Contains twelve short stories in which preteen African-American males cope with the trials and tribulations of growing up.

Join Matthew as he considers all the things he can accomplish and the careers he can do.

A heartwarming story about embracing big who you are. A child's first words of confidence and pride.

The inspiration for the Major Motion Picture Directed by George Clooney—exclusively in theaters December 25, 2023! The #1 New York Times bestselling true story about the American rowing triumph of the 1936 Olympics in Berlin—from the author of Facing the Mountain For readers of Unbroken, out of the depths of the Depression comes an irresistible story about beating the odds and finding hope in the most desperate of times—the improbable, intimate account of how nine working-class boys from the American West showed the world at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin what true grit really meant. It was an unlikely quest from the start. With a team composed of the sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, the University of Washington’s eight-oar crew team was never expected to defeat the elite teams of the East Coast and Great Britain, yet they did, going on to shock the world by defeating the German team rowing for Adolf Hitler. The emotional heart of the tale lies with Joe Rantz, a teenager without family or prospects, who rows not only to regain his shattered self-regard but also to find a real place for himself in the world. Drawing on the boys’ own journals and vivid memories of a once-in-a-lifetime shared dream, Brown has created an unforgettable portrait of an era, a celebration of a remarkable achievement, and a chronicle of one extraordinary young man’s personal quest.

I've known Tim Brown for 40 years, and we've been friends for over 25 of those years. He's always had a servant's heart, particularly in mentoring young people, and especially young boys. His book covers important ground in seeking to help boys become "Uncommon Men." And he's covered that ground well. Plain, Powerful, Practical talk for men of all ages. The call to action and challenge for boys and men to live uncommon lives is loud.. and the path, while not easy, has been clearly stated in the pages of this book. It is both a resource and roadmap for those ready to experience the adventure and rewards of being "Uncommon Men." -Clark Kellogg, CBS Sports Color Analyst Tim Brown has written a challenging call to boys to help them transform their life from the common to Uncommon way of thinking and living. This book is the catalyst to begin the process to help turn the tide of future men to accept their responsibility as fathers and leaders. This book is a must read for boys and men who want to live an Uncommon Life and a Life of Significance. -Chris Spielman, NFL and OSU All-American, and ESPN College Football Analyst

Meet Makenzie Wilson! A fun loving brown girl with a beautiful spirit of boldness! Contrary to the wonderful things others say of her, Makenzie does not always love the way that she looks. She feels that her nose and hair are too big, not to mention her height! In this book, Makenzie is challenged to understand the importance of self love with the help of her father and a few notable role models who also felt the same way once upon a time! This book of encouragement is dedicated to all girls, especially ones struggling with low self esteem and body image. Brown Girl, you are everything and MORE.

Follow a young, ambitious boy on an inspirational journey of self-worth and self-assurance. Featuring 26 vivid illustrations, rhythmic verse, and a supplemental goal tracker, "Brown Boy Dreams" is specially crafted for boys of color. Readers will love seeing their bright and limitless futures on the pages of this book.

This book is filled with all the things little brown boys love.

Inspired by the classic rhyme: ``What are little girls made of?'' and ``What are little boys made of?'' David Greenberg has supplied his own take on the matter, celebrating the differences between boys and girls. The left side of each spread describes girls for boys, and then the right side answers with the girls' takes on boys. Greenberg's text is both gross and hilarious. Joy Allen's expressive illustrations are full of clever details. This humorous, reassuring blend of insights and insults is perfect for raucous read-alouds between boys and girls.

Beautiful Brown Boy speaks to the hearts and minds of young African American boys. It was written to inspire and motivate young boys. It is not easy to raise a strong boy alone, and it takes a village to shape and mold them into great men! They must be reminded that they are loved and valued.