Black History Month for Kids

February is Black History Month, a time dedicated to celebrating and remembering the contributions of Black Canadians. It's important to read books by Black authors all year long - not just in February!

Enjoy fiction and nonfiction stories written by Black Canadian and American authors that celebrate Black history and culture. Recommended reads range from grades 3 to grade 7.

Updated February 1, 2026
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Stamped : racism, antiracism, and you
Reynolds, Jason
Paper Book
Don't miss this "fresh and conversational" (TIME Magazine), "potent and provocative" (The San Francisco Chronicle), #1 New York Times bestselling exploration of racism--and antiracism--in America. ...
Brown girl dreaming
Woodson, Jacqueline.
Paper Book
NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER * NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * The acclaimed author of Red at the Bone tells the moving story of her childhood in mesmerizing poems. A NEWBERY HONOR BOOK * WINNER OF THE CORETTA SCOTT KING BOOK AWARD * A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST MIDDLE GRADE BOOK OF THE CENTURY...

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