Synopsis: Renowned educator Christine King Farris, older sister of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., joins with celebrated illustrator Chris Soentpiet to tell this “outstanding” (School Library Journal) and inspirational story of how one boyhood experience inspired a movement that would change the world as we know it.Mother Dear, one day I’m going to turn this world upside down. Long before he became a world-famous dreamer, Martin Luther King Jr. was a…

Synopsis: Mama's away one night and her son can't sleep. He tries to relax by counting stars, but the more stars he sees, the more determined he is to count every single one of them. Then the boy finds that Daddy can't sleep either, and together the two of them set off on an unforgettable all-night journey of discovery. Full color. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Synopsis: George Washington Carver was born a slave and grew up to be a great botanist and inventor! Readers will learn why George was known as the "plant doctor" as a young boy, his strong desire to learn, and how he taught other farmers about crop rotation. Vibrant images, supportive text, a glossary, table of contents, and index work in conjunction to engage and delight readers as they learn all they can about "The Peanut Man"!

Synopsis: Describes the early life and career of Harriet Tubman, whose childhood name was Minty, and who's dreams of escaping slavery on the Brodas plantation in the late 1820s came true.

Synopsis: Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. won the world heavyweight championship at the age of 22, the same year he joined the Nation of Islam and changed his name to Muhammad Ali. He would go on to become the first and only three-time (in succession) World Heavyweight Champion. Nicknamed “The Greatest,” Ali was as well known for his unique boxing style, consisting of the Ali Shuffle and the rope-a-dope, as he was for the catchphrase “float like a butterfly,…

Synopsis: Bob Marley's songs are known the world over for their powerful message of love, peace, and harmony. Now a whole new generation can discover one of his most joyous songs in this reassuring picture book adaptation written by his daughter Cedella and exuberantly illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton. This upbeat story reminds children that the sun will always come out after the rain and mistakes are easily forgiven with a hug. Every family will…

Synopsis: A girl named Little I tries to put objects that begin with the letter I, such as inchworms, iguanas, and an igloo, into a box. But when the creatures run away and the igloo melts in the sun, an Indian girl comes along to help fill the box with other things.

Synopsis: A boy named Little H puts objects that begin with the letter H, such as hats and a hen, into a box.

Synopsis: A boy named Little J drives to the jungle in a jeep and puts objects that begin with the letter J, such as a jack-o-lantern and some jack rabbits, into a box.

Synopsis: Little k goes for a walk dressed up like a king and finds many items beginning with "k" to put in his box.

Synopsis: Little q meets a real queen, and with her quarters buys a quart of milk and quince jam before making a bed of quilts for the queen to sleep in.

Synopsis: The things Little l chooses to put in his box do not wish to stay there--the lambs, lizards, lion, lobster, and leopard all leap out.

Synopsis: A girl named Little P puts animals that begin with the letter P, such as a poodle, piglets, a porcupine, and a peacock, into a box.

Synopsis: Little s goes for a walk along the sea and finds many things that begin with the letter "s" to put in his box.

Synopsis: A boy named Little T puts objects that begin with the letter T, such as toys and turtles, into a box.

Synopsis: Little w fills her box with a variety of items that begin with the letter "w."

Synopsis: If you loved The Stories Julian Tells, wait until you hear about the adventures of his best friend, Gloria! The Julian's World chapter book series is all about friendship, family, and imagination! What if your dream came true . . . and nobody believed you?   When Gloria goes to the store to buy an onion, she can’t believe who she meets! A real astronaut named Dr. Grace Street. Dr. Street explains to Gloria that problems aren’t always as big as…

Synopsis: Hop on the bike with Bessie Stringfield, the motorcycle queen of Miami, in this powerful picture book from Coretta Scott King medalist Charles R. Smith, Jr. and debut picture book illustrator Charlot Kristensen.The folks they lined up to meet the Motorcycle Queen, seated sidesaddle on her motorbike machine.In 1929, 18-year-old Bessie Stringfield hopped on her motorcycle and headed out on an adventure, an unusual choice for a young Black woman at…

Synopsis: A NEW YORK TIMES INSTANT BESTSELLER!A USA TODAY BESTSELLER!This beautifully illustrated New York Times bestseller introduces readers of all ages to 40 women who changed the world. An important book for all ages, Little Leaders educates and inspires as it relates true stories of forty trailblazing black women in American history. Illuminating text paired with irresistible illustrations bring to life both iconic and lesser-known female figures of…