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

Rhys Charles’s "Dinosaurus" is an up-to-date and informative reference book that’s packed with quality science, useful illustrations, and interesting trivia. The book’s first and largest section is a dictionary of dinosaurs, with... Read More

Noting that only 40 percent of nations have ever had a woman leader, Kate Graham’s plucky biographical essay collection Run the World like a Girl introduces women politicians who beat the odds to work for equality. The book contains... Read More

This new addition to the Can You Do This? series guides children through a soothing bedtime ritual, helping them to bid farewell to the day and settle in to sleep. Children are encouraged to fluff their pillows, stretch like a starfish,... Read More

Alyssa Reynoso-Morris’s dynamic mini-biography anthology celebrates Latine and Hispanic lives and legacies through stories of heritage and resilience. The book introduces fifty-two Latine and Hispanic figures, including scientists,... Read More

In Em Dickson’s stunning biographical collection "Beyond They/Them", nonbinary, gender-diverse, and two-spirit trailblazers are honored for their groundbreaking impacts across various media. This dynamic book highlights twenty... Read More

With a palette plucked from nature, this educational picture book spins the tale of an unsung hero of WWII. A naturalist from a young age, Nan Songer was always fascinated by bugs. When she learned that spider silk could be sold to... Read More