Books To Celebrate Black History Month

Here are some our favorite books for children and teens, that celebrate the history and accomplishments of Black Americans, stories by Black authors, and a celebration of Black identity.

Our Beautiful Colors (Little Golden Book)

by Nikki Shannon Smith (Author), Bea Jackson (Illustrator)

Where Hands Go: An Introduction to Safe and Unsafe Touch

by Krystaelynne Sanders Diggs(Author),Ananta Mohanta(Illustrator)

The History of Juneteenth: A History Book for New Readers (The History of: A History Series for New Readers)

by Arlisha Norwood PhD (Author)

Ruby Bridges Goes to School: My True Story (Scholastic Reader, Level 2)

by Ruby Bridges (Author)

Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History (Leaders & Dreamers, 1)

by Vashti Harrison (Author)

Knock Knock: My Dad's Dream for Me (Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner)

by Daniel Beaty (Author), Bryan Collier (Artist)

Malcolm Little: The Boy Who Grew Up to Become Malcolm X

by Ilyasah Shabazz (Author), AG Ford (Illustrator)

Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans

by Kadir Nelson (Author, Illustrator)

The Day You Begin

by Jacqueline Woodson (Author), Rafael López (Illustrator)

20th Century African American History for Kids: The Major Events that Shaped the Past and Present

by Margeaux Weston (Author)

100 African Americans Who Shaped American History: Incredible Stories of Black Heroes (Black History Books for Kids)

by Chrisanne Beckner(Author)

Black Heroes: A Black History Book for Kids: 51 Inspiring People from Ancient Africa to Modern-Day U.S.A.

by Arlisha Norwood (Author), Janina Edwards (Narrator), Audible Studios (Publisher)

The 1619 Project: Born on the Water

by: Nikole Hannah-Jones (Author, Narrator), Renée Watson (Author)

I Am Enough

by Grace Byers (Author), Keturah A. Bobo (Illustrator)

Antiracist Baby Picture Book

by Ibram X. Kendi (Author), Ashley Lukashevsky (Illustrator)

I Am Perfectly Designed

by Karamo Brown (Author), Jason "Rachel" Brown (Author), Anoosha Syed (Illustrator)

While we know there are so many more to add to this list, we love these books for our social skills lessons, waiting room, and our homes. Consider adding these to your book rotations throughout the year, but especially in February!

Dr. Sarah