History is a story we all share. Stunning mixed-media art to guide young readers through the harrowing truths of slavery. By framing the history within a classroom discussion, Alexander invites empathy, inquiry, and reflection.
History is a poem that never ends. The lives of six Black Americans—from Ona Judge to Barack Obama—are woven together to reveal the grit and grace of the fight for freedom. Filled with eye-opening historical truths and moving story-poems, this collection is an essential bridge between our country’s past and our shared future.
A harvest of hope. Lula Viramontes finds herself in the heart of the 1965 Delano Grape Strike. As she navigates her father’s traditional expectations and the powerful words of activist Dolores Huerta, Lula must decide if she has the courage to join the fight for justice.
Follow the glow! Reveal the secret lives of animals governed by the lunar cycle. From navigating beetles to spawning coral, this lyrical STEM selection explores the eight phases of the moon and the extraordinary creatures that dance in its light.
Darkness isn’t the end of the story. The “Instapoetry” sensation @poeticpoison shares a raw, honest look at surviving depression and toxic relationships. Written by a teen for teens, these spare poems and haunting illustrations prove that even in the deepest shadows, healing is possible.