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...
I am enough
Byers, Grace
Paper Book
Like the sun, I'm here to shine... I Am Enough is the book everyone needs--a gorgeous, lyrical ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to each other--from actor and activist Grace Byers and talented newcomer Keturah A. Bobo.
Little leaders : bold women in black history
Harrison, Vashti
Paper Book
I made up my mind to try. I tried and I was successful. - Bessie Coleman Meet the little leaders. They're brave. They're bold. They changed the world. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Did you know the treatment for leprosy was...
The undefeated
Alexander, Kwame
Paper Book
This is for the unforgettable. The unafraid. The undefeated. From New York Times bestselling-author Kwame Alexander comes this powerful and important ode to black history: the strength and bravery of everyday people and the grit, passion, and perseverance of some of the world's greatest artists,...
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 ...
Sulwe
Nyong'o, Lupita
Paper Book
From Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o comes a powerful, moving picture book about colourism, self-esteem and learning that true beauty comes from within. Sulwe's skin is the colour of midnight. She's darker than everyone in her family, and everyone at school. ...
Hey, You!
Adeola, Dapo.
Paper Book
"It distils the fierce heartache of racist injustice as well as a passionate sense of joy and hope for the future." The Guardian "From the pain of systemic racism to the hope of the future, it's an honest but largely uplifting read, aimed at children particularly."<...
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...
Sunshine Simpson Cooks Up a Storm
Linton, G M.
Paper Book
Meet Sunshine Simpson - a brand-new best friend for 9+ readers! Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson.Sunshine Simpson's life has never been so busy! She feels like she's on a ROLLERCOASTER. At school everyone is talking about preparing for the big move to SCARY secondary. Plus, there's a Charity...
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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