new picture books 2025

"Bellen Woodard adores ballet and always looks forward to reaching new heights. Though as she moves through dance, she begins to notice that pink leotards, pink shoes, and pink or white tights--often referred to as ballet pink--are synonymous with ballet. But what about brown tights and shoes? When her dance studio doesn't act, Bellen takes matters into her own hands and creates a way for all of us to see the 'many beautiful colors of dance'--and...

"A poetic exploration of America's past and present treatment of Black boys and an anthem of hope for a promising future"--

"Eden, inspired by her favorite superheroes, feels equipped to save the day, but when she sees a Black man unjustly hurt by the police on the news, she loses confidence and feels scared until her mother reminds her that her inner light is the most powerful tool to fight the reminess"--

"A little boy has to step up and be a 'little big man' while his dad is at work over the weekend"--

"It's the first day of school for Afua! There's no one word to name her feelings. Is she scared? Excited? Oh wait, she's scarecited! Her own combination of both. Why should she have to choose?"--Provided by publisher.

"On June 19th, 1865, the last enslaved African Americans were finally freed in Galveston, Texas. Every year, our community comes together to honor this special day. We play hopscotch, eat spice cake, and listen to music, but what about the first Juneteenth? As family and friends recount their memories and stories of Juneteenths past, a young girl learns about the holiday's longstanding history and traditions"--