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When the electricity goes out, twelve-year-old Eddie and his friends set out to investigate what is going on when they make the startling discovery that they are the only ones left in their neighborhood--and perhaps the only people left anywhere.

When Nigel looks up at the moon, his future is bright. He imagines himself as...an astronaut, a dancer, a superhero, too! Among the stars, he twirls. With pride, his chest swells. And his eyes, they glow. Nigel is the most brilliant body in the sky. But it's Career Week at school, and Nigel can't find the courage to share his dreams. It's easy to whisper them to the moon, but not to his classmates--especially when he already feels out of place.

When she is chosen to compete in the local spelling bee, Stacey learns that, win or lose, her words are powerful, and sometimes perseverance is the most important word of all, in this debut picture book from the iconic voting rights advocate.

Zuri Ray loves trying extraordinary new things but when Jessie, her Best Friend From Diapers, chooses ballet Zuri Ray finds it too challenging until the teacher encourages her to be herself.

"From debut writer Eden Royce comes a wondrous historical ghost story set in South Carolina in the 1960s - an unforgettable tale of courage, friendship, and Black Girl Magic. It's 1963, and things are changing for Jezebel Turner. Her beloved grandmother has just passed away. The local police deputy won't stop harassing her family. With school integration arriving in South Carolina, Jez and her twin brother, Jay, are about to begin the school year...

Shameka and her jump rope rhymes bring joy to everyone, even Miss Minnie, the meanest person in the neighborhood.

Introduce young ones to the concept of counting from one to ten while celebrating themes of friendship and community.

Raymond prepares for his graduation day using all of the skills he has learned throughout the year.

My Mommy Taught Me About Microaggressions, is a children's book that introduces the concept of microaggressions as quick moments of hurtful actions, gestures or words that can be done by accident or on purpose. Young children begin to pick up on microaggressions at a young age and need support to understand and interrupt them when they occur. My Mommy Taught Me About Microaggressions, is the perfect book to support families and teachers in discussing...

L'il D's cranky neighbor is trying to take away his basketball.