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Shimmer, sparkle, twirl . . . I am a brave girl! Imani and her friends want to dress as superheroes for their school's Fall Festival. But she can't find a superhero that looks like her. Will she be able to find a costume in time? Read Woke(TM) Books...

Shimmer, sparkle, twirl . . . I am an empowered girl! Imani's step team wants to enter the Glow Talent Show. But first they need money for the entry fee. How far will Imani go to help the Mighty Steppers earn their way? Read Woke(TM) Books are created...

Noah is building an ark and Lionel and Dolores, a pair of hedgehogs, are there to make sure the plan goes off without a hitch. "But you're so tiny," Noah says, and goes to look for some big strong bears. Soon animals start arriving from all over the...

Cody, Quinn, Luke, M.E., and Mika are the Code Busters--clever clue hunters with a passion for puzzles. They are ready to prove they are the best at solving codes after Matt the Brat forms his own club. The teachers put on a scavenger hunt throughout...

Athletes and the sports they play are popular across generations. Black athletes throughout time have become legends in their sports. They help shape the game, create change, and continue to break barriers in sports where they've been historically...

Activism focuses on changing systems. Black activists address injustices in everything from education to the environment. Throughout history, activists have led protests, researched policies, organized community members, and more to transform the world...

Black politicians have served in all levels of the United States government. As mayors, congresspersons, president, and more, Black politicians have created policies and initiatives to better serve community members. They have also addressed issues such...

In the past and present, Black people have developed new products and created new processes in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Their work has addressed problems such as medical and healthcare inequality and the negative impacts...

Music changes over time, and new artists rise to fame with every generation. Black artists of the past and present have produced hit songs, won Grammy Awards, and written about difficult or challenging topics. Their creative styles have influenced other...

Amira loves cholent--the special stew her family eats on Shabbat. And this year, she and Nana are competing in the big cholent competition! They use their Iraqi family's special recipe. But when people see the ingredients, they say, "This is not a...

In the Garden of Eden, as soon as God buried Vegetables in the ground, and put Fruits on trees and vines, the Fruits began to argue among themselves. "I am hardiest," said Apple. "I am sweetest," said Grape. "Enough!" said God, sending two caretakers to...

Bo and his friends can't wait to work on their school's community garden, but they can't agree on what to plant. Can they find a way to work together to help their community? Bo's life is always buzzing. And not just because he lives upstairs from The...

What happens when Bo's friends dare him to ring the doorbell of the spooky house in their neighborhood? Follow along as Bo learns about treating members of the community with kindness and friendship. Bo's life is always buzzing. And not just because he...

After Bo stands up for a friend, he becomes the school bully's new target. Will Bo follow his grandfather's advice and make peace with his bully?Bo's life is always buzzing. And not just because he lives upstairs from The Buzz, a barbershop. Young...

Bo wants to be the star of his basketball team, but he can't make a shot. Will Bo find a way to help his team win their first game? Bo's life is always buzzing. And not just because he lives upstairs from The Buzz, a barbershop. Young readers will love...

Without ice road truckers, people in the coldest regions of the world wouldn't be able to survive. These trucks bring the food, fuel, and other necessary supplies to very isolated communities. Learn about brave journeys across frozen roads, and see how...

During World War II, the United States was battling Japan. In 1942 the president of the United States signed an executive order, forcing more than one hundred thousand Japanese Americans to leave their homes. These innocent people--many of them US...

In the spring of 1940, Nazi Germany launched a massive attack into Western Europe. They quickly cut through Belgium and other countries, forcing the Allied powers to flee. Soon the Allies could retreat no farther. At the French port city of Dunkirk, they...

Attempted escapes, suspected paranormal activity, and more mark Alcatraz's history. Alone on an island off the coast of California sits the famous prison Alcatraz. Before closing in 1963, it was home to some of the most well-known and dangerous...

Praise for Things That Shimmer by Deborah Lakritz: Sydney Taylor Notable Book In the spring of 1973, Melanie Adler desperately wants to be accepted by the Shimmers, the popular kids in her class. But the secret of her mother's PTSD stands in the way...

Bo and his friends can't wait to work on their school's community garden, but they can't agree on what to plant. Can they find a way to work together to help their community? Bo's life is always buzzing. And not just because he lives upstairs from The...

What happens when Bo's friends dare him to ring the doorbell of the spooky house in their neighborhood? Follow along as Bo learns about treating members of the community with kindness and friendship. Bo's life is always buzzing. And not just because he...

After Bo stands up for a friend, he becomes the school bully's new target. Will Bo follow his grandfather's advice and make peace with his bully?Bo's life is always buzzing. And not just because he lives upstairs from The Buzz, a barbershop. Young...

Bo wants to be the star of his basketball team, but he can't make a shot. Will Bo find a way to help his team win their first game? Bo's life is always buzzing. And not just because he lives upstairs from The Buzz, a barbershop. Young readers will love...

In 16th-century Portugal, even Doña Gracia's Jewish name was a secret. But she and her merchant husband helped other secret Jews, by persuading the king to protect them during the Inquisition. When her husband died, many said no woman would be able to...

Raised on a peanut farm in rural Georgia, Jimmy Carter didn't expect to get involved in politics. He joined the US Navy after high school and intended to have a military career. But everything changed after his father died in 1953. Carter left his life...

Here comes Santa Claws! Get ready to celebrate the holidays . . . dino-style. Rhyming text and vivid illustrations show dinosaurs decorating cookies, playing in the snow, dreaming of presents, and more!There's tons of dino-fun for everyone in this...

David visit his friend Zach's synagogue to celebrate his bar mitzvah. He keeps learning about his friends' religions and how to be respectful of them. Regardless of what you celebrate, we can celebrate one another.

Romelie's family communicates in English and American Sign Language, but what languages do her friends and neighbors use? Young readers will love exploring different languages in this entertaining, illustrated story.

Makayla's family is about to change with her baby brother's arrival. She goes on a mission to see how families are each unique. Readers discover how families are different and that different is great!

Chloe is excited to pick out a special outfit for school, but she isn't sure of what to wear. Readers will learn how clothes can show a person's interests, personality, culture, and more in this delightful story!

An ordinary construction project uncovers an extraordinary archaeological discovery. Imagine you're watching a backhoe dig up the ground for a construction project when a round object rolls down a pile of dirt and stops at your feet. You pick it up,...

Felix has just found a tunnel to a land full of trolls! A troll named Calcite is happy to show him around, but the tour ends early when a band of gnomes captures the new friends. That means tiny arrows from tiny bows. The little archers think trolls eat...

On December 18, 2019, Donald Trump became the third president in US history to be impeached by the House of Representatives. He was later acquitted by the Senate. Earlier that summer, Trump held a phone call with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine...

Extrasensory perception is the ability to hear others' thoughts, predict the future, and have visions. It sounds like a plot point in a superhero fantasy film, but this intriguing resource reveals there might be more truth to it than fiction. Ancient...

Tyler Oakley is one of YouTube's vastly popular vloggers and an icon in the LGBTQ+ community. He has been featured as a major influencer in TIME Magazine, Forbes, The Advocate, and Out Magazine. With more than 7 million YouTube subscribers, his videos...

Ruben Doblas "El Rubius" Gundersen is a name unfamiliar to most Americans. With more than 31 million subscribers on YouTube, however, he is a bona fide influencer in the video game industry. By the age of 28, El Rubius has cultivated an enormous fan base...

Ruben Doblas "El Rubius" Gundersen is a name unfamiliar to most Americans. With more than 31 million subscribers on YouTube, however, he is a bona fide influencer in the video game industry. By the age of 28, El Rubius has cultivated an enormous fan base...

Not many people think of Chile as a hotbed of YouTube stardom. Nobody told German Garmendia that though, nor his nearly 30 million devoted fans. Despite posting videos in Spanish, Garmendia has created not one, but two massively successful channels on...

Not many people think of Chile as a hotbed of YouTube stardom. Nobody told German Garmendia that though, nor his nearly 30 million devoted fans. Despite posting videos in Spanish, Garmendia has created not one, but two massively successful channels on...