Illustrated by Steffi Walthall | As a teen, Kathlyn attended marches and protests for racial justice. As an adult, she helped make Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday a national holiday. Learn more about her story.

Illustrated by Tonya Engel | This is the inspiring story of 15-year-old Claudette Colvin, whose small step for change led to a ripple effect that impacted history. Change happened—because Claudette was here.

Illustrated by Janelle Washington | Mamie Till-Mobley channeled grief over her son—Emmett Till, a teen brutally murdered during a family visit—into a call for action. This picture book honors her impact on the civil rights movement.

Illustrated by Charly Palmer | Fighting for the right to vote had its consequences for African Americans living in Tennessee during Jim Crow, including eviction. This book focuses on one community and their pursuit for a sanctuary.

Lotus Bloom is a beautiful violinist who is all about love and peace. When she’s accepted to the new prestigious Atlantis School of the Arts, she learns she has to tame her afro—or risk being expelled.

Omar is thrilled when he receives a scholarship to a prestigious school! But being a scholarship kid means facing unfair academic standards compared to other students. Omar must decide to remain silent—or speak out against a broken system.

Illustrated by Ashley Evans | A fresh look into the life of the iconic Queen of Soul. Learn about how she used her voice and resources to support the civil rights movement and worked toward securing respect for all.

An engaging and compelling biography on the trials and triumphs of Shirley Chisholm—a trailblazer, educator, and author who paved the way for women of color to run for office.

Minni knows firsthand about the unequal access to water in Mumbai. When she discovers the family she serves is part of the water mafia, Minni must decide whether to expose the truth and risk her future or seal her lips.

Worried about his father who went to board up the family store during the riots that followed the Rodney King trial, Jordan walks to South Central Los Angeles to find him, confronting challenges on his journey there.

In this engaging historical fiction on life in Alabama in 1963, 11-year-old Rufus and his classmates skip school to march through downtown Birmingham to protest that separate does not mean equal.