Justice Reader

Experience Victor Hugo's epic tale in a refreshed edition designed for today's readers. This adaptation of Les Misérables presents clean, modern formatting, contemporary typography, and gently clarified language that keeps Hugo's voice and power intact. Archaic phrasing is smoothed, long sentences are made more approachable, and footnote clutter is minimized—so you can follow the story with ease while still savoring the grandeur, moral intensity, and lyrical beauty of the original masterpiece. Set against the turmoil of 19th-century France, Les Misérables explores justice, grace, love, ...

The #1 New York Times bestseller and a USAToday bestseller! A timely, crucial, and empowering exploration of racism--and antiracism--in America This is NOT a history book. This is a book about the here and now. A book to help us better understand why we are where we are. A book about race. The...

At a summit on poaching, the keynote speaker becomes the hunted when murder takes the stage. Can a golden years amateur sleuth solve the case before she becomes an endangered species? Community vet ‘Mama Rose’ Hardie is passionate about saving elephants in her native Kenya. She and her ailing husband attend a wildlife conference at a luxury resort in the shadow of the snow-capped Mount Kenya. But the event is threatened when the principal speaker is found dead in her hotel room. With the authorities tied up in Nairobi, Rose sets out to bring the killer in herself. But with multiple ...

In 1985, Anthony Ray Hinton was arrested and charged with two counts of capital murder in Alabama. Stunned, confused, and only 29 years old, Hinton knew that it was a case of mistaken identity and believed that the truth would prove his innocence and ultimately set him free. But with a criminal justice system with the cards stacked against Black men, Hinton was sentenced to death. He resolved not only to survive, but find a way to live on Death Row. The Sun Does Shine is an extraordinary testament to the power of hope sustained through the darkest times.

Founder of advocacy organization Diversability and creator of the viral Anti-Ableism Series on TikTok, Tiffany Yu takes readers on a revelatory examination of disability—how to unpack your biases and build a disability-inclusive and accessible world. As the Asian American daughter of...

Some lines don’t get crossed. They get erased. Detective Noelle Cole plays by her own rules—until those rules get her suspended after a controversial shooting. Now partnered with a straight-laced rookie sent to keep her in check, Noelle is thrust into a new case: a brutal murder that shakes the city. The victim: the wife of enigmatic tech mogul Ben Voss. The suspect? Maybe. The threat? Definitely. As Noelle digs deeper, she uncovers a human trafficking ring linked to the city’s elite—and a string of vigilante killings marked by a chilling message left at each scene: “Bad guy.” ...

Kids deal with racism and social justice issues every day; give them the tools to effectively fight injustices using Christian principles and practical tools. In this adaptation of How to Fight Racism, New York Times bestselling author Dr. Jemar Tisby helps young readers ages 8-12 understand how...

Adapted from Clint Smith's #1 New York Times bestselling and universally acclaimed How the Word Is Passed, this must-read narrative takes readers to historical sites across America, exploring the legacy of slavery to help readers make sense of our nation's past and present, and be better...

A missing wife. A desperate husband. The police are clueless. Who will find her before it’s too late? Nuria Denton was brilliant—until early-onset Alzheimer’s stole her future. Now she's been reduced to a shadow of her former self: unable to walk, speak, or even recognize the people she once loved. And someone has taken her. Her husband, Danny, is frantic. He tells the police that without her medication, Nuria could suffer a fatal stroke in just five days. But as time slips away with no ransom demand, the mystery deepens. Why kidnap Nuria, if it was not for money? What else can she ...

Renowned, bestselling author Michael Eric Dyson makes his YA debut, with critically acclaimed author Marc Favreau, to deliver an urgent, enlightening account of racial inequality in America. The true story of racial inequality—and resistance to it—is the prologue to our present. You can see...

What if everything you think you know about crime and punishment is just one moment in a much longer—and stranger—story? And what if understanding that story is the key to reimagining justice today? You live in a world of police, prisons, and headlines about crime waves and crackdowns, yet so much of it feels confusing, unfair, or out of control. Debates about safety, reform, and justice are loud and polarized, while the deeper questions—What is a crime? Who gets punished, and why?—rarely get answered. Without a bigger historical view, it’s easy to feel stuck between fear and ...

This chapter book edition of the #1 New York Times bestseller by luminaries Ibram X. Kendi and Jason Reynolds is an essential introduction to the history of racism and antiracism in America RACE. Uh-oh. The R-word. But actually talking about race is one of the most important things to learn how...

Deadly Secrets...Unbreakable Honor...Silent Justice...and everlasting family ties that spans generations. David Delahass enjoyed solving difficult and involved puzzles whether they originated thousands of years ago or found during one of his ambling walks among the majestic oaks and towering pines that were still plentiful on Delahass land. And it was during one of those walks he came across one such surprising puzzle and wondered what secrets it held...if any at all. Then in the midst of his research to find the answers about murders committed centuries ago...he found that last thing he or...

This powerful, gripping thriller from a New York Times bestselling author shows the insidious nature of racism, the terrible costs of unearthing hidden truths—and the undeniable power of hope. Safiya Mirza dreams of becoming a journalist. And one thing she’s learned as editor of her school...

Six Muslim teens are falsely accused of a deadly attack in this timely and harrowing examination of America’s justice system, perfect for fans of Angie Thomas and Samira Ahmed. As fireworks pop off at a rowdy Fourth of July bonfire party, an explosion off the California coast levels an oil...

In this New York Times Notable Children's Book and winner of the Coretta Scott King Author Award, follow the life stories of ten Black men in American history and the legacies they left that forever changed the country. Hand in Hand presents the stories of ten men from different eras in American...

A Magical Adventure Teaching Children About Human Rights, Animal Rights, and the Power of Organized Knowledge Perfect for Ages 6-9 Educational Adventure Character-Building Values When books start floating around their favorite front steps, Imani, Tommy, and Maya know they're in for another magical adventure! But this time, they meet someone truly special—Jane Addams, the Nobel Peace Prize winner who changed the world through compassion and action. What Parents and Teachers Love About This Book: ✓ Educational & Engaging: Teaches the Dewey Decimal System, human rights, animal welfare, and...

From the ashes of World War II to the digital age of global activism, women have redefined what it means to lead, create, and fight for justice. Beyond Barriers is a sweeping exploration of how women across continents and cultures have reshaped society—challenging stereotypes, breaking barriers, and inspiring movements that continue to transform our world. Blending history, biography, and cultural analysis, this book illuminates the extraordinary stories of women who turned struggle into strength and exclusion into empowerment. From Title IX and women’s sports revolutions to ...

Maggie Murphy is in big trouble. She hit her little brother back. As many kids would, she thinks it’s unfair that she is the one in trouble when she didn’t start it. While trapped in timeout, questioning how life could be so unfair, Maggie is visited by her guardian angel, Mikey, who appears to her as a quick-witted ten-year-old boy. They have a mission from God to “save the philosopher.” But which one?

A coming-of-age story about a queer Indian American girl exploring activism and identity through art, perfect for fans of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe. Sixteen-year-old Maya Krishnan is fiercely protective of her friends, immigrant community, and single mother, but...