Alicia D Williams Books in Order

Thirteen-year-old Genesis keeps a list of everything she dislikes about herself, struggling with colorism, repeated evictions, and her father’s addictions. A new school, supportive friendships, and music offer possibilities for questioning the judgments that have shaped her self-worth.

This illustrated biography follows Zora Neale Hurston from a childhood filled with stories to her work as a writer and collector of Black folklore. Alicia D. Williams and illustrator Jacqueline Alcántara portray the curiosity and ambition behind her literary life.

From a questioning childhood in Barbados and Brooklyn to political campaigns, Shirley Chisholm challenges the limits placed on Black women. This picture-book biography follows her determination to confront injustice and win a seat in Congress.

Jay loves his friends and family, but growing taller brings warnings he does not understand. His relatives explain how racism can shape encounters with strangers and police, while he longs to keep enjoying an ordinary childhood.

After his best friend dies, a sensitive boy struggles with grief and pressure to hide his feelings. Told in illustrated verse, his story explores friendship, vulnerability, and the difficult work of finding a place in the world.