Black History Month: Teen Historical Fiction

Updated February 3, 2026
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All you have to do
Allen, Autumn
Paper Book
Powerful, thought-provoking, and heartfelt, this young adult novel is a gripping look at what it takes (and takes and takes) for two Black students to succeed in prestigious academic institutions in America. "Beautifully immerses the reader in the stories of two young Black student...
The door of no return
Alexander, Kwame
Paper Book
From the Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award winning author Kwame Alexander, comes a searing and breathtaking story of a boy, a village, and the epic odyssey of an African family. In his village in Upper Kwanta, 11-year-old Kofi loves his...
So many beginnings : a Little Women remix
Morrow, Bethany C.
Paper Book
This powerful Little Women remix by a visionary bestselling author follows four young Black sisters coming of age during the American Civil War, perfect for fans of Ibi Zoboi and Angie Thomas. "Flawless." --Booklist, starred review North...
The black kids
Hammonds Reed, Christina
Paper Book
A New York Times bestseller A William C. Morris Award Finalist "Should be required reading in every classroom." --Nic Stone, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin "A true love letter to Los Angeles." --Brandy Colbert, award...
Ashes
Anderson, Laurie Halse
Paper Book
Return to the American Revolution in this blistering conclusion to the middle grade Seeds of America trilogy. As the Revolutionary War rages on, Isabel and Curzon have narrowly escaped Valley Forge--but their relief is short-lived. Before long they are reported as runaways, and...
Chains
Anderson, Laurie Halse.
Paper Book
From acclaimed author Laurie Halse Anderson comes this compelling first novel in the historical middle grade The Seeds of America trilogy that shows the lengths we can go to cast off our chains, both physical and spiritual. As the Revolutionary War begins, thirteen-year-old...

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