African American Heritage

With her father on death row and her brother now a fugitive, Tracy Beaumont fights to uncover the racist secrets of her

For the child discovering how their unique talents, whether speaking or singing, can join with others to change the worl

Iconic images from photographers like Dorothea Lange capture the resilience and everyday reality of Americans living thr

For the young person starting to notice injustice in the world and wondering how one person can possibly stand up agains

A ten-year-old boy watches from the sidelines as a bus driver forces Black passengers off a crowded bus during a dangero

For the child feeling out of place after a big move, this story explores finding your voice and staying true to your roo

A young girl journeys through the shadows of the Underground Railroad, following the stars toward a life of freedom in t

Mindy is terrified of her jazz recital until a magical drum transports her to the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem to find her c

For the child questioning why rules exist or feeling frustrated by unfairness. This story uses a bear's imagination to e

A lyrical celebration of Juneteenth and Black history for families seeking to honor their heritage through the power of

For the child who finds magic in books and words, this lyrical biography shows how a boy from Harlem grew up to change t

A runaway slave fighting for his life in Boston sparks a massive legal and street battle that foreshadows the coming of

Imani, a small African grasshopper, carries the gift of music across the ocean on a difficult journey toward a new world

On the run from their abusive father, Lena and Dion disguise themselves and travel in search of family and a place where

For children navigating the complex emotions of having a loved one away, this gentle story honors the bond between a gir

For the young reader questioning the meaning of liberty. This powerful story explores the courage required to seek freed

Born into slavery, Bass Reeves fought his way to freedom and became one of the most feared and respected deputy U.S. Mar

For the curious learner who enjoys being in the driver's seat, this interactive adventure explores the life-or-death cho

The voices of Langston Hughes, Nikki Giovanni, and Gwendolyn Brooks fill these pages with rhythm, humor, and inspiration

For the teen navigating the highs and lows of first loves while trying to maintain their own sense of self-worth and ide

For the child who wonders if one person can really make a difference, this biography shows how a young girl's frustratio

Luke struggles on the baseball diamond, but with a little help from his grandmother and hero Jackie Robinson, he finds t

Nine-year-old Audrey Faye Hendricks becomes the youngest person arrested for picketing against segregation in this true

For the child who loves stories of real-life heroes and wants to see themselves in the pages of history. Discover the po