Children's Audiobooks: 9 - 12

Tiger Lily and the Secret Treasure of Neverland

By: Cherie Dimaline
Narrated by: Katie Anvil Rich
Length: 5 hours 11 minutes

Welcome to Neverland--where an unforgettable adventure is about to begin . . . Tiger Lily and her community, the Indigenous people of Neverland, possess a unique ability: they can choose to grow up. But for now, Tiger Lily is enjoying being thirteen, spending time with her grandmother and exploring alongside her horse and her friends. Then Tiger... Read more

The 1619 Project: Born on the Water

By: Nikole Hannah-Jones & Renée Watson
Narrated by: Nikole Hannah-Jones
Length: 23 minutes

The 1619 Project’s lyrical picture book in verse, adapted for audio, chronicles the consequences of slavery and the history of Black resistance in the United States, thoughtfully rendered by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones and Newbery honor-winning author Renée Watson.


A young student receives a family tree assignment in... Read more

African Icons

Ten People Who Shaped History

By: Tracey Baptiste
Length: 3 hours 39 minutes

In this expansive collection of history, meet ten real-life kings, queens, inventors, scholars, and visionaries who lived in Africa thousands of years ago and changed the world. Black history begins thousands of years ago with the many cultures and people of the African continent. Through portraits of ten heroic figures, bestselling author... Read more

Just Jerry

How Drawing Shaped My Life

By: Jerry Pinkney
Narrated by: Scott Pinkney & Gloria Pinkney
Length: 2 hours 4 minutes

An inspiring memoir of one of the most acclaimed children’s book illustrators of all time, sharing the story of a young artist who finds the courage to follow his passion against all odds.

Jerry’s vivid recollections and lively sketchbook drawings of his youth in postwar America tell an inspiring story of how a hardworking boy pursued his... Read more

Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring

By: Angela Cervantes
Narrated by: Victoria Villarreal
Length: 5 hours 19 minutes

A novel from Angela Cervantes that uses the story of Frida Kahlo to help listeners discover the true power of heritage, art, and family.



A room locked for fifty years.



A valuable peacock ring.



A mysterious brother-sister duo.



Paloma Marquez is traveling to Mexico City, birthplace of her deceased father, for the very first time. She's hoping that... Read more

Box

Henry Brown Mails Himself to Freedom

By: Carole Boston Weatherford
Narrated by: Dion Graham
Length: 37 minutes

What have I to fear? My master broke every promise to me. I lost my beloved wife and our dear children. All, sold South. Neither my time nor my body is mine. The breath of life is all I have to lose. And bondage is suffocating me. Henry Brown wrote that long before he came to be known as Box; he “entered the world a slave.” He was put to work... Read more

How Do Computers Follow Instructions?

A Book About Programming

How Do?

By: J. T. Liso
Narrated by: Full Cast
Length: 19 minutes

Have you ever wondered how computers follow instructions so well? Or how they do math so quickly? Basic principles of coding, including variables, binary code, loops, programming languages, and more are explored in this newest engaging addition to the How Do series. The How Do series is a great introduction to various STEM topics, each written... Read more

How Do You Measure a Slice of Pizza?

A Book About Geometry

By: Madeline J. Hayes & Lucy D. Hayes
Narrated by: Karissa Vacker
Length: 28 minutes

Have you ever wondered how to measure your pizza, or how much ice cream is in your ice-cream cone? Basic principles of geometry, including measuring two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes, attributes of various shapes, and formulas for finding area and volume, are explored through informative and engaging text in this newest addition to... Read more

How Do Ants Survive a Flood?

A Book about Bugs

How Do?

By: Chason McKay
Narrated by: Jesús E. Martínez
Length: 21 minutes

Have you ever wondered what makes bugs so special? The latest addition to the How Do series dives into all of the unique things spiders, worms, ladybugs, and many other insects can do. The How Do series is a great introduction to various STEM topics, each presented in a format that encourages audiences to ask questions and guess the answers... Read more

Mindful Mr. Sloth

By: Katy Hudson
Narrated by: Erin Ruth Walker
Length: 8 minutes

Sasha has one speed?fast. She loves to do lots of things, all at once, as fast as possible. Mr. Sloth has one speed?slow. He loves to do things one at a time, at a nice, easy pace. Can Mr. Sloth’s mindful ways teach Sasha to slow down and enjoy life? Bestselling author Katy Hudson gently weaves a mindfulness theme into this unlikely friendship... Read more

William Still and His Freedom Stories

By: Don Tate
Narrated by: Adam Lazarre-White
Length: 32 minutes

William Still’s parents escaped slavery but had to leave two of their children behind, a tragedy that haunted the family. As a young man, William went to work for the Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society, where he raised money, planned rescues, and helped freedom seekers who had traveled north. And then one day, a strangely familiar man came into... Read more

Soul Food Sunday

By: Winsome Bingham
Narrated by: Winsome Bingham & Sullivan Jones
Length: 17 minutes

On Sundays, everyone gathers at Granny’s for Soul Food. But today, I don’t go to the backyard or the great room. I follow Granny instead. “You’re a big boy now,” Granny says. “Time for you to learn.” At Granny’s, Sunday isn’t Sunday without a big family gathering over a lovingly prepared meal. Old enough now, our narrator is finally invited to... Read more

Your Legacy

A Bold Reclaiming of Our Enslaved History

By: Schele Williams
Narrated by: Schele Williams
Length: 24 minutes

Your story begins in Africa. Your African ancestors defied the odds and survived 400 years of slavery in America and passed down an extraordinary legacy to you. Beginning in Africa before 1619, Your Legacy presents an unprecedentedly accessible, empowering, and proud introduction to African American history for children. While your ancestors’... Read more

Hair Story

By: NoNieqa Ramos
Narrated by: Victoria Rodriguez & Eboni Flowers
Length: 25 minutes

Preciosa has hair that won’t stay straight, won’t be confined. Rudine’s hair resists rollers, flat irons, and rules. Together, the girls play hair salon! They take inspiration from their moms, their neighbors, their ancestors, and cultural icons. They discover that their hair holds roots of the past and threads of the future. Read more

The Youngest Marcher

The Story of Audrey Faye Hendricks, a Young Civil Rights Activist

By: Cynthia Levinson
Narrated by: Tyla Collier
Length: 21 minutes

Nine-year-old Audrey Faye Hendricks intended to go places and do things like anybody else. So when she heard grown-ups talk about wiping out Birmingham’s segregation laws, she spoke up. As she listened to the preacher’s words, smooth as glass, she sat up tall. And when she heard the plan—picket those white stores! March to protest those unfair... Read more

This Is My America

By: Kim Johnson
Narrated by: Bahni Turpin
Length: 9 hours 34 minutes

“This is My America depicts the effects of police brutality and corrupt prosecution practices in America. Although there are similar Young Adult books tackling racism and police brutality, This is My America distinguishes itself by focusing on the emotional, physical, and financial impact of mass incarceration on the Black family. Johnson shows... Read more

Raybearer

The Raybearer Series: Book #1

By: Jordan Ifueko
Narrated by: Joniece Abbott-Pratt
Length: 13 hours 48 minutes

“Such a cool fantasy novel with an incredible magic system! Perfect for fans of "Children of Blood and Bone." I highly recommend listening to the audiobook to further immerse yourself in this beautiful world that Ifueko has created. Read more

Patti Fix-It

A Series of Children’s Books

By: Dr. Tiffany D. Tyson
Narrated by: Angie Hickman
Length: 28 minutes

We’re introduced to Patti Fix-It, a self-described ‘Rainbow Child’ and veggie lover. In this first story in a series, Book I, Billy the Bully, Patti tells of her amazing gift to make people feel better when she ‘fixes’ their problems. In “Billy the Bully”, we see her create a positive change in a tense situation at the neighborhood playground. Read more

Chester Keene Cracks the Code

By: Kekla Magoon
Narrated by: Elijah Boothe
Length: 6 hours 37 minutes

Cracking the code isn't all it's cracked up to be in this scavenger hunt adventure from a Coretta Scott King Honor-winning author.

“Delivers a truly fresh mystery — along with a heist, some heartbreak, some unforgettable characters and plenty of laser tag.” —The New York Times Book Review

Chester Keene takes great comfort in his routines.... Read more

I Rise

By: Marie Arnold
Narrated by: Marcella Cox
Length: 7 hours 2 minutes

A heartbreaking and powerful novel about racism and social justice as fourteen-year-old Ayo has to decide whether to take on her mother's activist role when her mom is shot by police. As she tries to find answers, Ayo looks to the wisdom of her ancestors and her Harlem community for guidance.Ayo's mother founded the biggest civil rights movement... Read more