African American
All Ages
Books and Activities for Teaching Kids Black History and Culture
From illustrated biographies to classic reads, join us in honoring Black voices, culture, and history all year long.
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11 Nonfiction Kids’ Books That Celebrate Black Excellence
These fantastic reads center on Black figures throughout history who embodied excellence in their respective fields and inspired those around them.
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22 Books That Celebrate Lesser-Known African Americans and Their Contributions to History
These stories help celebrate just a few of the countless individuals who, without fanfare, played key roles in history.
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The Unsung Hero of Birdsong, USA Uncovers the History of African American WWII Heroes
Brenda Woods’s new novel for tweens highlights the little-known history of the 761st Tank Battalion, an African American military unit that served during World War II.
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Meet the Illustrator: Sharee Miller
In our Meet the Illustrator conversation, Sharee talks about how her own experiences inspired her new book, Princess Hair; her favorite princess growing up; and why she thinks it’s important to create art as a family.
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Great Reads To Celebrate Black History Month With Kids and Teens
From illustrated biographies to seldom-seen profiles to stunning prose, these stories help bring Black history to life for kids.
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Celebrating Black Authors Past and Present: Favorite Reads and Soon-to-Be Classics for Young Readers
The Brown Bookshelf celebrates and shares the infinite stories Black creators have to tell. Here, five Brown Bookshelf team members reflect on favorite works from children's authors past and present.
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My Path to Peter: Andrea Davis Pinkney on Bringing Ezra Jack Keats and The Snowy Day to Life
I was born in the inner city in 1963, the same year Ezra Jack Keats won the Caldecott medal for The Snowy Day. I’m thankful I came into this world with that book to greet me.
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8 Kids’ Books That Celebrate Diverse and Courageous Historical Figures
Author Clay Swartz recommends his favorite kids’ reads that showcase some of the coolest, classiest, and most courageous historical figures of all time.
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Growing Reader
Characters of Color: 7 Must-Read Picture Books Featuring African American Characters
These seven must-read books feature memorable characters of color that your little ones are sure to love.
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Growing Reader
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Remembering Hurricane Katrina: 15 Moving Books for Kids of All Ages
These books for kids and teens help explain what happened when Hurricane Katrina struck and celebrate the resiliency of the communities that lived through the storm.