Maize: Plant of the Americas

In this fictional story set in the South in the 1920s, an African American girl and her family sell Mama's sweet potato pies at the Harvest Celebration to raise money and save their farm.

Old Bear gives baby Corky the keys to her days. "Choose your days," he whispers. "Make them sunny or grey."

In this celebration of everyday experiences, a young boy tries to figure out how his barber knows the definitions to all of his vocabulary words and uncovers a clever secret.

Saltypie is the sweet taste of Choctaw tears in this powerful picture-book memoir.

Maize is an ancient plant grown all over the world. Read this book to find out why it is important.

Cooking is fun! In this book you will find recipes for some delicious foods you can make.

Read this book to learn about some of the stages in the development of a chick.

One night, Rosalinda is awakened by a noise in the garden.

A girl from a migrant worker family overcomes the hardship of moving by creating a special place for herself.

Author Richard Van Camp asks his friends and family, "What's the most beautiful thing you know about horses?"

A Tibetan American girl helps her grandfather recover from an illness through the use of a traditional cure that focuses on friendship and compassion as partners in physical recovery.

Overflowing with family, food, and a tall stack of fun, Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji is sure to warm the heart and tickle the tummy. A fun way for children to learn about the cultural traditions and foods of India to be enjoyed by the whole family.

In this heart-warming story, a boy gets beyond peer pressure and comes to appreciate the depth of his father's love. First-time author Almira Astudillo Gilles teams up with artist Carl Angel to create an inspiring and suspenseful story. Young readers will be cheering for Willie all the way.

The story of a young Tanzanian boy who learns a lesson about family love after selling the special music box his grandfather made for him.

Searching his Harlem neighborhood for his uncle's missing hat, an energetic African American boy unintentionally creates an exuberant gathering of the neighborhood's jazz musicians for a magazine photograph; a fictional story inspired by Art Kane's historic photograph of jazz greats, Harlem 1958.

When he tries to surprise his sick mother with flowers that he grew, a Chinese American boy receives a nice surprise of his own.

A young girl, who has just moved to her parents' hometown, realizes that she has come home after the African American emancipation celebration of Juneteenth.

A magical Masai mask takes an African American boy on a series of adventures, and he discovers the joy of being himself.

For as long as Steven can remember, Aunt Carolyn has traveled around the world, and she always sends him postcards from the places she visits.

Saturdays are special for Janna. That's when she and Granddaddy spend the whole day together.

A sympathetic tale of a mother-daughter bond and overcoming adversity, brought to life by the vivid illustrations of Felipe Davalos.

Early each morning Mike and his family drive to the city with their food cart.

With its inspiring introduction by Rosa Parks, The Bus Ride is a timely reminder for readers of all ages that no act is too small when it comes to confronting injustice.

A biracial Asian Indian American boy finds his own special way to bond with his sister while the family awaits her adoption from India.

A Mexican American girl looks for the perfect birthday gift for her sister and ends up with a big surprise of her own.

Twenty-five years ago, Baseball Saved Us changed the picture-book landscape with its honest story of a Japanese American boy in an internment camp during World War II. This anniversary edition will introduce new readers to this modern-day classic.