COMBAT EXPERTS: Combat is a big part of the military, but it’s more than just fighting on the front lines. There are many careers in the United States military that put experts at the heart of battles. Learn more about these jobs and what it takes to be great at them!CAREERS IN THE US MILITARY: The US military contains over 1 million members in a variety of branches, but what exactly are their jobs? Let's find out!INCLUDES:...

Learn about Bayard Rustin’s fascinating life and how he played a role in one of the most important Civil Rights events in American history in the book Bayard Rustin—part of the Leaders Like Us African American childrens books series.Discover what led to Rustin becoming one of Martin Luther King Jr.’s advisers, as well as some of the initiatives he took part in to end racial injustice and discrimination during the civil rights movement.Storybook Feat...

Learn about Bayard Rustin’s fascinating life and how he played a role in one of the most important Civil Rights events in American history in the book Bayard Rustin—part of the Leaders Like Us African American childrens books series.Discover what led to Rustin becoming one of Martin Luther King Jr.’s advisers, as well as some of the initiatives he took part in to end racial injustice and discrimination during the civil rights movement.Storybook Feat...

Historically, black colleges and universities were established to educate African American students when segregation laws prohibited them from attending the same schools as white students. Today, HBCU campuses and programs fulfill an ever-evolving mission that has allowed them to provide affordable education for diverse generations. Travel to… Historically Black Colleges and Universities to take a guided tour to a handful of the campuses that paved the way for some of the country’s...

A Black woman had never been a justice for the United States Supreme Court until April 7, 2022 when Ketanji Brown Jackson made history. This nonfiction biography is the story of her path to becoming a trailblazing justice, part of the Leaders Like Us series.Ketanji Brown Jackson has brought an important new perspective to the highest court—a lifetime appointment only held by two other African Americans before her. Learn all about Ketanji’s early life, her hard work...

Learn about Charlotta Bass’ fascinating life, who was the first woman and African American to run for vice president of the United States, in the kids book Charlotta Bass, part of the Leaders Like Us African American childrens books series.Discover what led Charlotta to becoming an important African American leader in journalism and politics while fighting for justice and equality.Storybook Features:This children’s book includ...

Children learn about one of the most influential African American leaders in history with the biography of businessman O.W. Gurley.O.W. Gurley quickly became one of the most influential African American businessmen in history. Using his funds to help develop the Greenwood neighborhood of Tulsa, Oklahoma, he turned 40-acres of land into the popular “Black Wall Street”.Storybook Features:This children’s book features a glossary ...

Learn about the fascinating accomplishments of the famous African American musician Sister Rosetta Tharpe and how she paved the way for others in the music industry in the book Sister Rosetta Tharpe—part of the Leaders Like Us African American childrens books series.Take a peek into Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s early life and how she went from singing gospel choir at church to playing music halls and paving the way for rock ‘n roll music.Storybook Featur...

Introduce your child to one of the most decorated Olympic gymnasts in history with the children’s book Gabby Douglas, part of the Leaders Like Us series.Who is Gabby Douglas? Children will flip for this engaging biography that explores Gabby’s early life, her career as an Olympic gymnast, and all of her accomplishments.Fun Storybook Features:This children’s book features a timeline, post-reading questions, and an interactive a...

Love is a powerful drug…whether it's the love of family, friends, or that special someone who takes your breath away…chances are, you know the feeling. But what happens when it all goes wrong? Do you break up, then make up? Or do you just walk away? In The Ex Chronicles, twenty talented writers share stories about relationships that falter…among spouses, lovers, family, and friends. From Penelope Christian's story of a woman who goes to great lengths to save her "perfect" life…..to LaKesa ...

MEDICAL WORKERS: There are many careers in the United States military that keep others healthy and well. Learn more about these jobs and what it takes to be great at them!CAREERS IN THE US MILITARY: The U.S. military contains over 1 million members in a variety of branches, but what exactly are their jobs? Let's find out!INCLUDES: This 32-page high-interest nonfiction book for striving readers in grades 4–9 features fun fac...

Learn about the amazing accomplishments of literary critic, filmmaker, historian, and professor Henry Louis Gates Jr., that pioneered theories of African American literature using genealogy in the book Henry Louis Gates Jr.—part of the Leaders Like Us African American childrens books series.Discover the early life of Gates and how he became one of the most powerful academic voices in America.Storybook Features:This children’s ...