Memoir & Nonfiction
Adult Readers
Running While Black
A searing exposé on the whiteness of running, a supposedly egalitarian sport, and a call to reimagine the industry.
Dream First, Details Later
You’ll never know where to start…until you start. This gutsy guidebook will help anyone stop obsessive worrying and leap into action.
Crying in the Bathroom
From the New York Times bestselling author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter, an utterly original memoir-in-essays that is as deeply moving as it is hilarious.
Magical/Realism
A brilliant collection of essays that looks to music, fantasy, and pop culture—from Beyoncé to Game of Thrones—to excavate and reimagine what has been disappeared by migration and colonialism.
Undocumented
An undocumented immigrant’s journey from a New York City homeless shelter to the top of his Princeton class.
Our Lady of Perpetual Hunger
Donovan's searing, beautiful, and searching chronicle of reclaiming her story. Her family's matriarchs found strength and passion through food, and they inspired Donovan's accomplished career.
In the Shadow of Liberty
A probing work of narrative history that reveals the hidden story of immigrant detention in the United States, deepening urgent national conversations around migration.
Young Readers
Mexikid
An unforgettable graphic memoir about a Mexican American boy’s family and their adventure-filled road trip to bring their abuelito back from Mexico.
My Corner of the Ring
In memoriam of Jesselyn Silva, beloved daughter and sister, Boxing Prodigy
2006-2024
She Persisted: Dolores Huerta
The newest entry in a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up—including community activist Dolores Huerta!
Who Was the Voice of the People?: Cesar Chavez
Discover the story of Cesar Chavez and the Delano Grape Strike in this compelling graphic novel.
Who Was Her Own Work of Art?: Frida Kahlo
Discover how Frida Kahlo became one of the most recognizable artists in the world in this powerful graphic novel.
Who Is Bad Bunny?
Read about Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny and his incredible career in this book from Who HQ Now, the series featuring the news makers of today.
¿Quién es Bad Bunny?
The Spanish language edition of Who is Bad Bunny?
Who Was Celia Cruz?
The captivating story of how Celia Cruz became a symbol of artistic freedom for Cuban Americans and the "Queen of Salsa."
¿Quién fue Celia Cruz?
The Spanish language edition of Who was Celia Cruz?
Who Is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?
The inspiring story of the youngest woman ever elected to Congress, in this book from the Who HQ Now, the series featuring the news makers of today.
¿Quién es Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?
The Spanish language edition of Who is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?
Who Is Lin-Manuel Miranda?
Step into the spotlight in this addition to the New York Times best-selling series that explains how the Broadway legend got his start before Hamilton and Encanto!
Who Is Sonia Sotomayor?
The truly inspiring story of the first Latina Supreme Court Justice.
¿Quién es Sonia Sotomayor?
The Spanish language edition of Who Is Sonia Sotomayor?
Who Is Lionel Messi?
Read all about Argentinian soccer superstar Lionel Messi and his legendary career in this book from Who HQ Now, the series featuring the news makers of today.
Who Was Che Guevara?
Read the fascinating biography of Che Guevara.
Who Was Roberto Clemente?
Read the story of this remarkable figure: a twelve-time All-Star, World Series MVP, and the first Latino inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
¿Quién fue Roberto Clemente?
The Spanish language edition of Who Was Roberto Clemente?
Who Was Selena?
Discover why Selena became one of the most celebrated entertainers of the twentieth century!
¿Quién fue Selena?
The Spanish language edition of Who Was Selena?
Concrete Kids
Playwright, musician, and educator Amyra León uses free verse to challenge us to dream beyond our circumstances and sometimes even despite them.
Food-Related Stories
Chef and activist Gaby Melian shares her journey with food and how creating a relationship with food -- however simple or complicated -- is a form of activism in its own right.