History

Elementary

Harlem's Little Blackbird

Renee Watson

A young singer rises from hardship to Broadway, inspiring change and championing civil rights with her voice.

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Echo and Echo

Marilyn Singer

Discover Greek myths through reversible poems offering two perspectives, revealing hidden sides of classic tales.

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Hayao Miyazaki

Yeonsil Yoo

Discover how a little boy growing up in wartime Tokyo turned his dreams and challenges into a creative legacy!

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Shaking Things Up

Susan Hood

Discover inspiring poetry celebrating fourteen revolutionary young women, each paired with an incredible artist!

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Sewing the Rainbow

Gayle E. Pitman

In a gray Kansas town, a boy with big dreams transforms the world with a flag full of color, joy, and pride!

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Courage Like Kate

Anna Crowley Redding

A twelve-year-old lighthouse keeper saves twenty-three sailors with bravery and spirit in 19th-century Connecticut.

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The History of Juneteenth

Arlisha Norwood PhD

Discover the history of Juneteenth in a colorful journey celebrating freedom and its impact today!

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Stay Curious

Katherine Krull and Paul Brewer

The true story of how a curious and courageous young boy became a science legend despite life's challenges.

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Mae Makes Way

Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich

Discover the journey of a pioneering hat designer who broke barriers and celebrated style, all in this vibrant picture book.

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Middle School

Safiyyah's War

Hiba Noor Kahn

A brave young girl in Nazi-occupied Paris uncovers her father's secret role in saving lives.

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Where is Anne Frank?

Ari Folman

Kitty, Anne Frank's imaginary friend, comes to life and uncovers Anne's story and legacy.

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Santiago

Jay Hosler

A hilarious graphic novel & true story of the pioneer of modern neuroscience and his early dreams of being an artist.

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Show Me a Sign

Ann Clare Lezotte

A deaf girl embarks on a dangerous journey to free another from isolation in this gripping tale.

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The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage

S. Padua

A funny graphic novel where a Victorian inventor and a pioneering programmer tackle math, mystery and mayhem!

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High School

Flowers in the Gutter

K.R. Gaddy

A group of brave teens defy Nazi rule, risking everything to fight for freedom and justice.

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The Most Dazzling Girl in Berlin

Kip Wilson

In 1930s Berlin, an orphan discovers love and her true self at a vibrant cabaret amidst rising unrest.

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Dream Country

Shannon Gibney

Five generations seek freedom across continents and time in this powerful, unforgettable tale.

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I Must Betray You

Ruta Septys

1989 Romania, a teen spy must choose between betraying his country or to fight a brutal regime.

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