A young Black girl and her aunt celebrate the wonder and magic of their family's legacy through storytelling.
Ebony Joy Wilkins Books
This author delves into themes of identity and belonging, exploring the complexities of adolescence in an increasingly complicated world. Her YA novels immerse readers in the experiences of young people navigating their place, capturing the blend of vulnerability and strength that defines this life stage. The narratives are crafted with a keen sense of character psychology, focusing on how environment and social pressures shape self-perception and choices. Emphasis is placed on self-discovery and the journey of embracing one's roots.
Claudette Colvin Refuses to Move: Courageous Kid of the Civil Rights Movement
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
It's March 2, 1955, and an ordinary 15-year-old girl from Montgomery, Alabama is about to do something extraordinary. When a white bus driver orders Claudette Colvin to give up her seat for a white passenger, she refuses to move. After Claudette is arrested, her brave actions help inspire Civil Rights leaders organize bus boycotts and perform similar acts to defy segregation laws. Eventually, Claudette's court case results in overturning Alabama's unconstitutional laws and provides greater freedom for black Americans everywhere.
Trailblazers: Beyonce
- 176 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Be inspired by the lives of trailblazers past and present in this biography series! Singer, songwriter, activist and icon - discover the extraordinary story of Beyonce's rise to fame!
Perron Family Haunting
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
The Perron family received this advice from the previous homeowner of their Rhode Island farmhouse: For the sake of your family, leave the lights on at night! This legendary ghost story eventually became the subject of the movie The Conjuring, and continued to haunt the Perron family for years to come.