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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2016
Mistletoe and Murder
A festive holiday turns deadly as two young detectives race to solve a murder before Christmas dinner.
368 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 10,177 ratings
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Books About African People · 32 titles considered
The Best African People Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about african people? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.
The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About African People
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022
All Four Quarters of the Moon
By Shirley Marr
A girl navigates family changes and cultural shifts, seeking her place in a new world.
368 pages· 57,927 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 201 ratings
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014
Imani's Moon
By Janay Brown-Wood, Hazel Mitchell (Illustrator)
A small girl defies doubts to reach for the moon.
32 pages· 1,123 words· Est. 13 min read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 412 ratings
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$1797
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019
Top Marks for Murder
A murder threatens Deepdean School's future. Can the young detectives save it?
368 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 6,580 ratings
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$1899
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2021
The People Remember
By Ibi Zoboi, Loveis Wise (Illustrator)
Discover the journey of African descendants through Kwanzaa's principles.
64 pages· 1,996 words· Est. 23 min read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 651 ratings
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015
First Class Murder
A murder on the Orient Express. Can two young detectives solve it before the killer strikes again?
336 pages· 59,496 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 12,598 ratings
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022
Key Player
By Kelly Yang · Book #4 in the Front Desk series
Mia must score interviews with secretive soccer teams to boost her grade and unite her dual identities.
288 pages· 61,300 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 3,732 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2007
14 Cows for America
By Carmen Agra Deedy, Thomas Gonzalez (Illustrator)
A distant village offers an unexpected gift of hope to a grieving nation post-9/11.
36 pages· 589 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 3,569 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2020
Nana Akua Goes to School
By Tricia Elam Walker, April Harrison (Illustrator)
A shy girl fears her classmates' reaction to her grandmother's tribal markings.
34 pages· 1,244 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
4.5/5 Goodreads · 1,068 ratings
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Graphic Nov.
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024
Home in a Lunchbox
By Cherry Mo
A young immigrant finds comfort and belonging through familiar meals in a new world.
40 pages
4.5/5 Goodreads · 1,405 ratings
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African People Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about african people for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$1599
Papa, Do You Love Me?
Ages 0–12 · 2005
A father and child explore love in Maasai culture.
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$1499
The Spider Weaver
Ages 8–12 · 2001
Discover the ancient secrets of kente cloth and its royal significance.
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$999
We All Went on Safari
Ages 4–7 · 2003
Embark on a Tanzanian adventure, counting animals from one to ten.
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$1799
For You Are a Kenyan Child
Ages 3–7 · 2006
A Kenyan boy's day of adventure distracts him from his duties.
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$1700
The Lonely Lioness and the Ostrich Chicks
Ages 4–8 · 1996
A lioness steals ostrich chicks. Can Mother Ostrich reclaim them?
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$1895
The Blue Bowl
Ages 4–7 · 2024
A boy discovers a delicious blend of his two cultures at a family dinner.
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$1495
The Leopard's Drum
Ages 5–8 · 1996
A tortoise must outwit a leopard to win a divine reward.
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$1999
Anansi the Spider
Ages 4–7 · 1973
Anansi must decide which son to reward after they save him from danger.
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African People Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about african people for developing and independent readers.
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$699
Escape from the Great Earthquake
Ages 7–10 · 2017
In San Francisco, 1906, a devastating earthquake strikes, and a young Chinese girl named Lily and a dog named Ranger team up to find her friend's brother and escape the city.
Graphic Nov.
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$1699
Lost & Found
Ages 7–10 · 2024
New country, new school, new language. Can she find her voice?
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$899
Murder Is Bad Manners
Ages 10–13 · 2014
Two friends uncover a vanished body at their school. Can they solve the mystery before the killer strikes again?
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$899
Sadiq and the Desert Star
Ages 6–8 · 2019
A young boy and his friends start a space club and build a telescope to explore the night sky
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$1799
Cream Buns and Crime
Ages 8–12 · 2017
Unravel three mini-mysteries with young detectives facing vampires, missing ties, and more.
Graphic Nov.
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$1500
The Girl Who Married a Skull and Other African Stories
Ages 10–13 · 2014
Discover reimagined African folktales where skulls deceive, animals debate, and unexpected friendships form.
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$799
The Bubble Wrap Boy
Ages 10–+ · 2014
An undersized boy discovers a shocking family secret that could change everything.
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$799
Dragon's Gate
Ages 8–12 · 1993
A young traveler seeks knowledge in America to liberate his homeland.
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$899
Sadiq and the Pet Problem
Ages 7–9 · 2019
A group of students work together to choose and care for a class pet.
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$899
Sadiq and the Perfect Play
Ages 7–9 · 2020
Sadiq's directorial debut hits a snag. Can he unite his friends before showtime?
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$899
Sadiq and the Green Thumbs
Ages 6–9 · 2019
A young boy helps his teacher with gardening after the teacher hurts his shoulder, and they form a gardening club with their friends to help others in the neighborhood
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$1699
Danny Chung Sums It Up
Ages 9–12 · 2021
A boy's life is upended when his non-English-speaking grandmother moves in, revealing unexpected connections through math and art.