After fleeing the plantation where they were enslaved, siblings Ada and Homer discover the secret community of Freewater, and work with freeborn Sanzi to protect their new home from the encroaching dangers of the outside world.

African-American children read with parents, grandparents, and fellow students and dream about becoming almost anything---pilot, teacher, firefighter, doctor, chef, even an astronaut.

A mother wakes up her child whose job is to play, as there is so much to do in a fun-filled day, from dancing in puddles to jumping in leaves.

When thirteen-year-old, bowling-obsessed Lamar Washington finds out that his idol is coming to town, he finds himself involved in some unsavory activities as he tries to change his image to impress people.

When his father first takes him to meet Miss Josie, a young boy is somewhat intimadated by her, but through the coming years he comes to treasure her friendship and support and passes on his love of her to his own son. Based on the life of Josephine Carroll Smith.

Illustrations and rhyming text encourage Black boys to learn about the accomplishments of famous men in Black history and then forge their own paths.

Children taking a shortcut by walking along a railroad track find excitement and danger when a train approaches.

Follows a young girl enjoying fun and exciting activities on a perfect summer day.

In 1946, seven-year-old Roberta goes to her grandparents' North Carolina farm during the last month of her mother's pregnancy.