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Uncover the roots of racism and the path to an antiracist future.
Looking for excellent children's books about african american history? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
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Uncover the roots of racism and the path to an antiracist future.
A brave act on a bus ignites a movement for equality.
A young girl prepares to honor the day her ancestors gained freedom.
A carousel ride becomes a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights movement.
A young girl journeys north, seeking freedom and new beginnings.
A family navigates a perilous journey with a guide to safe havens during a time of racial injustice.
A boy and his teacher defy a law banning Black education by creating a floating school.
A biography of Coretta Scott King, from her childhood to her role in the civil rights movement and beyond
A biography of Rosa Parks, a civil rights activist who refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama bus in 1955, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott and becoming a symbol of the Civil Rights Movement
Discover a community of Black innovators who defied adversity and sparked a movement that changed the world.
Illustrated read-alouds about african american history for preschool and elementary-age readers.
Explore Black history through an alphabet of triumph, creativity, and iconic figures.
A singer's voice defies barriers at a historic concert.
A seamstress crafts a secret map to freedom using scraps of cloth.
Discover the origins and evolution of Juneteenth.
A young girl dreams of freedom and learning to read in the midst of slavery and hardship.
Discover how a young girl from Tennessee became the Queen of Soul and a music legend.
A young athlete defies racism and sets world records at the 1936 Olympics.
A bookstore in Harlem becomes a hub for change and ideas.
In 19th century Louisiana, slaves find brief freedom and joy in Congo Square every Sunday.
Explore the untold dreams and worth of those deemed mere property.
A mathematician's calculations are crucial for a historic space mission.
A civil rights champion fights for equal voting rights against fierce opposition.
Longer stories about african american history for developing and independent readers.
The Tuskegee Airmen were the first airplane pilots of color ever in the US military, and they played a major role in winning World War II.
Discover the mathematician whose calculations launched NASA's early missions.
Escape slavery, lead others to freedom, and fight for justice.
A quarter of a million Americans gather in Washington, DC, to demand equal rights for black Americans.
The life of Louis Armstrong, a famous jazz musician, is explored from his childhood in New Orleans to his rise to fame.
A girl searches for family, facing joy and sorrow in a divided city.
Three generations of women share vivid childhood memories, revealing a century of history and heritage.
Captured at 15, Amos dreams of freedom for 45 years. Will he finally break his chains?
A summer at Grandpa's ranch challenges Justin's views on 'men's work.'
Explore the Harlem Renaissance's art and activism, and its enduring impact today.
A brave woman defies oppression, leading many to freedom.
A woman born into slavery in New York endures separation, abuse, and loss before finding her voice as a powerful advocate for freedom, justice, and equality.