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9 Kids' Books on Slavery

These books explore the painful history of American slavery — a necessity, if we’re to understand and reckon with present-day racism.

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Baby & Toddler

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Growing Reader

21 Picture Books That Help Keep Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Dream Alive

These books help teach children about the important values Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. emphasized, including peace, perseverance, and racial equality.

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Tween

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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Teen

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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Growing Reader

Tween

Teen

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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