Books About Black Lives Matter

The Best Black Lives Matter Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about black lives matter? 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 3 Favorite Books About Black Lives Matter

The Hate U Give
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$2089
Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2017

The Hate U Give

By Angie Thomas · Book #1 in the The Hate U Give series

A teen witnesses a friend's shooting, facing a choice that could change her community and risk her life.

Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (2017)Coretta Scott King Honor (2018)Michael L. Printz Honor (2018)Odyssey Award (2018)
454 pages· 95,550 words· Est. 9 hour read
4.4 Goodreads · 1,044,436 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Starr Carter navigates life between her poor neighborhood and elite prep school. Her world shatters when she witnesses her unarmed friend Khalil's fatal shooting by a police officer. As Khalil's death becomes a national headline, Starr faces pressure from all sides. What she reveals about that night could ignite change or put her in danger. Will she speak out or stay silent?
A Place Inside of Me
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

A Place Inside of Me

By Zetta Elliott, Noa Denmon (Illustrator)

A child's emotions shift from joy to anger and peace after a community tragedy.

Caldecott Honor (2021)
32 pages· 397 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.5/7 Bookroo·4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,196 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: A young boy's joyful summer is shattered by a police shooting in his community. As seasons change, his emotions evolve from fear to anger, and finally to pride and peace. Through vibrant illustrations, his journey of grief, protest, and healing unfolds, inviting readers to explore the hidden depths of their own feelings. How will he find peace amidst turmoil?
Because of You, John Lewis
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Because of You, John Lewis

By Andrea Davis Pinkney, Keith Henry Brown (Illustrator)

A young activist meets a civil rights hero, forging an unexpected bond.

40 pages· 1,478 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
4.3 Goodreads · 367 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Ten-year-old Tybre Faw, captivated by civil rights history, embarks on a journey to meet Congressman John Lewis. Their meeting in Selma sparks an extraordinary friendship, as Tybre joins Lewis in the iconic memorial walk across the Edmund Pettus Bridge. This inspiring tale of dreams and legacies asks: who will rise next to shape history?
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