Jabari trata

Jabari is making a flying machine in his own backyard! “It’ll be easy. I don’t need any help,” he declares. But when his invention doesn’t work, he gets frustrated. Good thing Dad is there for a pep talk, and his little sister, Nika, is around to assist and inspire, fairy wings and all.

Cuenta conmigo

A little girl explains why she is so passionate about math. She tells readers that it is all around them and they use it every day, even without realizing it.

Cultivado en Harlem

Cultivado en Harlem tells the inspiring true story of how one man made a big difference in a neighborhood. After seeing how restless they were and their lack of healthy food options, Tony Hillery invited students from an underfunded school to turn a vacant lot into a beautiful and functional farm. By getting their hands dirty, these kids turned an abandoned space into something beautiful and useful while learning about healthy, sustainable eating and collaboration.

La falda morada de Leo

Leo loves to wear costumes: pirate, superhero, knight... He also likes to put on a purple skirt, but when he goes out with it, someone mistakes him for a girl. It makes him very angry. Can’t a boy play and put on a skirt? Years ago, girls weren´t allowed to wear pants... and today many men around the world wear skirts and dresses. A reflection about the traditions and divisions between boy and girl’s clothing. Why can’t we dress as we like?

¡Al carnaval! Una celebración en Santa Lucía

The sights, sounds and tastes of vibrant Saint Lucia come to life in this cumulative tale of a girl’s journey to Carnival. When a series of unexpected delays disrupts her journey to the big parade, Melba must adjust both her expectations and her route to the festivities. Who will she meet and what will she learn along the way?

La estudiante mayor: Cómo Mary Walker aprendió a leer

In 1848, Mary Walker was born into slavery. At age 15, she was freed, and by age 20, she was married and had her first child. By age 68, she had worked numerous jobs, including cooking, cleaning, babysitting, and selling sandwiches to raise money for her church. At 114, she was the last remaining member of her family. And at 116, she learned to read.

Ella persistió: Coretta Scott King

Coretta Scott King is known for being the wife of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., but she was a civil rights activist and leader in her own right! She was a singer and an author too, and her work made a difference for Black Americans and for all women for decades to come.

Mi primer Pequeña y Grande: Ella

Ella Fitzgerald is one of the most influential voices in jazz and a true legend in music history. 

Spanish Read Aloud Black History Month

Black Joy: Adventures Featuring Black Characters