Call Me American by
Adapted from the adult memoir, this gripping and acclaimed story follows one boy's journey into young adulthood, against the backdrop of civil war in Somalia and his ultimate immigration to America in search of a better life.
For Every One by
Originally performed at the Kennedy Center for the unveiling of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, and later as a tribute to Walter Dean Myers, this stirring and inspirational poem is New York Times bestselling author and National Book Award finalist Jason Reynolds's rallying cry to the young dreamers of the world.
Just Mercy by
A powerful true story about the potential for mercy to redeem us, and a clarion call to fix our broken system of justice--from one of the most brilliant and influential lawyers of our time. Bryan Stevenson was a young lawyer when he founded the Equal Justice Initiative, a legal practice dedicated to defending those most desperate and in need: the poor, the wrongly condemned, and women and children trapped in the farthest reaches of our criminal justice system.
Loving Vs. Virginia by
An examination of the landmark Supreme Court case which legalized interracial marriage.
Overground Railroad (the Young Adult Adaptation) by
A young reader's edition of Candacy Taylor's acclaimed book about the history of the Green Book, the guide for Black travelers in the era of Jim Crow segregation. The Green Book listed hotels, restaurants, department stores, gas stations, recreational destinations, and other businesses that were safe for Black travelers. It was a resourceful and innovative solution to the horrific problems faced by African Americans traveling in the South in the years from 1936 to 1966.
The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks by
Edited for young people: A biographic account of American civil rights hero, Mrs. Rosa Parks.
Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by
This remarkable reimagining of Dr. Ibram X. Kendi's National Book Award-winning Stamped from the Beginning reveals the history of racist ideas in America and inspires hope for an antiracist future. It takes you on a race journey from then to now, shows you why we feel how we feel, and why the poison of racism lingers. It also proves that while racist ideas have always been easy to fabricate and distribute, they can also be discredited.
We Are Not yet Equal by
History texts often teach that the United States has made a straight line of progress toward Black equality. The reality is more complex: milestones like the end of slavery, school integration, and equal voting rights have all been met with racist legal and political maneuverings meant to limit that progress. We Are Not Yet Equal examines five of these moments.
