Books for Kids: Black History Month - Picture Books

Check out our list of recommended picture books celebrate Black History Month and beyond.

Looking for more suggestions? Check out our list for Chapter Books & Graphic Novels and Non-Fiction Books & Biographies.

Updated January 11, 2024
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Saturday
Mora, Oge
Audiobook
In this warm and tender story by the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Thank You, Omu!, join a mother and daughter on an up-and-down journey that reminds them of what's best about Saturdays: precious time together. Today would be special. Today would be splendid. It...
A is for ambitious
Harris, Meena
Paper Book
The awesome, bold, charming, and decidedly ambitious new picture book by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Ambitious Girl, Meena Harris, is also a must-have ABC book. The #1 bestselling team behind Ambitious Girl<...
We are here
Charles, Tami
Audiobook
A Library
Giovanni, Nikki
Paper Book
Jabari tries
Cornwall, Gaia
Paper Book
Jabari is making a flying machine in his backyard! "It'll be easy. I don't need any help," he declares. But it doesn't work! Jabari is frustrated. Good thing Dad is there for a pep talk and his little sister, Nika, is there to assist, fairy wings and all. With the endearing father-child dynamic of...

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