Available for pre-orderRenowned author Nikki Grimes and debut picture book writer Stacy Wells (Choctaw) lend their resonant voices to award-winning artist E. B. Lewis’s (Lenni Lenape) rich watercolors in this story of a Black Choctaw boy who finds strength in the example and history of his

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Available for pre-orderA gorgeously illustrated centennial of Langston Hughes' first book of poetry, The Weary Blues, this picture book includes select poems paired with vibrant artwork by more than twenty talented Black illustrators, including award-winners Oge Mora, Frank Morrison, Janelle

Available for pre-orderI can change the story because I am the story.“One of the most daring and inventive writers of our time” (Elle) weaves together memoir, manifesto, and a feminist reimagining of One Thousand and One Nights in this impassioned exploration of the power of readingA woman is...

Explore the work of beloved writers from Sojourners magazine on spiritual thriving, living simply, and engaging with our communities.For five decades, Sojourners magazine has been deeply engaged with the world while calling its readers to a new kind of life and faith rooted in justice and peace.

The first-ever Black history to center queer voices, this landmark study traces the lives of LGBTQ+ Black Americans from slavery to present dayGender and sexual expression have always been part of the Black freedom struggleIn this latest book in Beacon’s award-winning ReVisioning History series,...

Exploring 500 years of protest and resistance in US history—and how its force is foundational and can empower us to navigate our chaotic world In this timely new book in Beacon’s successful ReVisioning History series, professor Gloria Browne-Marshall delves into the history of protest movements...

Celebrate Black digital art in this essay collection revealing how Black artists have shaped everything from TikTok dances to viral memesSteven Underwood digs into the current Black digital arts movement that has shaped popular culture for the last decade. He connects this current space to

Beloved teacher Jack Kornfield shares stories on navigating our human experience with wisdom and care—for ourselves and our world.At a time of collective anxiety, injustice, and suffering, this book helps us listen with compassion to the pulse of the world and to one another. Beloved meditation...

A stunning, thought-provoking exploration of how maps shape our understanding of the world—featuring over 150 full-color maps in a gorgeous packageMaps are ubiquitous in contemporary life­­—not just for navigation, but for making sense of our society, our environment, and even ourselves. In an...

Available for pre-orderKnots are necessary and imperfection is a gift in this poignant picture book about an Iranian boy learning to make a new family rug with his grandmother, from an award-winning duo.Here’s something to remember: Even a rug can be a precious thing.One morning, a young boy is...

A beautifully rendered debut memoir of family, legacy, conservation, the natural world—and those who inhabit it.As a civil engineer, Sangamithra Iyer knows about resilience from studying soils and water. As an animal rights activist, she advocates for a revolution in how we value and relate to

A “gentle, reassuring” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) wintery picture book about a snow kid finding out what it means to be themselfMeet Twig, the snow kid! Like all snow kids, Twig was made from many snowflakes, twigs, stones, a crisp orange carrot, and a very fine hat. What a wonderful...

Discover a transformative reframing of intimate relationships with practical steps to build community and combat the loneliness epidemic in this bold and warmhearted blend of memoir and social scienceDoesn’t it seem like there simply isn’t enough time to take care of ourselves, our families, and...

Can one small act of kindness change someone's day? In this grocery store, it just might.Catching Kindness is a heartwarming picture book that shows how compassion can ripple through everyday moments. When a young shopper feels disappointed and grumpy, an unexpected gesture of kindness sparks a

An unflinching and stunning debut memoir of an Iranian girl’s coming-of-age experiencing abuse, war, and superstition—and her survival through an inner world into which she could escapeWhen she was a child, Atash Yaghmaian’s home life was unpredictable: a confusing mix of love and terror.

Available for pre-order27 personal histories of immigrant restaurant workers in New York City whose stories of persistence, hope, and endurance show how vital they are to our country Compiled by a longtime chef who knows how indispensable—and fascinating—they areImmigrants play an essential role...

Available for pre-orderA deluxe edition of Henry David Thoreau’s groundbreaking environmentalist masterpiece, including an introduction and annotations by renowned social and environmental critic Bill McKibbenA Beacon Classics edition, featuring spot gloss cover and retro, classic paletteFirst

Available for pre-orderThe 24 Hours in Charlottesville author offers a minute-by-minute account of the January 6 riots through never-before-heard stories of those who were thereNeus goes beyond mainstream reporting to reveal important truths about the US white nationalist movementThis bracing

Available for pre-orderAn intersectional analysis of evangelical purity culture’s influence on gender, sexuality, race, and national identity in the United StatesWith a foreword by Linda Kay Klein, author of Pure: Inside the Evangelical Movement that Shamed a Generation of Young Women and How I...