A Black girl grapples with colorism and self-worth in a visually rich story about learning to love her dark skin.

A child upset by the mispronunciation of names learns to hear names as music and to insist on being known correctly.

The true story of Mary Walker, who learned to read late in life after surviving slavery and a lifetime of denied access.

A day-in-the-life picture book centered on a nonspeaking autistic child and his autistic mother.

A generous, rhythmic celebration of neighborhood care, cooking, and reciprocity built around one unforgettable pot of stew.

A foundational picture book classic that still feels fresh in its child-centered wonder and visual simplicity.

A rich urban read-aloud in which a boy and his grandmother find beauty, service, and joy on a city bus ride.

A visually powerful picture book about a Black girl learning to reject shame and claim her own sense of worth.

Two siblings learn to use imagination, ancestry, and inner freedom to rise above confinement and frustration.