Introduces the letters of the alphabet with terms related to social justice, environmental justice, civil rights, LGBTQ rights, and other causes activists support.

Coretta Scott King Award winner Ashley Bryan's adaptation of a tale from the Ila-speaking people of Zambia resonates both with rhythm and the tale's universal meanings - appreciating one's heritage and discovering the beauty within.

Illustrated by Ekua Holmes A child reflects on the meaning of being Black in this moving and powerful anthem about a people, a culture, a history, and a legacy that lives on.

A poignant, blues-infused tribute to Rosa Parks and the men and women of the Montgomery bus boycott, who refused to give up until they got justice.

Illustrated by Gordon C. James | Celebrates the magnificent feeling that comes from walking out of a barber shop with newly-cut hair.

Illustrated by Rafael López | A poignant, yet heartening book about finding courage to connect, even when you feel scared and alone.

Illustrated by Ann Grifalconi | Everett Anderson has a difficult time coming to terms with his grief after his father dies.

Illustrated by Vashti Harrison | A little girl's daddy steps in to help her arrange her curly, coiling, wild hair into styles that allow her to be her natural, beautiful self.

A simple introduction to African-American history, from Revolutionary-era slavery up to the election of President Obama.

Illustrated by Bryan Collier | A lyrical poem with bright images celebrates African American children and encourages them to realize their dreams and achieve their goals.

Illustrated by Keturah A. Bobo | A lyrical ode to self-confidence and kindness for girls from every background, written by the activist star of Empire, touches on themes of diversity, respecting others and loving oneself.

The women profiled in these pages were all taking a stand against a world that didn't always accept them -- including abolitionist Sojourner Truth, pilot Bessie Coleman, chemist Alice Ball, politician Shirley Chisholm, mathematician Katherine Johnson, poet Maya Angelou, and filmmaker Julie Dash.

A companion to the best-selling Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History shares the true stories of history-shaping black men, including civil rights leader John Lewis, filmmaker Oscar Micheaux and tennis champion Arthur Ashe.

After being teased about her unruly hair, MacKenzie consults her neighbor, Miss Tillie, who compares hair care with tending her beautiful garden and teaches MacKenzie some techniques.

Illustrated by Floyd Cooper | When Ruth and her parents take a motor trip from Chicago to Alabama to visit her grandma, they rely on a pamphlet called "The Negro Motorist Green Book" to find places that will serve them.

Illustrated by Eric Velasquez | Luminous paintings and evocative poems by two of the literary world's top African-American scholars trace the efforts of Afro-Puerto Rican legal clerk Arturo Schomburg's efforts to curate a collection of African books, letters, music, and art.

Illustrated by Vashti Harrison | When five-year-old Sulwe's classmates make fun of her dark skin, she tries lightening herself to no avail, but her encounter with a shooting star helps her understand there is beauty in every shade.

A young girl dreams of flying above her Harlem home, claiming all she sees for herself and her family.

Illustrated by Kadir Nelson | Presents an ode to black American triumph and tribulation.

Ikarus Jackson, the new boy in school, is outcast because he has wings, but his resilient spirit inspires one girl to speak up for him.

Illustrated by Theodore Taylor III | A collection of poems to inspire kids to stay woke and become a new generation of activists.