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CONTENTSPicture Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Graphic Novels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Novels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Biographies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Nonfiction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

DIVERSE BOOKSG R A D E S P R E K – 12

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#OWN VOICES

lernerbooks .com/DiverseBooks

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L FI

SRORACE/ETHNICITY SOCIAL JUSTICE

IMMIGRATION/REFUGEES

LGBTQIA+ FEMINISM

MENTAL HEALTH PHYSICAL DISABILITY/ ILLNESS

#ME TOO

Cover art featured in Unspeakable—see page 7.

Art TBD based on cover


DIVERSE BOOKSG R A D E S P R E K – 12


WHAT IS DIVERSITY?“We recognize all diverse experiences, including (but not limited to) LGBTQIA, Native, people of color, gender diversity, people with disabilities, and ethnic, cultural, and religious minorities.”

—We Need Diverse Books “Our Definition of Diversity”

WHAT ARE #OWNVOICES BOOKS?#OwnVoices is a hashtag/term coined by YA author Corinne Duyvis to refer to stories about diverse characters written by authors that are a part of that same diverse group.”

W E K N O W T H A T B O O K S H O L D

TRUE POWER:Power to affirm our identities, to build understanding with people unlike ourselves, to challenge our misconceptions, and to broaden our awareness of the world.In the 60 years that Lerner Publishing Group has been creating children’s books, inclusion and diversity have been important considerations for our company. In fact, the very first books published by our founder, Harry Lerner, in 1959—titles such as Michael Gets the Measles and Dear Little Mumps Child—were written by a female doctor and featured a female doctor in the illustrations. At this time, only 6 percent of the doctors in the United States were female, and women in general were not encouraged to have careers outside the home. We published the first children’s book to provide a scientific explanation of skin color. The original Mr. Bumba books in the 1960s featured illustrations showing a multi-cultural cast of characters, intentionally drawn to be diverse. Our list has grown and evolved over the years, and we’re proud to have many award-winning, diverse titles on our list. We continue to make diversity a core component of all of our publishing efforts, from our employees to our authors and illustrators and the subjects of the stories, photos, and illustrations.

Recently, we began exploring ways to make those books more discoverable. We looked at definitions from a variety of movements, including We Need Diverse Books, #OwnVoices, #ReadWoke, and the “Windows, Mirrors and Sliding Glass Doors” theory. We followed conversations on social media, reviewed diversity surveys from the Cooperative Children’s Book Center and other organizations, and looked for common themes. We developed nine categories of diverse books, which are noted in the key and on the inside front cover. This brochure highlights some of our best titles in picture books, graphic novels, novels, and nonfiction, and the index starting on page 24 will lead you to titles by thematic category. Look for additional titles online at lernerbooks.com/DiverseBooks.

We hope you will discover offerings that will help you provide more diverse books for your readers. We welcome your feedback at [email protected].


W H A T I S

#READWOKE?

#READWOKE BOOKSChallenge a social norm

Tell the side of the oppressed

Provide information about a group that has been disenfranchised

Seek to challenge the status quo

Shed light on an issue that many may not perceive as being an issue Source: cicelythegreat.wordpress.com

READ WOKETM

#READWOKE“Read Woke is a movement. It is a feeling. It is a style. It is a form of education. It is a call to action; it is our right as lifelong learners. It means arming yourself with knowledge in order to better protect your rights. Knowledge is power and no one can take it away. It means learning about others so that you can treat people with the respect and dignity that they deserve no matter their religion, race, creed, or color.”

—Cicely Lewis, creator of #ReadWoke


READ WOKES E L E C T I O N S

TITLE LISTThe following titles have been featured on Cicely Lewis’s blog or in her Read Woke column in School Library Journal.

Auma’s Long Run 978-1-5124-2784-4, page 16

Bad News for Outlaws 978-0-8225-6764-6, page 7

Can I Touch Your Hair? 978-1-5124-0442-5, page 6

Dictionary for a Better World978-1-5415-5775-8, page 6TOP 20 BOOKS OF 2020!

The Disturbed Girl’s Dictionary978-1-5415-7761-9, page 17

The Dozier School for Boys978-1-5415-1978-7, page 29

The Most Beautiful Thing978-1-5415-6191-5, page 9TOP 20 BOOKS OF 2020!

No More Excuses 978-1-5415-4020-0, page 27

Ruth and the Green Book 978-0-7613-5255-6, page 6

Their Great Gift 978-1-4677-8054-4, page 10

Women in the Military 978-1-5415-2812-3, page 27


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W H A T ’ S T H E

ISSUE?

CHARACTERS MOST IN DEMAND BY READERS*

SCHOOL LIBRARIESPUBLIC LIBRARIES

LGBTQIA+

321BLACK OR AFRICAN

AMERICANNEURODIVERSE BLACK OR AFRICAN

AMERICAN

321BIRACIAL/

MULTIRACIALDISABLED

Source: *School Library Journal’s 2018 Diverse Book Collections Survey

12%

10%

8%

6%

4%

2%

0%

Data on books by and about Black, Indigenous and People of Color published for children and teens compiled by the Cooperative Children’s Book Center, School of Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison. https://ccbc.education.wisc.edu/literature-resources/ccbc-diversity-statistics/books-by-and-or-about-poc-2018/

data on LGBTQ books and authors calculated using the CCBC Diversity Statistics Book Search using figures for 2019 for comparison.

Percentage published BY diverse authors: Black/African Asian Latinx Indigenous Arab Pacific Islanders LGBTQ

Percentage published ABOUT diverse characters: Black/African Asian Latinx Indigenous Arab Pacific Islander LGBTQ

Books ABOUT Diverse Characters and Books BY Diverse Authors The number of diverse books published annually is extremely low. This chart compares the percentage of titles received by the Cooperative Children’s Book Center that are ABOUT diverse characters against those written BY diverse authors. Statistics are from 2019.


5KEY: O #OWN VOICES R RACE/ETHNICITY S SOCIAL JUSTICE I IMMIGRATION/REFUGEES L LGBTQIA+ F FEMINISM H MENTAL HEALTH P PHYSICAL DISABILITY/ILLNESS M #ME TOO



All Kinds of FriendsShelley Rotner and Sheila M. Kelly

Through bright photographs and simple text, young readers will discover the many ways to be a friend and how to celebrate all the different kinds of friendships they have.32 Pages; Grades K-2; ©2018 HC: 978-1-5124-3105-6 • $26.65 (List) • $19.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-5124-8632-2 • $7.99 (List) EB: 978-1-5124-5111-5 • $39.99 (List) • $29.99 (S&L)R P

DadsJohn Coy photo. Wing Young Huie

Simple, poetic text and striking photographs celebrate all that fathers do—from working and fixing to cooking and hugging. Diverse and inclusive, this book is a perfect Father’s Day gift!32 Pages; Grades PreK-2; ©2020 HC: 978-1-5415-7839-5 • $19.99 (List) • $14.99 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5415-8226-2 • $30.65 (List) • $22.99 (S&L)R I

Seeing into TomorrowHaiku by Richard WrightNina Crews and Richard Wright illus. Nina Crews

From watching a sunset to finding a beetle, Richard Wright’s haiku puts everyday moments into focus. Paired with the photo-collage artwork of Nina Crews, Seeing into Tomorrow celebrates the lives of contemporary African American boys.32 Pages; Grades K-4; ©2018; K★, SLJ★HC: 978-1-5124-1865-1 • $19.99 (List) • $14.99 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5124-9862-2 • $30.65 (List) • $22.99 (S&L)O R

A Girl Like MeAngela Johnson illus. Nina Crews

Empower young readers to embrace their individuality, reject societal limitations, and follow their dreams. This inspiring picture book brings together a poem by acclaimed author Angela Johnson and Nina Crews’s distinctive photocollage illustrations to celebrate girls of color.32 Pages; Grades K-4; ©2020; H★HC: 978-1-5415-5777-2 • $19.99 (List) • $14.99 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5415-7891-3 • $30.65 (List) • $22.99 (S&L)O R F

I Am BrownAshok Banker illus. Sandhya Prabhat

I am brown. I am beautiful. I am perfect. I designed this computer. I ran this race. I won this prize. I wrote this book. A joyful celebration of the skin you’re in - of being brown, of being amazing, of being you.40 Pages; Grades K-2; ©2020 HC: 978-1-911373-94-0 • $17.99 (List) • $13.49 (S&L)EB: 978-1-911373-96-4 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)R

Anita and the DragonsHannah Carmona illus. Anna Cunha

Anita watches the dragons high above her from her village in the Dominican Republic. Will she be brave enough to enter the belly of the beast and take flight to new adventures?32 Pages; Grades 2-4; ©2021 HC: 978-1-911373-63-6 • $17.99 (List) • $13.49 (S&L)EB: 978-1-911373-69-8 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)R I

LovelyJess Hong

Big, small, curly, straight, loud, quiet, smooth, wrinkly. Lovely explores a world of differences that all add up to the same thing: we are all lovely!32 Pages; Grades PreK-2; ©2017 HC: 978-1-939547-37-8 • $17.99 (List) • $13.49 (S&L)R L P

W H A T ’ S T H E

ISSUE?

CHARACTERS MOST IN DEMAND BY READERS*

PICTURE BOOKS

A Story About AfiyaJames Berry illus. Anna Cunha

Some people have dresses for every occasion but Afiya needs only one. Her dress records the memories of her childhood, from roses in bloom to pigeons in flight, from tigers at the zoo to October leaves falling. A joyful celebration of a young girl’s childhood, written by the late Coretta Scott King Book Award-winning Jamaican poet James Berry.32 Pages; Grades K-2; ©2020 HC: 978-1-911373-33-9 • $17.99 (List) • $13.49 (S&L)EB: 978-1-911373-45-2 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)R


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Ruth and the Green BookCalvin Alexander Ramsey and Gwen Strauss illus. Floyd Cooper

Ruth’s story is fiction, but The Green Book and its role in helping a generation of African American travelers is historical fact. Can Ruth’s family finally make a safe journey from Chicago to Alabama?32 Pages; Grades 2-5; ©2010; SLJ★HC: 978-0-7613-5255-6 • $18.99 (List) • $14.24 (S&L)EB: 978-0-7613-6218-0 • $29.32 (List) • $21.99 (S&L)O R S

Can I Touch Your Hair?Poems of Race, Mistakes, and FriendshipIrene Latham and Charles Waters illus. Sean Qualls and Selina Alko

Irene and Charles don’t know each other . . . and they’re not sure they want to. But when they’re assigned a poetry project together, they begin exploring their different experiences of race, from hair to family dinners.40 Pages; Grades 3-6; ©2018; K★, PW★

HC: 978-1-5124-0442-5 • $17.99 (List) • $13.49 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5124-0888-1 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)O R S

Dictionary for a Better WorldPoems, Quotes, and Anecdotes from A to ZIrene Latham and Charles Waters illus. Mehrdokht Amini

This inspiring, poetic resource for middle graders is organized as a dictionary; each entry presents a word related to creating a better world, such as ally, empathy, or respect. Readers explore the words through poems, quotes, anecdotes, and activities.120 Pages; Grades 3-6; ©2020 PW★

HC: 978-1-5415-5775-8 • $19.99 (List) • $14.99 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5415-7893-7 • $30.65 (List) • $22.99 (S&L)R S F

Almost to FreedomVaunda Micheaux Nelson illus. Colin Bootman

Lindy and her doll Sally are best friends, they do everything together. So when Lindy and her mother run away in search of freedom, Sally joins her enslaved family on their quest for freedom. 40 Pages; Grades K-3; ©2003HC: 978-1-57505-342-4 • $17.99 (List) • $13.49 (S&L)EB: 978-1-57505-674-6 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)O R S

Mumbet’s Declaration of IndependenceGretchen Woelfle illus. Alix Delinois

Mumbet, a Massachusetts slave, longed to be free, but how? Would anyone help her in her fight for freedom? Could she win against her owner, the richest man in town? 32 Pages; Grades 1-4; ©2014; PW★

HC: 978-0-7613-6589-1 • $17.95 (List) • $13.46 (S&L)EB: 978-1-4677-2399-2 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)R S

The Book ItchFreedom, Truth & Harlem’s Greatest BookstoreVaunda Micheaux Nelson illus. R. Gregory Christie

Lewis’s dad said he had an itch he needed to scratch—a book itch. How to scratch it? He started the National Memorial African Bookstore. It became a center of black culture and a home to activists like Malcolm X.32 Pages; Grades 2-4; ©2015; BL★, K★HC: 978-0-7613-3943-4 • $17.99 (List) • $13.49 (S&L)EB: 978-1-4677-4618-2 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)O R S

Game ChangerJohn McLendon and the Secret GameJohn Coy illus. Randy DuBurke

In 1944, Coach John McLendon orchestrated a secret basketball game between the best players from a white college and his team from a black college. At a time of widespread segregation and rampant racism, this illegal gathering changed basketball forever.32 Pages; Grades 2-5; ©2015; BL★, PW★


A Spy Called JamesThe True Story of James Lafayette, Revolutionary War Double AgentAnne Rockwell illus. Floyd Cooper

Told for the first time in picture book form is the true story of James Lafayette—a slave who spied for George Washington’s army during the American Revolution, and whose personal fight for freedom began with America’s liberation.32 Pages; Grades 2-5; ©2016; SLJ★HC: 978-1-4677-4933-6 • $18.99 (List) • $14.24 (S&L)EB: 978-1-4677-6178-9 • $29.32 (List) • $21.99 (S&L)R S

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Bad News for OutlawsThe Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. MarshalVaunda Micheaux Nelson illus. R. Gregory Christie

Bass Reeves was a fearless, larger than life lawman. Outlaws feared him and good citizens respected him. He achieved all this in spite of whites who didn’t like the notion of a black officer.40 Pages; Grades 3-6; ©2009; H★, H★, K★, PW★, SLJ★HC: 978-0-8225-6764-6 • $19.99 (List) • $14.99 (S&L)EB: 978-0-7613-5712-4 • $29.32 (List) • $21.99 (S&L)O R S

Let ‘Er Buck!George Fletcher, the People’s ChampionVaunda Micheaux Nelson illus. Gordon C. James

When African American cowboy George Fletcher unfairly lost the 1911 Pendleton Round-Up to a white man, the outraged audience declared him “people’s champion.” Vaunda Micheaux Nelson and Gordon C. James share his thrilling, important story.40 Pages; Grades 3-6; ©2019 BL★, K★, PW★, SLJ★HC: 978-1-5124-9808-0 • $18.99 (List) • $14.24 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5415-4180-1 • $29.32 (List) • $21.99 (S&L)O R S

Like a BirdThe Art of the American Slave SongCynthia Grady illus. Michele Wood

Slave songs drew on biblical imagery to express the sorrow of life in bondage and offer a rallying cry. Coretta Scott King Award–winner Michele Wood illustrates each song’s rich meaning.40 Pages; Grades 3-6; ©2016 SLJ★HC: 978-1-4677-8550-1 • $19.99 (List) • $14.99 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5124-0889-8 • $30.65 (List) • $22.99 (S&L)R S

Strange FruitBillie Holiday and the Power of a Protest SongGary Golio illus. Charlotte Riley-Webb

Discover how two outsiders—singer Billie Holiday, a young black woman, and Abel Meeropol, the son of Jewish immigrants—created “Strange Fruit,” a song that challenged racism and paved the way for the Civil Rights movement.40 Pages; Grades 3-6; ©2017; K★, PW★


The Singer and the ScientistLisa Rose illus. Isabel Muñoz

Singer Marian Anderson and scientist Albert Einstein become friends, connecting over similar experiences with prejudice. When Marian is turned away from a hotel that bars African Americans, Albert invites her to stay at his house.32 Pages; Grades K-5; ©2021 HC: 978-1-5415-7609-4 • $17.99 (List) • $13.49 (S&L)PB: 978-1-5415-7610-0 • $7.99 (List)EB: 978-1-72841-757-8 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)R

The Vast Wonder of the WorldBiologist Ernest Everett JustMélina Mangal illus. Luisa Uribe

Scientist Ernest Everett Just’s keen observations of sea creatures revealed new insights about the origins of life. Through stunning illustrations and lyrical prose, this picture book presents the life and accomplishments of this long overlooked African American scientific pioneer.40 Pages; Grades 1-4; ©2018; SLJ★HC: 978-1-5124-8375-8 • $19.99 (List) • $14.99 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5415-2471-2 • $30.65 (List) • $22.99 (S&L)O R S

UnspeakableThe Tulsa Race MassacreCarole Boston Weatherford illus. Floyd Cooper

Celebrated author Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrator Floyd Cooper provide a powerful look at the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, one of the worst incidents of racial violence in our nation’s history.32 Pages; Grades 3-6; ©2021; On Sale 2/2/21; BL★, H★, K★ HC: 978-1-5415-8120-3 • $17.99 (List) • $13.49 (S&L)EB: 978-1-72841-738-7 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)O R S

PICTURE BOOKS

Beautiful Shades of BrownThe Art of Laura Wheeler WaringNancy Churnin illus. Felicia Marshall

Laura Wheeler Waring captured important African-Americans with her brush, bringing their portraits into major museums where they belonged.32 Pages; Grades 1-4; ©2019 HC: 978-1-939547-65-1 • $18.99 (List) • $14.24 (S&L)R




Martin & AnneThe Kindred Spirits of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Anne FrankNancy Churnin illus. Yevgenia Nayberg

The uncanny parallels between Anne Frank and Martin Luther King Jr., born the same year an ocean apart, are explored in parallel biographies.32 Pages; Grades 3-7; ©2019 HC: 978-1-939547-53-8 • $17.99 (List) • $13.49 (S&L)R S

Sweet Dreams, SarahVivian Kirkfield illus. Chris Ewald

Sarah E. Goode was one of the first African-American women to get a US patent. Through hard work, ingenuity, and determination she built a life far away from slavery, a life where her sweet dreams could come true.32 Pages; Grades 2-5; ©2019 HC: 978-1-939547-31-6 • $17.99 (List) • $13.49 (S&L)R S F

A Boy Named BeckoningThe True Story of Dr. Carlos Montezuma, Native American HeroGina Capaldi

This story reveals the remarkable life of a Native American boy named Wassaja, who was kidnapped from his Yavapai tribe, sold as a slave, and adopted by a photographer. He later became a doctor and leader for his people.32 Pages; Grades 3-6; ©2008; BL★, LMC★, SLJ★HC: 978-0-8225-7644-0 • $18.99 (List) • $14.24 (S&L)PB: 978-1-5415-7837-1 • $9.99 (List) EB: 978-0-7613-3985-4 • $29.32 (List) • $21.99 (S&L)R S

Red Bird SingsThe Story of Zitkala-Ša, Native American Author, Musician, and ActivistGina Capaldi and Q. L. Pearce illus. Gina Capaldi

“I remember the day I lost my spirit, ” said Zitkala-Ša. She was born in 1876 on a reservation in South Dakota, but she soon found herself caught between two worlds—white and Native American. 32 Pages; Grades 3-6; ©2011; LMC★, SLJ★PB: 978-1-5415-7836-4 • $9.99 (List) EB: 978-0-7613-7159-5 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)R S

SacagaweaLiselotte Erdrich illus. Julie Buffalohead

Taking a rare look beyond the myths and legends surrounding Sacagawea’s life, this extraordinary illustrated history recounts the known facts about a remarkable woman and her contribution to one of America’s greatest journeys of exploration.40 Pages; Grades 3-6; ©2003 HC: 978-0-87614-646-0 • $19.99 (List) • $14.99 (S&L)EB: 978-1-57505-679-1 • $30.65 (List) • $22.99 (S&L)R

ClassifiedThe Secret Career of Mary Golda Ross, Cherokee Aerospace EngineerTraci Sorell illus. Natasha Donovan

Mary Golda Ross designed classified projects for Lockheed Aircraft Corporation as the company’s first female engineer. Find out how her passion for math and the Cherokee values she was raised with shaped her life and work.32 Pages; Grades 2-5; On Sale 3/2/2021; ©2021 HC: 978-1-5415-7914-9 • $19.99 (List) • $14.99 (S&L)EB: 978-1-72841-901-5 • $30.65 (List) • $22.99 (S&L)O R S F

Luis Paints the WorldTerry Farish illus. Oliver Dominguez

Luis wishes his brother Nico wasn’t leaving for the Army. To show Nico he doesn’t need to go, Luis begins a mural on the alleyway wall. But as Luis awaits Nico’s return, his own world expands as well.32 Pages; Grades K-4; ©2016 HC: 978-1-4677-5796-6 • $19.99 (List) • $14.99 (S&L)EB: 978-1-4677-9556-2 • $30.65 (List) • $22.99 (S&L)R

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A Scarf for KeikoAnn Malaspina illus. Merrilee Liddiard

It’s 1942. Sam’s class is knitting socks for soldiers and Sam is a terrible knitter. Keiko is a good knitter, but some kids at school don’t want anything to do with her because the Japanese have bombed Pearl Harbor and her family is Japanese American.32 Pages; Grades K-4; ©2019 PB: 978-1-5415-2165-0 • $7.99 (List) EB: 978-1-5415-4218-1 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)R S I

A Map into the WorldKao Kalia Yang illus. Seo Kim

Kao Kalia Yang’s award-winning picture book features a young Hmong American girl who seeks out beauty everywhere. She then shares all she’s seen with her grieving widower neighbor and they find a true connection.32 Pages; Grades K-3; ©2019; K★, PW★

HC: 978-1-5415-3836-8 • $17.99 (List) • $13.49 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5415-6104-5 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)O R I

The Most Beautiful ThingKao Kalia Yang illus. Khoa Le

Drawn from author Kao Kalia Yang’s childhood experiences as a Hmong refugee, this heartfelt picture book offers a window into the life of a family with little money and a great deal of love.32 Pages; Grades K-3; ©2020; K★, SLJ★HC: 978-1-5415-6191-5 • $17.99 (List) • $13.49 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5415-9937-6 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)O R I

The Floating FieldHow a Group of Thai Boys Built Their Own Soccer FieldScott Riley illus. Nguyen Quang and Kim Lien

On a tiny Thai island without room for a soccer field, a group of resourceful teen boys gathers scraps and works together to build a floating field so they can play the game they love.40 Pages; Grades 2-5; On Sale 3/2/2021; ©2021 HC: 978-1-5415-7915-6 • $19.99 (List) • $14.99 (S&L)EB: 978-1-72841-900-8 • $30.65 (List) • $22.99 (S&L)R

A Bowl Full of PeaceA True StoryCaren Stelson illus. Akira Kusaka

When the atomic bomb fell on Nagasaki, Japan, on August 9, 1945, Sachiko’s home turned to rubble. Yet a delicate, green, leaf-shaped bowl—which once held her family’s meals—survived intact and came to serve as a vessel of hope and peace.40 Pages; Grades 1-5; ©2020; BL★, H★, K★HC: 978-1-5415-2148-3 • $17.99 (List) • $13.49 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5415-8219-4 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)R S

Behind the BookcaseMiep Gies, Anne Frank, and the Hiding PlaceBarbara Lowell illus. Valentina Toro

Miep Gies, who as a girl was a refugee during World War I, recognized that Europe again became a dark place under the Nazis. With bravery and loyalty, Miep helped to shelter Anne Frank’s family, preserving the great legacy of Anne’s diary.40 Pages; Grades 2-5; ©2020 PB: 978-1-5415-5726-0 • $7.99 (List) EB: 978-1-5415-9954-3 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)S

An Unlikely BallerinaKrystyna Poray Goddu illus. Cosei Kawa

When the famous ballerina Anna Pavlova comes to town, Lily just has to meet her. Might Pavlova—small, delicate, and Jewish like Lily—hold the key to Lily’s future?32 Pages; Grades K-4; ©2018 HC: 978-1-5124-8362-8 • $17.99 (List) • $13.49 (S&L)PB: 978-1-5124-8363-5 • $7.99 (List) EB: 978-1-5415-2407-1 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)P

TrailblazerLily Parr, the Unstoppable Star of Women’s SoccerElizabeth Dale illus. Carolina Coroa

Lily Parr is one of the most talented English soccer players of her time, but when soccer is banned for women, she has to battle prejudice to play the sport she loves.32 Pages; Grades PreK-3; ©2020 HC: 978-1-84886-645-4 • $17.99 (List) • $13.49 (S&L)EB: 978-1-84886-665-2 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)R F

PICTURE BOOKS




Their Great GiftCourage, Sacrifice, and Hope in a New LandJohn Coy

Lyrical text and thought-provoking photographs offer a distinctive look at the lives of immigrants in the twenty-first century, focusing on the lives of children. Celebrate the United States’s diversity with images of families from different backgrounds.32 Pages; Grades K-3; ©2016; K★, PW★, SLJ★HC: 978-1-4677-8054-4 • $19.99 (List) • $14.99 (S&L)EB: 978-1-4677-9756-6 • $30.65 (List) • $22.99 (S&L)R I

Yaffa and FatimaShalom, SalaamFawzia Gilani-Williams illus. Chiara Fedele

Two neighbors—one Jewish, one Muslim—have always been best friends. When they both fall on hard times, can they find a way to help each other? A retelling of a folktale with both Jewish and Arab origins.24 Pages; Grades PreK-3; ©2017 HC: 978-1-4677-8938-7 • $17.99 (List) • $13.49 (S&L)PB: 978-1-4677-9423-7 • $7.99 (List) EB: 978-1-5124-2717-2 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)R

A Dog Named HakuA Holiday Story from NepalMargarita Engle, Amish Karanjit and Nicole Karanjit illus. Ruth Jeyaveeran

It’s the Festival of Lights in Nepal, and today is the day to honor dogs! Brothers Alu and Bhalu wander the streets of Kathmandu looking for a dog to feed for this special celebration.32 Pages; Grades K-3; ©2018 HC: 978-1-5124-3205-3 • $19.99 (List) • $14.99 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5415-2469-9 • $30.65 (List) • $22.99 (S&L)O R

One Plastic BagIsatou Ceesay and the Recycling Women of the GambiaMiranda Paul illus. Elizabeth Zunon

In Njau, Gambia, discarded plastic bags littered the roads. Water pooled in them, bringing mosquitoes and disease. But Isatou Ceesay found a way to recycle the bags and transform her community. An inspirational true story.32 Pages; Grades K-3; ©2015; SLJ★HC: 978-1-4677-1608-6 • $19.99 (List) • $14.99 (S&L)EB: 978-1-4677-6299-1 • $30.65 (List) • $22.99 (S&L)R S F

Manjhi Moves a MountainNancy Churnin illus. Danny Popovici

Using a hammer and chisel, Dashrath Manjhi spent twenty years carving a path through a mountain separating his poor village from a village with schools, markets, and a hospital. This true story shows how grit and determination make a difference.32 Pages; Grades K-5; ©2017 HC: 978-1-939547-34-7 • $17.99 (List) • $13.49 (S&L)R

I Am FarmerGrowing an Environmental Movement in CameroonMiranda Paul and Baptiste Paul illus. Elizabeth Zunon

When Tantoh Nforba was a child, his fellow students mocked him for taking an interest in gardening. Today he’s an environmental hero, bringing clean water and bountiful gardens to the central African nation of Cameroon.32 Pages; Grades 2-5; ©2019 HC: 978-1-5124-4914-3 • $19.99 (List) • $14.99 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5415-4380-5 • $30.65 (List) • $22.99 (S&L)R

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Believe Your EyesBook 1Cori Doerrfeld illus. Cori Doerrfeld and Tyler Page

Cici’s new magical powers let her see people as they truly are. But what she learns about her loved ones isn’t always easy to accept. She has one day to decide whether to keep her wings. What will she choose?48 Pages; Grades 2-5; ©2016 HC: 978-1-4677-6152-9 • $26.65 (List) • $19.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-4677-9571-5 • $7.99 (List) EB: 978-1-4677-9572-2 • $39.99 (List) • $29.99 (S&L)R

Truth in SightBook 2Cori Doerrfeld illus. Cori Doerrfeld and Tyler Page

When Cici gets jealous of her classmate Kendra, she decides to mess up Kendra’s doll. But Kendra takes on the doll’s blemishes! The changes might turn permanent if Cici doesn’t begin to see the best in people.48 Pages; Grades 2-5; ©2016 HC: 978-1-4677-6153-6 • $26.65 (List) • $19.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-5124-1156-0 • $7.99 (List) EB: 978-1-5124-0904-8 • $39.99 (List) • $29.99 (S&L)R

A Perfect ViewBook 3Cori Doerrfeld illus. Cori Doerrfeld and Tyler Page

Cici has everything planned for her camping trip, but a campsite mix-up, stormy weather, and a forest sprite keep testing her good spirits. Can Cici come to see the magic in surprises, before the whole trip is ruined?48 Pages; Grades 2-5; ©2017 HC: 978-1-4677-6154-3 • $26.65 (List) • $19.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-5124-3068-4 • $7.99 (List) EB: 978-1-5124-2700-4 • $39.99 (List) • $29.99 (S&L)R

Créele a tus ojos (Believe Your Eyes)Libro 1 (Book 1)Cori Doerrfeld illus. Cori Doerrfeld and Tyler Page

Cici’s parents are separating, her abuela’s moving in, and she just woke up with wings on. In this graphic novel—now available in Spanish—she must decide whether to accept her fairy side and special sight.48 Pages; Grades 2-5; ©2020 HC: 978-1-5415-7935-4 • $26.65 (List) • $19.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-72841-288-7 • $7.99 (List) EB: 978-1-5415-9946-8 • $39.99 (List) • $29.99 (S&L)R

Verdad a la vista (Truth in Sight)Libro 2 (Book 2)Cori Doerrfeld illus. Cori Doerrfeld and Tyler Page

When Cici gets jealous of her classmate Kendra, she messes up Kendra’s doll. Then the changes show up on Kendra! Now in Spanish, this graphic novel shows Cici learning to see the best in people.48 Pages; Grades 2-5; On Sale 2/2/2021; ©2021 HC: 978-1-5415-7936-1 • $26.65 (List) • $19.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-72842-019-6 • $7.99 (List) EB: 978-1-72841-750-9 • $39.99 (List) • $29.99 (S&L)R

Cassandra Steps OutBook 1Isabelle Bottier illus. Hélène Canac

Cassandra has a gift: she sees what animals are thinking. After keeping her talent a secret, Cassandra decides to make a difference. Can she find a lost cat? Or will her first case be a flop?56 Pages; Grades 4-8; ©2019 HC: 978-1-5415-4397-3 • $26.65 (List) • $19.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-5415-7283-6 • $8.99 (List) EB: 978-1-5415-6110-6 • $39.99 (List) • $29.99 (S&L)R

Out on a LimbBook 2Isabelle Bottier illus. Hélène Canac

Cassandra’s trying to find a new home for a dog that’s saying good-bye to its owner. But that takes more than talking to animals—it means finding the perfect person.56 Pages; Grades 4-8; ©2020 HC: 978-1-5415-4398-0 • $26.65 (List) • $19.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-5415-8693-2 • $8.99 (List) EB: 978-1-5415-8234-7 • $39.99 (List) • $29.99 (S&L)R

GRAPHIC NOVELS




Jesse OwensAthletes Who Made a DifferenceBlake Hoena illus. David Shephard

Jesse Owens smashed records throughout his track and field career. In 1936, he made history at the Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany. Owens won four gold medals, combating Adolf Hitler’s message of Nazi superiority.32 Pages; Grades 3-6; ©2020 HC: 978-1-5415-7815-9 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-72840-295-6 • $8.99 (List) EB: 978-1-5415-9944-4 • $42.65 (List) • $31.99 (S&L)R S

Jackie RobinsonAthletes Who Made a DifferenceBlake Hoena illus. David Shephard

In an era of discrimination, Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball’s race barrier. Facing harassment, he stayed focused on the game, becoming the MLB Rookie of the Year in 1947 and later a baseball legend.32 Pages; Grades 3-6; ©2020 HC: 978-1-5415-7816-6 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-72840-294-9 • $8.99 (List) EB: 978-1-5415-9943-7 • $42.65 (List) • $31.99 (S&L)R S

Colin KaepernickAthletes Who Made a DifferenceBlake Hoena illus. Sam LeDoyen

This graphic biography traces Colin Kaepernick’s road from young sports standout to athlete and activist. As Kaepernick protested violence against African Americans, he lost his career in football but gained a voice heard worldwide.32 Pages; Grades 3-6; ©2020 HC: 978-1-5415-7817-3 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-72840-293-2 • $8.99 (List) EB: 978-1-5415-9942-0 • $42.65 (List) • $31.99 (S&L)R S

Serena WilliamsAthletes Who Made a DifferenceBlake Hoena illus. Sam LeDoyen

Serena Williams has amazed tennis fans with her talent and spoken out against racism and sexism in the tennis world. She has also become a role model for a new generation of tennis players.32 Pages; Grades 3-6; ©2020 HC: 978-1-5415-7818-0 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-72840-296-3 • $8.99 (List) EB: 978-1-5415-9945-1 • $42.65 (List) • $31.99 (S&L)R S

My BeijingFour Stories of Everyday WonderNie Jun

Yu’er and her grandpa live in a small neighborhood in Beijing, where there’s a story around every corner. Celebrate the magic in everyday life in this gorgeous collection of comics from master cartoonist Nie Jun.128 Pages; Grades 2-5; ©2018 HC: 978-1-5124-4590-9 • $30.65 (List) • $22.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-5415-2642-6 • $9.99 (List) EB: 978-1-5124-9859-2 • $46.65 (List) • $34.99 (S&L)O R P

The Hunt Is OnBook 1Nie Jun illus. Nie Jun

Xinyue and his brother are seekers, hunting aweto—a rare, plantlike treasure—along the Silk Road. When Xinyue discovers the child of a deity that creates aweto, it disrupts his already turbulent life.136 Pages; Grades 7-12; On Sale 3/2/2021; ©2021 HC: 978-1-5415-9784-6 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-72842-021-9 • $9.99 (List) EB: 978-1-72841-749-3 • $42.65 (List) • $31.99 (S&L)O M

Little White DuckA Childhood in ChinaAndrés Vera Martínez and Na Liu illus. Andrés Vera Martínez

The world is changing for two girls in 1970s China. When Chairman Mao dies, new opportunities begin to emerge. The girls soon learn that their childhood will be much different than the upbringing their parents experienced.108 Pages; Grades 4-7; ©2012; H★, K★, LMC★, SLJ★PB: 978-0-7613-8115-0 • $9.99 (List) EB: 978-0-7613-7963-8 • $43.99 (List) • $32.99 (S&L)O R

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Natan SharanskyFreedom Fighter for Soviet JewsBlake Hoena illus. Daniele Dickmann

This graphic novel biography is the story of Soviet Jewry “refusenik” and human rights activist Anatoly “Natan” Sharansky. From the awakening of his Jewish identity and the desire to live in Israel to his years of imprisonment, Sharansky paved the way for Soviet Jews who wish to live in freedom.64 Pages; Grades 3-5; ©2021HC: 978-1-5415-8899-8 • $18.99 (List) • $14.24 (S&L)PB: 978-1-72840-468-4 • $8.99 (List) • $8.99 (S&L)EB: 978-1-72841-756-1 • $29.32 (List) • $21.99 (S&L)R S





I Remember BeirutZeina Abirached

Zeina Abirached grew up in Beirut in the 1980s as fighting between Christians and Muslims divided the city streets. With striking black-and-white artwork, Abirached recalls the details of life inside a war zone.96 Pages; Grades 8-12; ©2014; LMC★PB: 978-1-4677-4458-4 • $9.99 (List) EB: 978-1-4677-4660-1 • $43.99 (List) • $32.99 (S&L)O R

Bully for You!Book 3Dana Sullivan

Derrick’s comics in the school paper are a hit, but then his cartoons protesting racism backfire. Derrick had good intentions, but he’s left questioning if he’s a racist bully or if he’s trying to help. 64 Pages; Grades 4-8; ©2021 HC: 978-1-63440-864-6 • $18.99 (List) • $14.24 (S&L)PB: 978-1-63440-865-3 • $8.99 (List) EB: 978-1-63440-866-0 • $29.32 (List) • $21.99 (S&L)R

The Courage of ElfinaAndré Jacob illus. Christine Delezenne

Realistically presented and powerfully illustrated, this teen graphic novel reveals the untold story of child exploitation and one girl’s courage to escape.64 Pages; Grades 7-12; ©2020 HC: 978-1-4594-1419-8 • $24.95 (List) • $18.71 (S&L)R I M

Mega-Dogs of New KansasDan Jolley illus. Jacques Khouri

Meet the mega-dogs: massive pooches helping the human settlers of a faraway planet. When an official threatens the mega-dog program, Sienna Barlow sneaks away with her dog, Gus, and begins an adventure across New Kansas.144 Pages; Grades 3-6; ©2020 HC: 978-1-5415-1733-2 • $29.32 (List) • $21.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-72841-289-4 • $10.99 (List)EB: 978-1-5415-9947-5 • $43.99 (List) • $32.99 (S&L)H

A Game for SwallowsTo Die, To Leave, To ReturnZeina Abirached

When Zeina’s parents don’t return one afternoon and the bombing in Beirut grows closer, her neighbors create a comfortable world indoors for Zeina and her brother. Together they try to make it through a dramatic day in the one place they believed would always be safe—home.192 Pages; Grades 7-12; ©2012; SLJ★PB: 978-1-57505-941-9 • $9.99 (List)EB: 978-1-4677-0047-4 • $43.99 (List) • $32.99 (S&L)O R

A Bag of MarblesThe Graphic NovelJoseph Joffo illus. Vincent Bailly

With the German occupation threatening their safety, Maurice and Joseph must flee to their older brothers in the free zone. Surviving the long journey will take every scrap of ingenuity and courage they can muster. 128 Pages; Grades 7-12; ©2013; PW★

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If I Go MissingBrianna Jonnie illus. Nshannacappo

Powerfully written and beautifully illustrated, this graphic nonfiction book reveals an Indigenous teen’s response to a human rights crisis.64 Pages; Grades 7-12; ©2020; SLJ★HC: 978-1-4594-1451-8 • $24.95 (List) • $18.71 (S&L)R S

Sincerely, HarrietSarah Winifred Searle

Harriet Flores struggles with boredom and an unrequited crush while learning to manage her chronic illness through a long, hot, 1990s summer in Chicago. Along the way, she discovers the power of storytelling.176 Pages; Grades 4-8; ©2019; K★HC: 978-1-5124-4019-5 • $29.32 (List) • $21.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-5415-4529-8 • $11.99 (List)EB: 978-1-5415-4272-3 • $43.99 (List) • $32.99 (S&L)P

GRAPHIC NOVELS




Stage DreamsMelanie Gillman

In this queer western adventure, acclaimed cartoonist Melanie Gillman puts readers in the saddle alongside Flor and Grace, a Latinx outlaw and a trans runaway, as they thwart a Confederate plot in the New Mexico Territory.104 Pages; Grades 8-12; ©2019; PW★, SLJ★HC: 978-1-5124-4000-3 • $29.32 (List) • $21.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-5415-7284-3 • $10.99 (List) EB: 978-1-5415-6111-3 • $43.99 (List) • $32.99 (S&L)O R S L

TopsideJ. N. Monk illus. Harry Bogosian

When Jo, a headstrong maintenance technician, makes a mistake that destabilizes her planet’s core, she knows only one way to fix things: leaving her underground home for a trip to the planet’s dangerous, unruly surface.200 Pages; Grades 7-12; ©2019 HC: 978-1-5124-4589-3 • $33.32 (List) • $24.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-5415-7285-0 • $14.99 (List)EB: 978-1-5415-6112-0 • $50.65 (List) • $37.99 (S&L)O R

Losing the GirlBook 1MariNaomi

When Claudia Jones goes missing, her classmates think the worst . . . or at least the weirdest. It couldn’t be an alien abduction, right? Eisner-nominated cartoonist MariNaomi looks at the perils of teenage life—including possible otherworldly disappearances.280 Pages; Grades 9-12; ©2018 HC: 978-1-5124-4910-5 • $29.32 (List) • $21.99 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5124-9857-8 • $43.99 (List) • $32.99 (S&L)L M

Gravity’s PullBook 2MariNaomi

When Claudia Jones returns to school after a mysterious disappearance, she exerts a strange effect on her classmates. Each chapter uses a unique art style and is written from a different character’s point of view.224 Pages; Grades 9-12; ©2019 HC: 978-1-5124-4911-2 • $29.32 (List) • $21.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-5415-4526-7 • $11.99 (List)EB: 978-1-5415-4269-3 • $43.99 (List) • $32.99 (S&L)L M

Distant StarsBook 3MariNaomi

Claudia Jones—the missing student who reappeared with a pair of identical guardians—may be having an alien effect on other students. As the trio puts the final plan in motion, they reveal a truth linking the fates of everyone at Blithedale High.272 Pages; Grades 9-12; ©2020 HC: 978-1-5124-4912-9 • $29.32 (List) • $21.99 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5415-8241-5 • $43.99 (List) • $32.99 (S&L)R L F H

Lizard in a Zoot SuitMarco Finnegan

Los Angeles, 1943. Flaca and Cuata have a problem—shaped like a five-foot-tall lizard. The sisters are scrambling to keep a lost member of an unknown underground species away from a corrupt military scientist. But they’re doing it in style.144 Pages; Grades 7-12; ©2020 HC: 978-1-5415-2365-4 • $31.99 (List) • $23.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-5415-8695-6 • $12.99 (List) EB: 978-1-5415-8236-1 • $47.99 (List) • $35.99 (S&L)O R

The American Dream?A Journey on Route 66 Discovering Dinosaur Statues, Muffler Men, and the Perfect Breakfast BurritoShing Yin Khor

Shing Yin Khor’s graphic travelogue about driving through what’s left of Route 66 begins as a road trip and ends up more like a pilgrimage in search of an ever-shifting definition of America.160 Pages; Grades 6-12; ©2019; BL★HC: 978-1-5415-7852-4 • $37.32 (List) • $27.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-942186-37-3 • $16.99 (List) EB: 978-1-5415-7853-1 • $55.99 (List) • $41.99 (S&L)O R

BrontëManuela Santoni

Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë—faced with an ailing father, a self-destructive brother, and the nineteenth century’s oppressive double standards—pursue independence through art in this graphic vision of the lives of three legendary writers.184 Pages; Grades 8-12; on sale 5/4/2021; ©2021 HC: 978-1-5415-8119-7 • $33.32 (List) • $19.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-72841-290-0 • $14.99 (List) EB: 978-1-5415-9948-2 • $50.65 (List) • $37.99 (S&L)F

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Second Dad SummerBenjamin Klas illus. Fian Arroyo

Jeremiah wants a normal summer with his dad, but his dad has moved in with his new boyfriend who serves weird organic food and rides a unicorn bicycle. Jeremiah learns being a family comes in many surprising forms.224 Pages; Grades 2-5; ©2020; BL★HC: 978-1-947159-24-2 • $16.99 (List) • $12.74 (S&L)EB: 978-1-947159-26-6 • $26.65 (List) • $19.99 (S&L)L

Silent JourneyCarl Watson illus. Andrew Bosley

Following an accident that took his mother’s life, doctors discovered Scott was suddenly deaf. Eight years later, Scott finds out a family secret concerning his father and uncle while lip-reading and decides to play a part in their reconciliation.176 Pages; Grades 4-8; ©2021 HC: 978-1-947159-30-3 • $16.99 (List) • $12.74 (S&L)EB: 978-1-947159-32-7 • $26.65 (List) • $19.99 (S&L)P

37 Days at SeaAboard the M.S. St. Louis, 1939Barbara Krasner

In May 1939, nearly one thousand German-Jewish passengers boarded the M.S. St. Louis luxury liner hoping to find safety in Cuba. Follow the daring actions of two twelve-year-old refugees as they fight for the chance for a new life. 168 Pages; Grades 3-7; On Sale 5/1/2021; ©2021 HC: 978-1-5415-7912-5 • $17.99 (List) • $13.49 (S&L)PB: 978-1-5415-7913-2 • $7.99 (List) EB: 978-1-72841-754-7 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)

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Without RefugeJane Mitchell

Thirteen-year-old Ghalib has to flee war-torn Syria with his family. In a journey of life and death, the family braves hunger, homelessness, and persecution to reach the refugee camp. . . and an uncertain future.288 Pages; Grades 4-7; ©2018 HC: 978-1-5415-0050-1 • $16.99 (List) • $12.74 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5415-1054-8 • $26.65 (List) • $19.99 (S&L)R S I P

Pop Flies, Robo-Pets, and Other DisastersSuzanne Kamata illus. Tracy Nishimura Bishop

Satoshi spent the last three years in Atlanta as the star of his baseball team. When he moves back to Japan, he has the chance to be a hero until he makes a major-league error.208 Pages; Grades 4-8; ©2020 HC: 978-1-947159-36-5 • $16.99 (List) • $12.74 (S&L)EB: 978-1-947159-38-9 • $26.65 (List) • $19.99 (S&L)R

The Notations of Cooper CameronJane O’Reilly

After his grandfather dies, Cooper invents obsessive rituals to protect his loved ones from harm. But when his strange behavior causes family relationships to fray, Cooper vows to cure himself and bring his damaged family back together.320 Pages; Grades 3-5; ©2017; K★, SLJ★PB: 978-1-5415-7759-6 • $9.99 (List) EB: 978-1-5124-4853-5 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)H

The Woodcarver’s DaughterYona Zeldis McDonough illus. Kaja Kajfez

When a pogrom forces Batya’s Russian Jewish family to leave their home for America, Batya hopes her new life will give her a chance to become a woodcarver like her father.128 Pages; Grades 3-7; On Sale 4/1/2021; ©2021 HC: 978-1-5415-8667-3 • $17.99 (List) • $13.49 (S&L)PB: 978-1-72842-026-4 • $7.99 (List) EB: 978-1-72841-758-5 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)

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Auma’s Long RunEucabeth Odhiambo

As a strange new sickness called AIDS ravages her village in Kenya, thirteen-year-old Auma must decide whether to pursue a track scholarship that will let her attend high school or stay home to help her struggling family.304 Pages; Grades 3-6; ©2017; K★, PW★, SLJ★HC: 978-1-5124-2784-4 • $17.99 (List) • $13.49 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5124-4852-8 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)O R S F M

A Calf Named Brian HigginsAn Adventure in Rural KenyaKristen Ball

This middle grade novel follows thirteen-year-old Hannah Higgins as she becomes aware of the gap between the riches of her life at home and that of her new friends in a small village in Kenya. A moving and charming story of selflessness and discovery.272 Pages; Grades 4-7; ©2019 HC: 978-1-947159-00-6 • $16.99 (List) • $12.74 (S&L)EB: 978-1-947159-02-0 • $26.65 (List) • $19.99 (S&L)R

Red Dove, Listen to the WindSonia Antaki illus. Andrew Bosley

A middle-grade historical novel set in Dakota Territory of the 1890s against the backdrop of Wounded Knee. A moving tale of a young girl caught between worlds.232 Pages; Grades 4-8; ©2020 HC: 978-1-947159-12-9 • $17.99 (List) • $13.49 (S&L)EB: 978-1-947159-14-3 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)R S

Powwow SummerNahanni Shingoose

A teen novel about a young woman’s exploration of her Indigenous background and how it influences her identity and sense of self.176 Pages; Grades 8-12; ©2020 HC: 978-1-4594-1417-4 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-4594-1415-0 • $8.99 (List) R

Girls on the LineJennie Liu

Luli and Yun, sixteen-year-old orphans and best friends, work together at a factory in a mid-sized Chinese city. When Yun gets pregnant and disappears, Luli sets out to find her—and help her if she can.232 Pages; Grades 8-12; ©2018; FW★, SLJ★HC: 978-1-5124-5938-8 • $18.99 (List) • $14.24 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5415-2376-0 • $29.32 (List) • $21.99 (S&L)R S F H

Like Spilled WaterJennie Liu

Na has always been in the shadow of her younger brother, Bao-bao, her parents’ cherished son. But when Bao-bao dies suddenly, Na realizes how little she knew him. And he wasn’t the only one with secrets.216 Pages; Grades 8-12; ©2020; BL★HC: 978-1-5415-7290-4 • $18.99 (List) • $14.24 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5415-9932-1 • $29.32 (List) • $21.99 (S&L)R F

A Matter of SoulsDenise Lewis Patrick

This stirring collection of short stories considers the souls of black men and women across centuries and continents. In each, Denise Lewis Patrick takes the measure of their dignity, describes their dreams, and catalogs their fears.192 Pages; Grades 6-12; ©2014; K★HC: 978-0-7613-9280-4 • $16.95 (List) • $12.71 (S&L)PB: 978-1-5415-1482-9 • $9.99 (List) EB: 978-1-4677-2402-9 • $26.65 (List) • $19.99 (S&L)O R S

No Crystal StairA Documentary Novel of the Life and Work of Lewis Michaux, Harlem BooksellerVaunda Micheaux Nelson illus. R. Gregory Christie

Coretta Scott King Award–winning author Vaunda Micheaux Nelson combines meticulous research with a storyteller’s flair to document the life and times of her great-uncle Lewis Michaux, an extraordinary literacy pioneer of the Civil Rights era.192 Pages; Grades 7-12; ©2012; H★, K★, PW★, SLJ★PB: 978-1-5415-1491-1 • $9.99 (List) EB: 978-0-7613-8727-5 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)O R S

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See No ColorShannon Gibney

Being a biracial girl adopted by a white family didn’t used to bother Alex. All that mattered was being her father’s baseball star—until that status slips. Now she’s questioning her identity. Black or white—where does she fit in?192 Pages; Grades 7-12; ©2015; K★, PW★

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Out of DarknessAshley Hope Pérez

Set against the back drop of one of the worst school tragedies in American history, Out of Darkness is a brutal and gripping novel about race, segregation, love, and the forces that destroy people.408 Pages; Grades 8-12; ©2015; K★, SLJ★HC: 978-1-4677-4202-3 • $18.99 (List) • $14.24 (S&L)EB: 978-1-4677-6179-6 • $29.32 (List) • $21.99 (S&L)R S

The Disturbed Girl’s DictionaryNoNieqa Ramos

Macy is classified as “disturbed” by her school. But she isn’t interested in how others see her. She’s got more pressing problems: a volatile family, law enforcement, and a best friend who isn’t speaking to her.344 Pages; Grades 9-12; ©2018; BL★, FW★, V★PB: 978-1-5415-7761-9 • $9.99 (List)EB: 978-1-5124-9855-4 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)O R S L F H M

Pointe, ClawAmber J. Keyser

Jessie is killing her body to become a ballerina. Dawn is blacking out and waking in strange places. At every turn, the friends encounter the many ways girls are judged and discarded. Should they play it safe or go feral?288 Pages; Grades 8-12; ©2017; BL★, PW★

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Paper ButterfliesLisa Heathfield

June’s stepmother physically abuses her, but June can’t find the words to tell anyone. Her only hope is her friendship with Blister, a boy who helps her believe she can escape. Then a shocking tragedy occurs and June finds herself trapped, potentially forever.272 Pages; Grades 7-12; ©2017 PB: 978-1-5415-6042-0 • $9.99 (List)EB: 978-1-5124-8243-0 • $29.32 (List) • $21.99 (S&L)R H

Knockout GamesG. Neri

Coretta Scott King Award honoree G. Neri captures the notorious and terrifying knockout game and its players in an unflinching novel that’s hard to read and impossible to put down.304 Pages; Grades 8-12; ©2014; K★HC: 978-1-4677-3269-7 • $17.95 (List) • $13.46 (S&L)EB: 978-1-4677-4627-4 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)R S

What Can’t WaitAshley Hope Pérez

Seventeen-year-old Marisa’s parents expect her to live an ordinary life and help the familia. Her calc teacher thinks she can get into engineering school. Caught between the expectations of two different worlds, Marisa isn’t sure what she wants.240 Pages; Grades 9-12; ©2011 PB: 978-0-7613-8499-1 • $9.99 (List) EB: 978-0-7613-7163-2 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)R I F

The Truth IsNoNieqa Ramos

Fifteen-year-old overachiever Verdad is struggling to meet her Puerto Rican mother’s expectations and process her best friend’s death when she falls for Danny, a trans boy, and starts to question her own identity.272 Pages; Grades 9-12; ©2019 HC: 978-1-5415-2877-2 • $18.99 (List) • $14.24 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5415-6103-8 • $29.32 (List) • $21.99 (S&L)O R S L H

NOVELS




I, ClaudiaMary McCoy

Claudia never expected to be in charge of Imperial Day Academy. With her limp and stutter, she’s just hoping to survive high school. But Claudia discovers that power can be intoxicating . . . and that her prestigious school has some dark secrets.424 Pages; Grades 8-12; ©2018 HC: 978-1-5124-4846-7 • $18.99 (List) • $14.24 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5415-2375-3 • $29.32 (List) • $21.99 (S&L)F P M

Wired Man and Other Freaks of NatureSashi Kaufman

Ben Wireman is partially deaf and completely insecure, but he feels normal when he’s with his best friend, Tyler Nuson. But Tyler no longer seems interested in Ben. Who is Ben without Tyler? Is Tyler really all that “normal” anyway?264 Pages; Grades 9-12; ©2016; BL★HC: 978-1-4677-8563-1 • $17.99 (List) • $13.49 (S&L)EB: 978-1-4677-9564-7 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)L P

The Scar BoysLen Vlahos

Written as a college application essay, eighteen-year-old Harry Jones describes the horrible accident he suffered at the hands of bullies, the hideous scars he hides behind, and how forming a band brought him self-confidence, friendship, and a first kiss.256 Pages; Grades 9-12; ©2014; SLJ★PB: 978-1-60684-566-0 • $9.99 (List) EB: 978-1-5124-0191-2 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)P

Scar GirlLen Vlahos

When The Scar Boys ended, the band had fallen apart. Only through their music are they able to come back together. But the road to fame is bumpy, as award-winning author Len Vlahos depicts in this powerful sequel.280 Pages; Grades 9-12; ©2016; K★HC: 978-1-60684-607-0 • $17.99 (List) • $13.49 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5124-0164-6 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)P

Castle of LiesKiersi Burkhart

Thelia isn’t in line to inherit the crown, but she’s always been determined to become queen. When an army of elves invades the kingdom, she may have to give up her ambitions to save her life!352 Pages; Grades 7-12; ©2019 HC: 978-1-5124-2997-8 • $18.99 (List) • $14.24 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5415-4185-6 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)L F H

Brooklyn, BurningSteve Brezenoff

When you’re sixteen and no one understands who you are, sometimes you have to run. If you’re lucky, you find a place that takes you in. For Kid, the streets of Greenpoint, Brooklyn, are a place to find acceptance...and maybe even love.208 Pages; Grades 9-12; ©2011; K★, PW★

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The Sin-Eater’s ConfessionIlsa J. Bick

People in Merit, Wisconsin, always said Jimmy was . . . you know. But people say all sorts of stupid stuff. Nobody really knew anything. Nobody really knew Jimmy. Jimmy’s dead now and here is my confession…296 Pages; Grades 9-12; ©2013; K★, PW★

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The Secret Life of Kitty GrangerG. D. Falksen

In 1967 London, sixteen-year-old Kitty Granger, a working-class girl on the autism spectrum, is recruited to spy for the British government. On her very first mission, she must foil a fascist plot and save the country.280 Pages; Grades 6-12; On Sale 3/2/2021; ©2021 HC: 978-1-5415-9796-9 • $18.99 (List) • $14.24 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5415-9931-4 • $29.32 (List) • $21.99 (S&L)H

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Somebody Told MeMia Siegert

After an assault, bigender teen Aleks/Alexis moves in with their uncle, a Catholic priest. When they overhear parishioners’ confessions through a wall, their instinct is to anonymously help. But what will they do when another priest confesses to sexual abuse?272 Pages; Grades 8-12; ©2020 HC: 978-1-5415-7819-7 • $18.99 (List) • $14.24 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5415-8225-5 • $29.32 (List) • $21.99 (S&L)O L H

Ace of HeartsMyriad Augustine

Everyone around Alvin seems to be obsessed with one thing—sex. While Alvin is ready for romance, he may never be ready for more.160 Pages; Grades 7-12; ©2020; SLJ★HC: 978-1-4594-1502-7 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-4594-1500-3 • $8.99 (List) L

CharmingMette Bach

A young singer falls in love and learns the true cost of fame after being bullied online in a modern LGBTQ+ retelling of a classic fairy tale.176 Pages; Grades 9-12; ©2019 HC: 978-1-4594-1389-4 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-4594-1387-0 • $8.99 (List) L

CindersMette Bach

In an LGBTQ+ retelling of Cinderella, a tech-savvy teen finds love with a young singer through the anti-bullying app she developed.168 Pages; Grades 9-12; ©2019 HC: 978-1-4594-1385-6 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-4594-1383-2 • $8.99 (List)L

Confessions of a Teenage Drag KingMarkus Harwood-Jones

Lauren is trying to navigate the tricky waters of teen romance, all while keeping up their two personas—Ren, a drag king, and Lauri, a typical student. 160 Pages; Grades 9-12; ©2020 HC: 978-1-4594-1561-4 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-4594-1558-4 • $8.99 (List) L

Just JulianMarkus Harwood-Jones

A young gay man finds the courage to stand up for himself in an LGBTQ twist on Romeo and Juliet. Romeo gives Julian the strength to face his depression and take a stand against homophobia.168 Pages; Grades 9-12; ©2019 HC: 978-1-4594-1294-1 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-4594-1292-7 • $8.99 (List) L

Love, IRLTracy Goldfarb

A same-sex romance that explores what happens when love online and in the real world collide.160 Pages; Grades 9-12; ©2020 HC: 978-1-4594-1565-2 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-4594-1562-1 • $8.99 (List) L

Love Is LoveMette Bach

Insecure and unhappy, Emmy is surprised when Jude is interested in her. Jude is transgender and Emmy has to decide if she can to put her own true self on the line for real love.176 Pages; Grades 9-12; ©2018 HC: 978-1-4594-1232-3 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-4594-1208-8 • $8.99 (List) L

NOVELS




Prom KingsTony Correia

A light-hearted same-gender romance about finding the person you are meant to be with, who might be closer than you think.176 Pages; Grades 7-12; ©2019; SLJ★HC: 978-1-4594-1409-9 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-4594-1407-5 • $8.99 (List) L

Romeo for RealMarkus Harwood-Jones

A young man comes to terms with his sexuality in a modern retelling of a Shakespearean classic. When Romeo’s homophobic friends can’t accept him as gay, he must prove that his love for Julian is real.168 Pages; Grades 9-12; ©2019 HC: 978-1-4594-1298-9 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-4594-1296-5 • $8.99 (List)L

Same LoveTony Correia

When Adam reveals to his devout parents that he’s gay, they send him to a Christian camp. But when he meets Paul, Adam realizes it’s impossible to bury his attraction and “straighten out.”184 Pages; Grades 9-12; ©2018 HC: 978-1-4594-1234-7 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-4594-1211-8 • $8.99 (List) L

True to YouTony Correia

In the bizarre world of pro wrestling, a teenage hopeful finds a relationship where he can be true to himself as a gay guy.184 Pages; Grades 9-12; ©2019 HC: 978-1-4594-1269-9 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-4594-1255-2 • $8.99 (List) L

We ThreeMarkus Harwood-Jones

A teen finds romance at summer camp and becomes the center of a polyamorous relationship with two very different partners.168 Pages; Grades 7-12; ©2019; SLJ★HC: 978-1-4594-1473-0 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-4594-1471-6 • $8.99 (List) L

What Makes You BeautifulBridget Liang

The story of a young person finding a place among other LGBTQ teens and discovering the truth about their own orientation and gender.168 Pages; Grades 7-12; ©2019; SLJ★HC: 978-1-4594-1413-6 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-4594-1411-2 • $8.99 (List) L

You’re YouMette Bach

A believable portrayal of a politically active LGBTQ teen who has always identified as a lesbian. When Freyja finds herself attracted to a South Asian boy, she comes to a new identity for herself as bisexual.184 Pages; Grades 9-12; ©2019 HC: 978-1-4594-1270-5 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-4594-1258-3 • $8.99 (List) L

Follow Your HeartTasha Nathan

Nisha has always been a good Tamil daughter. Her parents want her to become a doctor, but what she really loves is writing... and her classmate, Todd. Can love conquer obligation?160 Pages; Grades 9-12; ©2018 HC: 978-1-4594-1236-1 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-4594-1214-9 • $8.99 (List) R F

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Cesar ChavezFriend to Farm WorkersJeri Cipriano illus. Nigel Dobbyn

As a child, Cesar Chavez worked on farms. He felt the workers were not treated well. Cesar used his voice to become a leader in making sure farm workers were paid better and treated fairly.24 Pages; Grades K-2; ©2021 HC: 978-1-63440-969-8 • $25.32 (List) • $18.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-63440-970-4 • $6.99 (List) EB: 978-1-63440-971-1 • $38.65 (List) • $28.99 (S&L)R S

Daniel InouyeWorld War II Hero and SenatorJennifer Marino Walters illus. Scott R. Brooks

Daniel Inouye had a happy life until 1941 when the Japanese military bombed Pearl Harbor, which changed his life forever. Daniel fought in the U.S. Army and went on to serve his country in the U.S. Senate.24 Pages; Grades K-2; ©2021 HC: 978-1-63440-729-8 • $25.32 (List) • $18.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-63440-896-7 • $6.99 (List) EB: 978-1-63440-897-4 • $38.65 (List) • $28.99 (S&L)R

Maria TallchiefNative America’s Prima BallerinaJennifer Marino Walters illus. Nigel Dobbyn

Maria Tallchief was inspired to dance while watching Osage dancers as a child in Oklahoma. For tribal ceremonies only men were allowed to dance. But, Maria went on to become America’s first prima ballerina.24 Pages; Grades K-2; ©2021 HC: 978-1-63440-999-5 • $25.32 (List) • $18.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-63440-049-7 • $6.99 (List) EB: 978-1-63440-725-0 • $38.65 (List) • $28.99 (S&L)R S

SequoyahMan of Many WordsJeri Cipriano illus. Scott R. Brooks

Sequoyah created a way of writing the Cherokee language 200 years ago. Thanks to Sequoyah, the Cherokee today know more about their history and native language than almost any other tribe in North America.24 Pages; Grades K-2; ©2021 HC: 978-1-63440-981-0 • $25.32 (List) • $18.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-63440-982-7 • $6.99 (List)EB: 978-1-63440-983-4 • $38.65 (List) • $28.99 (S&L)R S

Elizabeth Cady StantonFighter for Women’s RightsJeri Cipriano illus. Scott R. Brooks

When Elizabeth Cady Stanton was a young girl she knew she could do anything her brothers could do. But the laws in the country said women were not equal to men. Elizabeth knew she had to make a difference for all women.24 Pages; Grades K-2; ©2020 HC: 978-1-63440-987-2 • $25.32 (List) • $18.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-63440-988-9 • $6.99 (List) EB: 978-1-63440-989-6 • $38.65 (List) • $28.99 (S&L)S F

Sojourner TruthFighting for FreedomJeri Cipriano illus. Scott R. Brooks

Sojourner Truth was born to slaves. When she grew to be a young mother herself, she ran away with her child looking for freedom. She used her voice to speak for all slaves wanting freedom.24 Pages; Grades K-2; ©2020 HC: 978-1-63440-993-3 • $25.32 (List) • $18.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-63440-994-0 • $6.99 (List)EB: 978-1-63440-995-7 • $38.65 (List) • $28.99 (S&L)R S

Ruby BridgesA Brave Child Who Made HistoryJeri Cipriano illus. Scott R. Brooks

Ruby Bridges just wanted to go to a good school. Her bravery made it possible for classrooms today to be safe places for children of all races.24 Pages; Grades K-2; ©2020 HC: 978-1-63440-963-6 • $25.32 (List) • $18.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-63440-964-3 • $6.99 (List)EB: 978-1-63440-965-0 • $38.65 (List) • $28.99 (S&L)R S

Wilma RudolphFastest Woman on EarthJeri Cipriano illus. Scott R. Brooks

Wilma Rudolph had a serious disease that kept her leg from growing well, preventing her from playing like other children. However, she did not give up and went on to later win Olympic gold medals.24 Pages; Grades K-2; ©2020 HC: 978-1-63440-975-9 • $25.32 (List) • $18.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-63440-976-6 • $6.99 (List)EB: 978-1-63440-977-3 • $38.65 (List) • $28.99 (S&L)R S

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Michelle ObamaPolitical IconHeather E. Schwartz

Former First Lady Michelle Obama is a lawyer, a best-selling author, and a powerful advocate for equal rights. From Chicago to Harvard, the White House, and beyond, follow Obama’s trailblazing and inspiring journey.32 Pages; Grades 3-6; ©2021 HC: 978-1-5415-9707-5 • $29.32 (List) • $21.99 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5415-9970-3 • $43.99 (List) • $32.99 (S&L)R

Misty CopelandPrincipal BallerinaHeather E. Schwartz

Misty Copeland is an author, global volunteer, and principal ballerina. But her path to success was not a straight one. Discover how Copeland used perseverance and talent to achieve her dream.32 Pages; Grades 3-6; ©2021 HC: 978-1-5415-9708-2 • $29.32 (List) • $21.99 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5415-9971-0 • $43.99 (List) • $32.99 (S&L)R S

Malala YousafzaiHeroic Education ActivistHeather E. Schwartz

Malala Yousafzai’s activism has placed her in grave danger from the Taliban, but she remains determined to defend girls’ right to an education around the world. Follow Yousafzai from young blogger to Nobel Peace Prize recipient.32 Pages; Grades 3-6; ©2021 HC: 978-1-5415-9711-2 • $29.32 (List) • $21.99 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5415-9969-7 • $43.99 (List) • $32.99 (S&L)S F

Stephen HawkingCelebrated PhysicistMatt Doeden

Stephen Hawking is one of the world’s most celebrated physicists, known for his theories on relativity and quantum mechanics. He wrote the bestseller A Brief History of Time to explain a range of cosmology topics to the general public.48 Pages; Grades 4-8; ©2021 HC: 978-1-5415-9673-3 • $31.99 (List) • $23.99 (S&L)EB: 978-1-72840-034-1 • $47.99 (List) • $35.99 (S&L)P

Greta ThunbergClimate Crisis ActivistMatt Doeden

Appalled by government apathy regarding climate change, 15-year-old Swedish activist Greta Thunberg went on strike for the environment in 2018. Her blunt speeches criticized adults for not doing enough to reduce carbon emissions and inspired millions of people worldwide. 48 Pages; Grades 4-8; ©2021 HC: 978-1-5415-9679-5 • $31.99 (List) • $23.99 (S&L)EB: 978-1-72840-030-3 • $47.99 (List) • $35.99 (S&L)S

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 2nd EditionIconic Supreme Court JusticeJames Roland

In 1993 Ruth Bader Ginsburg became the second woman justice ever appointed to the US Supreme Court. Learn more about her life and career supporting gender equality and workers’ rights, through her death in 2020.48 Pages; Grades 4-8; ©2021 HC: 978-1-5415-9676-4 • $31.99 (List) • $23.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-72841-353-2 • $10.99 (List) EB: 978-1-72840-032-7 • $47.99 (List) • $35.99 (S&L)S F

Alexandria Ocasio-CortezPolitical HeadlinerAnna Leigh

American politician Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is the youngest woman ever to serve in the US Congress. Learn about her young life, her work as an activist, and her career in the House of Representatives.48 Pages; Grades 4-8; ©2020 HC: 978-1-5415-7747-3 • $31.99 (List) • $23.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-5415-8887-5 • $10.99 (List)EB: 978-1-5415-8305-4 • $47.99 (List) • $35.99 (S&L)R S

Kamala HarrisMadam Vice PresidentHeather E. Schwartz

Senator Kamala Harris is known as a tough prosecutor. She made history as the first Black and Indian woman to lead a major ticket. Follow her fight to the White House! 48 Pages; Grades 4-8; ©2021 HC: 978-1-72842-782-9 • $31.99 (List) • $23.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-72844-089-7 • $10.99 (List) EB: 978-1-72842-783-6 • $47.99 (List) • $35.99 (S&L)R F

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LizzoBreakout ArtistLakita Wilson

Melissa Vivianne Jeffersion, known professionally as Lizzo, started singing and rapping with musical groups in her hometowns of Houston and Minneapolis. With her strong lyrics, danceable beats, and positive message, she’s become one of the biggest solo musicians in the world.48 Pages; Grades 4-8; ©2021 HC: 978-1-5415-9678-8 • $31.99 (List) • $23.99 (S&L)EB: 978-1-72840-029-7 • $47.99 (List) • $35.99 (S&L)R

Colin KaepernickFrom Free Agent to Change AgentEric Braun

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick drew positive and negative attention for kneeling during the national anthem to protest police violence against minorities in 2016. Two years later, he made headlines again when he became a spokesperson for Nike.48 Pages; Grades 4-8; ©2020 HC: 978-1-5415-5617-1 • $31.99 (List) • $23.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-5415-7431-1 • $10.99 (List) EB: 978-1-5415-5619-5 • $47.99 (List) • $35.99 (S&L)R S

John LewisCourage in ActionMatt Doeden

John Lewis was one of the most courageous leaders of the civil rights movement. In 1986, Lewis won a seat in US Congress, which he occupied for three decades. Follow Lewis’s journey to Washington, DC, where he fought for equality.48 Pages; Grades 4-8; ©2018 HC: 978-1-5415-1238-2 • $31.99 (List) • $23.99 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5415-1239-9 • $47.99 (List) • $35.99 (S&L)R S

Martin Luther King Jr .Walking in the LightJon M. Fishman

Martin Luther King Jr. was an influential and inspiring leader of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s. His life, work, and death are brought to life for readers like never before.48 Pages; Grades 4-8; ©2019 HC: 978-1-5415-3918-1 • $31.99 (List) • $23.99 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5415-4348-5 • $47.99 (List) • $35.99 (S&L)R S

Muhammad AliThe GreatestMatt Doeden

Muhammad Ali was known for his battles in the boxing ring as well as his achievements outside of it. Follow his journey from amateur to heavyweight champion, and learn how he advocated for peace and justice as an activist.48 Pages; Grades 4-8; ©2017 HC: 978-1-5124-4431-5 • $31.99 (List) • $23.99 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5124-4432-2 • $47.99 (List) • $35.99 (S&L)R S

Lin-Manuel MirandaRevolutionary Playwright, Composer, and ActorHeather E. Schwartz

Playwright and Broadway star Lin-Manuel Miranda is best known as the mind behind the smash-hit musical Hamilton. This title explores Hamilton and Miranda’s other works, as well as his life off-stage.48 Pages; Grades 4-8; ©2020 HC: 978-1-5415-5616-4 • $31.99 (List) • $23.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-5415-7433-5 • $10.99 (List)EB: 978-1-5415-5618-8 • $47.99 (List) • $35.99 (S&L)R S

Dalai LamaA Leader in ExileAnna Leigh

Forced into exile in India after Tibet’s attempted revolt against occupying Chinese forces, the Dalai Lama launched a nonviolent campaign against the occupation that earned him a Nobel Peace Prize in 1989. He remains an icon of peace.48 Pages; Grades 4-8; ©2020 HC: 978-1-5415-3916-7 • $31.99 (List) • $23.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-5415-7432-8 • $10.99 (List) EB: 978-1-5415-4347-8 • $47.99 (List) • $35.99 (S&L)R S

Malala YousafzaiShot by the Taliban, Still Fighting for Equal EducationMatt Doeden

Sixteen-year-old Malala Yousafzai is an international advocate for the right for education for all, especially girls. At age 15, the Pakistani youth survived being shot by the Taliban on her way home from school.48 Pages; Grades 4-8; ©2015 HC: 978-1-4677-4907-7 • $31.99 (List) • $23.99 (S&L)EB: 978-1-4677-4908-4 • $47.99 (List) • $35.99 (S&L)R S F

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Frida KahloArtist and ActivistMatt Doeden

Decades after her death, Mexican artist Frida Kahlo remains an icon for Chicanos as well as for the feminist and LGBTQ+ movements. Read about her life as an artist and political activist.48 Pages; Grades 4-8; ©2020 HC: 978-1-5415-7745-9 • $31.99 (List) • $23.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-5415-8888-2 • $10.99 (List) EB: 978-1-5415-8306-1 • $47.99 (List) • $35.99 (S&L)R L F

Sonia SotomayorA BiographySylvia Mendoza

From housing projects in the Bronx to making history as the first Latina Supreme Court Justice, and the third woman justice, Sonia Sotomayor paved her own way to enact profound changes and reforms.112 Pages; Grades 6-8; ©2017 HC: 978-1-942186-09-0 • $10.99 (List) • $8.24 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5415-7993-4 • $23.99 (List) • $17.99 (S&L)

No Steps BehindBeate Sirota Gordon’s Battle for Women’s Rights in JapanJeff Gottesfeld illus. Shiella Witanto

Beate Sirota Gordon came to Japan as a young girl, learning its language and traditions. She loved her adopted country and when the extraordinary opportunity arose to help with Japan’s new constitution, she dared to do the unthinkable—write a clause guaranteeing women equal rights. 44 Pages; Grades 3-6; ©2019 HC: 978-1-939547-55-2 • $18.99 (List) • $14.24 (S&L)S F

SachikoA Nagasaki Bomb Survivor’s StoryCaren Stelson

Read the true story of a young girl who survived the Nagasaki atomic bomb and her long journey to find peace. This compelling, well-researched narrative offers readers a remarkable new perspective on the final moments of World War II and their aftermath.144 Pages; Grades 5-12; ©2016; BL★, SLJ★HC: 978-1-4677-8903-5 • $19.99 (List) • $14.99 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5124-0893-5 • $30.65 (List) • $22.99 (S&L)R S

Kiyo SatoFrom a WWII Japanese Internment Camp to a Life of ServiceConnie Goldsmith

Kiyo Sato was one of many Japanese Americans to be moved to internment camps during World War II. This narrative biography, supported by informational sidebars, revisits a troubling part of America’s history through the eyes of a young woman who lived through it.136 Pages; Grades 6-12; ©2021 HC: 978-1-5415-5901-1 • $37.32 (List) • $27.99 (S&L)EB: 978-1-72840-158-4 • $55.98 (List) • $41.99 (S&L)R S

EscapeOne Day We Had to Run . . .Ming & Wah illus. Carmen Vela

These remarkable true stories of escape show how courageous people all around the world have overcome insurmountable obstacles in their flight to freedom.40 Pages; Grades 4-6; ©2021 HC: 978-1-911373-81-0 • $17.99 (List) • $13.49 (S&L)EB: 978-1-911373-85-8 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)R I

No Way, They Were Gay?Hidden Lives and Secret LovesLee Wind

History has often ignored men who loved men, women who loved women, and people who lived outside gender boundaries. Lee Wind examines primary source letters, poems, and more to rethink the lives and loves of historical figures.TBD Pages; Grades 6-12; On Sale 4/6/2021; ©2021 HC: 978-1-5415-8158-6 • $37.32 (List) • $27.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-5415-8162-3 • $18.99 (List)EB: 978-1-72841-916-9 • $55.99 (List) • $41.99 (S&L)O L

Transgender LivesComplex Stories, Complex VoicesKirstin Cronn-Mills

Meet seven transgender individuals and learn how they came to understand, accept, and express their gender identities, as well as the sorrows and successes they experienced.88 Pages; Grades 6-12; ©2015; LMC★HC: 978-0-7613-9022-0 • $34.65 (List) • $25.99 (S&L)EB: 978-1-4677-4796-7 • $51.99 (List) • $38.99 (S&L)S L

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When Dogs HealPowerful Stories of People Living with HIV and the Dogs That Saved ThemJesse Freidin, Robert Garofalo, Zach Stafford and Christina Garofalo

Compiled by an LGBTQ advocate, an adolescent HIV specialist, and a fine-art photographer, When Dogs Heal illustrates a refreshing, beautiful and totally unique portrait of HIV infused with a deep message of hope for young adults. 152 Pages; Grades 8-12; On Sale 3/2/2021; ©2021 HC: 978-1-5415-8673-4 • $37.32 (List) • $27.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-5415-8676-5 • $19.99 (List) EB: 978-1-72841-462-1 • $55.99 (List) • $41.99 (S&L)O L P

She Represents44 Women Who Are Changing Politics . . . and the WorldCaitlin Donohue

She Represents celebrates feminism and female contributions to politics and activism. Author Caitlin Donohue profiles forty-four leaders, shedding light on their motivations, goals, strengths, and even missteps. Readers will be inspired to pursue social change themselves.216 Pages; Grades 8-12; ©2020 HC: 978-1-5415-7900-2 • $37.32 (List) • $27.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-5415-7901-9 • $16.99 (List) EB: 978-1-72840-163-8 • $55.99 (List) • $41.99 (S&L)R S I L F M

Families Like MineMarie-Therese Miller

Families can include one child and one parent, multiple parents and grandparents with many children, and everything in between. Explore diverse families and the many ways that they care for one another.24 Pages; Grades K-3; ©2021 HC: 978-1-5415-9803-4 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-72841-368-6 • $8.99 (List) EB: 978-1-72840-013-6 • $42.65 (List) • $31.99 (S&L)L

The American Indian Rights MovementEric Braun

What do you know about the American Indian rights movement? You may have heard about modern pipeline protests, but this resistance developed roots long ago. Learn more about the American Indian rights movement and how activists are still fighting today.32 Pages; Grades 3-6; ©2019 HC: 978-1-5415-2333-3 • $29.32 (List) • $21.99 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5415-2555-9 • $43.99 (List) • $32.99 (S&L)R S

The Civil Rights MovementEric Braun

Learn about the history of the Civil Rights Movement, from the 1800s to today. Find out how activists such as Fannie Lou Hamer set the stage for modern activism and how activists are speaking out today to expand rights.32 Pages; Grades 3-6; ©2019 HC: 978-1-5415-2331-9 • $29.32 (List) • $21.99 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5415-2556-6 • $43.99 (List) • $32.99 (S&L)R S

The Gay Rights MovementEric Braun

The gay rights movement has evolved over time—from the Stonewall riots to fighting for same-sex marriage. Learn about the history of the movement and how allies and LGBTQ+ community members are still fighting for progress today.32 Pages; Grades 3-6; ©2019 HC: 978-1-5415-2334-0 • $29.32 (List) • $21.99 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5415-2557-3 • $43.99 (List) • $32.99 (S&L)S L

The Women’s Rights MovementEric Braun

Women’s rights have come a long way since the first women’s rights convention in 1848—but activists are still fighting. What are their main concerns today? Learn more about women’s rights activists today and their groundbreaking predecessors.32 Pages; Grades 3-6; ©2019 HC: 978-1-5415-2332-6 • $29.32 (List) • $21.99 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5415-2558-0 • $43.99 (List) • $32.99 (S&L)R S F

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NONFICTIONParents Like MineMarie-Therese Miller

A child’s parents can be a mom and dad, dad and dad, single parents, stepparents, and more. Explore the many ways that diverse parents care for their children.24 Pages; KGrades K-3; ©2021HC: 978-1-5415-9805-8 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-72841-371-6 • $8.99 (List) EB: 978-1-72840-016-7 • $42.65 (List) • $31.99 (S&L)L




#MeToo and YouEverything You Need to Know about Consent, Boundaries, and MoreHalley Bondy

Author Halley Bondy explores the nuances of emotions, comfort, and discomfort in sexually charged and emotionally abusive situations. Tween readers will learn about consent, harassment, abuse, and healthy boundaries in all types of relationships.200 Pages; Grades 6-12; On Sale 2/2/2021; ©2021 HC: 978-1-5415-8155-5 • $37.32 (List) • $27.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-5415-8159-3 • $14.99 (List) EB: 978-1-72840-161-4 • $55.99 (List) • $41.99 (S&L)S M

ConsentDeal with it before boundaries get crossedKeisha Evans illus. Jenny Chan

Consent isn’t just about sex. In addition to respecting personal space and setting boundaries for kissing, hugging, and touching, consent is also needed for interactions like borrowing things, sharing possessions, or sharing someone’s secrets. 32 Pages; Grades 4-9; ©2020 HC: 978-1-4594-1506-5 • $22.65 (List) • $16.99 (S&L)M

GirlnessDeal with it body and soulDiane Peters illus. Steven Murray

A timely new resource for helping kids deal with issues surrounding gender identity and how girls can cope with the conflicts that arise when we question what it means to be female.32 Pages; Grades 4-9; ©2017 HC: 978-1-4594-1186-9 • $22.65 (List) • $16.99 (S&L)L F

GuynessDeal with it body and soulSteve Pitt illus. Steven Murray

A timely new resource for helping kids deal with issues surrounding gender identity and how boys can cope with the conflicts that arise when we question what it means to be male.32 Pages; Grades 4-9; ©2017 HC: 978-1-4594-1187-6 • $22.65 (List) • $16.99 (S&L)L

HomophobiaDeal with it and turn prejudice into prideSteven Solomon illus. Nick Johnson

A timely resource for helping kids understand and resolve conflicts stemming from homophobia and bullying.32 Pages; Grades 4-9; ©2013 HC: 978-1-4594-0441-0 • $24.95 (List) • $18.71 (S&L)L

RacismDeal with it before it gets under your skinAnne Marie Aikins illus. Steven Murray

Using realistic examples and sensitive language, Racism: Deal with it before it gets under your skin examines the sources of racial and cultural conflicts. This important book will help young people recognize and overcome barriers to peace, understanding, and acceptance.32 Pages; Grades 4-9; ©2010HC: 978-1-55277-495-3 • $24.95 (List) • $18.71 (S&L)R S

IslamophobiaDeal with it in the name of peaceSafia Saleh illus. Hana Shafi

A reader-directed exploration of tolerance, inclusiveness, and situations where information and communication might create prejudice against Muslims.32 Pages; Grades 4-9; ©2020 HC: 978-1-4594-1538-6 • $22.65 (List) • $16.99 (S&L)R

TransphobiaDeal with it and be a gender transcenderJ. Wallace Skelton illus. Nick Johnson

A timely new resource for helping kids understand and resolve conflicts stemming from gender identity, gender expression, and transphobia.32 Pages; Grades 4-9; ©2017 HC: 978-1-4594-0766-4 • $22.65 (List) • $16.99 (S&L)L

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Queer, 2nd EditionThe Ultimate LGBTQ Guide for TeensKathy Belge and Marke Bieschke

Teen life is hard enough, but for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) teens, it can be even harder. This updated, revised edition will help make everything, from crushes to coming out, a little easier.208 Pages; Grades 6-12; ©2019 HC: 978-1-5415-7858-6 • $37.32 (List) • $27.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-942186-48-9 • $14.99 (List) EB: 978-1-5415-7859-3 • $55.99 (List) • $41.99 (S&L)L

LGBTQ+ Athletes Claim the FieldStriving for EqualityKirstin Cronn-Mills and Alex Jackson Nelson

Today, LGBTQ+ athletes are everywhere. But it hasn’t always been this way. Social attitudes, institutional policies, and laws have been slow to change, but now LGBTQ+ athletes are finding opportunity and success.104 Pages; Grades 6-12; ©2017; BL★HC: 978-1-4677-8012-4 • $34.65 (List) • $25.99 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5124-1139-3 • $51.99 (List) • $38.99 (S&L)S L

Alice + Freda ForeverA Murder in MemphisAlexis Coe illus. Sally Klann

In 1892, Alice Mitchell planned to pass as a man to marry Freda Ward, but when their love letters were discovered, they were barred from seeing each other. What drove Alice to murder Freda?224 Pages; Grades 9-12; ©2014; SLJ★HC: 978-1-936976-60-7 • $17.99 (List) • $13.49 (S&L)EB: 978-1-936976-61-4 • $27.99 (List) • $20.99 (S&L)L

March of the SuffragettesRosalie Gardiner Jones and the March for Voting RightsZachary Michael Jack

March of the Suffragettes details the inspiring and little-known story of “General” Rosalie Gardiner Jones and the makeshift all-women’s army to march nearly two hundred miles to win the vote for women.160 Pages; Grades 6-12; ©2016 HC: 978-1-936976-80-5 • $14.99 (List) • $11.24 (S&L)EB: 978-1-936976-81-2 • $22.65 (List) • $16.99 (S&L)

No More ExcusesDismantling Rape CultureAmber J. Keyser

The #MeToo movement opened up an explosive conversation around the globe. Learn about the foundations of rape culture and how to dismantle it through redefining healthy manhood and sexuality, improving legal systems and workplace environments, evaluating media critically, and speaking out.144 Pages; Grades 8-12; ©2019; SLJ★HC: 978-1-5415-4020-0 • $37.32 (List) • $27.99 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5415-4395-9 • $55.99 (List) • $41.99 (S&L)S F M

Things We Haven’t SaidSexual Violence Survivors Speak OutErin Moulton

A powerful collection of poems, essays, letters, and interviews written by a diverse group of adults who survived sexual violence as children and adolescents. This valuable resource will help teens upend stigma and create a better future.208 Pages; Grades 8-12; ©2018; BL★, K★PB: 978-1-942186-34-2 • $16.99 (List)EB: 978-1-5415-8009-1 • $23.99 (List) • $17.99 (S&L)

Women in the MilitaryFrom Drill Sergeants to Fighter PilotsConnie Goldsmith

Women have served in a multitude of military roles throughout history, including in front-line ground combat troops. Yet no matter their position, they’ve faced discrimination and even sexual assault. Meet the military women who are standing up for fairness.120 Pages; Grades 6-12; ©2019 HC: 978-1-5415-2812-3 • $37.32 (List) • $27.99 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5415-5707-9 • $55.99 (List) • $41.99 (S&L)F

FeminismReinventing the F-WordNadia Abushanab Higgins

While most people believe in equal rights, the word feminism makes people uncomfortable. Explore the history of US feminism and learn what it means to be a feminist—and why some criticize it.112 Pages; Grades 6-12; ©2016; BL★, V★HC: 978-1-4677-6147-5 • $35.99 (List) • $26.99 (S&L)EB: 978-1-4677-9578-4 • $54.65 (List) • $40.99 (S&L)S F

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Economic InequalityThe American Dream under SiegeCoral Celeste Frazer

Millions of Americans don’t earn enough money to pay for decent housing, food, health care, and education. Meanwhile the rich keep getting richer. Learn how governments, businesses, and citizens are fighting to close the economic gap.128 Pages; Grades 6-12; ©2018; BL★, K★HC: 978-1-5124-3107-0 • $37.32 (List) • $27.99 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5124-9886-8 • $55.99 (List) • $41.99 (S&L)S

Black Voter SuppressionThe Fight for the Right to VoteArtika R. Tyner

The struggle to act upon one’s right to vote is both a historical and a modern-day issue impacting Black Americans. Discover how this hard-fought civil right was won and how efforts to disenfranchise Black voters continue to this day.32 Pages; Grades 3-6; ©2021 HC: 978-1-72842-966-3 • $29.32 (List) • $21.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-72843-024-9 • $9.99 (List)EB: 978-1-72842-955-7 • $43.99 (List) • $32.99 (S&L)R

Black Lives MatterFrom Hashtag to the StreetsArtika R. Tyner

Starting as a hashtag on social media, Black Lives Matter has become one of the most significant protest movements of our time. See how its activists and demonstrators have changed the course of history.32 Pages; Grades 3-6; ©2021 HC: 978-1-72842-956-4 • $29.32 (List) • $21.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-72843-023-2 • $9.99 (List) EB: 978-1-72842-962-5 • $43.99 (List) • $32.99 (S&L)R

Vigilante DangerA Threat to Black LivesArtika R. Tyner

The deaths of Trayvon Martin, Ahmaud Arbery, and others have brought to light the disturbing problem of racism and vigilantism. Explore this modern threat to Black lives and the history of racially motivated attacks.32 Pages; Grades 3-6; ©2021 HC: 978-1-72842-957-1 • $29.32 (List) • $21.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-72843-025-6 • $9.99 (List) EB: 978-1-72842-965-6 • $43.99 (List) • $32.99 (S&L)R

Hidden Black HistoryFrom Juneteenth to RedliningAmanda Jackson Green

From Juneteenth to the Tulsa Race Massacre, many important moments in Black American history have not been taught in schools or covered in the media. Learn about these events and how they are remembered in the Black community today.32 Pages; Grades 3-6; ©2021 HC: 978-1-72842-958-8 • $29.32 (List) • $21.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-72843-028-7 • $9.99 (List) EB: 978-1-72842-963-2 • $43.99 (List) • $32.99 (S&L)R

Diversity and EntertainmentBlack Lives in MediaAmanda Jackson Green

How has Black culture been portrayed in the media over the last 100 years? Explore the strides Black actors, writers, and others have made to create better representation and inclusion in pop culture.32 Pages; Grades 3-6; ©2021 HC: 978-1-72842-959-5 • $29.32 (List) • $21.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-72843-027-0 • $9.99 (List) EB: 978-1-72842-961-8 • $43.99 (List) • $32.99 (S&L)R

Exposing HatePrejudice, Hatred, and Violence in ActionMichael Miller

What is a hate group and how does it operate? How do we legally define hate speech and hate crimes? What is the history of hate and how do we confront it? Examine these critical questions in this practical investigation.144 Pages; Grades 6-12; ©2019 HC: 978-1-5415-3925-9 • $37.32 (List) • $27.99 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5415-4391-1 • $55.99 (List) • $41.99 (S&L)S

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Controversial MonumentsThe Fight over Statues and SymbolsAmanda Jackson Green

As communities wrestle with the history of racism, the display of symbols such as the Confederate flag and statues is hotly debated across the country. Explore why many believe such symbols should be left in the past.32 Pages; Grades 3-6; ©2021; HC: 978-1-72842-960-1 • $29.32 (List) • $21.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-72843-026-3 • $9.99 (List) • $9.99 (S&L)EB: 978-1-72842-964-9 • $43.99 (List) • $32.99 (S&L)R





Racial ProfilingEveryday InequalityAlison Marie Behnke

In the United States, racial profiling affects thousands of Americans every day. Combining rigorous research with powerful personal stories, this insightful title explores the history, the many manifestations, and the consequences of this form of social injustice.160 Pages; Grades 6-12; ©2017; K★, SLJ★HC: 978-1-5124-0268-1 • $35.99 (List) • $26.99 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5124-2851-3 • $54.65 (List) • $40.99 (S&L)R S

Teen IncarcerationFrom Cell Bars to Ankle BraceletsPatrick Jones

Minority youth make up about one-third of the US juvenile population, yet they comprise two-thirds of the juvenile corrections population. Examine youth crime and learn about the juvenile justice system.120 Pages; Grades 6-12; ©2017 HC: 978-1-4677-7572-4 • $37.32 (List) • $27.99 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5124-1138-6 • $55.99 (List) • $41.99 (S&L)R S

Into the StreetsA Young Person’s Visual History of Protest in the United StatesMarke Bieschke

This book guides readers through the art and history of significant protests, sit-ins, and collective acts of resistance throughout US history. Photos, artwork, signs, and other visual elements highlight the history of social action, from American Indian resistance to Black Lives Matter.168 Pages; Grades 9-12; ©2020; SLJ★HC: 978-1-5415-7903-3 • $37.32 (List) • $27.99 (S&L)PB: 978-1-5415-7904-0 • $19.99 (List) EB: 978-1-5415-8146-3 • $55.99 (List) • $41.99 (S&L)R S I L F

Locked Up for FreedomCivil Rights Protesters at the Leesburg StockadeHeather E. Schwartz

More than 30 African American girls ages 11 to 16 were confined in a stockade after taking part in Civil Rights protests in 1963. While they were imprisoned, their commitment to the struggle for equality was put to the test.64 Pages; Grades 5-8; ©2018 HC: 978-1-4677-8597-6 • $33.32 (List) • $24.99 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5124-2841-4 • $50.65 (List) • $37.99 (S&L)R S

More Than a GameRace, Gender, and Politics in SportsMatt Doeden

Explore powerful moments in sports that made an impact on human rights, including Muhammad Ali’s stand against the Vietnam War, Colin Kaepernick’s protests supporting Black Lives Matter, the US gymnastics team’s testimony empowering women to speak out about sexual abuse, and more.64 Pages; Grades 5-12; ©2020 HC: 978-1-5415-4094-1 • $34.65 (List) • $25.99 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5415-6262-2 • $51.99 (List) • $38.99 (S&L)R S F M

The Negro LeaguesCelebrating Baseball’s Unsung HeroesMatt Doeden

In the early 1900s, professional baseball was mostly segregated. The Negro Leagues provided an alternative for African American players. Discover the history of African American baseball and the people who worked to end the sport’s decades of segregation.64 Pages; Grades 5-8; ©2017 HC: 978-1-5124-2753-0 • $34.65 (List) • $25.99 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5124-2845-2 • $51.99 (List) • $38.99 (S&L)R S

The Dozier School for BoysForensics, Survivors, and a Painful PastElizabeth A. Murray

This true crime story reveals the atrocities at the Dozier School for Boys where, from 1900 to 2001, school officials tortured and killed children in their care. Meet the brave survivors and investigators who brought the crimes to light.120 Pages; Grades 8-12; ©2020; BL★, K★HC: 978-1-5415-1978-7 • $37.32 (List) • $27.99 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5415-6269-1 • $55.99 (List) • $41.99 (S&L)R S

The Global Refugee CrisisFleeing Conflict and ViolenceStephanie Sammartino McPherson

Around the world, millions of people have fled violence and persecution in recent years. More than half were children. Learn about modern mass exoduses, how nations are addressing the crises, and what kinds of solutions could help.128 Pages; Grades 6-12; ©2019 HC: 978-1-5415-2811-6 • $37.32 (List) • $27.99 (S&L)EB: 978-1-5415-4394-2 • $55.99 (List) • $41.99 (S&L)R S

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#MeToo and You 26 6-12 S M

37 Days at Sea 15 3-7 I

Ace of Hearts 19 7-12 L

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 22 4-8 R S

Alice + Freda Forever 27 9-12 L

All Kinds of Friends 5 K-2 R P

Almost to Freedom 6 K-3 O R S

American Dream?, The 14 6-12 O R

American Indian Rights Movement, The 25 3-6 R S

Anita and the Dragons 5 2-4 R I

Auma’s Long Run 16 3-6 O R S F M

Bad News for Outlaws 7 3-6 O R S

Bag of Marbles, A 13 7-12 O R S

Beautiful Shades of Brown 7 1-4 R

Behind the Bookcase 9 2-5 S

Believe Your Eyes 11 2-5 R

Black Lives Matter 28 3-6 R

Black Voter Suppression 28 3-6 R

Book Itch, The 6 2-4 O R S

Bowl Full of Peace, A 9 1-5 R S

Boy Named Beckoning, A 8 3-6 R S

Brontë 14 8-12 F

Brooklyn, Burning 18 9-12 S L

Bully for You! 13 4-8 R

Calf Named Brian Higgins, A 16 4-7 R

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Cassandra Steps Out 11 4-8 R

Castle of Lies 18 7-12 L F H

Cesar Chavez 21 K-2 R S

Charming 19 9-12 L

Cinders 19 9-12 L

Civil Rights Movement, The 25 3-6 R S

Classified 8 2-5 O R S F

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Colin Kaepernick: From Free Agent to Change Agent

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Confessions of a Teenage Drag King 19 9-12 L

Consent 26 4-9 M

Controversial Monuments 28 3-6 R

Courage of Elfina, The 13 7-12 R I M

Créele a tus ojos (Believe Your Eyes) 11 2-5 R

Dads 5 PreK-2 R I

Dalai Lama 23 4-8 R S

Daniel Inouye 21 K-2 R

Dictionary for a Better World 6 3-6 R S F

Distant Stars 14 9-12 R L F H

Disturbed Girl’s Dictionary, The 17 9-12 O R S L F H M

Diversity and Entertainment 28 3-6 R

Dog Named Haku, A 10 K-3 O R

Dozier School for Boys, The 29 8-12 R S

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Escape 24 4-6 R I

Exposing Hate 28 6-12 S

Families Like Mine 25 K-3 L

Feminism 27 6-12 S F

Floating Field, The 9 2-5 R

Follow Your Heart 20 9-12 R F

Frida Kahlo 24 4-8 R L F

Game Changer 6 2-5 R S

Game for Swallows, A 13 7-12 O R

Gay Rights Movement, The 25 3-6 S L

Girlness 26 4-9 L F

Girl Like Me, A 5 K-4 O R F

Girls on the Line 16 8-12 R S F H

Global Refugee Crisis, The 29 6-12 R S

Gravity’s Pull 14 9-12 L M

Greta Thunberg 22 4-8 S

Guyness 26 4-9 L

Hidden Black History 28 3-6 R

Homophobia 26 4-9 L

Hunt Is On, The 12 7-12 O M

I Am Brown 5 K-2 R

I Am Farmer 10 2-5 R

I Remember Beirut 13 8-12 O R

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If I Go Missing 13 7-12 R S

Into the Streets 29 9-12 R S I L F

Islamophobia 26 4-9 R

Jackie Robinson 12 3-6 R S

Jesse Owens 12 3-6 R S

John Lewis 23 4-8 R S

Just Julian 19 9-12 L

Kamala Harris 22 4-8 R F

Kiyo Sato 24 6-12 R S

Knockout Games 17 8-12 R S

Let ‘Er Buck! 7 3-6 O R S

LGBTQ+ Athletes Claim the Field 27 6-12 S L

Like a Bird 7 3-6 R S

Like Spilled Water 16 8-12 R F

Lin-Manuel Miranda 23 4-8 R S

Little White Duck 12 4-7 O R

Lizard in a Zoot Suit 14 7-12 O R

Lizzo 23 4-8 R

Locked Up for Freedom 29 5-8 R S

Losing the Girl 14 9-12 L M

Love Is Love 19 9-12 L

Love, IRL 19 9-12 L

Lovely 5 PreK-2 R L P

Luis Paints the World 8 K-4 R

Malala Yousafzai: Heroic Education Activist 22 3-6 S F


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Malala Yousafzai: Shot by the Taliban, Still Fighting for Equal Education

23 4-8 R S F

Manjhi Moves a Mountain 10 K-5 R

Map into the World, A 9 K-3 O R I

March of the Suffragettes 27 6-12

Maria Tallchief 21 K-2 R S

Martin & Anne 8 3-7 R S

Martin Luther King Jr. 23 4-8 R S

Matter of Souls, A 16 6-12 O R S

Mega-Dogs of New Kansas 13 3-6 H

Michelle Obama 22 3-6 R

Misty Copeland 22 3-6 R S

More Than a Game 29 5-12 R S F M

Most Beautiful Thing, The 9 K-3 O R I

Muhammad Ali 23 4-8 R S

Mumbet’s Declaration of Independence 6 1-4 R S

My Beijing 12 2-5 O R P

Natan Sharansky 12 3-5 R S

Negro Leagues, The 29 5-8 R S

No Crystal Stair 16 7-12 O R S

No More Excuses 27 8-12 S F M

No Steps Behind 24 3-6 S F

No Way, They Were Gay? 24 6-12 O L

Notations of Cooper Cameron, The 15 3-5 H

One Plastic Bag 10 K-3 R S F

Out of Darkness 17 8-12 R S


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Out on a Limb 11 4-8 R

Paper Butterflies 17 7-12 R H

Parents Like Mine 25 K-3 L

Perfect View, A 11 2-5 R

Pointe, Claw 17 8-12 L F H

Pop Flies, Robo-Pets, and Other Disasters 15 4-8 R

Powwow Summer 16 8-12 R

Prom Kings 20 7-12 L

Queer, 2nd Edition 27 6-12 L

Racial Profiling 29 6-12 R S

Racism 26 4-9 R S

Red Bird Sings 8 3-6 R S

Red Dove, Listen to the Wind 16 4-8 R S

Romeo for Real 20 9-12 L

Ruby Bridges 21 K-2 R S

Ruth and the Green Book 6 2-5 O R S

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 2nd Edition 22 4-8 S F

Sacagawea 8 3-6 R

Sachiko 24 5-12 R S

Same Love 20 9-12 L

Scar Boys, The 18 9-12 P

Scar Girl 18 9-12 P

Scarf for Keiko, A 9 K-4 R S I

Second Dad Summer 15 2-5 L

Secret Life of Kitty Granger, The 18 6-12 H


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See No Color 17 7-12 O R

Seeing into Tomorrow 5 K-4 O R

Sequoyah 21 K-2 R S

Serena Williams 12 3-6 R S

She Represents 25 8-12 R S I L F M

Silent Journey 15 4-8 P

Sin-Eater’s Confession, The 18 9-12 S L

Sincerely, Harriet 13 4-8 P

Singer and the Scientist, The 7 K-5 R

Sojourner Truth 21 K-2 R S

Somebody Told Me 19 8-12 O L H

Sonia Sotomayor 24 6-8

Spy Called James, A 6 2-5 R S

Stage Dreams 14 8-12 O R S L

Stephen Hawking 22 4-8 P

Story About Afiya, A 5 K-2 R

Strange Fruit 7 3-6 R S

Sweet Dreams, Sarah 8 2-5 R S F

Teen Incarceration 29 6-12 R S

Their Great Gift 10 K-3 R I

Things We Haven’t Said 27 8-12

Topside 14 7-12 O R

Trailblazer 9 PreK-3 R F

Transgender Lives 24 6-12 S L

Transphobia 26 4-9 L


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True to You 20 9-12 L

Truth in Sight 11 2-5 R

Truth Is, The 17 9-12 O R S L H

Unlikely Ballerina, An 9 K-4 P

Unspeakable 7 3-6 O R S

Vast Wonder of the World, The 7 1-4 O R S

Verdad a la vista (Truth in Sight) 11 2-5 R

Vigilante Danger 28 3-6 R

We Three 20 7-12 L

What Can’t Wait 17 9-12 R I F

What Makes You Beautiful 20 7-12 L

When Dogs Heal 25 8-12 O L P

Wilma Rudolph 21 K-2 R S

Wired Man and Other Freaks of Nature 18 9-12 L P

Without Refuge 15 4-7 R S I P

Women in the Military 27 6-12 F

Women’s Rights Movement, The 25 3-6 R S F

Woodcarver’s Daughter, The 15 3-7 I F

Yaffa and Fatima 10 PreK-3 R

You’re You 20 9-12 L


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