In Russia, in a time of increased persecution, Jewish communities heard stories about America, with its “sweet air to breathe and wide open space.” A brave few boarded boats, promising to send for their loved ones when they were... Read More

Against black-and-white backdrops, blended hues of tan and brown are the only colors in this picture book that honors the true leaders among lions: the lionesses who work together to raise their cubs, feed their prides, and teach the... Read More

The truth behind the legend of Calamity Jane is revealed in Noah Van Sciver’s graphic biography "Calamity Before Jane". At the Pan-American Exposition of 1901 in Buffalo, New York, crowds pay to meet Martha Jane Cannary, better known... Read More

About understanding mental health and the ever-growing adolescent brain, Therese Huston’s "Best Brain Ever" is an empowering and practical self-help book for confronting everyday stressors. A whimsical brain character guides this text,... Read More

Sun Yung Shin and Mélina Mangal’s innovative dual biography Revolutions Are Made of Love, combines paired poems with beautiful illustrations. Activists James and Grace Lee Boggs built a lasting social justice and civil rights movement... Read More

Barbara Beery’s cheerful children’s cookbook "Ooh La La!" pairs fresh flavors with classic French recipes to inspire international palates. From ratatouille to quiche Lorraine, gratin to crème brûlée, French comfort foods are... Read More

"Love Wars" is a sympathetic memoir about the profound effects of messy divorces on children. Matthew A. Tower’s emotive memoir "Love Wars" is about his childhood attempts to escape the wretchedness of his parents’ divorce. When... Read More

Minty, born enslaved in 1822, is impossible to contain: “she / is soil, seed, root, tree, / stem, flower, air, breeze, / stream, river, waves, sea, / Sun, moon, a planetary jubilee.” As a child, she has visions of the Promised Land;... Read More