Jen Bryant

The inspiring story of a blind boy so determined to read he invented his own alphabet. An inspiring picture-book biography of Louis Braille—a blind boy so determined to read that he invented his own alphabet. Winner of a Schneider Family Book Award! Louis Braille was just five years old when he lost his sight. He was a clever boy, determined...

A celebration of August Wilson's journey from a child in Pittsburgh to one of America's greatest playwrights. August Wilson (1945-2005) was a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright who had a particular talent for capturing the authentic, everyday voice of black Americans. As a child, he read off soup cans and cereal boxes, and when his mother brought him to the library,...

Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor was one of basketball’s all-time greatest players—an innovative athlete, team player, and quiet force for change. One of the first professional African American players, he inspired others on and off the court. However, when travelling for away games, many hotels and restaurants turned Elgin away because he was black. One night, Elgin had enough and...