African American Teen

The compelling account of how two heritages united in their struggle to gain freedom and equality in America. The first paths to freedom taken by runaway slaves led to Native American villages. There, black men and women found acceptance and friendship among our country's original inhabitants. Though they seldom appear in textbooks and movies, the children of Native and African American marriages helped shape the early days of the fur trade, added a new dimension to frontier diplomacy, and made a daring contribution to the fight for American liberty.

Best Friends Better Enemies "Tiffany bears the weight of her tormenting secrets, yet the true agony lies in the web of deception that birthed them. The foundations of her world crumble when she discovers that everything she believes about her best friend is a carefully crafted lie. As the truth unfurls, it becomes a seismic force, destined to reshape the lives of everyone involved. In a world where even blessings are built on falsehoods, someone else is also ensnared in a blessed lie—one that threatens to unravel the very fabric of their shared reality."

The construct of race has always been used to gain and keep power, to create dynamics that separate and silence. This remarkable reimagining of Dr. Ibram X. Kendi's National Book Award-winning Stamped from the Beginning reveals the history of racist ideas in America, and inspires hope for an antiracist future. It takes you on a race journey from then to now, shows you why we feel how we feel, and why the poison of racism lingers. It also proves that while racist ideas have always been easy to fabricate and distribute, they can also be discredited.

Five out of Ten. That had been her given score. Basic, or just average really, was all Luca Mato decided she was worth when it came to judging her sexual skills. It was a senior prank for him, and one of those huge mistakes she was supposed to look back on and regret with a laugh. Unfortunately, it all went horribly wrong when she ended up pregnant. Nessa Tyler, an African American teen, had never had an easy life with an absent mother and a grandmother who was just waiting for her to mess up just like her mom had. She didn't trust and she didn't hope. She made mistakes all the time and ...

Attention: Black Men Seeking Daily Devotional Inspiration Discovering Peace and Joy in Jesus Christ Strengthen Your Faith and Identity in Christ Get this 50-Day Daily Devotional for Black Men In a world where black men face various trials and burdens, finding true peace and joy can be challenging. However, the key lies in knowing Jesus Christ and embracing His promises for you. That's why I've carefully curated this daily devotional, specifically designed to help you deepen your understanding of Jesus and His purpose for your life, regardless of skin color or pigmentation. Amidst the ...

Some first loves leave marks. Others leave pieces behind. When Nyla West returns home, everything has changed—except the memories. What started as a crush on her best friend’s brother spiraled into a love that shook her whole world. But heartbreak doesn’t ask for permission. And loss? It doesn’t care how young you are when it finds you. Now, torn between the life she wanted and the reality she’s been handed, Nyla must navigate the wreckage of what was, what still lingers, and what just might be waiting for her if she’s brave enough to choose it. As past secrets unravel, new ...

One of the worst acts of racial violence in American history took place in 1921, when a White mob numbering in the thousands decimated the thriving Black community of Greenwood in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Burning recreates Greenwood at the height of its prosperity, explores the currents of hatred, racism, and mistrust between its Black residents and Tulsa's White population, narrates events leading up to and including Greenwood's devastation, and documents the subsequent silence that surrounded this tragedy.

She wanted to build a business. What she started was a movement. Seventeen-year-old Jaida James is all about hustle, heart, and handmade merch—trying to turn her craft into a real business before graduation. But when her Black History Month sale flops, her best friend Halley goes viral selling Black-themed products without being Black, and her school shuts down her club idea before it even starts… Jaida starts questioning everything. Her identity. Her friendships. Her worth. As tensions rise in school and online, Jaida learns that running a business isn't just about making sales—...

I can't keep my eyes off my big black neighbor. He's got everything I'm looking for in a man. But is he too big for me? Can he really fall for a younger white woman like me? It's time to find out. I've got a plan…and it involves seduction. Warning: This is a naughty interracial story. Adult readers only.

I’m a Straight Police Officer, but I’m falling for a 19-year-old JOCK. Officer Landon Never in a million years did I imagine that stopping a speeding car one morning would thrust me into a wild encounter that would change the trajectory of my entire life. When I pulled over Trent, a 6'9 African American college basketball player who also happened to be a rich bad boy who had no regard for the law, I didn’t anticipate that his muscular frame that oozed sex appeal and deep voice would have me weak in the knees and questioning my sexuality. His flirtation and bribe to perform a naughty ...

Dream Boldly, Live Fully: Quotes, Reflections & Action Steps to Empower Black Teens: Find Your Voice, Embrace Your Strength, and Create Your Future Step into a world of inspiration with this empowering guide designed just for Black teens. Dream Boldly, Live Fully is more than a book—it's your roadmap to unlocking your greatness. Featuring timeless quotes from legendary Black icons like Maya Angelou, Langston Hughes, and Frederick Douglass, this book connects their wisdom with your journey. Through relatable stories, thought-provoking reflections, and actionable exercises, you'll discover ...

Andre Anderson is a Black teenager with a dream. Although he loves to play basketball and laugh with his friends, he also loves to write and wants to make his mark on the world. One summer when he is assigned to do a magazine article about race, he creates a passionate and explosive piece. Soon, he is the target of racists who brutally attack him, putting him in the hospital. With his hand and dream broken, he must figure out how to put his life back together in spite of the anger and injustice he now sees around him.

In the early morning of June 1, 1921, a White mob marched across the train tracks in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and into its predominantly Black Greenwood District - a thriving, affluent neighborhood known as America's Black Wall Street. They brought with them firearms, gasoline, and explosives. In a few short hours, they'd razed 35 square blocks to the ground, leaving hundreds dead. The Tulsa Race Massacre is one of the most devastating acts of racial violence in US history. But how did it come to pass?

Navigating middle school can be tricky. But, 14-year old twins Kaila and Zaria Bradley, known to everyone as the Double Dutch Dolls, seem to have it all figured out. At least until they hear their archenemy Trinity say, “Kaila’s only good for looks and Zaria’s only good for books.” Now, the girls feel they have something to prove and attempt to pull off the greatest double dare of all time, secretly trading places. It may be the oldest twin trick in the book but the Double Dutch Dolls are planning to do it in style. Can Fashionista Kaila transform herself into a star student? Can ...

High school can be tough for some. It can be hard to navigate through the halls and stay happy. Especially when your home life is in an uproar. That’s the case with Trystyn. She’s awkward and shy. She doesn’t speak much and only had one friend. So, it’s a surprise to her when the most popular boy in school takes notice of her and openly pursues her. Daquan is a boy with only one girl on his mind. He has had a crush on Trystyn since freshman year. After one chance encounter on the bus, he knew he had to make his move. What happens when the top jock and the class nobody become close? ...

Two years after being released from Camp Green Lake, Armpit is home in Austin, Texas, trying to turn his life around. But it's hard when you have a record, and everyone expects the worst from you. The only person who believes in him is Ginny, his 10-year-old disabled neighbor. Together, they are learning to take small steps. And he seems to be on the right path, until X-Ray, a buddy from Camp Green Lake, comes up with a get-rich-quick scheme.

It is 1937, and Laura Ann Langston lives in an America divided—between those who work the mystical arts and those who do not. Ever since the Great Rust, a catastrophic event that blighted the arcane force called the Dynamism and threw America into disarray, the country has been rebuilding for a better future. And everyone knows the future is industry and technology—otherwise known as Mechomancy—not the traditional mystical arts.

Michaela DePrince was known as girl no. 27 at the orphanage where she was abandoned at a young age and tormented as a "devil child" for a skin condition that makes her skin appear spotted. But it was at the orphanage that Michaela would find a picture of a beautiful ballerina en pointe that would help change the course of her life. At the age of four, Michaela was adopted by an American family who encouraged her love of dancing and enrolled her in classes.

Lucas has been in the fight against the evil forces in his town since the beginning, but he is tired of feeling like an outsider. When the start of high school presents Lucas with options beyond D&D and being bullied, he wonders if he can be more than invisible. After connecting with one of the few other Black students at school, Lucas starts to learn more about himself apart from his friend group. And he begins to understand himself as a Black teen in Hawkins, which feels unlike anything—in this world or any other—he’s ever experienced.

Sixteen-year-old Jake Livingston sees dead people everywhere. But he can't decide what's worse: being a medium forced to watch the dead play out their last moments on a loop or being at the mercy of racist teachers as one of the few Black students at St. Clair Prep. Both are a living nightmare he wishes he could wake up from. But things at St. Clair start looking up with the arrival of another Black student - the handsome Allister - and for the first time, romance is on the horizon for Jake. Unfortunately, life as a medium is getting worse.