Black CakeIn present day California, Eleanor Bennett's death leaves behind a puzzling inheritance for her two children, Byron and Benny: a traditional Caribbean black cake, made from a family recipe with a long history, and a voice recording. In her message, Eleanor shares a tumultuous story about a headstrong young swimmer who escapes her island home under suspicion of murder. The heartbreaking journey Eleanor unfolds, the secrets she still holds back, and the

which made possible that most basic American right

So when the secretive League of Magicians offers her a chance to stand up for magiciankind as its new leader

Faitth grapples with the answer

and a family of her own

With the Rodney King riots closing in on high school senior Ashley and her family

But in this finale to the Raybearer duology

original story that inspired the book

After the fall of Summerland

Jake makes her laugh and challenges Naya to rebuild her confidence

will Drew find a way to bridge the divide so he and his friends can truly accept each other

Longing to become an artist

It's a chance for a better life for Negro girls like Jane