“Lorraine Hansberry has had a direct influence on who we are, the stories we tell, and how we move in the world today. We are beyond delighted to share Jay’s beautiful words and Loveis’s stunning work, bringing this iconic visionary to life for the next generation of dreamers.” —Lena Waithe, Rishi Rajani, and Naomi Funabashi, Hillman Grad BooksOur stories can change the world.As a young girl, playwright Lorraine Hansberry walked everywhere ...

Let's learn all about animals that can do some unexpected things!Can you believe there are snakes that can fly? What about lizards? With amazing photos and lively text, this book explores five different creatures that, unexpectedly, can fly! Get ready to learn why and how these surprising animals can take to the skies!ABOUT THE SERIES:The natural world is filled with animals doing unexpected things! It is hard to believe, but orcas can talk, sloths ...

A perfect book for young readers to discover lesser-known works of art and culture that have shaped Black history in the United States.The Banjo Lesson. The Brownies Book. "Rapper's Delight." Throughout history, Black people have performed, created art, and broken barriers that helped propel the fight for equality forward. Celebrate little-known groundbreaking contributions to art and culture like these and learn about their social impact on American history in Ove...

A perfect book for young readers to discover lesser-known places that have shaped Black history in the United States.The square in New Orleans where enslaved people met to sing, dance, and play music together. The oldest Black church still standing in the United States. The first Freedmen’s colony in the country. Throughout history, Black people have founded communities, churches, and more to fight for equality. Celebrate little-known historic sites like these and ...

A perfect book to teach kids about reefs and the animals that make them their home!A reef is a place in the ocean made of the skeletons of tiny animals called corals. You might know that some fish live in reefs. But did you know that many other creatures such as sea turtles and eels also live there? With amazing photos and lively text, this book explores how coral reefs are formed and introduces the amazing animals that make them their home. Get ready to learn all ...

A perfect book to teach kids about dens and the animals that make them their home!A nest is a home that animals build to keep their eggs or babies safe. You might know that some birds live in nests. But did you know that some squirrels and mice do too? With amazing photos and lively text, this book explores how animals build their nests and introduces the different creatures that make them their homes. Get ready to learn all about nests!ABOUT THIS S...

Let's learn all about animals that can do some unexpected things!Can you believe some cats can talk? What about dogs? With amazing photos and lively text, this book explores five different creatures that, unexpectedly, can talk! Get ready to learn why and how these surprising animals chat away!ABOUT THE SERIES:The natural world is filled with animals doing unexpected things! It is hard to believe, but orcas can talk, sloths can swim, some snakes can...

Let's learn all about newly discovered animals!Have you ever seen a Salazar's pit viper or a nano chameleon? Now you can! With amazing photos and lively text, this book explores five new species of reptiles. Get ready to learn all about how, when, and where these animals were discovered!ABOUT THE SERIES:Did you know scientists discover thousands of new species every year? Some are even named after things in popular culture like the Wakanda fish (

Learn about the key events of the civil rights movement in the latest installment of this exciting and informative series.The year 1967 was pivotal to the civil rights movement. In April, Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered a speech to thousands inside a New York church condemning the Vietnam War and asking for a peaceful end. In June, the Supreme Court case Loving v. Virginia would determine whether interracial couples could legally marry in the United Stat...

Learn about the key events of the civil rights movement in the latest installment of this exciting and informative series.The year 1968 was one of progress and loss in the civil rights movement. In February, the Memphis Worker’s Strike showed African American men protesting with powerful “I Am a Man” signs. The world stopped in April when Martin Luther King, Jr., was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. That same month, President Johnson expanded the historic Civil ...

A "2020 NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People" SelectionA vibrantly illustrated and compelling collection of profiles about women and men who revolutionized politics, policy, commerce and activism.You likely know that Barack Obama was the first African American president of the United States. And you maybe you know that Sandra Day O’Connor was the first woman to serve as a Supreme Court Justice. But you might not know that Nelson Mandela ...

Learn about the key events of the Civil Rights Movement in this exciting and informative series.The year 1939 was one of constant change in the United States. The decade-long Great Depression left millions of African American families in poverty. A group of activists and attorneys, who would become known as the Black Cabinet, began providing direction and advice to the president. The Civil Liberties Unit and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund successfully brought discrim...