Black Voices & Culture: Books for Kids

How about celebrating Black History Month by reading a title by a Black author that is new to you? And, keep reading Black books all year long! Black books matter. From learning to read to reading to learn, all kids need books that reflect their own lived experience, as well as books that depict a multiplicity of cultures, skin colors, and points of view.

Updated January 10, 2024
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Amari and the night brothers
Alston, B. B.
Paper Book
"AMARI IS MAGICAL!" ANGIE THOMAS An epic middle grade supernatural adventure series, soon to be a major movie starring Marsai Martin. Perfect for readers aged 8+ and fans of Percy Jackson, Skandar and the Unicorn Thief, Marvel and Onyeka. Amari Peters knows three things. Her...
From the desk of Zoe Washington
Marks, Janae
Paper Book
  From debut author Janae Marks comes a warm, wise and captivating mystery full of heart, as one girl searches for the truth in the face of great opposition. 'Truly a must-read.'ANGIE THOMAS, author of THE HATE U GIVE 'When Marcus tells Zoe he is innocent, and her...
Stuntboy, in the meantime
Reynolds, Jason
Paper Book
Clean getaway
Stone, Nic
Paper Book

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