A decades-spanning tale of love and resilience and of one woman's journey to freedom. Celie faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds remarkable strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.

"Those boys are tainted, off-color!" This plaintive lament from an early 20th century Detroit pushcart merchant was said to have given the Purple Gang their nickname. Off Color is the complete story of how a group of juvenile delinquents rose from robbing street peddlers to become one of the most notorious bootlegging mobs in history. Due to Detroit's close proximity to Canada, the Purple Gang was in a prime position to strike it rich in the illegal...

The world of music is colorful! With simple text and playful imagery, Yellow like a submarine, Purple like the rain is a backstage pass to a rocking good time for both babies and adults alike. This board book celebrates classic songs and the many different hues to discover within their lyrics, whether you're humming along to "Here comes the sun" or "By the light of the silvery moon." Check out the back of the book for a full list of songs and a quick...

Returning frequently to Suwelo's visits to Mr. Hal and his stories about Fanny, this tale transcends time and examines such contradictions as black vs. white, man vs. woman, sexual freedom vs. sexual slavery, past vs. present, etc.

When Ramona learns that her best friend since grade school is a lesbian, she struggles to decide how to respond, knowing that people of her community, and even her church, have trouble discussing homosexuality civilly.