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6,548 books found
Negro Speaks of Rivers, The
Langston Hughes
Langston Hughes’ powerful poem about the strength and deep history of the African American people is paired with sweepin
Ages 4–10
Nectar in a Sieve
Kamala Markandaya
Rukmani recounts her life as a farmer's wife in rural India, navigating the joys and hardships of a changing world over
Ages 15–18
So Far from the Bamboo Grove #2
My Brother, My Sister, and I
Yoko Kawashima Watkins
For the child navigating a family crisis or sudden hardship, this story follows three siblings as they fight to stay tog
Ages 10–14
Million Dollar Series #1
The Million Dollar Shot
Dan Gutman
For the child who feels the pressure of high stakes and big dreams, this story explores how determination and practice c
Ages 8–12
Lucky Beans
Becky Birtha
Tired of eating beans during the Great Depression, Marshall uses his math lessons to guess how many beans are in a jar a
Ages 6–9
Love to Langston
Tony Medina
For the child who loves the power of words or is curious about how a young person finds their voice. An evocative introd
Ages 6–12
Buzz Aldrin's Space Books #2
Look to the Stars
Buzz Aldrin
You can trace the history of the space race and the Apollo missions through the eyes of Buzz Aldrin, from early rocket l
Ages 6–10
The Longest Ride
Denise Lewis Patrick
For the child exploring their place in history and the deep longing for family and home while navigating difficult journ
Ages 9–12
The Lonely Book
Kate Bernheimer
A beloved library book goes from being the most popular on the shelf to forgotten in the basement, until a special young
Ages 4–8
A Letter to Mrs. Roosevelt
C. Coco De Young
For the child feeling the weight of grown-up worries like family money or the fear of losing their home.
Ages 8–12
Leon's Story
Leon Walter Tillage
For the child asking about systemic unfairness and how individual lives were shaped by the Jim Crow era and the Civil Ri
Ages 8–12
The Legend of Buddy Bush
Sheila P. Moses
Twelve-year-old Pattie Mae clings to her dreams of Harlem while her North Carolina family faces a wrongful arrest and a
Ages 12–16
Land of Gray Wolf, The
Thomas Locker
For the child learning about our connection to the Earth and the cycle of nature's healing after human impact.
Ages 6–10
Lady of Guadalupe, The
Tomie dePaola
For the child seeking to understand the power of humble faith and the origins of a beloved cultural icon, this classic r
Ages 5–10
Keesha's House
Helen Frost
Seven teenagers seeking refuge tell their stories through poetry as they gather in a safe haven to build a new kind of h
Ages 13–18
Journey to America #1
Journey to America
Sonia Levitin
For the child grappling with the uncertainty of big changes or the fear of family separation during difficult times.
Ages 9–13
Joe Louis, My Champion
William Miller
Listening to the heavyweight championship on the radio, a young boy finds the inspiration to keep trying and realizes he
Ages 6–10
The Islander
Cynthia Rylant
A lonely boy living with his grandfather discovers a brass key from a mermaid that helps him unlock hidden feelings and
Ages 8–12
House of the Red Fish
Graham Salisbury
Desperate to free his father from a WWII internment camp, Tomi and his friends battle prejudice as they attempt to salva
Ages 10–14
Hickory Chair, The
Lisa Rowe Fraustino
In their favorite hickory chair, a blind boy and his grandmother share a bond that goes deeper than sight, leaving him a
Ages 4–8
Harmonica, The
Tony Johnston
The music of Schubert and the notes from a small harmonica provide a flicker of hope and humanity for a boy imprisoned i
Ages 8–12
Hannah
Gloria Whelan
In 1887 Michigan, nine-year-old Hannah's world expands beyond her front door when a new teacher arrives to help her mast
Ages 7–10
Great Migration
Eloise Greenfield
Rhythmic poetry and descriptive imagery bring the African-American experience to life. These verses celebrate the histor
Ages 6–12
Going North
Janice N. Harrington
Watch the landscape change through a car window as a family travels from Alabama to Nebraska in search of a life free fr
Ages 5–9
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