African American Heritage

Eighth-grader Indigo risks her social standing and friendships when she uses the legacy of Ida B. Wells to fight modern

For the teenager navigating the complexities of racial tension and social justice while trying to find their own voice i

For families exploring complex histories of fairness and change. This sweeping story helps children understand how diffe

For the teen grappling with the social and personal consequences of standing up for what they believe in, even when it r

For the child starting to notice unfairness in their world and wondering how to stand up for what is right even when it

Mable travels through the stars and visits African constellations in a swirling, moonlit quest to find healing and comfo

For the young activist curious about how change happens, this dual biography connects the legacies of two icons to show

Peace-loving violinist Lotus Bloom must find her inner strength when she decides to challenge a discriminatory dress cod

For the child grappling with big questions about fairness and freedom. This historical journey follows a brave boy's esc

For the teen exploring the roots of modern music or grappling with how legends are made. This haunting verse biography d

Lively digital illustrations capture the rhythm and warmth of a multigenerational African American family sharing their

For the child feeling nervous about a long trip or struggling to find their place during a big family gathering far from

For children who love high stakes adventure and learning how people from different backgrounds come together to save liv

For the young reader starting to see the complexities of history and the courage required to stand up against unfairness

Horace Pippin loved to draw until a war injury made it impossible to use his arm, leading him to find a brilliant and un

Trace the real-life historical clues and archival photos used to uncover the actual man behind the legendary folk hero J

Follow the life of Katherine Dunham, the pioneering choreographer who combined dance and anthropology to celebrate her A

For the child who loves everything pink and sparkly but needs to see that being a leader or a princess comes in many dif

A Choctaw girl and a young slave boy forge a secret bond, leading to a daring nighttime escape across the great Bok Chit

Mary Walker was born into slavery and lived to be 121, but the most incredible part of her story is the day she finally

For the teenager processing a parent's transition, this story navigates the complexities of shifting family roles and th

Discover the incredible true bond between Bill Key and an orphaned foal who learned to read and write through kindness i

For the teenager curious about how today's social movements began, this award-winning history reveals how one explosive

For the student curious about how big global conflicts change life at home, this history explores how WWI reshaped right