Not all books in this list specifically speak on black history, some of them are written by black authors and I feel they also need some support. In this list you can find a book for girls, boys, men, and women in any age group as well. Many of these...
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Picture Books (4-10 years)
Chapter Books (10-17 years)
Adult Chapter Books (18+)
Picture Books (4-10 years)
Teach your kiddos a bit of our history as well as how to love themselves and their skin. There are many books in this section and have all been rated highly. These books are all mild and filled with pictures to help with a better understanding. Pleas...
About The Love For Patch Work
Patchwork Prince
About Appreciation For The Neighborhood You Grew Up In
My Block Looks Like
About Teaching Self Love For Those Vitiligo
I Absolutely, Positively Love My Spots
To Instill Confidence In Yourself
The Light She Feels Inside
The Essence Of Black Culture In A Church Setting
Elijah's Easter Suit
About Embracing Ones Talents
Etta Extraordinaire
Showcases The Appreciation Of Friendship
Keyana Loves Her Friend (Keyana, 2)
Encouraging Black Boys To Embrace Their Super Powers
Like Lava In My Veins
A Beautiful Family Story
Snowy Mittens: A Winter Adventure Book
A Look Into How Intergenerational Relationships Could Be
The Last Stand
A Beautiful Story Of A Mother's Encouragement
Together We Swim
To Help With Self Confidence
The Spark in You
About A Girls Inspiration To Be Like Her Family
Nesting Dolls
A Cute Little Mermaid Story
The Mermaid Princesses: A Sister Tale
To Inspire Activism In The Form Of Art
The Artivist
An Explanation Of What Home Means To Them
Homegrown
Learn A Little About Self Love
Big (Caldecott Medal Winner & Honor Title)
To Help With The Grief & Loss Of Dad
Daddy & Me, Side by Side
About A Girl & Her Grandmothers Bond Over Gardening
Joy Takes Root
A Very Cute Valentine's Day Themed Book
Brown Sugar Baby Sweetest Love Board Book
About A Girl & Her Love For Mangos
Julie and the Mango Tree
About A Girl & Her Love For Books
Stacey's Remarkable Books (The Stacey Stories)
Imaginate You Are A Ninja With Nate
Ninja Nate
Just Some Poetic Appreciation For Where You Grew Up
I’m From
A Story Of A Father-Son Bond Over Their Family Recipe
Okra Stew: A Gullah Geechee Family Celebration
Learn How A Family Has To Adjust After Their Father Returns From Service
Boyogi: How a Wounded Family Learned to Heal
Hear About A Boy's Love For Prayer
The Masjid Kamal Loves
A Book Of Encouragement For Their Baby Girl
Hey, Baby Girl! (Bright Brown Baby Board Books)
A Tribute To Our Ancestors
I Am My Ancestors' Wildest Dreams
Learn The ABC's Of Black History
The ABCs of Black History - by Rio Cortez (Hardcover)
Learn About Those Who Have Made A Great Impact In Black History
Discovering Heroes of Black History Book
A Book Showing Gratitude For Our Ancestors
You Come from Greatness: A Celebration... book by Sara Chinakwe
A Little Lesson On Our History
This Is Our History: An Inspirational Story
A Lesson On Self Love
Black is...: Kids' Picture Book on Culture
Learn About The History Of Slavery
Slavery and the African American Story
Learn About Juneteenth
The Juneteenth Story: Celebrating Freedom
Chapter Books (10-17 years)
In this section you will find chapter books perfect for older children going to teenage years. These books require a bit more comprehension but are still very enjoyable reads. There are so many great stories to share with them in this section so I su...
Learn About The History of Juneteenth
History Of: A History Series for New Rea The History of Juneteenth: A History Book for New Readers, (Paperback)
An Underground Railroad Story
Eliza's Freedom Road: A Railroad Diary
A Story About Run Away Slaves
Elijah of Buxton (Scholastic Gold)
Learn About Americas First Black Township
Zora and Me: The Summoner
Read About How Segregation In The South May Have Been
Stella by Starlight
Hear The Story Of A Smart Black Girl Living In The Great Depression
The Mighty Miss Malone
Hear The Story Of Betty Shabazz
Betty Before X
Hear A Great Segregation Story Taking Place In Alabama
Finding Langston (The Finding Langston Trilogy)
Hear A Real Life Story Of The Fight For School Equality
This Promise of Change: One Girl’s Fight
Hear What It May Have Been Like Growing Up In The Black Panthers Era
P.S. Be Eleven
Learn About Muhammad Ali's Story
Becoming Muhammad Ali
Experience A Beautiful Intergenerational Story
Clean Getaway
Get An Experience Of A Post Civil Rights Movement Era Story
Malcolm and Me: A Novel
A Story Curated By Labron James
We Are Family
Hear A Story Of A Girl Born In The Midst Of A Hurricane
Hurricane Child (Scholastic Gold)
Experience A Girls Story About Moving From Haiti To America
The Year I Flew Away
A Very Iconic Historical Piece
The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963
Poems Of Poets
Out of Wonder: Poems Celebrating Poets
Hear About A Bond Made Between A Young White Boy & An Older Gentlemen Who Fought In World War II
The Unsung Hero of Birdsong, USA
Learn The Story Of Ruby Bridges
She Persisted: Ruby Bridges
Learn About The Story Of Harriet Tubman
She Persisted: Harriet Tubman
Get An Experience Of Growing Up In Jamaica
When Life Gives You Mangos
A Story Of Living In A Kenyan Refugee Camp
When Stars Are Scattered: National Book Award
Learn The History Of America's First Black U.S Marshall
Bad News for Outlaws: Life of Bass Reeves
Hear The Inspiration Of Becoming The Fastest Track Runner
Ghost (1) (Track)
Another Iconic Historical Piece
Bud, Not Buddy: (Newbery Medal Winner)
A Book To Help Celebrate & Encourage Confidence Being A Black Boy
Black Boy Joy: 17 Stories of Black Boyhood
A Story Of A Complex Relationship Between Two Boys
Dough Boys
Story Of A Young Black Girl Struggling To Navigate Junior High
A Good Kind of Trouble
A Story Of What It Is Like Living With The Negative Stigma Of Being Black
The Usual Suspects
Learn About Elizabeth Jennings & Her Fight For Justice
Streetcar to Justice: Elizabeth Jennings' Fight
Learn The Significance Of Forty Acres & A Mule
Forty Acres and Maybe a Mule
Hear About A Boys Experience Living In Mawali Village
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Picture Book
A Great Fantasy Book Filled With African Lore & Magic
Children of Blood and Bone (Legacy of Orisha, 1)
Adult Chapter Books (18+)
In this section you can find books with a deeper explaination of things. These books will really get you thinking and even inspire you to make change. I whole heartedly think that every book in this section is a must read so please take your time and...
A Story Of Being Multi-Ethnic In America
American Negra: A Memoir
Hear A Memoir Of A Black Man In America
I Take My Coffee Black: Reflections
A Novel Containing The Stories Of 3 Black Women Living In Sweden
In Every Mirror She's Black: A Novel
Hear The Story Of A Black Woman Struggling To Adjust To Motherhood & Work
Black Girls Must Have It All: A Novel|Paperback
A Book Containing Multiple Essays Written From Black Women
Well-Read Black Girl: Finding Our Stories
A Deep Read Into How Blue Expresses How It Is Living As A Black Person
Black in Blues: A Color's Story
A Story About A Woman's Plans Being Changed With An Unexpected Occurence
Black Girls Must Die Exhausted: A Novel
A Great Story About The Resistance To White Supremacy
We Refuse: A Forceful History of Black Resistance
A Must Read Historical Piece
The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story
Learn About Our History In A More Unfiltered Setting
Black AF History: Un-Whitewashed America
Hear About Nearest Greens Legacy In The Whiskey Industry
Love & Whiskey: The Story of Jack Daniel
Learn About Malcolm X's Legacy
The Autobiography of Malcolm X
A Story Of A Woman Ready To Prove Her Self During 1919
Harlem Rhapsody
A Book About The Abuse Of History & The Casualties Of Revenge
Casualties of Truth
A Book Celebrating & Uplifting Black Men
Black Oak: Odes Celebrating Powerful Black Men
A Book Filled With Different Perspectives Of How It Is Like Living As A Black Person In America
The Black Joy Project
Here The Experience Of Living in 1958 With Darker Skin
The Darkest Child
An Iconic Memoir Of Maya Angelou & A Must Read
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
An Iconic Historical Piece
All That She Carried: Ashley's Sack
Learn The History Of What Is Considered To Be The "Last Black Cargo"
Barracoon: The Story of the Last "Black Cargo"
Hear The Story Of The First Black Detective
Black Klansman
Hear Peoples Perspective On How It Is The Live As A Black American Today
Heads of the Colored People: Stories
Learn About The Preeminent History Of The Harlem Renaissance
I Too Sing America: The Harlem Renaissance at 100
Hear A Story About Schools Closing & Racism That Has Happened In Chicago's School Districts
Ghosts in the Schoolyard: Racism & Closings
Learn About What It May Be Like Living As A Woman Of Color In Incarceration
A Bound Woman Is a Dangerous Thing
Learn About The Deep Rooted History Of The South
South to America: A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon
All I Can Say Is That It Is A Must Read
Teaching Black History to White People
Read About The 18th Century Invention Of Race
Who's Black and Why?: A Hidden Chapter
Get A Deeper Understanding of How Racism Impacts Our Body, Mind & Spirit
Black Fatigue: How Racism Erodes Us
Could This Be The Solution Of Breaking The Negative Stigma Of Being A Black Male
