Boys & Men
Our Award Winning Books with Strong Male Characters collection highlights critically acclaimed stories that center boys and men as thoughtful, resilient, and complex individuals. These celebrated titles—from Caldecott winners to Coretta Scott King honorees—showcase male characters who lead with courage, compassion, and authenticity. Spanning picture books to middle grade novels, this collection offers meaningful, high-quality reads that inspire and reflect the diverse experiences of boys and the men they look up to.