An eccentric picture book befitting its subject, this primer on Charles Darwin offers offbeat advice on problem-solving. When Darwin faced a puzzle, it says, he would walk loops in the woods with only a walking stick and his terrier,... Read More

This picture book honors the history and the present of the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, a 12,000-mile stretch of coast from Wilmington, North Carolina, to Jacksonville, Florida. Five children invite readers to experience... Read More

In this way-blazing biographical picture book, watercolor and gouache illustrations track the trail of Cecilia Payne, a renowned astronomer who overcame sexism and self-doubt to succeed. Cecilia knew she was a scientist early on,... Read More

This heartfelt biographical picture book exemplifies art as a form of resistance. The life of Marie Procai—a Ukrainian immigrant, renowned folk artist, mother, and cornerstone of Ukrainian cultural heritage—is detailed in intricate... Read More

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