When a little girl loses her grandmother, her world is drained of all its color and whimsy, until a magical dream carries her back toward the light in this tender and imaginative picture book about grief.

Mama Belle tells her granddaughter that color made the world happy, and Ladymay knows this is true. Their life together is full of wonder, and May dresses in the prettiest rainbow-colored outfits and chases morning sunrises and beautiful butterflies. Then Mama Belle goes away and May learns she won’t be coming back. May gets sent to live with strangers who already have a house full of children. All the color fades from her world.

Then an old cassette tape brings back Mama Belle’s voice, and that night, an elephant comes to May in a dream. It takes her across Virginia and through the ocean, to the land of the ancestors Mama Belle told her about. Can this elephant help May remember the beauty of her grandmother’s lessons and return color to her world?

From New York Times bestselling author Tami Charles and her son, Chris Charles, comes a soaring and poetic celebration of the beautiful minds that make us all unique!

Some days it feels like my mind doesn't work right. Mom says otherwise. "That beautiful mind is what makes you unique."

This poetry-in-motion, sing-out-loud story follows the journey of one young boy as he navigates the challenges of his constantly running, brilliantly creative, and ever-so-busy brain. From basketball to baking with grandpa, to math class, and high-scoring video game conquests, readers will see that his one-of-a-kind mind is his greatest strength, and though challenges may come, he is all the stronger for it!

From bestselling author, Tami Charles, and her son, Christopher Charles, comes a rhythmic text that will speak to any child -- and every child -- who has needed an extra second or a second chance to harness the power of their own unique gifts and limitless potential. Stunning illustrations by New York Times bestselling artist Nikkolas Smith (I Am Ruby Bridges, Born on the Water) brings to life the joy, frustration, and triumph of navigating the world as a neurodivergent child. That Beautiful Mind celebrates the power and diversity of every child’s beautiful mind, and the dynamic and prismatic way so many children think and learn.

From the award-winning author of Layla’s Happiness and a dynamic cut-paper artist making her debut, this fresh, collage-style bedtime story shares the feelings of working parents everywhere, while grounding mother and daughter in deepest love.

Mommy and Daddy have an adventurous daughter, Rosa, who is a joy to behold. Both parents work but things are still harmonious more often than not. However, the balances tip when Daddy goes on a business trip, Mommy has had a long day, and Rosa has energy to spare. How will Mommy and Rosa get the rest they both need?

Beautifully told and highly relatable, the melodious text from Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie and gorgeous, textured images from Mirlande Jean-Gilles, accomplish what they aim to do: soothingly carry readers into a place of tranquility and rest.

A unique perspective on the Great Migration, when more than six million Black American families left the South to escape Jim Crow laws and racial violence

Clickety-clack! Don’t look back!

Jane and her parents sit in the segregated train car, traveling from Birmingham, Alabama, to Chicago, Illinois, where her father has found a new job. At the start of the journey, they are forced to sit at the back while white passengers ride at the front.

But when the train crosses the Mason-Dixon line, the conductor announces that passengers may change seats―and for the first time, Jane sees Black and white families sitting side by side.

Based on the author’s family history, The Northbound Train offers a powerful child’s-eye view of the Great Migration and captures what it means to leave home behind in search of something better. Includes recommendations for additional reading and an author’s note about this pivotal moment in American history.

A neighborhood cooking competition sparks a battle for the tastiest jollof rice

Jollof rice is a signature dish in many countries in West Africa. Each country has its own regional variation of the recipe, and each believes their version is better!

Dele’s favourite dish is his mum’s Nigerian-style jollof rice. It’s also the most popular dish at their neighborhood potluck. But this month, a new girl and her family have moved from Senegal into Dele’s building, and they bring a different kind of jollof rice to the potluck. Unsurprisingly, Dele and Aminata each insist that their own mother’s dish is best.

This competitive spirit grows even stronger when both families cook their jollof rice recipes for a local competition. Dele and Aminata attempt to out-do one another, and both dishes are ruined in the process. But the cooking disaster helps Dele and Aminata realize that there may be yet another way to make jollof rice ...

Warm, immersive illustrations bring this story of pride, jealousy, and cultural heritage to life.

It’s time to trick-or-treat! Join Keyana and the people she loves as they work to make Halloween a day they'll never forget!

It’s Halloween, and Keyana can’t wait to have some fun! She’s got a great costume—and she plans to show it off, too. But when an eager pup makes a mess of her brother’s outfit, Keyana will need a BIG idea—and some help from the people she loves—to save the day and have a truly magical Halloween!
Bestselling author Natasha Anastasia Tarpley's fabulously creative character, Keyana, celebrates the power of creative problem-solving and the joy of working together in this spectacular book.

Don't miss the other books in the series!:
Keyana Loves Her Family
Keyana Loves Her Friend
Keyana Loves School
Keyana Loves Halloween

From the New York Times bestselling creators of I Am Enough—with over 1 million copies sold!—and I Believe I Can comes an uplifting celebration of our amazing bodies and all the things that make us special.

From my head to my toes, I am wonderfully me!

Actress and activist Grace Byers and artists Keturah A. Bobo and Lisbeth Checo, return with a new inspiring classic. I Am Wonderfully Me is an unapologetically joyful ode about the body and all the ways it shines and supports YOU! A perfect gift for baby showers, birthdays, or just for reading at home again and again.

* FOUR STARRED REVIEWS *

From Amber McBride, National Book Award finalist and Coretta Scott King-John Steptoe award-winning author, comes her debut picture book, a heartwarming story about one girl’s magick-filled summer with her grandmother. She learns about hoodoo and rootwork culture, the traditions of her African ancestors, and finding beauty in nature.

"A unique tale to be welcomed with excitement and awe—and cherished."—Kirkus (starred review)

"McBride, making a picture book debut, weaves community, spirituality, and love for the natural world into a summer’s worth of connections and practices."—Publishes Weekly (starred review)

Roots are our ancestor’s Magick. Summer for Juniper has finally arrived, which means rootwork with Grandma can finally begin! It’s time to collect healing herbs into protective mojo bags; to fill mason jars with all the love, history, dirt, and magick one can fit. It’s time to talk to the tranquil willow trees and feel the soft earth between one’s toes; to hear Grandma share their ancestors’ stories, with her dog Shiloh underfoot.
From National Book Award finalist Amber McBride comes a loving story about rootwork, a powerful African spiritual practice, and the significance of familial connections and traditions, reminding us how sacred it is to reconnect with the people we love, the earth, one’s heritage, and the healing power that provides.

Praise for Magick Hoodoo Child:
"Herbalist and hoodoo practitioner McBride’s picture-book debut is a multigenerational
commemoration of strength and family history... Beyond obvious appeal for folk-magick practitioners, share this alongside stories about the joy of summers with grandparents"—Booklist (starred review)

"Amber McBride continues to enchant readers of many ages. Magick Hoodoo Child is a truly enchanted book, and a compelling testament to harnessing the power of nature and ancestors in the face of life’s challenges." —BookPage (starred review)

Discover everything you ever wanted to know about how the government really works with this accessible, highly designed and illustrated handbook from Marjory Stoneman Douglas AP government teacher Jeff Foster.

Now more than ever, it's so important for everyone to understand our government: where it came from, how it works, and how we can bring about change. And, after all, in the words of author and government teacher Jeff Foster, "If you don't participate, you can't complain."This book is a comprehensive and entertaining guide that answers questions like: What is the Constitution? What are the branches of the government? What is the Electoral College? What are the political parties? What are the different responsibilities of the city, state, and federal governments?Plus, discover the complete backstory on some of our government's most important moments, like why we wrote the Declaration of Independence, and how people since then have worked with―and protested against―the government to improve the lives of all Americans.Each spread features a mix of black-and-white and full-color art, including infographics, charts, maps, political caricatures, and other engaging visual elements that will be fun and easy for kids to understand.Includes a foreword from Yolanda Renee King, an activist and the granddaughter of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, plus lots of amazing back matter about how kids can participate and get involved.

Join Rihanna and Andre as a baking mishap turns into a fun lesson about chemistry, measurement, and precision—because STEAM is everywhere and for everyone!

Part of STEAMWORKS, a series of fiction picture books for ages 4–7 that relate science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) to kids’ everyday lives.

Rihanna and Andre love helping their dad make barbecue sauce by adding a little bit of this and a little bit of that. Baking cupcakes to help Grandma Jean should be the same—right? But when their treats turn out misshapen and way too sweet, the siblings learn that while cooking is an art, baking is a science that requires precision.

Extend the learning beyond the story with expertly crafted back matter, including additional information about chemistry and measurement and fun STEAM activities.

STEAMWORKS features children of all backgrounds and abilities using scientific and mathematical thinking to solve everyday problems and answer questions that matter to them. Playful stories and extension activities ignite excitement for science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) and empower children as thinkers, problem solvers, and innovators.

STEAMWORKS picture books are also available in Spanish.

A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!

Featured in its own episode in the Netflix original show Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices!

National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson and two-time Pura Belpré Illustrator Award winner Rafael López have teamed up to create a poignant, yet heartening book about finding courage to connect, even when you feel scared and alone.

There will be times when you walk into a room
and no one there is quite like you.

There are many reasons to feel different. Maybe it's how you look or talk, or where you're from; maybe it's what you eat, or something just as random. It's not easy to take those first steps into a place where nobody really knows you yet, but somehow you do it.

Jacqueline Woodson's lyrical text and Rafael López's dazzling art reminds us that we all feel like outsiders sometimes-and how brave it is that we go forth anyway. And that sometimes, when we reach out and begin to share our stories, others will be happy to meet us halfway.

(This book is also available in Spanish, as El Día En Que Descubres Quién Eres!)

From author Carole Lindstrom and illustrator Michaela Goade comes a New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Medal winning picture book that honors Indigenous-led movements across the world. Powerfully written and gorgeously illustrated, We Are Water Protectors, issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth’s water from harm and corruption―inviting young readers everywhere to join the fight.

Water is the first medicine.
It affects and connects us all . . .

When a black snake threatens to destroy the Earth
And poison her people’s water, one young water protector
Takes a stand to defend Earth’s most sacred resource.

The fight continues with Autumn Peltier, Water Warrior, the must-read companion book to We Are Water Protectors. Written by Carole Lindstrom and illustrated by Bridget George, it tells the story of real-life water protectors, Autumn Peltier and her great-aunt Josephine Mandamin, two Indigenous Rights Activists who have inspired a tidal wave of change.

Artists Leo and Diane Dillon won their second consecutive Caldecott Medal for this stunning ABC of African culture. "Another virtuoso performance. . . . Such an astute blend of aesthetics and information is admirable, the child's eye will be rewarded many times over."--Booklist. ALA Notable Book; Caldecott Medal.

Cozy up and drift into the magical world of dreams with this soothing bedtime picture book, by the exceptional illustrator Fátima Ordinola, author of Our Love.

Drift off into dreamland in this beautifully illustrated bedtime story. From cuddling pandas to snuggling polar bears, lazy tigers to soft, woolly sheep, Our Dreams gently captures the cozy, restful moments shared between parent and child through the lens of the animal kingdom and explores the magic and joy of dreaming.

With soft watercolor artwork and a beautiful double-page foldout at the end, this is the perfect read for bedtime, offering comfort and reassurance as your little one drifts off to sleep, surrounded by love and the promise of sweet dreams.

FROM THE AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR OF OUR LOVE: This stunning book capturing tender moments through the lens of adorable cuddling animals is another heartwarming ode to parent-child connections.

A PERFECT BEDTIME STORY: Our Dreams will inspire sweet dreams to all little ones, offering comfort and reassurance.

PERFECT GIFT: For Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Grandparents’ Day―or any day of the year you want to celebrate the comfort and warmth of families.

Perfect for:

* Parents, grandparents, and caregivers
* Gift-givers seeking new baby and birthday presents
* Preschool and kindergarten-level readers
* Gift-givers looking for a sweet bedtime read aloud

A heartfelt and empowering poem from a Black father to his son, celebrating love, resilience, and a child’s limitless potential―in a beautifully illustrated gift-ready hardcover edition.

In this affirming picture book, Bernard Mensah speaks directly to the experience of raising a child with care and intention. He acknowledges that every child will stumble, face challenges, and grow through difficult moments―but he emphasizes something even more important: they are never alone. They are supported, valued, and capable of rising again.

With warm, expressive illustrations by Talia Skyles that capture everyday moments of connection between parent and child, You Are a Lighthouse balances tenderness with strength. It is designed to be read again and again, and makes a meaningful gift for baby showers, birthdays, graduation, or a keepsake for milestones big and small.

A celebration of love, resilience, and possibility, this book is one that families will treasure for years.

FULL-HEARTED MESSAGE: A beautiful love letter to children and a reassuring celebration of a parent’s unfaltering love and support.

WARM, ACCESSIBLE VERSE: With clear language that will resonate with both adults and young listeners, this loving verse, written from a Black father’s point of view, is relatable for all families.

EMPOWERING GIFT: A wonderful gift for children and grandchildren of all ages, as well as for families welcoming a new addition, this book is just right for many occasions, from baby showers to graduations, and for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.
 

Perfect for:

* Gift-giving for new baby, graduation, or any milestone moment
* New parents, grandparents, and caregivers
* Black families seeking authentic representation
* Educators and librarians building inclusive collections
* Bedtime reading for ages 4–8

A poignant picture book about a family's resilience in the midst of the climate crisis as they prepare for an incoming storm.

The weather is always changing where Arianna lives. From baking summers to icy winters, she and her family have learned to cope with whatever the weather throws at them. But one time of year frightens Arianna more than anything else: hurricane season.

Hurricanes don't come to her southern US city every year, so she watches the sky and waits in worry. When a storm looms close by, Arianna and her parents stock up on food and water, refill first-aid kits, and board up windows. And when the hurricane arrives and floods Arianna’s home, her mother softly sings, “Hush, hush, hurricane, don’t you creep. Hush, hush, hurricane, let us sleep.” Arianna spends a long night in her parents’ arms. By morning, the storm has faded, and everyone's all right.

With lyrical text by Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton and stunning illustrations by Trudy Tran, Hush, Hush, Hurricane reassures us that it's okay to be afraid when scary things happen, while offering helpful reminders: Be prepared, have a plan, and take care of your family and neighbors. Features backmatter that includes an emergency preparedness list and author's note.

With lyrics adapted from the classic carol "O Holy Night," Alleanna Harris's luminous picture book celebrates the peace, light, and joy of Christmas.

O holy night, our hearts are brightly shining
Spreading our light and our love 'round the earth.

Follow along to the tune of the beloved song and join a family amid the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Bask in the magical moments of Christmas traditions, from hunting for the perfect tree and hanging lights to brighten dark winter nights, to attending a Christmas Eve church service as a family.

With its modern take on a favorite carol, this lyrical, radiant picture book will inspire you to cherish time together with your nearest and dearest and be a light to others through the holiday season and beyond!

Based on the award-winning Pinna original podcast, this third picture book in an exciting series of alphabet adventures takes preschooler Alfie and his babysitter Quentin down the neighborhood sidewalk on a fun Christmas outing.

Preschooler Alfie is ready for the most wonderful time of year, full of festive decorations, joyful caroling, and the sweet smell of gingerbread. But he still has one more thing to do before Christmas Day, and he wonders if he will make it in time . . . He hasn’t given his list to Santa! Will his awesome babysitter Quentin be able to help Alfie with his delivery?

Written by Brittany J. Thurman and illustrated by Derick Brooks, readers will join Quentin and Alfie as they stroll through the neighborhood decked out in holiday spirit and discover all the amazing things hidden in the word Christmas―from C is for Cookies to S is for Santa Claus―that really make this time of year extra special! C Is for Christmas is the perfect read if you’re looking for:

● Christmas and holiday gifts for kids 3 to 6 years old
● Diverse read-alouds for pre-K, kindergarten, first grade, and home-schooling curriculum
● Accessible stories with subtle literacy and learning elements

Read the entire Quentin and Alfie's ABC Adventures series:
● A Is for Alfie
● E Is for Easter Egg Hunt
● C Is for Christmas

From Caldecott Honoree and #1 New York Times-bestselling creator Christian Robinson comes a beautiful, loving tribute to all kinds of moms, animal and human. This companion to his acclaimed Dad is the perfect gift for Mother’s Day and baby showers!

Mom is fierce.
Mom is warmth.
Mom is with you
even when she’s not.

There are as many ways to be a mom as there are moms in the world. Mom is a loving tribute to all of them, reflecting the range of relationships mothers have with their little ones.

The companion book to the acclaimed Dad, Mom is destined to be a classic, an evergreen gift for new mothers, and one of those rare picture books that can resonate with every reader at any age.

An ordinary game of rock, paper, scissors riotously goes off the rails in this rhyming, rollicking celebration of family and fun from two three-time dads: Peabody and Emmy award-winning producer and stand-up comedian W. Kamau Bell and mega-bestselling author Adam Mansbach.

A bit after lunch
on day eight of the rain
The youngest Bell, Peanut
remembered a game . . .

Sometimes, she thought
nothing else quite delivers
like the old school fun
of rock paper scissors.

But the Bell family doesn't play your grandma's version of the game . . . In their household, paper may beat rock, but what beats paper? Well, cheese, of course!

Join the Bells on a delightful romp with the most chaotic and inventive game of rock, paper, scissors you’ve ever seen! Featuring hilarious illustrations from Breanna Chambers, Rock, Paper, Scissors, Cheese is an infectiously fun rhyming read-aloud about making the best of a boring day stuck indoors. And how, ultimately, any place shared with loved ones can be the best of all.

The empowering story of how Thurgood Marshall's childhood paved the way for his future as the first African American Supreme Court Justice.

Before he opened his first law book, Thurgood Marshall was a prankster in school, trying his teachers' patience and doing only enough work to get by. Before he waged war against injustice, Thurgood watched his uncles go off to World War I and return to a country that refused to honor them. Before he represented underdogs in court, Thurgood watched the police station outside his classroom window, seeing the officers' brutal treatment of Black prisoners. Before he made history as the first African American Supreme Court Justice, Thurgood Marshall was a normal kid with a quick wit, inquiring mind, and ready rebuttal. No one told him that he could be a lawyer. But his family and teachers shaped him into one.

Young People's Poet Laureate and Children's Literature Legacy Award winner Carole Boston Weatherford and award-winning illustrator Gordon C. James tell the inspiring true story of how one tough, compassionate, gutsy boy grew up to become a groundbreaker, history-maker, and all-around legend.

Perfect for readers looking for:
- Inspiring stories about American legends
- Childhood experiences of groundbreaking adults
- Books about the Civil Rights movement

Meet the girl who never backs down from a challenge!

Written by Terysa Ridgeway, a computer scientist and manager at Google, this delightful book sparks curiosity in every young reader.

Eight-year-old Terysa is a creative thinker with a knack for figuring things out. But for her birthday, she gets her trickiest puzzle yet: an old computer that doesn't respond like she hoped. Can Terysa crack the code and bring it to life?

Inspired by real childhood adventures, this engaging story weaves computer science concepts into a warm, relatable tale about determination and how problem solving is fun. Along the way, readers will cheer for Terysa as she makes mistakes, tries again, and celebrates her successes.

Perfect for families, teachers, and young inventors, this book includes helpful back matter for introducing kids to the exciting world of computers, coding, and creativity.

If your child loves mysteries, math, or computers, one click is all it takes to start the adventure!

Grab your party hats and noisemakers…and get ready to count down to noon!

Every December 31st, Kirkley's family rings in the new year with black-eyed peas for luck, greens for treasure, and cornbread for gold at a party at midnight…which is WAY past her bedtime. But this year, the holiday is just for grownups. Not when Kirkley comes up with a clever plan to put her own twist on the traditions and countdown until twelve o'clock, making the day a party for everyone!

"A book that encourages deeper relationships between dads and their kids. The book is an excellent choice for storytime and an emotional conversation starter." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

A heartfelt celebration of the bond between father and child. In You Are My Favorite Story, award-winning authors Shani M. King and N. Jeremi Duru captures the wonder, joy, and tenderness of fatherhood. From bedtime whispers to after-school reunions, this moving picture book, vividly illustrated by John Jay Cabuay, gives voice to the everyday emotions that define fatherhood; love, pride, fear, and hope. More than just a story, it serves as a conversation starter, helping fathers put words to their feelings and inviting children to share their own. With lyrical, reassuring prose, it reminds families to cherish the small moments and strengthens the bonds that last a lifetime.

Based on the research that race, gender, consent, and other important topics should be discussed with toddlers on up, this read-aloud series offers adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way.

This boxed set of three First Conversations books is perfect for families and teachers looking for topic-driven books that offer clear, concrete language and compelling imagery to introduce the concepts of race, gender, and consent.

While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it's hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about tough issues from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see but also increases self-awareness and self-esteem, allowing them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like discrimination and prejudice. These titles offer a supportive approach that considers both the child and the adult. Stunning art accompanies the simple and interactive text, and the back matter in each book offers additional resources and ideas for extending discussions.

Includes three hardcover picture books:

* Our Skin: A First Conversation About Race
* Being You: A First Conversation About Gender
* Yes! No!: A First Conversation About Consent

A joyous celebration of Jamaican food — and of Christmas — set to the traditional song, The Twelve Days of Christmas, a debut picture book by acclaimed author Zalika Reid-Benta.

On the third day of Christmas, mi granny gave to me three beef patties, two sorrel drinks and some saltfish with some ackee. And then coco breads and Champagne colas. Plaintains and black cakes and breadfruits and yams — and don't forget the rice and peas!

This playful twist on the classic Christmas song builds a delicious festive feast, Jamaican style. As Granny bakes and roasts and fries, her family prepares for the season, shopping and decorating and "helping" in the kitchen, hungrily watching the dishes come together.

A joyful seasonal celebration of family and food.

Includes recipes for ackee and saltfish.

From the critically-acclaimed writer of My Block Looks Like and Salon Saturday comes another picture book that celebrates a sacred ritual in Black culture: Sunday morning church services!

A young girl and her family wake up before the sun rises and begin their Sunday-morning routine for church. Dad greets everyone at the breakfast table with kisses while Mama presses pleats and lays edges. Soon the whole family piles into the car and sets the radio to the Gospel station.

The aisle becomes a runway as members of the congregation, dressed in their Sunday-morning best, find their seats among the pews. Once the service begins, the main character does her best to calm her nerves as she waits for her drum solo. She takes a deep breath before rat-a-tat-tatting on the snare and booming on the base. The congregation explodes with joy, rocking and swaying, praying and praising! The young girl's family looks on with pride before piling back into the car and looking forward to doing it all again next week.

A vibrant and lyrical picture book that follows two brothers on a journey through their inner-city neighborhood, showing off the beauty and life lessons to be found within.

My neighborhood ain't perfect, but it’s more than flashing lights seen on the six o’clock news.

Follow a young boy as he explores his neighborhood hand-in-hand with his older brother, Trevor. They share handshakes on the sidewalk, laughter at the skate park, wisdom at the chess tables, rhythm in the dance circle, and kindness at the corner store. With each step, this lyrical picture book radiates the sounds, gestures, and bonds that make a neighborhood more than just a place to live--that make it a home.

Pulsing with rhythm and swagger, Delano Brown’s rich text and Briana Mukodiri Uchendu’s beautiful illustrations capture the heart of an urban neighborhood and the relationships that bring it to life.

The true story of how Laila Ali went from being the daughter of the beloved boxing champion Muhammad Ali to being an undefeated boxer herself, by nurturing the spark of something great inside her.

Are champions born or made? You might look at Laila Ali, the daughter of Muhammad Ali, and think she was born to be a boxer. But you'd be wrong about Laila.

Growing up, Laila adored her dad, but it wasn’t always easy to share him with the world. She had a quiet fire inside—strong, stubborn, and fierce—and sometimes it got her into trouble.

It wasn’t until she was a young woman that she learned women could box, too. That fire inside her finally had a home. Through hard work, focus, and heart, Laila learned how to channel her strength—and to believe in herself.

Written by Laila herself and illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Cozbi A. Cabrera, this beautiful true story of resilience and determination encourages every reader to find their own spark, trust their power, and let their inner confidence shine.

An introduction to the great freedom and power that comes with America’s constitutional First Amendment rights, just in time for the U.S.A.’s 250th anniversary!

Free is a word that comes with great power.
We are free, we are that power.

The First Amendment gives us many rights as Americans—from the freedom to practice any religion (or no religion) to the freedom to look the way we want to look. It gives us the right to disagree, to speak up, and to stand up for what we believe in. But not everyone in the world has these rights—or these freedoms.

From attorney and educator Allison Matulli comes a memorable commentary on the privilege and opportunity of being an American, with freedoms granted by the First Amendment.

A stunning wordless picture book in the never before seen medium of stained glass about a group of kids riding through NYC, capturing the joy of Black childhood and the freedom of exploring a city that feels like it belongs to you, from Caldecott Honoree Christopher Myers.

Setting out on a warm and glorious night, a group of kids grab their bikes to explore a city that for a moment in time feels like it belongs entirely to them. Riding from Harlem, through Central Park, to Chinatown, and over the Brooklyn Bridge, the iconic landmarks of New York City become mirrors that reflect their joy and freedom. Rooted in the quotidian and expanding into the fantastical, this wordless picture book by Caldecott Honoree Christopher Myers is illustrated entirely in stained glass, reminding us that Black childhood is beautiful, fragile, and holy.

Shiny blue cookie tins promise a delicious bite. But what’s inside this one? A sewing kit?Old photos? Shiny car keys?

From Teta to Nai Nai, none of the grown-ups seem to know that tins are for cookies! Will this group of friends ever find their treat?

Based on the cultural phenomenon of putting random items in cookie tins, this paper-over-board picture book is a hilarious page turning read aloud, perfect for the holiday season or anytime reading.