believe in, even when the stakes a

Teenager Arthur Caldicot enters the Fourth Crusade and finds his sense of duty challenged by the brutal reality of war a

Sixteen-year-old Jesse Smoke keeps a journal through the year 1837, documenting his people's journey and hardships durin

For the young person navigating a complex family tree and discovering how history shaped their identity.

Step inside the 1627 diary of Princess Jahanara to witness the weddings, battles, and political intrigues of India's Mog

For the young person navigating the transition to adulthood while seeking a sense of place and heritage within their fam

Thirteen-year-old Nina’s private dreams of becoming a writer turn into a dangerous liability when the Soviet secret poli

For the curious child asking where humans come from, this humorous guide uses science to trace our ancestors' journey fr

Moving to the South sparks a personal and political awakening for Kate as she writes a play about the local controversy

Tom plunges into a mysterious pit in Liverpool and wakes up in 1847 Ireland, caught between his modern life and a family

From the rooftops of Jordan College to a dangerous mystery involving missing children, Lyra’s life transforms into a hig

Learn the true, harrowing story of the 1955 lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till and how the injustice of his case sparke