Top 10 Black History Month Books

    What Is Given from the Heart
    6.4
    01
    What Is Given from the Heart
    Written by Patricia C. McKissack & illustrated by April Harrison
    I Have a Dream
    6.1
    02
    I Have a Dream
    Illustrated by Kadir Nelson
    All Different Now: Juneteenth, the First Day of Freedom
    6.1
    03
    All Different Now: Juneteenth, the First Day of Freedom
    Written by Angela Johnson & illustrated by E.B. Lewis
    Maya Angelou
    6.1
    Series
    04
    Maya Angelou
    Written by Lisbeth Kaiser & illustrated by Leire Salaberria
    Pies from Nowhere: How Georgia Gilmore Sustained the Montgomery Bus Boycott
    6.0
    05
    Pies from Nowhere: How Georgia Gilmore Sustained the Montgomery Bus Boycott
    Written by Dee Romito & illustrated by Laura Freeman
    06
    When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree
    Written by Jamie L. B. Deenihan & illustrated by Lorraine Rocha
    Big Papa and the Time Machine
    5.8
    07
    Big Papa and the Time Machine
    Written by Daniel Bernstrom & illustrated by Shane W. Evans
    Respect: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul
    5.8
    08
    Respect: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul
    Written by Carole Boston Weatherford & illustrated by Frank Morrison
    09
    Rosa Parks
    Written by Lisbeth Kaiser & illustrated by Marta Antelo
    The Undefeated
    5.5
    10
    The Undefeated
    Written by Kwame Alexander & illustrated by Kadir Nelson

Children's literature offers some amazing books that can add depth and meaning to Black History Month. From picture books to chapter books, classics to new releases, and fact-rich biographies to imaginative tales, we've collected the very best in children's books to celebrate Black History Month. When it comes to books commemorating and celebrating black history and culture, there are some very inspiring new offerings that cover the spectrum from tender tributes to fun and perceptive stories. If you have a young reader who enjoys graphic novels, for example, you could check out *New Kid* by Jerry Craft, which just won the prestigious Newbery Medal. If you want an inspiring picture book, *The Undefeated*, by Kwame Alexander and illustrated by Kadir Nelson, is a powerfully illustrated poem won the 2020 Caldecott Medal. This list includes many newer releases as well as celebrated classics. You can easily filter our list to show only picture books, chapter books, or board books. Or you can browse the full list.

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