I Am Alfonso JonesThe 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. Alfonso Jones can't wait to play the role of Hamlet in his school's hip hop rendition of the classic Shakespearean play. He also wants to let his best friend, Danetta, know how he really feels about her. But as he is buying his first suit, an

heart-lifting love letter to Black and brown children everywhere: reminding them how much they matter

Writing in free verse

but he will only succeed if he can figure out a way to sew broken souls back together

In this magical follow-up picture book to Ashley Franklin's and Ebony Glenn's celebrated fairy tale twist

his brother Shawn was just murdered

cartoon illustrations enrich the tale with a meaningful message of kindness and inclusion

Frederick Douglass

Serena Williams

from powerhouse rising star author Tami Charles and esteemed

courageous

when I needed a weapon

But she stops