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Three sisters spend a transformative summer with their unconventional mother in Oakland, learning about family, country, and themselves.

In Where Sleeping Girls Lie, new boarding school student Sade investigates dark secrets after her roommate goes missing. Secrets, betrayal, and danger unfold.

Dysphoria Mundi by Paul B. Preciado redefines our times as a revolutionary moment of change, offering new concepts for navigating a collapsing world.

Graphic novel adaptation of Octavia E. Butler's "Parable of the Sower" imagines a dystopian America in 2024, hailed as eerily accurate. An essential classic with a timely resonance.

Award-winning writer Ocean Vuong's deeply intimate poetry collection explores grief, survival, and family in the aftermath of personal and social loss, offering a bold and prescient exploration of humanity and tenderness in the face of violence.

Harlem Rhapsody follows Jessie Redmon Fauset's journey as she becomes a literary icon in the Harlem Renaissance, facing love, secrets, and success.

A delightful picture book celebrating the magic of soy sauce and how it connects cultures through food. Joyful and informative, with beautiful illustrations.

Join 12-year-old Santi in the debut of the Hillside Valley Graphic Novel series as he navigates friendship, community, and identity in a summer adventure filled with fun and self-discovery.

A powerful novel exploring generational trauma and the legacy of the Sand Creek Massacre through three generations of a family.

A poignant story of a young Hmong refugee who stops speaking at school after witnessing her parents' struggles with English. A tale of resilience and hope.

Magical middle grade debut by Leah Johnson now in paperback! Ordinary girl's life turned upside down by extraordinary powers. Awards & accolades.

A gripping historical thriller inspired by true events, The Queen's Spade follows Sally, an African princess seeking revenge on the British Crown in Victorian England's royal court.

Jamaican-inspired fantasy with gods-blessed heroine torn between saving sister or protecting homeland. A must-read with bonus content!

Heart-pounding middle-grade mystery about facing fears in a small town. Kyle and Bones must confront their nightmares to solve strange happenings.

Award-nominated debut YA book by Angela Shanté, The Unboxing of a Black Girl, creatively reflects on Black girlhood in NYC, exploring innocence and adultification.

Discover the healing power of cats in this award-winning Japanese novel set in a mysterious clinic prescribing feline therapy to those in need.

Medicine woman Toypurina led a revolt against Spanish colonization in California. Illustrated by Tongva artist Katie Dorame. Important Indigenous history.

Inspirational story of hope and activism in Arab world. Cousins in Syria and US use graffiti to make their mark and stand up for their beliefs.

Join Kylie on a hilarious journey through middle school in Lisa Moore Ramée's heartwarming novel. Will fitting in mean losing herself?

A thrilling fantasy about a boy escaping prison and a girl determined to find him, tackling issues of privilege, protest, and justice in a Thai-inspired world.

Anxious Cherokee boy Ziggy seeks answers to his mother's disappearance in a cave, embarking on a mind-bending adventure that connects him to Cherokee history.

Explore the history of native lands and communities with this engaging primer for kids. Discover who lived where you are before you got there.

Graphic novel duo Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham team up for a heartwarming rom-com about love, family, and fate. Can Val break the family curse and find true love?

Nerdy fifth-grader Nyla competes in a bird watching contest to earn respect, while navigating friendship and self-discovery in this heartfelt debut.