Selah can't wait to show off her newly loc'd hair at school, but when she bounces off the bus, her classmates react with whispers and a word Selah hasn't heard before: dreadlocks. The word dread makes her uneasy. Is there something scary about her hair? Selah's family shares stories about standing up to hair discrimination and why they love their locs, helping Selah return to school with confidence, because there's absolutely nothing dreadful about...

Papa has something special planned for tonight's family dinner--and Bobo can't wait! Excited to learn how to make okra stew like his ancestors, Bobo helps Papa pick veggies from the garden, catch shrimp from the creek, rain down rice in the pot, simmer the stew, and even make a tasty side of cornbread. When the stew begins to bubble and pop, Bobo and his family gather around for a mouthwatering feast.

When Jade does well in a track meet, her entire family is excited except Justin, who later confesses to their older brother Jordan that he wishes he were good at something for which people would cheer.

"Ana & Andrew are learning to play the violin! They are excited to join the youth orchestra. At first it is fun. But when they start to lose interest, Ana & Andrew learn from an important African American about the importance of practicing."--Publisher's description.

A rope passed down through the generations frames an African American family's story as they journey north during the time of the Great Migration.

"Hacer una ̀mquina voladora puede ser frustrante, pero una socia y un poco de paciencia es justo lo que pod̕ra hacer que el invento de Jabari despegue."--Back cover. Publisher Annotation: Jabari is making a flying machine in his backyard! ?It?ll be easy. I don?t need any help,? he declares. But it doesn?t work! Jabari is frustrated. Good thing Dad is there for a pep talk and his little sister, Nika, is there to assist, fairy wings and all. With...

"Lux Lawson is on a spree. Ever since her dad left, she's been kicked out of every school that would take her, and this is her last chance: Harlem's Augusta Savage School of the Arts. If this doesn't work, Lux is off to military school--that means no more acting out, no more fights, and definitely no boyfriends. Focus on her photography, and make nice friends ... Enter the Flyy Girls, three students who have it all together--the type of girls Lux...

Evelyn Del Rey is Daniela's best friend. They do everything together and even live in twin apartments across the street from each other: Daniela with her mami and hamster, and Evelyn with her mami, papi, and cat. But not after today--not after Evelyn moves away. Until then, the girls play amid the moving boxes until it's time to say goodbye, making promises to keep in touch, because they know that their friendship will always be special. The tenderness...

Invent. Create. Discover. is a kids' learning kit assembled to facilitate fun and learning and includes 3 story books featuring inspiring kid creators, 2 plush character dolls, and 3 project books full of things to invent, discover, create, draw & make. Learn about engineering, architecture, and science with Rosie Revere, Iggy Peck, and Ada Twist!

"J.D. the Kid Barber has already won a barber battle and appeared on local TV. Now he's the youngest barber to be invited to the Beauty Brothers Hair Expo in Atlanta!"