“The Ogress and the Orphans” is a richly layered story with imperfect characters challenged to work together.
“The Ogress and the Orphans” is a richly layered story with imperfect characters challenged to work together.
Amina Luqman-Dawson’s novel is set in the Great Dismal Swamp, which provided cover for people escaping plantations.
Lawmaker Shirley Chisholm, author Octavia Butler and activist Kathlyn Kirkwood paved the way for other women.
‘Cookie of Perfection’ finds character Ben Yokoyama on a quest to improve family and friends.
Melody, the heroine of “Out of My Mind,” returns in a book about freedom.
Children's author and illustrator Rául the Third and Washington Post book reviewers share their picks for best kids books of 2021.
Nonfiction stories highlight struggles and resilience.
In “The Troubled Girls of Dragomir Academy,” girls question gender expectations in the magical land of Illyria.
The award-winning author doesn’t want adults putting limits on kids’ curiosity.
Author Kwame Mbalia came up with the idea during protests of police violence against Black people.
In “Yusuf Azeem Is Not a Hero,” a boy learns about the terrorist attacks as he deals with present-day bullies.
Our “True Friends” theme may inspire kids to form their own book clubs.
As climate change worsens, 4 kids are determined to save what may be the United States’ last bullfrog.
A new neighbor and a mystery shake up the life of a small-town 12-year-old.
Magic trick brings classmates together, but initially not as friends.
When girls force Jaime out of their group, she begins to examine her own behavior.
Best friends and rivals navigate obstacles to running a race that’s almost too good to be true.
An outgoing boy befriends a quiet girl and pushes her to stand up for a cause they believe in.
Two girls from opposite sides of the world meet and discover they have a lot to learn from each other.
The British publisher made children’s books popular; 100 years ago his name was suggested for a new U.S. prize.
