THE BOOKS

Red at the Bone traces a family's history from the 1921 Tulsa massacre to a 2001 coming-of-age ceremony. It explores how history, ambition, and identity shape crucial life decisions.

The Handmaid's Tale depicts a dystopian future where women are subjugated in a totalitarian regime. The story follows Offred, a handmaid, as she navigates oppression and seeks freedom.

Ibram X. Kendi explores antiracist ideas, from basic concepts to visionary possibilities, helping readers recognize all forms of racism, understand their harmful effects, and actively work to oppose them.

Maya Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is a poignant memoir capturing the pain of racism, the ache of abandonment, and the healing power of words. This modern classic explores resilience and self-discovery.

Alice Walker's The Color Purple tells the story of Celie, an African American woman in the early 20th century South, who overcomes abuse and oppression through letters, personal growth, and relationships.

Two Boys Kissing, inspired by real events, follows Harry and Craig, 17, as they attempt a 32-hour kissing marathon. Their challenge sparks reflections on love, identity, and belonging among other teens.

In Morrison’s acclaimed first novel, 11-year-old Pecola Breedlove prays for her eyes to turn blue. This is the story of the nightmare at the heart of her yearning, and the tragedy of its fulfillment.

Julia isn’t the perfect Mexican daughter; her sister Olga was. After Olga's tragic death, Julia struggles with grief and family expectations, uncovering hidden truths about her sister.

Terminally ill Hazel's life changes when

a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, offering a new, insightful perspective on her journey.

Last Night at the Telegraph Club follows 17-year-old Lily Hu as she and Kathleen Miller fall in love in 1954 Chinatown, facing Red Scare threats and deportation risks in their quest for freedom.

Ponyboy relies on his brothers and friends while navigating conflicts with the wealthy Socs. A night of escalating violence challenges his understanding of life and loyalty.

Anne Franke: The Diary of a Young Girl recounts the life of Anne Frank, a Jewish teenager hiding from Nazis during WWII. Through her diary, she shares her hopes, fears, and experiences in hiding.

This classic celebrates boyhood with Tom’s clever escapades, from conning friends to thrilling adventures. The novel blends humor with a poignant look at the social issues of the old South.

Lily Jo McGrother, born Timothy, struggles with her identity in eighth grade, while Dunkin Dorfman, battling bipolar disorder and a painful secret, moves to a new town. Their meeting changes everything.

Civil rights icon Ruby Bridges, at age six the first Black child to integrate an all-white New Orleans school, shares her inspiring story and calls for action in this powerful letter.

Penelope knows that he's a boy. The problem is getting everyone else to realize it. In this companion to her memoir, Jodie Patterson shares her son Penelope's frustrations and triumphs on his journey to share himself with the world.

Join a diverse, inclusive school where every child is valued. Follow students through a day of learning and celebrating each other's traditions. Discover a vision of the world as it should be.

A dedicated mom puts love into action as she creates the perfect rainbowcolored wig for her transgender daughter, based on the real-life experience of mother-daughter advocate duo Trinity and DeShanna Neal.

In "Hair Love," Oscar-winning director Matthew A. Cherry and NYT bestselling illustrator Vashti Harrison celebrate self-confidence. This tender, empowering book is an ode to natural hair and the bond between daddies and daughters.

Milo rides the subway, imagining the lives of other passengers. He envisions a man with pets, a bride in a cathedral, and a boy in a castle. But when the boy gets off at his stop, Milo learns you can't know someone just by looking at them.