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I’m a Pretty Princess
Meet Makayla, a pretty black princess who lives in a castle far, far away. Although she has cute dresses, a...
Juvenile Fiction Crystal Swain-Bates
Jaden Toussaint, the Greatest Episode 2
Jaden Toussaint, 5 year-old scientist and all around cool dude, must save his school from a (possible) alien invasion. His...
Juvenile Fiction Marti Dumas
Jala and the Wolves
"Have you ever dreamed of being a wolf? Jala has. And she thinks her magical mother has found a way...
Juvenile Fiction Marti Dumas
Juneteenth for Mazie
Little Mazie wants the freedom to stay up late, but her father explains what freedom really means in the story...
Juvenile Fiction Floyd Cooper
Jupiter Storm
A curious chrysalis will change Jackie's life forever. Middle-grade fantasy. Ages 8-12.
Juvenile Fiction Marti Dumas
Keena Ford and the Second-Grade Mix-Up
Keena Ford chronicles her many mishaps as she begins second grade.
Juvenile Fiction Melissa Thomson
Keena Ford and the Secret Journal Mix-up
When she accidentally leaves her journal in Tiffany's apartment, Keena is afraid that Tiffany will reveal all of her secrets.
Juvenile Fiction Melissa Thomson
Knock Knock
Every morning, I play a game with my father.He goes knock knock on my doorand I pretend to be asleeptill...
Juvenile Fiction Daniel Beaty
Lessons Learned Along the Journey
Meet Tia Patterson, the intelligent, humorous, and brave descendant of the first and only African American owned car manufacturing company:...
Juvenile Fiction Louie T. Mcclain Ii
Lola at the Library
Learn about the library, checking out books, and story time with Lola. Every Tuesday Lola and her mommy go to...
Juvenile Fiction Anna McQuinn
Lola Plants a Garden
How does your garden grow? Book-loving Lola is inspired by a collection of garden poems that she reads with her...
Juvenile Fiction Anna McQuinn
Lost in the Tunnel of Time
When members of the Clubhouse receive a map showing an entrance to secret tunnels used by the Underground Railroad, they...
Juvenile Fiction Sharon M. Draper
MARVEL’s Black Panther: Meet Black Panther
T'Challa, as the Black Panther and warrior King of Wakanda, must team up with elite members of the Dora Milaje--Wakanda's...
Juvenile Fiction R. R. Busse
MARVEL’s Black Panther: On the Prowl!
T'Challa, as the Black Panther and warrior King of Wakanda, must team up with elite members of the Dora Milaje--Wakanda's...
Juvenile Fiction R. R. Busse
MARVEL’s Black Panther: The Junior Novel
T'Challa, as the Black Panther and warrior King of Wakanda, must team up with elite members of the Dora Milaje--Wakanda's...
Juvenile Fiction Jim McCann
Mary Had a Little Glam
Mary has STYLE! In this fun take on Mother Goose, fashion-forward Mary helps some childhood favorites go glam. From the...
Juvenile Fiction Tammi Sauer
Max and the Tag-Along Moon
Experience the wonder of the moon following you home with a Coretta Scott King Award-winning illustrator! Great for Father’s Day...
Juvenile Fiction Floyd Cooper
Me & Mama
A Caldecott and Coretta Scott King Honor Book Mama’s love is brighter than the sun, even on the rainiest of...
Family, Girl Main Character, Juvenile Fiction Cozbi A. Cabrera
Miles Morales (Marvel Spider-Man)
Marvel's other Spider-Man--Miles Morales--swings into his first ever Little Golden Book! Meet Marvel's Spider-Man from another universe--Miles Morales. Boys and...
Boy Main Character, Comics & Graphic Novels, Graphic Novel, Juvenile Fiction Frank Berrios
Mr. Business: The Adventures of Little BK: Book 4: Favorite Things
Mr. Business is Little BK, a third-grade student and he loves his favorite thing! When he doesn't have enough money...
Juvenile Fiction B. K. Fulton