Discover children's books with Black characters!

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  • Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre

  • Because Claudette

  • Does It Rain Food?

  • I See You HBCU

  • My Best Dress Up Yet

  • Ketanji Brown Jackson: A Justice for All

  • A Flag for Juneteenth

  • Where’s Daddy?: African American Children’s book on experiencing divorce through a little girl’s eyes.

  • Black Child, Hold Your Head High: Empowering Book for Black Children that Celebrates a Rich Culture and History

  • Zuki and the Oh So Amazing Band From Outer Space

  • Because I See You, I See Me: A Tribute To Black Teachers and Students

  • Black Crayon: Rhyming Picture book for Kids who are teased and bullied: Topics Colorism: Confidence: Self-Love

  • Ayo’s Life Lessons: The Barbershop

  • A Song for the Unsung: Bayard Rustin, the Man Behind the 1963 March on Washington

  • Unlawful Orders: A Portrait of Dr. James B. Williams, Tuskegee Airman, Surgeon, and Activist (Scholastic Focus) (The Scholastic Focus)

  • Build a House

  • Marvelous Mabel: Figure Skating Superstar

  • Going Places: Victor Hugo Green and His Glorious Book

  • Bessie the Motorcycle Queen

  • On Her Wings: The Story of Toni Morrison

  • Curve & Flow: The Elegant Vision of L.A. Architect Paul R. Williams

  • My Superpowers

  • A Prayer For My Prince (The World According to Marcus)

  • My Beads and Me

  • Payton Goes to London (Payton’s Terrific Travels!)

  • Sherman Lee’s Possibilities

  • I am a Basketball Player through Dreams and Prayer

  • STOMP… MARCH… CRUNCH: The Street Rhythm Sound of Black Lives Matter

  • What is Black Lives Matter?: A Story for Children

  • I Love Being Me

  • Bold Words from Black Women: Inspiration and Truths from 50 Extraordinary Leaders Who Helped Shape Our World (The Bold Words Series)

  • Prince And The Magic Remote: A fun children’s book for kids that want what they want.

  • You Can Be

  • Bailey, YOU Can Be Anything! (Kids Self-Empowerment)

  • Benny And His Worries

  • Can You Smell My Socks?

  • Young Brother, You Got It!

  • Please use your Common Sense: Stop and think before you act.

  • Wanna Hear A Song?

  • A Daddy is Born