Fiction - Diverse Reads

Affectionately dubbed "the Nigerian Harry Potter," Akata Witch weaves together a heart-pounding tale of magic, mystery, and finding one's place i...

The newest novel by the author of Akata Witch and the forthcoming Marvel comic book series about Shuri, Black Panther's sister!“The most imaginat...

"A remarkable story of resilience, faith, and hope." -- School Library Journal (starred review) Inspired by a true account, here is the compelling ...

Africa is often called the Cradle of Humankind. Millions of years ago, it was home to the very first humans, and today it remains a vibrant land ...

Alemitu lives with her mother in a poor village in Ethiopia, where she must walk miles for water and hunger roars in her belly. Even though life ...

Notes From Black ReadsMalik is a poor refugee; Karina is a rich princess. Though their lives seem worlds apart, when each of their families is a...

Large Print�s increased font size and wider line spacing maximizes reading legibility, and has been proven to advance comprehension, improve fluenc...

Notes From Black ReadsDeeply profound and uplifting, Long Walk to Water tells the story of two lives that are inexplicably bound together. Salva...

When an aid worker brings a life-changing gift to Kato's Ugandan village, he finds something beautiful to give her in returnIn a small Ugandan vill...

When an aid worker brings a life-changing gift to Kato's Ugandan village, he finds something beautiful to give her in returnIn a small Ugandan vill...

Sara has a thing for birds. They remind her of her grandfather, who loved birds, and the wonderful show the creatures would put on in his yard each...

Learn everything about key history topics in 60 seconds! This book is packed with essential info from prehistory to the present day, broken down in...

This engaging book celebrates a year of holidays and traditions representing Kenya’s many cultural groups. Readers will learn about the strong tr...

"A brisk dash through Egyptian myth and history." — Kirkus ReviewsIn this retelling of nine tales of ancient Egypt, Marcia Williams uses her sign...

The Three Little Pigs with a twist! In the tradition of her bestseller The Three Snow Bears, Jan Brett finds inspiration for her version of a fam...

IRA Notable Books for a Global Society selection Hiding behind an armchair, five-year-old Emma does not witness the murder of her mother, but she...

In this unique nonfiction picture book, the main character is a bicycle that starts its life like so many bicycles in North America, being owned ...

Take a stroll through the bustling markets and museums of Tanzania! This book uses carefully leveled text to introduce the country's land, people, ...

I Read! You Read! books are designed for shared reading between a beginning reader and an adult. Learn all about the characteristics of young eleph...

What do you know about Egypt? Journey to the country and discover its human-made and natural landscapes, its cultures, and more. Then explore the c...