Juvenile Non Fiction
Song in a Rainstorm: The Story of Musical Prodigy Thomas Blind Tom Wiggins
PUBLISHER: Albert Whitman & Company Born blind into a life of slavery, Thomas Wiggins was dismissed as a “useless burden.” But through the loving protection of his family, he went on to become one of the greatest musicians of his...
$17.99
Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman in Congress
PUBLISHER: Anne Schwartz Books Discover the inspiring story of the first black woman elected to Congress and to run for president in this picture book biography from a Newbery Honor-winning author and a Coretta Scott King-John Steptoe New Talent Award-winning...
$17.99
Jump at the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher Zora Neale Hurston
PUBLISHER: Atheneum Books From the Newbery Honor–winning author of Genesis Begins Again comes a shimmering picture book that shines the light on Zora Neale Hurston, the extraordinary writer and storycatcher extraordinaire who changed the face of American literature.Zora was a girl who...
$17.99
Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice
PUBLISHER: Atheneum Books Discover the incredible story of a young daughter of immigrants who would grow up to be the first woman, first Black person, and first South Asian American ever elected Vice President of the United States in this moving...
$17.99
King of Ragtime: The Story of Scott Joplin
PUBLISHER: Atheneum Books A stunning, rhythmic picture book biography of African American composer Scott Joplin, whose ragtime music paved the way for jazz.There was something special about Scott Joplin…This quiet kid could make a piano laugh out loud.Scott, the son of...
$17.99
Amanda Gorman
PUBLISHER: Cherry Lake Publishing The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of National Youth Poet Laureate and activist Amanda Gorman in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help young readers develop...
$12.79
John Lewis
PUBLISHER: Cherry Lake Publishing The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of civil rights activist John Lewis, in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help young readers develop word recognition and...
$12.79
Kamala Harris
PUBLISHER: Cherry Lake Publishing The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Kamala Harris, the first woman U.S vice president, in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help young readers develop...
$12.79
Kobe Bryant
PUBLISHER: Cherry Lake Publishing The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of NBA star Kobe Bryant and the legacy he left behind in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help young...
$12.79
Mae Jemison
PUBLISHER: Cherry Lake Publishing The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Mae Jemison, the first African American woman astronaut, in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help young readers develop...
$12.79
Magic Johnson
PUBLISHER: Cherry Lake Publishing The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of former professional basketball player Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr. in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help young readers develop...
$12.79
Michael Jordan
PUBLISHER: Cherry Lake Publishing The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Michael Jordan, the basketball legend, in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help young readers develop word recognition and...
$12.79
Nelson Mandela
PUBLISHER: Cherry Lake Publishing The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of political leader Nelson Mandela in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help young readers develop word recognition and reading...
$12.79
Sprouting Wings: The True Story of James Herman Banning, the First African American Pilot to Fly Across the United States
PUBLISHER: Crown Books for Young Readers. The inspirational and true story of James Herman Banning, the first African American pilot to fly across the country, comes to life in this picture book biography perfect for fans of Hidden Figures and Little Leaders. Includes...
$17.99
Shirley Chisholm Is a Verb
PUBLISHER: Dial Books A timely picture book biography about Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman in Congress, who sought the Democratic nomination to be the president of the United States.Shirley Chisholm famously said, "If they don't give you a seat...
$18.99
Henry Louis Gates Jr.
PUBLISHER: Discovery Library Book Features:• 24 pages, 7 ½ inches x 10 inches• Ages 6-10, Grades 1-4 leveled readers, Lexile 720L• Simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color illustrations• Includes a timeline and extension activity• Reading/teaching tips and discussion questions included Leader...
$29.93
Donald Glover
PUBLISHER: Enslow Publishing "There's not much in show business that Donald Glover doesn't know how to do. Often recognized by his stage name Childish Gambino, Glover is an accomplished musician, writer, comedian, and actor-among other things. Readers of this biographical...
$9.35
Michelle Obama
PUBLISHER: Enslow Publishing "Perhaps best known for being a former First Lady, Michelle Obama is also an incredible leader, writer, and advocate. Readers of this compelling volume get an in-depth look into her life-from growing up in Chicago's South Side...
$9.35
Runaway: The Daring Escape of Ona Judge
PUBLISHER: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) A powerful poem about Ona Judge's life and her self-emancipation from George Washington’s household.Ona Judge was enslaved by the Washingtons, and served the President's wife, Martha. Ona was widely known for her excellent skills...
$18.99
Aretha Franklin
PUBLISHER: Frances Lincoln Ltd In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Aretha Franklin, "The Queen of Soul."The fourth of five children, Aretha was born in Tennessee and took the...
$15.99