Tony Medina

The Hate U Give meets The Lovely Bones in this unflinching graphic novel about the afterlife of a young man killed by an off-duty police officer, co-illustrated by New York Times bestselling artist John Jennings.

I Am Alfonso Jones

Sam E. Anderson

Patricia Ann Allen

In 1982, the award-winning journalist and former Black Panther Mumia Abu-Jamal was convicted of killing a Philadephia police officer and was sentenced to death. He was on death row for 13 years before a groundswell of public opinion questioned the fairness of his trial and demanded a stay of execution. In August 1995, artists, activists, and concerned citizens met in New York City to demand a new trial. This book documents their overwhelming outpouring of support.

In Defense of Mumia

A picture book that celebrates the rich and complex lives of black boys and men.

Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Black Boy

Quraysh Ali Lansana

Samiya A. Bashir

A Generational Anthology of Social and Political Black Art & Literature

Role Call

Nikki Giovanni

Michele Scott

Willie Perdomo

More than 50 poems and an accompanying CD introduce poetry with a beat.

A Celebration of Poetry with a Beat

Hip Hop Speaks to Children with CD

Asha Bandele

Offers poems on difficult topics, including rape, relationships, and the depths of sorrow.

New Poems: 1997-2005

The Subtle Art of Breathing

A celebration of African-American poetry captures the works of modern writers, while June Jordan, Amiri Baraka and other notable authors discuss their feelings in regard to their generation of poets and the works presented by their peers. Original.

A Cross-generational Anthology of Contemporary African-American Poetry

Catch the Fire!!!

Louis Reyes Rivera

A definitive collection of today's finest spoken-word poetry features original work from both established and emerging spoken-word artists from around the country, with poems that combine the edgy energy of hip-hop with the drama of performance art. Original. 20,000 first printing.

A Def Poetry Jam

Bum Rush the Page

Bum Rush the Page is a groundbreaking collection, capturing the best new work from the poets who have brought fresh energy, life, and relevance to American poetry. “Here is a democratic orchestration of voices and visions, poets of all ages, ethnicities, and geographic locations coming together to create a dialogue and to jam–not slam. This is our mouth on paper, our hearts on our sleeves, our refusal to shut up and swallow our silence. These poems are tough, honest, astute, perceptive, lyrical, blunt, sad, funny, heartbreaking, and true. They shout, they curse, they whisper, and sing. But most of all, they tell it like it is.” –Tony Medina, from the Introduction

Jesse Joshua Watson

A unique biography in verse of a reggae legend and his road to fame. Brimming with imagination and insight, I and I Bob Marley is a unique and imaginative tribute befitting this international musical legend. Soulful paintings, by award-winning artist Jesse Joshua Watson, transport readers to Marley's Jamaican homeland, while perceptive poems bring to life his fascinating journey from boy to star.

I and I Bob Marley

A young African American boy reflects on the spirit of Christmas and thinks of ways he can behave in more caring ways and share what he has with others.

Christmas Makes Me Think

Chandra Cox

A young African American boy reflects on the spirit of Christmas and thinks of ways he can share what he has with others.

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