Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Hop aboard for a deeply moving, journey through the eyes of a young boy on a weekly subway ride, this beautifully illustrated picture book delivers a masterclass in empathy, helping young readers realize that we can never truly know a person’s story just by looking at them.
A simple yet staggeringly powerful masterpiece is an essential resource for classrooms of all ages. Visually stunning and written with elegiac grace, it serves as a sensitive introduction to the Tulsa Race Massacre and a profound tool for teaching antiracism, justice, and historical truth.
Follow young Misty Copeland as she takes her very first steps toward becoming a prima ballerina in Bunheads. Highlighting themes of courage, teamwork, and chasing dreams, this picture book features stunning, kid-friendly illustrations by Setor Fiadzigbey.
Black Swans! Highlighting six groundbreaking Black ballet dancers from 1926 to the present day, this gorgeously illustrated picture book features accessible text and stunning action artwork by Sawyer Cloud.
What if the most powerful family in Chicago was one you’ve never read about? In The Davenports, Krystal Marquis shines a light on the lives of wealthy Black families in 1910, blending romance, ambition, and social expectations with overlooked American history.