Library Adventures: Black History Month.

Black History Month in the UK is celebrated every October to recognise and honour the achievements and contributions of Black people have made and continue to make to art, literature, business, sport, politics and more.

Updated October 24, 2025
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Library Adventures: Black History Month.

Black History Month in the UK is celebrated every October to recognise and honour the achievements and contributions of Black people have made and continue to make to art, literature, business, sport, politics and more.

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Drama and danger
Williams, J.T.; Douglas, Simon
Paper Book
WINNER OF THE WEEK JUNIOR CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR: BREAKTHROUGH AWARD SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES 2023 CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE WINNER OF THE DIVERSE BOOK AWARD FOR CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR "Bringing Georgian London vividly to life, this is a wonderful...
Portraits and Poison
Williams, J.T.; Bright, Amanda
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WINNER OF THE LITTLE REBELS AWARDS FOR RADICAL CHILDREN'S FICTION 2024 The second book in the thrilling middle grade mystery series, perfect for fans of Robin Steven's Murder Most Unladylike. Set in eighteenth-century London, with all the fun and zest of Hamilton and inspired by real Black...
Bright Stars of Black British History
Williams, J. T.
Paper Book
Shortlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize 2024, this richly illustrated collection presents the extraordinary life stories of fourteen bright stars from Black British history - from Tudor England to modern Britain - and charts their ongoing influence. This important and timely...
I am enough
Byers, Grace
Paper Book
A #1 New York Times bestseller and Goodreads Choice Awards picture book winner! This is the perfect gift for mothers and daughters, baby showers, and graduation. This gorgeous, lyrical ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another comes...
Little leaders : bold women in black history
Harrison, Vashti
Paper Book
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Meet the little leaders. They're brave. They're bold. They changed the world. Featuring 40 trailblazing black women in history, this book educates and inspires as it relates true stories of women...
The undefeated
Alexander, Kwame
Paper Book
Winner of the 2020 Caldecott Medal A 2020 Newbery Honor Book Winner of the 2020 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award The Newbery Award-winning author of THE CROSSOVER pens an ode to black American triumph and tribulation, with art from a two-time...
Strong Like Me
Okafor, Kelechi.
Paper Book
An athletic girl finds that strength comes in surprising forms in an uplifting story of confidence and kindness from British writer and popular social commentator Kelechi Okafor. Kamara is super strong, and she loves that--it makes her feel fizzy and zappy! She wins at almost...
Flower Block
Butterfield, Lanisha.
Paper Book
Winner of the 2025 Children's Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing Winner of Derby Book Festival's - Derby Children's Picture Book Award 2025 Shortlisted for the Jhalak Prize 2025 Illustrator Hoang Giang longlisted for the Carnegie Medal for Illustration 2025
Betsey Biggalow is here!
Blackman, Malorie.
Paper Book
From the award-winning author of Noughts & Crosses, comes an adventure for 5-7 year olds. Perfect to read together or as first independent chapter books. "Perfect for young readers who are beginning to gain confidence in reading independently" - Book Trust
Betsey Biggalow the detective
Blackman, Malorie.
Paper Book
From the award-winning author of Noughts & Crosses, comes another adventure for 5-7 year olds. Perfect to read together or as first independent chapter books. Discover FOUR stories in one book. Have no fear, Betsey Biggalow is here! In this collection of stories, Betsey has lots...
Sulwe
Nyong'o, Lupita
Paper Book
A New York Times bestseller! Featured in its own episode in the Netflix original show Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices! Recipient of a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Award Recipient of an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Children's...
Hey you! : an empowering celebration of growing up Black
Adeola, Dapo
Paper Book
This remarkable picture book is a lyrical, inspirational exploration of growing up Black, written by award-winning illustrator Dapo Adeola, and brought to life by some of the most exciting Black artists of today. Remember to dream your own dreams    Love...
Jaz Santos vs. the world
Mante, Priscilla
Paper Book
Things begin to go wrong for Jaz when her mum moves out, leaving her family behind. Determined to fix everything, she creates her own girl's football team to be the star her mum always wanted. First, she recruits a brilliant new group of friends to join her team. But after a shaky start...
Journey back to freedom : the Olaudah Equiano story
Johnson, Catherine; Hickey, Katie
Paper Book
From the horrors of the slave trade to a book that changed the world, Catherine Johnson celebrates the incredible life of Olaudah Equiano in this gripping true story. Aged only eleven, Olaudah Equiano was cruelly snatched from his home in Africa and sold into slavery. He...
The time-thief
Agbabi, Patience
Paper Book
It's midsummer's day and thirteen-year-old Elle and her Leapling classmates are visiting the Museum of the Past, the Present and the Future. But on the day of the school trip, disaster strikes, and the most unique and valuable piece in the museum, the Infinity-Glass, is stolen! And worse still,...
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