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The United States has been reckoning with race and racism since its inception. Black creatives of all types-novelists, poets, musicians, singers, actors, directors, and more-have used their chosen media to illuminate this struggle and articulate the experience of being Black in America. This fascinating series, written by Black authors, tells the stories of eight Black creatives whose artistic and cultural contributions have expanded the collective conversation on race. Each book summarizes the

Calvin Johnston’s secret is out. He and his brothers are tainted. Untouchable. And the bad blood flowing through their veins is threatening to kill them. So are some of their neighbours in Ashland, the "Friendliest Little Town" in Florida. The Johnston brothers are kicked out of everything-school, baseball, scouts, even church. Ashland’s anger has erupted into a fireball of hate. The only silver lining is that Calvin’s best friend Izzy lives 65 miles away at the beach, and has no idea about his

Blue Delta Books, a Hi-Lo Books biography series, tell the stories of people who have changed our world in profound ways. This series features a diverse group of people. Some are more well-known than others, but all deserve to be highlighted for the positive impact they have had. Each Blue Delta Book features full-colour images on every page and tells the person’s story from childhood throughout their life. These books are sure to inspire young teen readers. Each book is 48 pages long.

How does a boy come to live alone in an apparently deserted city? Are they separated by distance or by time? Does the man dream the boy? Does the boy dream the man? Is a blank paper in a floating bottle an invitation to imagine our futures? Is the man's flying boat an encouragement to the boy to dream? Are the man and the boy the same person--the boy dwelling in the man's memory? Is a message in a bottle the earthbound dreams of the elderly? Is a flying boat the unconstrained dreams of the young

Set in Mumbai, where the bustle of street sellers gives way to the glitz and glamor of Bollywood, The Bollywood Academy charts the fortunes of students of the city’s most prestigious stage school, the Bollywood Academy. Home to future film stars and movie producers, the academy sets the stage for Bela, Monica, Deepa and their fellow students to make friends, break friends, plot revenge and most importantly dream big as they prepare for life on the silver screen. Full of endearing characters, tru

This lyrical book with sparse text examines how hands are used to greet, to create, to heal, and so much more--leaving every reader to ponder how their hands will leave a positive mark on the world.

Times were hard in the hollows of Kentucky during the Great Depression. People didn't have muchChaving something to read was a luxury. But thanks to a special program, librarians were able to share books with schools and families all over Eastern Kentucky. How they delivered those books makes for a wonderful tale.

Whether they are fuzzy, fluffy, or scaly, babies need protection. Find out some of the wild ways parent animals help their little ones survive!

Featuring women from a variety of backgrounds who dominate their respective fields, these books celebrate women who rule their world like bosses-big-time change-makers, influencers, successes, and disrupters who weren’t afraid to shake up the system.

High-school basketball players at the top of their games grapple with challenges on and off the court. A school cheating scandal, inner-city life, and racial tensions push these athletes to the brink of quitting the sport they love. When life misses its mark, can these players rebound and rise above the obstacles in their path?