Commemorate the innumerable ways the African American community has shaped the foundation of the United States in this stunning, poetic picture book from the Caldecott Honor-winning team behind Freedom in Congo Square.
“A perfect complement to Weatherford’s weighty words, Christie’s art presents a...
From Young People's Poet Laureate Carole Boston Weatherford and award-winning illustrator Bryan Collier, a stirring account of the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches, as witnessed by the Alabama River.
Some say water is the mightiest force on earth.
But the yearning for freedom is even stronger.
For...
"An imaginative triumph that will mesmerize readers" —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
With dozens of major awards between them, a revered poet and a versatile artist pool their mastery to sing the praises of an undersea wonder.
A graceful bundle of nerves three times as ancient as the dinosaurs, the...
From the award-winning author and illustrator of Standing in the Need of Prayer comes a joyous picture book about an intergenerational Black family cooking a delicious feast and appreciating their quality time together.
Aunts, uncles, cousins, all pitch in.
Hustle, bustle in the kitchen.
Catching up...
A Coretta Scott King 2026 Illustrator Honor Book
★ "Fashion king Talley is brought to tender, glorious life by the award-winning team of Weatherford and Sanders"—Booklist, starred review
★"...sure to inspire young fashion-lovers—especially any who feel like outsiders."—BCCB, starred review
This...
From the Newbery Honor-winning author of Box: Henry Brown Mails Himself to Freedom comes a joyful picture book set to “This Little Light of Mine.” With a unique jacket and case cover, it’s the perfect gift for all of life’s milestones.
This little light reflects
an everlasting flame:
Hope that was...
Winner of the Coretta Scott King Book Awards for Author and Illustrator
A Caldecott Honor Book
A Sibert Honor Book
Longlisted for the National Book Award
A Kirkus Prize Finalist
A Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book
"A must-have"--Booklist (starred review)
Celebrated author Carole Boston...
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★"This cheery picture book is a knockout, delightful on many levels...The ultimate message—put in the work, because “The words you write are worth it”—comes through and will hopefully inspire aspiring rap artists." —Booklist, starred review
Aspiring young rappers will delight in this infectious, read...
From Misty Copeland to Rosa Parks to Nina Simone, this picture book companion to Hair Like Obama’s, Hands Like Lebron’s is a celebration of Black history and excellence from powerhouse author Carole Boston Weatherford
With a voice as bold as Beyoncé’s, my vocals strike a chord.
With vision as clear as...
From award-winning author Carole Boston Weatherford comes a captivating picture book biography about the incredible life of esteemed author, editor, and activist Toni Morrison, featuring gorgeous illustrations by debut artist Khalif Tahir Thompson.
How do you tell a story?
Before Toni Morrison was a...
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