Clever Communities in Action has created a system that catalogs our suggested reading list into the categories which we receive the most requests. Use this guide to customize your child’s reading experience according to her or his interests.
Malcolm Little
An inspiring picture book profile of the iconic civil rights leader's childhood, written by his daughter, describes how young Malcolm's...
Juvenile Nonfiction
Marley Dias Gets it Done
Marley Dias has something important to say. So please listen, because this remarkable young lady's passion for making our world...
Juvenile Nonfiction
Misty Copeland
Pirouette across the stage and get to know Misty Copeland—the first African-American woman to become a principal ballerina with the...
Juvenile Nonfiction
On the Court with…LeBron James
Outstanding. Unbelievable. Mindblowing. These are just a few of the words used to describe the talents of LeBron James. He...
Juvenile Nonfiction
On the Court with…Stephen Curry
Discover the amazing achievements of fan favorite two-time MVP Stephen Curry in this brand-new, comprehensive biography. Steph Curry is a...
Juvenile Nonfiction
Radiant Child
A visually stunning picture book biography about modern art phenomenon Jean-Michel Basquiat, written and illustrated by Coretta Scott King Award...
Juvenile Nonfiction
Sisters
Celebrated picture book biographer Jeanette Winter shares the story of champion tennis players—and sisters—Venus and Serena Williams. Before they were...
Biography, Girl Main Character, Juvenile Nonfiction, Sports
Swift Walker
Swift Walker loved to walk fast. His sister warned him, "One day, you'll walk so fast you won't be able...
Juvenile Nonfiction
The ABCs of Black History
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER B is for Beautiful, Brave, and Bright! And for a Book that takes a Bold...
Diaspora, History, Juvenile Nonfiction, Neutral
The Power of Her Pen
“A powerful story.” —The Horn Book “A worthy addition to children’s biography collections.” —Booklist “A solid treatment of an important...
Biography, Girl Main Character, Juvenile Nonfiction
The Roots of Rap
Explore the roots of rap in this stunning, rhyming, triple-timing picture book! A generation voicing stories, hopes, and fears founds...
Juvenile Nonfiction
The Teachers March!
FOUR STARRED REVIEWS! Booklist Editor's Choice NCTE Orbis Pictus Honor Book Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the...
Juvenile Nonfiction
The Undefeated
Winner of the 2020 Caldecott Medal A 2020 Newbery Honor Book Winner of the 2020 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award...
Juvenile Nonfiction
Trombone Shorty
A Grammy-nominated headliner for the New Orleans Jazz Fest describes his childhood in Tremâe and how he came to be...
Juvenile Nonfiction
Unspeakable
Celebrated author Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrator Floyd Cooper provide a powerful look at the Tulsa Race Massacre, one of...
Juvenile Nonfiction
Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer
A 2016 Caldecott Honor Book A 2016 Robert F. Sibert Honor Book A 2016 John Steptoe New Talent Illustrator Award...
Juvenile Nonfiction
We’ve Got a Job
The inspiring story of the 1963 Birmingham Children's March as seen through the eyes of four young people at the...
Juvenile Nonfiction
What Color Is My World?
“Get ready to have your mind blown with this fun book.” — The Washington Post Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, basketball legend and...
Juvenile Nonfiction
Who Were the Tuskegee Airmen?
It's up, up, and away with the Tuskegee Airmen, a heroic group of African American military pilots who helped the...
Juvenile Nonfiction
You Can Do It!
Faith and the support of a loving family help Linden when he is upset over being the only one in...
Juvenile Nonfiction
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