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 Keith Henry Brown | The true story of Tybre Faw, a 10-year-old activist determined to meet his hero, Congressman John Lewis.

Illustrated by Daniel Minter | For centuries, the color blue was one of the most sought-after shades in the world. Discover the historical and cultural significance of the color blue in this vibrant book.

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.

Illustrated by Kalila J. Fuller | Read this introduction to the life of Ria Thundercloud, an Indigenous dancer who fell in love with the craft at her first powwow and eventually become an international champion and professional dancer.

Going Places: Victor Hugo Green and His Glorious Book

Illustrated by Andrea Pippins | An uplifting biography about Mae Reeves, an African American entrepreneur and trailblazer with a vision to create unique hats for all women while pushing through discrimination and her personal hardships.

Minoru Yamasaki persevered in the face of anti-Japanese sentiment to pursue his dream to become an architect. Simple lyrical text is used to explore his search for serenity and how it inspired him to design peaceful, bright spaces.

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.

Indigenous knowledge might be hundreds—if not thousands—of years old, but it still holds relevance today. See how ancient wisdom, traditions, folklore, and present-day Knowledge Keepers all come together to help solve modern problems.

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.

Illustrated by Teresa Martínez | When a family is separated due to U.S. immigration laws, one daughter must make the journey to find her voice and use it far and wide to bring her mother back home.

According to tradition, women are expected to marry—not fight! Will Princess Khutulun bow to custom or become a warrior and fight for her father’s kingdom? Accompanied by sweeping images of life on the Mongolian steppes.

Illustrated by Keisha Morris | This inspiring autobiographical picture book documents how the Black community in Virginia banded together to educate their children after white lawmakers closed public schools to prevent integration.

This tribute to 18 Asian and Asian American trailblazers of the past and present is gorgeously illustrated by 15 talented Asian and Asian American artists.