Fifty Cents and a Dream: Young Booker T. Washington

The N Word: Who Can Say It, Who Shouldn't, and Why

In The N Word, a renowned cultural critic untangles the twisted history and future of racism through its most volatile word. In 2003, the book Nigger started an intense conversation about the use and implications of that epithet. The N Word moves beyond t

Whose Toes are Those?

A vibrant, multicultural board book that celebrates a baby's sweet toes, for fans of Ten Tiny Fingers and Ten Little Toes.Parents and children will enjoy this interactive board book that is perfect for celebrating the classic giggle-inspiring game of This

Whose Knees Are These?

A vibrant, multicultural board book that celebrates a baby's sweet knees, for fans of Ten Tiny Fingers and Ten Little Toes. Parents and children will enjoy this interactive board book full of toddler appeal that is perfect for celebrating a baby's adora

Only the Strong

"Captivating." —Jane Ciabattari, NPR Book Concierge: Best Books of 2015"Incomparable charisma and verve." —The Root, Best Fiction of 2015"Lean, mean, and moving." —Kirkus Reviews, Kirkus Prize nomineeJabari Asim’s debut novel returns readers to Ga

A Taste of Honey: Stories

Poignant and powerful, this debut collection from preeminent writer and critic Jabari Asim heralds his arrival as an exciting new voice in African American fiction._________________________________________________ Through a series of fictional episodes s

Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The Barnes & Noble ReviewAcclaimed author Doreen Rappaport and Coretta Scott King Award winner Bryan Collier, who previously collaborated on Freedom River , have pooled their talents yet again in a stunning tribute to civil rights activist Dr. Mart

Uptown

Coretta Scott King Award-winning illustrator Bryan Collier discovers the vibrant world of Harlem, New York, as seen through the eyes of a little boy"Uptown . . .Harlem, New York.Chicken and waffles.Jazz.Home."Uptown is a rich mix of flavors, colors, sound

Rosa

She had not sought this moment but she was ready for it. When the policeman bent down to ask “Auntie, are you going to move?” all the strength of all the people through all those many years joined in her. She said, “No.”A picture book account of R

Twelve Rounds to Glory: The Story of Muhammad Ali

A dynamic author-illustrator team follows the threetime heavyweight champ through twelve rounds of a remarkable life."Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. . . . I’m the prettiest thing that ever lived!"From the moment a fired-up teenager from Kentu