African/Black Americans Books for Kids

There is joy in seeing yourself reflected in books and there is knowledge in reading other’s stories.

Updated June 20, 2026
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Buffalo and Erie County Public Library
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Big
Harrison, Vashti author, illustrator.
Paper Book
Once there was a girl with a big laugh and a big heart and very big dreams. She grew and grew and grew. And it was good... until it wasn't. When the girl grows big, the world begins to make her feel small. She feels out of place and invisible, and soon she isn't...
The undefeated
Alexander, Kwame author.
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,...

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