Children & Young Adult
Children & Young Adult
Timelines from Black History: Leaders, Legends, Legacies
Erased. Ignored. Hidden. Lost. Underappreciated. No longer. Delve into the unique, inspiring, and world-changing history of Black people. Black leaders, writers, civil rights activists, scientists, and more have influenced, inspired, and changed the societies we live in. This history book’s pages...
$19.99
This Promise of Change: One Girl's Story in the Fight for School Equality
Recipient of a Robert F. Sibert Informational Book HonorWinner of the 2019 Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Nonfiction2020 National Council for the Social Studies Carter G. Woodson Honor RecipientA NYPL Top Ten of 2019A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the YearIn 1956, one...
$17.99
This Is Your Brain on Stereotypes: How Science Is Tackling Unconscious Bias
An essential overview of the science behind stereotypes: from why our brains form them to how recognizing them can help us be less biased.From the time we're babies, our brains constantly sort and label the world around us --- a...
$16.99
Take Back the Block
"This book made me want to step aside, hand over the mic, and listen to Wes. A must-read." --Mariama J. Lockington, author of For Black Girls Like MeBrand-new kicks, ripped denim shorts, Supreme tee--Wes Henderson has the best style in sixth grade. That--and...
$16.99
The Rise of the Black Lives Matter Movement
"The Black Lives Matter movement formed in 2013. Since then, it has become one of the largest civil rights movements in American history. The Rise of the Black Lives Matter Movement traces the movement from its origins through its incredible...
$45.00
The Proudest Color
For me, brown is more than feeling proud. It’s the color I see when I see me.Zahra sees the world in vivid color. When she’s happy, she feels a razzle-dazzle pink in her hands. When she’s sad, she feels a deep blue...
$17.99
The People Remember
From award-winning, New York Times bestselling author Ibi Zoboi comes her debut picture book—a tour de force that uses the principles of Kwanzaa to talk about the history of African Americans. This lyrical, powerful tribute is sumptuously illustrated by New Yorker artist and rising...
$19.99
The Only Black Girls in Town
From award-winning YA author Brandy Colbert comes a debut middle-grade novel about the only two Black girls in town who discover a collection of hidden journals revealing shocking secrets of the past.Beach-loving surfer Alberta has been the only Black girl...
$16.99
The Me I Choose to Be
The bestselling author of I Love My Hair! joins forces with a dynamic photography duo in this stunning celebration of the many things you can be!What will you choose to be? A free spirit? A weaver of words? A star dancing across the night sky? A...
$17.99
Race and the Media in Modern America
Racial bias, both implicit and explicit, is easy to see in American news media. Race and the Media in Modern America explores differences in reporting about people of different races, as well as why representation in all levels of media...
$9.95
Race and Policing in Modern America
The United States has the highest incarceration rate in the world, and there is great racial inequality in the criminal justice system. Race and Policing in Modern America explores how the US criminal justice system perpetuates inequality, from the police's...
$9.95
Protesting Police Violence in Modern America
From the Civil Rights Movement to the present day, Americans have protested against police brutality. Protesting Police Violence in Modern America explores the history of police violence in the United States and how Americans are calling for change. Easy-to-read text,...
$9.95
Politics and Civil Unrest in Modern America
Americans are fighting back against police violence, calling for police departments to be reformed and, in some cases, abolished. Politicians at local, state, and national levels have responded in a variety of ways to these calls to action. Politics and...
$9.95
Make Trouble Young Readers Edition: Standing Up, Speaking Out, and Finding the Courage to Lead (Reprint)
From former Planned Parenthood president and activist Cecile Richards comes the young readers edition of her New York Times bestselling memoir, which Hillary Rodham Clinton called an “inspiration for aspiring leaders everywhere.”To make change, you have to make trouble.Cecile Richards has been...
$8.99
Let's Talk about Race
"This wonderful book should be a first choice for all collections and is strongly recommended as a springboard for discussions about differences.” —School Library Journal (starred review) In this acclaimed book, the author of the Newbery Honor Book To Be a Slave shares...
$7.99
Let's Stand Up for What Is Right! (Sesame Street)
Inspired by the CNN/Sesame Street Town Hall "Coming Together: Standing Up to Racism," this paperback book stars Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Rosita, and their friends as they learn about racism and protests, and discuss ways to look out for one another.Elmo...
$6.99
Justice for George Floyd
On May 25, 2020, George Floyd died while in the custody of four officers of Minnesota's Minneapolis Police Department. One of the officers had knelt on Floyd's neck for nearly ten minutes. Floyd's death caused a wave of protests across...
$9.95
How Can I Be an Ally?
Race in America has been avoided in children's education for too long. How Can I Be an Ally? explores the idea of how people can use their privilege to advance the culture of inclusion in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate...
$14.21
Hidden Black History: From Juneteenth to Redlining
Many important moments in history have not been taught in schools or explored in the mainstream media. These events often include people of color and involve Black history. This “whitewashing” of history, intentional or not, puts all Americans at a...
$9.99
Diversity and Entertainment: Black Lives in Media
Film and television are major sources of entertainment and help define culture. Blockbusters like Black Panther and TV shows like Black-ish place Black characters and their experiences front and center. But Black people and Black culture have not always been represented in positive or...
$9.99
Controversial Monuments: The Fight Over Statues and Symbols
Civil War monuments that pay tribute to Confederate soldiers and political leaders are located in many major cities across the United States. While some see these statues and symbols as part of the nation’s history that should be preserved, others...
$9.99
Brave Leaders and Activists
The act of segregation was a common thread woven throughout the world, directed at people of color. It takes great courage to stand up against racial injustice and many Black leaders sacrificed their lives to demand equality. Read about men...
$10.95
Black Voter Suppression: The Fight for the Right to Vote
Voter suppression includes registration restrictions, in-person voting requirements, mass purges of voter rolls, eliminating polling locations, and redrawing district lines in unfair ways. Black voters in particular have faced growing challenges in trying to cast their ballots since 2008. But...
$9.99
Black Lives Matter: From Hashtag to the Streets
What is the Black Lives Matter movement? How have people been protesting the ongoing violence against the Black community? From its inception as a social media hashtag in 2013 to a movement with supporters around the world, Black Lives Matter...
$9.99
2020 Black Lives Matter Marches
This narrative nonfiction title introduces young readers to the 2020 Black Lives Matter marches. These large protests, filled with powerful and courageous voices, shined a light on important issues concerning police brutality and racism. Each book includes a table of...
$12.79
1963 March on Washington
This narrative nonfiction title introduces young readers to the 1963 March on Washington. This large protest, filled with powerful and courageous voices, shined a light on important issues and helped bring about social change. Each book includes a table of...
$12.79
Social Activism: Working Together to Create Change in Our Society
What can you do if you feel strongly about an issue or cause in your community? In this educational text, readers will learn about social activism and how they can participate in inspiring positive changes for our society. They'll discover...
$26.25
Seeking Justice
The Social Justice Standards from Learning for Justice are a proven framework for developing anti-bias in students. In Seeking Justice, students learn the harmful effects unfairness and injustice have on our world. Readers will see the domain of justice in...
$28.50
Racial Justice
Learn all about racial justice, from the Black Lives Matter movement to criminal justice reform. Get a global look at the history of the movement, meet the activists involved, and celebrate some of the legal victories! Each chapters end with...
$29.93
Jim Crow and Policing
The Racial Justice in America: Histories series explores moments and eras in America's history that have been ignored or misrepresented in education due to racial bias. Jim Crow and Policing explores the unjust laws and law enforcement policies Black people...
$29.93