Books

Esme learns the cultural significance of plantains while cooking alongside her grandmother.

"Sometimes the world feels broken. And problems seem too big to fix. But somehow, we all have the power to make a difference. With a little faith, ...

"This picture book biography recounts the extraordinary life of Augustus Jackson, an African American entrepreneur who is known as the "Father of I...

"Bad girl. No matter how hard Samira tries, she can't shake her reputation. She's never gotten the benefit of the doubt-not from her mother or the ...

Lili, Grandma, and Legume is a bilingual children's book written to inspire enjoyment and curious conversations about cultural diversity. A book th...

Kids share their favorite recipes and more in celebration of the AAMA 1983 Blacks in Museums Directory and the anthropologists who appeared in the ...

How does this city garden grow? With help from L'il Sissy and her siblings--and love, love, love! A celebration of nature, family, and food. Visiti...

Worried about the barrage of advertising that convinces your precious children to perceive fatty, unhealthy foods as good? Fear not! Raise your chi...

A father and son joyfully make jollof, a traditional West African dish, for their family.

What do you see from your window? This #OwnVoices picture book from Brazil offers a first-hand view of what children growing up in the favelas of R...

Granny teaches her young grandson how to cook the family meal, in this celebration of food, traditions, and gathering together at the table. Includ...

A Nobel Prize-winning author teams with her son for this lively ode to a day spent with Nana. Includes Toni Morrison's family fudge recipe. Full co...

The story of former basketball star and current urban farmer and activist Will Allen, whose vision of gardening from abandoned urban sites led to a...

This children's story is about two kids who go to the market with their mum. On their way home they try to convince her to buy food even though the...

WINNER OF THE NAACP IMAGE AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING LITERARY WORK--YOUTH/TEENS! It's a summer of family, friendship, and fun fiascos in this acclaimed...

An African American family attends a modern-day Juneteenth parade in Galveston, Texas (the birthplace of the holiday). Text includes lines from "Li...