Allen Jay's family farm is a stop on the Underground Railroad. Allen's parents give food and shelter to slaves escaping from the South. One day in 1842, Allen's father asks him to help a… Read More →

Bo and his friends can’t wait to work on their school’s community garden, but they can’t agree on what to plant. Can they find a way to work together to help their community? Bo’s life is… Read More →

It’s talent show time! But Bo’s friends have different ideas of what they should do, and Bo isn't sure he even wants to participate. Will Bo find a way to bring his friends together on stage? Read More →

Bo y sus amigos están trabajando en una huerta comunitaria en la escuela. ¿Pero qué sucede si no logran ponerse de acuerdo sobre qué plantar? Podrás ver lo que deciden mientras Bo aprende… Read More →

Twelve-year-old Freedman and his father Nehemiah, a freed slave, make their living on a farm in Delaware during the 1850s. When Nehemiah is taken prisoner by slave-hunters in the Deep South,… Read More →

Great-grandmother Nell eats fish for breakfast, she doesn't hug or kiss, and she does NOT want to be called grandma. Her great-granddaughter isn't sure what to think about her. As she slowly… Read More →

In the 1840s, runaway slaves faced many dangers. They were often caught and sometimes killed. Ellen Craft and her husband William knew the risks. And they decided to take a chance. Ellen… Read More →

In this heartwarming sequel to the highly acclaimed Hope, Aunt Poogee and Hope return with their delightful, multiculutural family for a special dinner at Aunt Poogee's farm. The whole… Read More →

Gather the midnight strands, tend the roots that gave you life, weave hopes into pathways— paths that lead you home. Day after day, Nemy sows seeds, pulls weeds, and strips leaves in the… Read More →

A young girl learns of the cultural significance of the pot of gumbo she cooks with her father each Sunday. It connects her with her culture, history, and heritage. As the aroma of gumbo… Read More →

For the young girl in Hope, weekends at her great-aunt Poogee's are the best. Aunt Poogee makes incredible fried chicken, tells great stories, and knows lots of interesting people. But this… Read More →

In the early nineteenth century, enslaved Africans are not allowed to gather together in groups. For Simmy and his family, that means they must worship in secret. If they are caught, the… Read More →

Shimmer, sparkle, twirl . . . I am a creative girl! It's Science Fair time! Imani wants to win, but she needs to find an idea that can beat the crowd-favorite volcano. Can Imani think… Read More →

Brillo, destello, giro. . . ¡Soy una chica con confianza! ¡Casi es la hora del gran recital de música! Imani desea que su interpretación en el piano sea bella, pero continúa tocando las notas Read More →

Shimmer, sparkle, twirl . . . I am a confident girl! It's almost time for the big music recital! Imani wants to play the piano beautifully, but she keeps hitting the wrong notes. How will… Read More →

Brillo, destello, giro. . . ¡Soy una chica simpática! Cuando Imani conoce a su nueva compañera de clase, decide hacer algo bueno por ella. Solo que no está segura de qué. ¿Puede Imani… Read More →

Brillo, destello, giro. . . ¡Soy una chica valiente! Imani y sus amigas desean vestirse como superheroínas para el Festival de Otoño de la escuela. Pero ella no logra encontrar una… Read More →

Shimmer, sparkle, twirl . . . I am a compassionate girl! When Imani gets to know her new classmate, she decides to do something nice for them. She's just not sure what. Can Imani figure out… Read More →