American StreetOn the corner of American Street and Joy Road, Fabiola Toussaint thought she would finally find une belle vie a good life. But after they leave Port au Prince, Haiti, Fabiola's mother is detained by U. S. immi gration, leaving Fabiola to navigate her loud American cousins, Chantal, Donna, and Princess; the grittiness of Detroit's west side; a new school; and a surprising romance, all on her own. Just as she finds her footing in this strange new world,

on the day when his plane is supposed to land

And the restless dead

Zonia's home is the Amazon rain forest

Knowing the dangers that lie ahead yet yearning for acceptance

It includes illustrations by Selina Alko

attention-grabbing illustrations--perfect for readers of Herstory and Little Leaders

and their battle to tear down segregation through nonviolent lunch counter sit-ins

Can Jordan learn to navigate his new school culture while keeping his neighborhood friends and staying true to himself

In this empowering ode to modern families

Jordan soon finds himself torn between two worlds--and not really fitting into either one

the color of impurity-and Deka knows she will face a consequence worse than death

quiet and nerdy girls