Artika R. Tyner

Each night, Akua's mother shares a bedtime story and concludes with a delightful list of affirmations. Akua waits excitedly to name the affirmations one by one, and her mother joins in, connecting each affirmation with an inspiring role model who has made a difference...

Each night, Akua's mother shares a bedtime story and concludes with a delightful list of affirmations. Akua waits excitedly to name the affirmations one by one, and her mother joins in, connecting each affirmation with an inspiring role model who has made a difference...

Each day, Akua's mother teaches her a new math lesson through fun and interactive learning activities. Akua discovers joy in learning mathematics, which boosts her confidence in STEM. She shares this gift of knowledge with her friends and encourages them to explore mathematics in...

Poet Amanda Gorman delivered her poem The Hill We Climb at the 2021 presidential inauguration, winning wide acclaim. Read about Gorman's early life, her children's and poetry books, and what she plans to do next.Author: Artika R. TynerISBN-10: 1728441862ISBN-13: 9781728441863Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished:...

Poet Amanda Gorman delivered her poem The Hill We Climb at the 2021 presidential inauguration, winning wide acclaim. Read about Gorman's early life, her children's and poetry books, and what she plans to do next.Author: Artika R. TynerISBN-10: 1728448751ISBN-13: 9781728448756Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished:...

A fun and resourceful book that takes children and even adults on a visual journey throughout the continent of Africa. Readers will visit the pinnacle of Mount Kilimanjaro and learn a few new words in Swahili and Twi while exploring Africa's rich natural resources....

Activism focuses on changing systems. Black activists address injustices in everything from education to the environment. Throughout history, activists have led protests, researched policies, organized community members, and more to transform the world around them. Shine a light on how activists such as Mari...

Author: Artika R. TynerISBN-10: 1728486610ISBN-13: 9781728486611Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2023Pages: 32Format: Library Binding

Black politicians have served in all levels of the United States government. As mayors, congresspersons, president, and more, Black politicians have created policies and initiatives to better serve community members. They have also addressed issues such as access to education, criminal justice, and affordable...

Author: Artika R. TynerISBN-10: 1728486602ISBN-13: 9781728486604Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2023Pages: 32Format: Library Binding

In the past and present, Black people have developed new products and created new processes in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Their work has addressed problems such as medical and healthcare inequality and the negative impacts of climate change. Celebrate the people who...

Author: Artika R. TynerISBN-10: 1728486599ISBN-13: 9781728486598Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2023Pages: 32Format: Library Binding

What is the Black Lives Matter movement? How have people been protesting the ongoing violence against the Black community? From its inception as a social media hashtag in 2013 to a movement with supporters around the world, Black Lives Matter has become much more...

What is the Black Lives Matter movement? How have people been protesting the ongoing violence against the Black community? From its inception as a social media hashtag in 2013 to a movement with supporters around the world, Black Lives Matter has become much more...

Voter suppression includes registration restrictions, in-person voting requirements, mass purges of voter rolls, eliminating polling locations, and redrawing district lines in unfair ways. Black voters in particular have faced growing challenges in trying to cast their ballots since 2008. But the issue of voter...

Voter suppression includes registration restrictions, in-person voting requirements, mass purges of voter rolls, eliminating polling locations, and redrawing district lines in unfair ways. Black voters in particular have faced growing challenges in trying to cast their ballots since 2008. But the issue of voter...

Women have always made their voices heard. From historic to present-day women, young readers uncover changemakers who fought for civil rights, took a stand for the environment, and much more.Author: Artika R. TynerISBN-10: 8765608836ISBN-13: 9798765608838Publisher: Lerner Publishing GroupLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2024Pages: 32Format: Library Binding

Women have always made their voices heard. From historic to present-day women, young readers uncover changemakers who fought for civil rights, took a stand for the environment, and much more.Author: Artika R. TynerISBN-10: 8765624971ISBN-13: 9798765624975Publisher: Lerner Publishing GroupLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2024Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.17lbsSize: 8.80h...

Women are breaking down barriers in all areas of business. Learn about Sheila Johnson becoming the first Black female billionaire and Hilal Ibrahim founding Henna and Hijabs. Then discover more women leading the way in the worlds of food and technology. From the past...

Women are breaking down barriers in all areas of business. Learn about Sheila Johnson becoming the first Black female billionaire and Hilal Ibrahim founding Henna and Hijabs. Then discover more women leading the way in the worlds of food and technology. From the past...

Women are leading the way in every branch of the United States government. Learn more about how Kamala Harris became the nation's first woman vice president and Amy Coney Barret's rise to the Supreme Court. Then discover women leading countries around the globe. From...

Women are leading the way in every branch of the United States government. Learn more about how Kamala Harris became the nation's first woman vice president and Amy Coney Barret's rise to the Supreme Court. Then discover women leading countries around the globe. From...

Women are creating change in all areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Learn about how Pooja Chandrashekar founded ProjectCSGirls and how Marie Tharp helped map the ocean floor. Then discover how women solve the world's hardest problems with STEM. From the past to...

Women are creating change in all areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Learn about how Pooja Chandrashekar founded ProjectCSGirls and how Marie Tharp helped map the ocean floor. Then discover how women solve the world's hardest problems with STEM. From the past to...

During the Great Migration, a large number of Black Americans relocated when faced with segregation and poor economic conditions. While the places they moved to weren't free from racism, they fought for a better future. Read Woke(TM) Books are created in partnership with Cicely...

During the Great Migration, a large number of Black Americans relocated when faced with segregation and poor economic conditions. While the places they moved to weren't free from racism, they fought for a better future. Read Woke(TM) Books are created in partnership with Cicely...

The Harlem Renaissance combined art and social change in the early 1900s. Black leaders and artists celebrated their cultural roots and demanded equitable treatment. Readers get a firsthand look at history though photos from the era. Uncover the lasting impact of the Harlem Renaissance...

The Harlem Renaissance combined art and social change in the early 1900s. Black leaders and artists celebrated their cultural roots and demanded equitable treatment. Readers get a firsthand look at history though photos from the era. Uncover the lasting impact of the Harlem Renaissance...

Since the beginning of the US, women have fought for gender equality. Many women additionally fought for racial equality. Through current and historical photographs, learn about the women who fought for equality, such as Ida B. Wells, Shirley Chisholm, and Adelina Otero-Warren, and learn...

Since the beginning of the US, women have fought for gender equality. Many women additionally fought for racial equality. Through current and historical photographs, learn about the women who fought for equality, such as Ida B. Wells, Shirley Chisholm, and Adelina Otero-Warren, and learn...

"Words are powerful," Grandma told Justice. "They can be used in powerful ways to do good or to do harm. That's why it's important to always be careful with your words." Justice has grown up witnessing the many ways her grandma serves the community....

'Words are powerful, ' Grandma told Justice. 'They can be used in powerful ways to do good or to do harm. That's why it's important to always be careful with your words.' Justice has grown up witnessing the many ways her grandma serves the...

If we can come together, if we can build together, if we can make music together . . . We will build the type of harmony we need to promote love, justice, and freedom. Kofi Loves Music celebrates the power of music in bringing...

If we can come together, if we can build together, if we can make music together . . . We will build the type of harmony we need to promote love, justice, and freedom. Kofi Loves Music celebrates the power of music in bringing...

Encourage children to think about science every day by coming along with Kojo and his scientist father. Together, they explore a new science topic every day of the week, helping young readers see all the possibilities of curiosity and exploration. From climate to coding...

Kwanzaa is about celebrating It honors African American heritage. Some people mark the holiday by lighting the kinara. Families and friends gather to eat a big feast. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts...

Kwanzaa is about celebrating It honors African American heritage. Some people mark the holiday by lighting the kinara. Families and friends gather to eat a big feast. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts...

So you want to be a Supreme Court justice? Find out the requirements, the roles and responsibilities, and how you can put yourself on the path to sitting on the highest court in the nation.Author: Artika R. TynerISBN-10: 1543571972ISBN-13: 9781543571974Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2019Pages:...

Stacey Abrams is a lawyer, entrepreneur, and voting rights activist. After working in government, she founded Fair Fight Action to improve voting access. Learn about Abrams's early life and what she plans to do next.Author: Artika R. TynerISBN-10: 1728448786ISBN-13: 9781728448787Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished:...

Stacey Abrams is a lawyer, entrepreneur, and voting rights activist. After working in government, she founded Fair Fight Action to improve voting access. Learn about Abrams's early life and what she plans to do next.Author: Artika R. TynerISBN-10: 1728441846ISBN-13: 9781728441849Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished:...

When the United States entered World War II, it had to face its own contradictions at home. Opportunities opened up for Black people and women in support of the war effort. But ideas about race and gender didn't change as swiftly. Read the story...

When the United States entered World War II, it had to face its own contradictions at home. Opportunities opened up for Black people and women in support of the war effort. But ideas about race and gender didn't change as swiftly. Read the story...

What is inclusive leadership? How can you take practical steps to pursue justice and equity in your practice and in organizations in which you have a leadership role? The Inclusive Leader provides a pathway for leaders to effect change through reflecting on and grappling...

Most people know about Madam C.J. Walker's success selling hair care products for Black women in the early 1900s. Before she started her own business, though, she worked for Annie Turnbo Malone. Malone had built a huge business creating hair care and cosmetic products...

Most people know about Madam C.J. Walker's success selling hair care products for Black women in the early 1900s. Before she started her own business, though, she worked for Annie Turnbo Malone. Malone had built a huge business creating hair care and cosmetic products...

You may have heard about Dred Scott's case to gain his freedom from enslavement. But just a year before the Supreme Court decision in Scott's case, Bridget "Biddy" Mason won her freedom in a California court--and then went on to become the wealthiest Black...

Most people have heard about Harriet Tubman helping enslaved people emancipate themselves. But there were many others who helped enslaved people gain their freedom through the Underground Railroad. John. P. Parker was one of them, helping enslaved people cross the Ohio River to freedom....

Most people have heard about Harriet Tubman helping enslaved people emancipate themselves. But there were many others who helped enslaved people gain their freedom through the Underground Railroad. John. P. Parker was one of them, helping enslaved people cross the Ohio River to freedom....

Most people have heard about Rosa Parks's brave actions that led to the Montgomery Bus Boycott of 1955. But there were other Black women who challenged segregation in transportation. Three years earlier, Sarah Keys Evans--a veteran--refused to give up her seat on a bus...

Most people have heard about Rosa Parks's brave actions that led to the Montgomery Bus Boycott of 1955. But there were other Black women who challenged segregation in transportation. Three years earlier, Sarah Keys Evans--a veteran--refused to give up her seat on a bus...