Within this able satire are clear-eyed depictions of politics when the cameras are turned off. O. Ryan Hussain’s "The Outlandish and the Ego" is a political satire that wields broad, bawdy humor alongside quiet moments of tender human... Read More

"The Worst First Day" is an accessible history of segregation and racism that encourages critical thinking. In 1957, the simple act of going to high school transformed Elizabeth Eckford into a nationally recognized figure. She and her... Read More

Through it is a personal story, "Examined Lives" testifies to flagrant injustices within psychological care. Roberta Reb Allen’s family biography "Examined Lives" focuses on mental illness and the wanton use of lobotomies in the... Read More

Heavy monsoon rains keep a young girl stuck indoors when she would much rather be out playing soccer. Though the weather is dismal, Mina is a ray of sunshine in a bright shalwar kameez, anklets tinkling and henna decorating her hands as... Read More

The fascinating life of Ernest Everett Just—world traveler, scientist, and poet—unfolds in a captivating biography, sharing his unique perspective and groundbreaking ideas. Colorful illustrations are full of hidden gems, painting an... Read More

"Love Has No Color" is a light interracial romance that skirts serious issues. Love is blind—and it can be deaf and dumb, too. "Love Has No Color" is an enthusiastic interracial romance that explores the taboos of black family life,... Read More

An Insider’s History of the Swingin’ Medallions is a light, informal musical biography. Carroll Bledsoe’s An Insider’s History of the Swingin’ Medallions chronicles the rollicking journeys of the beach music captains. Following... Read More

This ideologically libertarian historical novel follows immigrants who become millionaires, believing that people can work together to change the world. Spanning the entirety of the twentieth century, Gary Andersen’s historical novel... Read More