Color Kind is a joyful, empowering introduction to skin color, identity, and kindness. Too often, kids are told to be “color blind,” but ignoring someone’s skin color erases part of who they are. Instead, being “color kind” means seeing someone’s whole self—celebrating their skin, their story, and their identity.Filled with uplifting language, bold colors, and thoughtful design, this is a perfect read-aloud for parents, caregivers, and educators who want t...

Body Brave is a powerful celebration of everybody—big, small, tall, short, round, strong, soft, and everything in between. In this uplifting picture book, kids learn that their body is good just the way it is.With kindness, honesty, and encouragement, Jelani Memory invites kids to embrace how they’re built—their shape, size, height, and shade—and love themselves fully. Even when the world tries to put them down, they can stand tall and proud.Design...

The launch title in the best-selling A Kids Book About series.A clear explanation of what racism is and how to know when you see it.Yes, this really is a kids book about racism. Inside, you'll find a clear description of what racism is, how it makes people feel when they experience it, and how to spot it when it happens.This is one conversation that's never too early to start, and this book was written to be an introduction...

A little book that gives a simple and clear explanation of what racism is and when you see it.Yes, this really is a little book about racism—based on our kids book, made just right for babies, toddlers, and their grownups. Because this is one conversation that is truly never too early to start.

A first step to talking about fear—what it is, how it helps, and how to not let fear stand in your way!Everyone feels fear sometimes. This little book shines a light on the fear that keeps us from the things we love, honors the good things fear can teach us, and calls every kid to not let fear stand in the way!

· Edited by same team who created Dreaming in Indian· Over 12,000 copies sold of Dreaming in Indian· No other book for teens exists featuring the voice of Native women· Media attention on the fate of missing Indigenous women· Burgeoning interest in Native issues

Learn all about LGBTQ+ activism, from gender-neutral bathrooms to legalizing same-sex marriage. Get a global look at the history of the movement, meet the activists involved, and celebrate some of the legal victories! Each chapters end with a call to action, so kids can feel inspired to get involved in their own communities. This high-interest book is written at a lower reading level for struggling readers. Considerate text and engaging art and photographs are sure to grab even the most re...

Billy Loves Birds tells the fact-filled story of a day in the life of Billy, a budding young naturalist who is wild about birds of all kinds!Billy encounters many different kinds of birds in his adventures during his day at Forest School, and this book is filled with facts about all the different species he comes across, and some that he can only dream of seeing in the wild one day.He studies a blue tits’ nest with chicks about to ...

How do we talk about racism? This book breaks down the topic of racism for young readers. Filled with engaging photos and captions, this series opens up opportunities for deeper thought and informed conversation. Guided exploration of topics in 21st Century Junior Library's signature style helps readers to Look, Think, Ask Questions, Make Guesses, and Create as they go!

Are you interested in having your own business? Today, young people have never had more opportunities to build new and exciting businesses. Before you start your business, you'll need to know the basics, though. Understanding how to make a business that's not only successful but also good to customers, competitors, and the environment is more important than ever. In Business & Ethics, you'll learn how to start a responsible business, and the kinds of ethical choices businesses have to make...

In this vital and accessible survey, a prominent activist for racial justice answers questions from real children, giving them the tools and the confidence to shape a more just society.Using questions canvassed from children around the United Kingdom as her framework, writer, activist, engineer, and broadcaster Yassmin Abdel-Magied provides a clear overview of racism’s history, what it looks like today, and how to recognize, resist, and disrupt racist conversations...

Students will learn about the model minority myth and discover how it discriminates against and holds back Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in America. This series explores the issues specific to the AAPI community in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Series is written by Virginia Loh-Hagan, a prolific author, advocate, and director of the San Diego State University Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Resource Center. Developed in conjunction with educator, advocate...