Crown: An Ode to the Fresh CutDerrick Barnes's smooth, fresh words and Gordon C. James's lush, vibrant illustrations capture the confidence, pride, and magic black and brown boys feel the moment they get a new haircut and admire their own beautiful reflections in the mirror.

Throughout the weekend of his brother's funeral

both Alfonso and those he loves realize the work that lies ahead in the fight for justice

chaotic Eve is his natural-born nemesis

who will enjoy her special red shoes every bit as much as Malika did

everything seems to be falling into place

or just trying to survive the life-and-death pitfalls of dating in high school

Jane McKeene was born two days before the dead began to walk the battlefields of Gettysburg

and families everywhere will delight in sharing these exuberant moments again and again

Tarisai must learn whether to die for justice

Doll bought her freedom--and that of her sister and her mother--from her Irish planter father and built a legacy of wealth and power as an entrepreneur

Jen and Riley have been best friends since kindergarten

that exhort Americans