Books

This coming of age story tackles the various conflicts that middle schoolers may be facing.

In this story, community is key as a young man discovers who he is.

This exceptional read normalizes the childhood experiences of Haitian children while giving the reader access to a world they may not know of.

Determination is the underlying drive for the young boy who saves money to make a difference in the lives of his family, in this inspirational read.

This read broaches the complexities of complexion in beauty through the eyes of a young girl searching for hers.

Relaying the daunting journey of navigating a new life and a new world, this book brings awareness the experiences of a child refugee.

Learning how to navigate new cultures and deciphering identity, are just some of the themes in this great read.

Learning how to navigate new cultures and deciphering identity, are just some of the themes in this great read.

This joyful book affirms this young boy and teaches readers how to approach something new and social skills for kindergarten.

This is a life-lesson story about self-esteem and acceptance when other may not believe in you.

We love that this book teaches the value of facing problems and its relevance for a person of any age.

This inspirational read, documents the historical account of Junius G. Groves, an extraordinarily successful potato farmer that started off life as a slave and ended up a mogul.

This rite of passage book based in the gritty, urban community of Brooklyn, New York sheds light on what it can mean for a young black boy to find his identity.

This unique read give insight into the tension of the mixed cultural background or a young girl, which is heightened by her parents’ divorce.

This book takes on neurodiversity as it highlights autism spectrum disorder, and how it crosses with the common rite of passage: the first haircut.

An honest conversation about racial injustice, this book gives parents a tool to broach an important and sensitive topic in a way that any one can understand.

Like its predecessor, the Crossover, but more mature and heartfelt, this prequel is focused on family, values and determination. Another basketball winner.

Basketball is the focal point in this dynamic read, but chock full of life lessons, family and fun. Authentic.

This inspiring book highlights the visionary Fannie Lou Hamer, who doesn’t let any social statuses define her voice.

If you have a young one who is interested in science, this book is a great choice to lay the foundation in inspiration and confidence.