Identity

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 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 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 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.

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.

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.

An inspirational resource for any reader, this book highlights the historical contributions of black history male figures.

A great introduction to the women in black culture and history, this brilliant book is a must have in any kids home library.

This book journeys with a young girl’s discovery of the necessity of the color black in her everyday life, and in the rainbow.

This story takes us into a sub-culture, exploring the school-prison nexus while introducing us to a not so well known Spider-Man.

This book embraces the beauty of self-acceptance, hair love and self-esteem.

This is such a timely book to discuss the importance of our differences and confronts the common phrase, “I don’t see color.”