New & Coming Soon Nonfiction Books for Kids of All Ages

Discover how a gosling hatches into the world, step by step, in this irresistibly cute and funny nonfiction picture book. Is it getting stuffy in there? Has your yolk dwindled to a smidge? Is the beak in your wingpit cramping your style? Gosling, it's time to . . . HATCH! With humorous, spare text that reads as an instructional "how to", this story is a delight to read aloud and walks children through every step of the hatching process. 

From the sensational Basher Science series - this is an engaging and unique guide to technology!

From award-winning author Jen Bryant and bestselling illustrator Amy June Bates comes the incredible true story of STEMinist Eunice Foote, the woman who discovered the science behind global warming.

Patrick Kelly was one of the most influential fashion designers of the 20th century, but growing up in Vicksburg, Mississippi he didn't see many boys who liked to sew. That didn't stop him from sitting down at his grandma's table and picking up a needle and thread. Patrick loved the way clothes could make someone feel their best, and he dreamed of creating designs full of joy and whimsy. Those dreams brought him to some of the biggest cities in the world, but when he got there, he was told that his clothes were too vibrant, too tacky, and too much! When the fashion world rejected his designs, Patrick just laughed and carried right on working. He created clothes for people like him, outsiders who didn't grow up fitting in but weren't afraid to stand out. He filled his designs with love, and when the world finally recognized his talent, they couldn't help but smile.

The aspirational story of American musician B.B. King, from his childhood in the Jim Crow South to his triumphant reign as the King of Blues.

A gorgeously illustrated centennial of Langston Hughes' first book of poetry, The Weary Blues, this picture book includes select poems paired with vibrant artwork by more than twenty talented Black illustrators, including award-winners Oge Mora, Frank Morrison, Janelle Washington, and more! Brought to new life by lively illustrations on every page, Melodies of The Weary Blues introduces Langston Hughes' intimate reflections on the Black experience in America to young readers in a fresh and approachable way. 

This beautiful visual encyclopedia is a comprehensive guide to horses and ponies, from the elegant Andalusian to the sturdy Suffolk Punch. The book covers over 50 breeds, giving an overview of color, build, height, and temperament and then explains more about where the breed developed, and why. High-quality photographs, intriguing facts, and clearly-written text make this the perfect guide for anyone who loves horses. Authoritative and entertaining, this is the perfect introduction for children aged 8+. 

An illustrated history of basketball, highlighting the impact that Black players have had on the sport.

With scenes from family gatherings, Juneteenth and Kwanzaa celebrations, neighborhood, home, and church, and mini-profiles of influential contemporary and historical figures, I Love My People takes readers on an energizing tour of Black culture.

Beautifully illustrated with scenes of contemporary Indian life, this inspiring (and true) story follows a young girl's remarkable bicycle journey across India to bring her father safely home as pandemic restrictions take hold.

From the acclaimed creative pair behind the award-winning nonfiction picture books Moth and Fox, Frog is a visually spectacular story of how life on Earth came to be.

Harriet Tubman was always a keen observer. She learned to use the North Star for a compass, to tell time by the stars, and to find her way by natural signs as well as any hunter could. She could navigate dense forests, locate waterways in the area, and identify the white Quakers and black mariners who were willing to help enslaved people escape. When Tubman first fled north, she knew she might never have another chance to run away. Yet after she arrived safely in the free city of Philadelphia, she risked her own freedom again and again to help other Freedom Seekers--and those she'd had to leave behind. She never forgot her family in Maryland, and on Christmas Day, 1854, Tubman returned again, hoping to give three of her brothers the best possible gift--the gift of freedom! This historical picture book about the legendary Underground Railroad conductor, abolitionist, and suffragist was written based on personal interviews with Tubman's last surviving relative. A story of courage, hope, and family, The Gift of Freedom takes readers on an inspiring journey during one of America's darkest times. Includes a letter to readers, an author's note, and a bibliography.

From Young People's Poet Laureate Carole Boston Weatherford and award-winning illustrator Bryan Collier, a stirring account of the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches, as witnessed by the Alabama River.