When his brother kicks him out of his house, Avery Beauregard Montgomery, who is unemployed and basically homeless, decides to stay at his sister's apartment where he discovers exactly what he wants--his sister's roommate, Belle.

"A rich, thoughtful anthology exploring centuries of Black poetry." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "This deep and complex assemblage of Black poetry culminates in a joyful, painful, and emotionally rich experience....

Yoshi Lomax loves playing dirty. She'll do whatever it takes to win a case--including bribing cops, sleeping with her superiors, and convincing her DEA pals to make evidence disappear. But when Yoshi runs out of tricks while defending a...

With a drug addict mother and a drug lord father, Aphtan learns how to fend for herself at an early age. Being the princess of an empire has its perks-until her father gets arrested. From stealing clothes and food to committing fraud,...

The inspiring life and legacy of vocal artist and civil rights icon Paul Robeson--one of the most important public figures in the twentieth century. Adapted for young adults.

Addy is haunted by the tragic fire that killed her parents, leaving her to be raised by her grandmother. Now, years later, Addy's grandmother has enrolled her in a summer wilderness program. There, Addy joins five other Black city...

According to the Washington Post, no one who cares about contemporary African-American cultures can ignore bell hooks' electrifying feminist explorations. Targeting cultural icons as diverse as Madonna and Spike Lee, Outlaw Culture...

Winner of the 2023 Hilary Weston Writers' Trust Prize for Nonfiction - Finalist for the National Book Award. A dazzlingly inventive, deeply moving, intellectually bracing exploration of pain and beauty, private memory and public...

Riley Westmoreland never mixes business with pleasure--until he meets his company's gorgeous new party planner. But when he gets Alpha Blake into bed, he realizes one night will never be enough. That's when her past threatens to end...