Books written by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich

  • Someday Is Now: Clara Luper and the 1958 Oklahoma City Sit-ins
    Someday Is Now: Clara Luper and the 1958 Oklahoma City Sit-ins

    “Not only does this book highlight an important civil rights activist, it can serve as an introduction to child activism as well as the movement itself.

  • Saving Earth: Climate Change and the Fight for Our Future
    Saving Earth: Climate Change and the Fight for Our Future

    Written by acclaimed author Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich and enlivened with illustrations from Tim Foley, and filled with the voices of climate activists from the past and present, this book is both a call to action and a riveting dramatic ...

  • The Hero Next Door
    The Hero Next Door

    A collection of short stories by diverse authors that explores acts of bravery by heroes trying to make the world a better place.

  • Above and Beyond: NASA's Journey to Tomorrow
    Above and Beyond: NASA's Journey to Tomorrow

    Inspired by Rory Kennedy’s documentary of the same name (airing 10/2018), Above and Beyond aims to leave audiences hopeful and inspired about the future of our planet—and convinced that NASA is essential to our continued survival as we ...

  • Operation Sisterhood
    Operation Sisterhood

    Eleven-year-old Bo is used to it being just her and her mom in their cozy New York apartment, but when her mom gets married, Bo must adjust to her new sisters and a music-minded blended family that is much larger, louder, and more complex ...

  • 8th Grade Superzero
    8th Grade Superzero

    After half-heartedly joining his church youth group's project at a homeless shelter near his Brooklyn middle school, eighth-grade "loser" Reggie McKnight is inspired to run for school office on a...

  • The Sun Does Shine (Young Readers Edition): An Innocent Man, A Wrongful Conviction, and the Long Path to Justice
    The Sun Does Shine (Young Readers Edition): An Innocent Man, A Wrongful Conviction, and the Long Path to Justice

    In 1985, Anthony Ray Hinton was arrested and charged with two counts of capital murder in Alabama.

  • Two Naomis
    Two Naomis

    A realistic contemporary story of two girls whose divorced parents begin to date—perfect for fans of Lisa Graff, Sara Pennypacker, and Rita Williams-Garcia. “A smart, endearing story about two girls who are blending families, growing up ...

  • Naomis Too
    Naomis Too

    This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. It’s a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom.

  • The Hero Next Door

    A collection of short stories by diverse authors that explores acts of bravery by heroes trying to make the world a better place.

  • It Doesn't Take a Genius
    It Doesn't Take a Genius

    Along the way, Emmett learns that no matter what, there can be many ways to define family. It Doesn't Take a Genius is inspired by the feature film Boy Genius, starring Miles Brown, Rita Wilson, and Nora Dunn.

  • The Hero Next Door: A We Need Diverse Books Anthology
    The Hero Next Door: A We Need Diverse Books Anthology

    Not all heroes wear capes. Some heroes teach martial arts. Others talk to ghosts. A few are inventors or soccer players. They're also sisters, neighbors, and friends. Because heroes come in many shapes and sizes.