Triumphant Stories to Inspire Today's Young Readers
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SOUL STEP
Written by the award-winning mother-daughter duo, Jewell Parker Rhodes and Kelly McWilliams, and gorgeously illustrated by Briana Mukodiri Uchendu, Soul Step is a loving ode to sisterhood and the tradition of dance that lets women and girls, and people of all backgrounds, be loud and proud.
Coming Soon
Will's Race for Home
A thrilling adventure story about a son and his father who set out to win land during the Oklahoma Land Rush–if they can survive the journey.
Jewell Parker Rhodes' new novel
Treasure Island: Runaway Gold
Zane is itching for an adventure that will whisk him away from his family’s boarding house in Rockaway, Queens. So when he is entrusted with a real treasure map, leading to a spot somewhere in Manhattan, Zane wastes no time in riding the ferry over to the city to start the search with his friends Kiko and Jack, and his dog, Hip-Hop.
Best Books of the Year
– Kirkus Best Books of the Year
Featuring an entirely new cast and adventure, the latest installment of Ghostwriter dives into stories inspired by Bayou Magic, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Charlotte's Web, and more!
The New York Times Bestselling Book
Black Brother, Black Brother
A powerful coming-of-age story about two brothers, one who presents as white, the other as black, and the complex ways in which they are forced to navigate the world, all while training for a fencing competition.
"A powerful work and must-have for children's collections."
– Booklist, starred review
"An excellent selection for both elementary and middle library collections."
– School Library Connection, starred review
Available Now
Paradise on Fire
Addy, haunted by her tragic past, joins five other Black city kids—each with their own troubles—to spend a summer out west. There they learn to depend upon each other for companionship and strength. But then comes a devastating forest fire…
A thrilling and heartfelt survival tale exploring issues of race, class, and climate change.
The New York Times Bestselling Book
Ghost Boys
A heartbreaking and gripping story about a black boy killed by a police officer, drawing connections through history.
"Deftly woven and poignantly told"
"Packs a powerful punch"
"Gripping and all-too-necessary"
"A must have for school and classroom libraries"
Towers Falling
Towers Falling is a powerful novel by award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes set fifteen years after the 9/11 attacks.
The Louisiana Girls Trilogy
