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As Carter Jones prepares for sixth grade and is trying to deal with his parents divorce, he finds out they have inherited a butler from his late grandfather. A true Englishman, the know-it-all Butler does his best to “fix” Carter’s family and teach Carter to be a true gentleman.

Twelve-year-old Shayla always follows the rules and never gets in trouble until she starts a armband movement in her school to support Black Lives Matter. She faces a lot of resistance from those who do not share her views, especially school administration. Shayla is not sure of the right thing to do when she is in the most trouble she has ever been.

Ever since his mom was killed in Iraq, Derrick is convinced that doomsday is coming. He has even been building a shelter in preparation for that day. When his neighbor, Misty, insists on helping, Derrick isn’t so sure, thinking that there was only room in the shelter for one person. However, when disaster strikes, it wasn’t what either of them had anticipated.

In 1950s & 1960s, being a woman, much less a woman of color, gave you few opportunities outside of the stereotypes of the day. Katherine Johnson broke many barriers during her life. From advancing beyond her peers in school, to studying complex math with professors, Katherine soon found herself working for NASA before it was NASA and on into the era of the race to the moon. In her own words she tells the story of the changes she experienced throughout her life.

It’s June 6th, 1944 and World War II is raging. Dee, a young U.S. soldier is heading for the French coast - and he’s scared to death. Dee is not the only one scared to death, a girl named Samira, who is working as a spy lives in constant fear of being found out that she is trying to sabotage the German army. Allies is the story of soldiers doing their best to fight for their country, through many obstacles and fears.

Even though 12 year-old Clea tries to be responsible, prepare for tests, play her best moves during her chess matches, and complete her homework on time, she struggles to be successful. Something always seems to distract her. In an attempt to help Clea, her parents take her to a doctor who eventually diagnoses her with ADHD (without hyperactivity). Clea, along with help from her psychiatrist, seeks to understand what her diagnosis means and identify ways to help her stay focused.

Ona Judge was born into slavery in the 1770s. This account tells of her early life and time as George and Martha Washington’s slave. Through her accounts she describes life as the First Family’s slave. The story goes through Judge’s history including escaping slavery and her death in 1848.

Isabelle pretends to be Cinderella however the prince finds out she is her stepsister and sends her away. She decides that she doesn’t have to spend her life being horrible and turns her life around in a most amazing way.

When his parents decide to send him to a fancy private school known for rigorous academics, Jordan is bummed. He had his heart set on art school, and now he is one of only a couple of students of color in his new school. In this engaging graphic novel, Jordan must find balance between his two very different lives and learn how to just be himself.

Twelve-year old Ugandan citizens Asha and Yesofu have been best friends forever. Yesofu is African and Asha is Indian, but it does not matter to them that they come from different backgrounds; until one day the Ugandan government decides that all Indians with British citizenship must leave. Asha is determined that her life will not change and she will always have her best friend Yesofu.

Christine is struggling to fit into school and find herself when she meets Moon. Moon is completely the opposite of Christine. Moon is confident, impulsive, artistic, and gets in trouble at school. She stands out while Christine tries to blend in. When Christine and Moon are forced into a situation where they must spend time together, they find themselves becoming best friends. That is until Moon’s “visions” from the stars come between them.

Brianna Jackson has one goal: become a rapper so she can support her struggling family. Unfortunately, Bri’s hit song about her assault by a security guard gets the wrong sort of attention. This forces her to take a stand not just for her dreams, but against systemic racism.