Black History Month Nonfiction
Reading is one of the best ways to help your students listen and learn. For Black History Month and every month, here are nonfiction titles celebrating historical heroes and contemporary legends, plus books that honor centuries of the Black experience in the United States and beyond.
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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Maya Angelou Author
Oprah Winfrey Author of introduction, etc.
(2009)
English
Here is a book as joyous and painful, as mysterious and memorable, as childhood itself. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings captures the longing of lonely children, the brute insult of bigotry, and the... Read more
The story of one of the most influential civil rights activist of our time. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was only 25 when he helped organize the Montgomery Bus Boycott and was soon organizing b... Read more
The uplifting, amazing true story—a New York Times bestseller!This edition of Margot Lee Shetterly's acclaimed book is perfect for young readers. It's the powerful story of four African-Ameri... Read more
She Persisted: Harriet Tubman
She Persisted (Series)
Andrea Davis Pinkney Author
Chelsea Clinton Author
(2021)
English
Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds!Born e... Read more
As the world now knows, Barack Obama has made history as our first African-American president. With black-and-white illustrations throughout, this biography is perfect for primary graders looking f... Read more
She Persisted: Coretta Scott...
She Persisted (Series)
Kelly Starling Lyons Author
Chelsea Clinton Author
(2022)
English
Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the oddsāincluding Corett... Read more
She Persisted: Oprah Winfrey
She Persisted (Series)
RenƩe Watson Author
Chelsea Clinton Author
(2021)
English
Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the oddsāinclud... Read more
She Persisted: Claudette Colvin
She Persisted (Series)
Lesa Cline-Ransome Author
Chelsea Clinton Author
(2021)
English
Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds!In this cha... Read more
This crucial, empowering, #1 New York Times bestselling exploration of racism—and antiracism—in America makes critical ideas accessible for teen readers, adapted from Ibram X. Kendi'... Read more
"Nelson plaits her narrative with Western lingo and homespun similes. . . . James' painterly oils swirl with energy, visible daubs creating the dusty, monumental landscape and equally monumental ho... Read more
She Persisted: Florence...
She Persisted (Series)
Rita Williams-Garcia Author
Chelsea Clinton Author
(2021)
English
Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds!In this cha... Read more
Maya Angelou’s debut memoir is a modern American classic beloved worldwide. Her life story is told in the documentary film And Still I Rise, as seen on PBS’s American Masters.Here is a ... Read more
Stolen into Slavery
National Geographic (Series)
Judith Bloom Fradin Author
Dennis Brindell Fradin Author
(2012)
English
The true story behind the acclaimed movie 12 Years a Slave, this book follows the life of Solomon Northup, a free black man from New York who was captured in the United States and sold into slavery... Read more
April 16th. The year is 1963. Birmingham, Alabama has had a spring of non-violent protests known as the Birmingham Campaign, seeking to draw attention to the segregation against blacks by the city ... Read more
A Time to Break Silence
King Legacy (Series)
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Author
Walter Dean Myers Author of introduction, etc.
(2013)
English
The first collection of King’s essential writings for high school students and young people A Time to Break Silence presents Martin Luther King, Jr.'s most important writings and speec... Read more
"All men are born free and equal." Everybody knows about the Founding Fathers and the Declaration of Independence in 1776. But the founders weren't the only ones who believed that everyone had a... Read more
I am Rosa Parks
Ordinary People Change the World (Series)
Brad Meltzer Author
Christopher Eliopoulos Illustrator
(2014)
English
Civil Rights leader Rosa Parks is the 3rd hero in in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8. (Cover may vary)Each picture book in this series is a biography of... Read more
Who Was Frederick Douglass?
Who Was? (Series)
April Jones Prince Author
Who HQ Author
(2014)
English
Born into slavery in Maryland in 1818, Frederick Douglass was determined to gain freedomāand once he realized that knowledge was power, he secretly learned to read and write to give himself an adva... Read more
A memoir of the Civil Rights Movement from one of its youngest heroes A Sibert Informational Book Medal Honor BookKirkus Best Books of 2015Booklist Editors' Choice 2015BCCB Blue Ribb... Read more
New York Times Bestselling Series!Ć¢ĀĀThese books are, quite simply, brilliant. . . . Thrilling, bloody, action-packed stories from American history.Ć¢ĀĀ Ć¢ĀĀNew York Times ĆĀ Meet Underground Railroa... Read more
"In James E. Ransome's realistic pastel portraits, Battle, his family, and his teachers all seem lit from within." —The New York Times Book Review A boy discovers his passion for dance and be... Read more
Born in 1860s Missouri, nobody expected George Washington Carver to succeed. Slaves were not allowed to be educated. After the Civil War, Carver enrolled in classes and proved to be a star student.... Read more
Who Was Sojourner Truth?
Who Was? (Series)
Yona Zeldis McDonough Author
Who HQ Author
(2015)
English
Almost 100 years before Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat, Sojourner Truth was mistreated by a streetcar conductor. She took him to courtāand won! Before she was Sojourner Truth, she was k... Read more
This Coretta Scott King Honor Book provides a much-needed window into a little-documented time in black history. The poignant story, based on the memoir of Maritcha RĆ©mond Lyons, shows what it was ... Read more
Who Was Jackie Robinson?
Who Was? (Series)
Gail Herman Author
Dominic Hoffman Narrator
(2016)
English
As a kid, Jackie Robinson loved sports. And why not? He was a natural at football, basketball, and, of course, baseball. But beyond athletic skill, it was his strength of character that secured his... Read more
A stirring, dramatic story of a slave who mails himself to freedom by a Jane Addams Peace Award-winning author and a Coretta Scott King Award-winning artist.Henry Brown doesn't know how old he is. ... Read more
The inspirational true story of the first African American to play college basketball in the deeply segregated Southeastern Conferenceāa powerful moment in Black history.Perry Wallace was born at a... Read more
James Meredith's 1966 march in Mississippi began as one man's peaceful protest for voter registration and became one of the South's most important demonstrations of the civil rights movement. It br... Read more
The uplifting, amazing true story—a New York Times bestseller!This edition of Margot Lee Shetterly's acclaimed book is perfect for young readers. It's the powerful story of four African-Ameri... Read more
On August 28, 1963, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington, Martin Luther King, Jr., gave one of the most powerful and memorable speeches in our nation's history. Now r... Read more
Freedom in Congo Square
Carole Boston Weatherford Author
R. Gregory Christie Illustrator
(2017)
English
Winner of a Caldecott Honor and a Coretta Scott King Illustrator HonorA Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2016A School Library Journal Best Book of 2016: NonfictionStarred reviews from School Library Jou... Read more
The wife of Martin Luther King Jr., Coretta Scott King was a civil rights leader in her own right, playing a prominent role in the African American struggle for racial equality in the 1960s.Here's ... Read more
In November 1960, all of America watched as a tiny six-year-old black girl, surrounded by federal marshals, walked through a mob of screaming segregationists and into her school. An icon of the civ... Read more
Starred reviews hail Streetcar to Justice as "a book that belongs in any civil rights library collection" (Publishers Weekly) and "completely fascinating and unique" (Kirkus). An ALA Notable Book a... Read more
This powerful picture book introduces young readers to a key event in the struggle for Civil Rights. Winner, Coretta Scott King Honor Award.In 1963 Birmingham, Alabama, thousands of African America... Read more
An eye-opening look at the life and legacy of Jackie Robinson, the man who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball and became an American hero.Baseball, basketball, football — no mat... Read more
Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award Winner“An engaging and accessible account” for young readers about the Freedom Riders who led the landmark 1961 protests against segregation on... Read more
By Fall 1963, the Civil Rights Movement is an undeniable keystone of the national conversation, and as chair of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, John Lewis is right in the thick of it... Read more
With imagination and power, the award-winning Pinkney duo celebrates MLK's nonviolent struggle for civil rights — as he transforms America through the spirit of love.A Washington Post Best Bo... Read more
The fascinating biography of one of America's most influential African American voices from the awardāwinning author of Speak Up, Speak Out!Teacher. Self-emancipator. Orator. Author. Man. Frederick... Read more
The young adult adaptation of the acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestseller Just Mercyānow a major motion picture starring Michael B. Jordan, Jaime Foxx, and Brie Larson and the subject of an HBO doc... Read more
Lonnie Johnson was always building things. As a kid he made rockets. As a teenager he built a robot from scratch. As an adult he worked for NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory on the Galileo orbiter a... Read more
CCBC Choices 2015Best History/Non-fiction Picture Book of 2014, The Huffington Post2015 Jefferson Cup Overfloweth2016 Arnold Adoff Early Readers Poetry Award, Honor BookTake a walk through Harlem's... Read more
Sojourner Truth was born into slavery but possessed a mind and a vision that knew no bounds. So Tall Within traces her life from her painful childhood through her remarkable emancipation to her inc... Read more
Now adapted for young readers, Vice President Kamala Harris's empowering memoir about the values and inspirations that guided her life.With her election to the vice presidency, her election to the ... Read more
This young adult adaptation of the New York Times bestselling White Rage is essential antiracist reading for teens.An NAACP Image Award finalistA Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the YearA NYPL Best Boo... Read more
I am Brave
Ordinary People Change the World (Series)
Brad Meltzer Author
Christopher Eliopoulos Illustrator
(2019)
English
The littlest readers can learn about Martin Luther King, Jr., in this board book version of the New York Times bestselling Ordinary People Change the World biography.This friendly, fun biography se... Read more
The inspiring story of the 1963 Birmingham Children's March as seen through the eyes of four young people at the center of the action.The 1963 Birmingham Children's March was a turning point in Ame... Read more
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. presents a journey through America's past and our nation's attempts at renewal in this look at the Civil War's conclusion, Reconstruction, and the rise of Jim Crow segregatio... Read more
"A detail-rich picture book." —Kirkus Reviews "Straightforward and inviting." —School Library Journal From award-winning author Lesa Cline-Ransome and acclaimed illustrator Raúl Co... Read more
Defying Hitler
Greatest Sports Moments (Series)
Nel Yomtov Author
Eduardo Garcia Illustrator
(2018)
English
At the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany, the last thing Adolf Hitler expected was to see a black man compete and win. But Jesse Owens didn't just win. He was dominant in the track and field ... Read more
Thomas Jefferson's Corps of Discovery included Captains Lewis and Clark and a crew of 28 men to chart a route from St. Louis to the Pacific Ocean. All the crew but one volunteered for the mission. ... Read more
Published in collaboration with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, discover over fifty remarkable African American women whose unique skills and contributions ... Read more
Imagine learning to read at the age of 116! Discover the true story of Mary Walker, the nation's oldest student who did just that, in this picture book from a Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator an... Read more
Why is Lewis Latimer important? His invention of the carbon filament made light bulbs more afforable and longer lasting. Readers follow his journey from working with Alexander Graham Bell to improv... Read more
RISE: A Feminist Book Project 2021 List, Early Readers Non-FictionMabel Fairbanks didn't let segregation stop her from skating.In the 1930s, only white figure skaters were allowed in public ice rin... Read more
Black Civil War Soldiers
Jr. Graphic African American History (Series)
Susan K. Baumann Author
(2013)
English
The 54th Massachusetts Regiment was one of the first African-American units in the United States during the Civil War. It became known for its bravery. The colorful, graphic format and the easy-to-... Read more
The story of how a girl born into slavery became an early leader in the civil rights movement and the most famous Black female journalist in nineteenth-century America. Born into slavery in 1862, I... Read more
The story of how a girl born into slavery became an early leader in the civil rights movement and the most famous Black female journalist in nineteenth-century America. Born into slavery in 1862, I... Read more
A timely and essential history of Black voter suppression, adapted from the National Book Award longlisted adult bookThis young adult adaptation brings to light the shocking truth about how not eve... Read more
Fannie Lou Hamer
Freedom's Promise (Series)
Duchess Harris, JD, PhD Author
Marne Ventura Author
(2019)
English
Fannie Lou Hamer was an influential African American activist in the 1960s and 1970s. She fought for African Americans' civil rights, including the right to vote. Fannie Lou Hamer: Civil Rights Act... Read more
The true story of how a 1963 ride on a carousel in Maryland made a powerful Civil Rights statement.Ā A Ride to RememberĀ tells how a community came togetherāboth black and whiteāto make a change. Whe... Read more
"The connection between American whites and blacks is far deeper and more passionate than any of us like to think." These words from the introduction of his collection of essays in "Nobody Knows My... Read more
Winner of the Coretta Scott King Illustration Award! From a New York Times bestselling author and an acclaimed illustrator comes this vibrant portrait of Aretha Franklin that pays her the R-E-S-P-E... Read more
Relive the moments when African Americans fought for equal rights, and made history.Even though slavery had ended in the 1860s, African Americans were still suffering under the weight of segregatio... Read more
"The audio version adds to the authenticity even more as she narrates her own words, bringing the listener into her world." — School Library Journal, starred reviewThis program includes a for... Read more
A beautiful picture book for sharing and marking special occasions such as graduation, inspired by the life of the first African American woman to travel in space, Mae Jemison. An Amazon Best Book ... Read more
AudiseeĀ® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Two poets, one white and one black, explore race and childhood in this must-ha... Read more
For African American women, the fight for the right to vote was only one battle. An eye-opening book that tells the important, overlooked story of black women as a force in the suffrage movementāwh... Read more
The #1 sports series for kids takes readers on the court and behind the scenes with beloved NBA icon Kobe Bryant in this inspiring biography.As the son of Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former NBA playe... Read more
The story of Charles Henry Turner, the first Black entomologist — a scientist who studies bugs — is told in this fascinating book for young readers.Can spiders learn? How do ants f... Read more
*"[An] excellent exercise in narrative nonfiction." āBooklist (starred review)From New York Times bestselling author Andrew Maraniss comes the remarkable true story of Glenn Burke, a "hidden figure... Read more
This powerful and unflinching memoir by young mother and fugitive slave, Harriet Ann Jacobs (1813 -1897), remains among the few remaining slave narratives written by a woman. The book was published... Read more
From the Newbery Honor–winning author of Genesis Begins Again comes a shimmering picture book that shines the light on Zora Neale Hurston, the extraordinary writer and storycatcher extraordin... Read more
Young, Gifted and Black
See Yourself in Their Stories (Series)
Jamia Wilson Author
Andrea Pippins Illustrator
(2020)
English
"...to be revisited again and again...The candy-colored pages and straightforward stories are hard to resist..." –The New York Times "Gorgeously illustrated...vibrant and comprehensive...will... Read more
The inspirational and true story of James Herman Banning, the first African American pilot to fly across the country, comes to life in this picture book biography perfect for fans of Hidden Figures... Read more
The inspiring life and legacy of vocal artist and civil rights icon Paul Robeson—one of the most important public figures in the twentieth century—adapted for young adults by the acclai... Read more
In the nineteen fifties and early sixties, Birmingham, Alabama, became known as Bombingham. At the center of this violent time in the fight for civil rights, and standing at opposite ends, were Rev... Read more
In this key civil rights and social justice book for young readers, Scipio Africanus Jones—a self-taught attorney who was born enslaved—leads a momentous series of court cases to save t... Read more
Inspired by the recent wave of activism led by young people fighting for racial justice, civil rights icon Ruby Bridgesāwho, at the age of six, was the first black child to integrate an all-white e... Read more
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • CBC KIDS’ BOOK CHOICE AWARD WINNERCivil rights icon Ruby Bridges—who, at the age of six, was the first black child to integrate into an all-white elemen... Read more
Adapted from Emmanuel Acho's New York Times bestseller Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man, comes an essential young readers edition aimed at opening a dialogue about systemic racism with ... Read more
The Doctor with an Eye for Eyes
Amazing Scientists (Series)
Book 2
Julia Finley Mosca Author
Daniel Rieley Illustrator
(2020)
English
Chicago Public Library Best of the Best SelectionNSTA Best STEM Books for K-12 SelectionA Mighty Girl Book of the YearIf you like to think big, but some say you're too small, or they say you're too... Read more
This stunning picture book offers a riveting account of African American explorer Matthew Henson's 1909 journey to the North Pole with Admiral Peary. Matthew Henson was born just after the Civil Wa... Read more
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the publication of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, this beautiful biography of Maya Angelou describes how she rose above a childhood of trauma and emotion... Read more
Coretta Scott King Honor–winning author Tonya Bolden chronicles the life of an intrepid lawyer and civil rights pioneer. Dovey Johnson Roundtree was most famous for her successful defense of ... Read more
Discover the inspiring story of the first black woman elected to Congress and to run for president in this picture book biography from a Newbery Honor-winning author and a Coretta Scott King-John S... Read more
A stunning, rhythmic picture book biography of African American composer Scott Joplin, whose ragtime music paved the way for jazz.There was something special about Scott Joplin... This quiet kid co... Read more
She Persisted: Florence...
She Persisted (Series)
Rita Williams-Garcia Author
Chelsea Clinton Author
(2021)
English
Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds!In this cha... Read more
Many important moments in history have not been taught in schools or explored in the mainstream media. These events often include people of color and involve Black history. This "whitewashing" of h... Read more
During a time when taking a trip across the nation could be dangerous for Black Americans, one man crafted a guide that changed the lives of millions.In the late 1930s when segregation was legal an... Read more
In February 2017, Rochelle Riley was reading Twitter posts and came across a series of black-and-white photos of four-year-old Lola dressed up as different African American women who had made histo... Read more
Jimi Hendrix's talent was epic, and so is this lyrical account of his life, with spectacular artwork by Edel Rodriguezā including a poster underneath the jacket!From his turbulent childhood through... Read more
James Ransome's glorious art celebrates jazz icon Sonny Rollins and how he found an inspired spot to practice his saxophone when his neighbors complained.Sonny Rollins loved his saxophone. As a tee... Read more
A reimagined and modern take on the holiday favorite, this picture book weaves together the classic Christmas tale of The Nutcracker and the true-life story of 12-year-old ballerina ... Read more
In the stunning follow-up to The Talk: Conversations About Race, Love & Truth, award-winning Black authors and artists come together to create a moving anthology collection celebrating Black lo... Read more
In the stunning follow-up to The Talk: Conversations About Race, Love & Truth, award-winning Black authors and artists come together to create a moving anthology collection celebrating Black lo... Read more
In a moving, lyrical tale about the cost and fragility of freedom, a New York Times best-selling author and an acclaimed artist follow the life of a man who courageously shipped himself out of slav... Read more
Who Sparked the Montgomery...
Who HQ Graphic Novels (Series)
Insha Fitzpatrick Author
Abelle Hayford Illustrator
(2022)
English
Discover the story behind Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott in this compelling graphic novel ā written by Oh My Gods! author Insha Fitzpatrick and illustrated by #DrawingWhileBlack organize... Read more
Key events of the Civil Rights Movement will be brought to life in this exciting and informative new series.The year 1960 was a turning point in the civil rights movement as young Black men and wom... Read more
Key events of the Civil Rights Movement will be brought to life in this exciting and informative new series.The year 1963 brought both violence and a speech that resonates today. In June, two Black... Read more
From acclaimed author and illustrator Don Tate, the rousing story of Ernie Barnes, an African American pro football player and fine artist He realized how football and art were one and the same. Bo... Read more
This illuminating and defining picture book biography, adapted for audio, tells the story of little Eunice who grew up to become the acclaimed singer Nina Simone and her bold, defiant, and exultant... Read more
A 2022 Coretta Scott King Book Award Honoree! This luminous, defining picture book biography illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Christian Robinson, tells the remarkable and inspiring story of ac... Read more
One of the worst acts of racial violence in American history took place in 1921, when a White mob numbering in the thousands decimated the thriving Black community of Greenwood in Tulsa, Oklahoma. ... Read more
After having a book snatched from her little hand, Mary McLeod, the child of former slaves, resolved to learn to read. Many years later, with 1.50 in her pocket, Mary McLeod Bethune set out to make... Read more
From Karyn Parson's critically acclaimed Sweet Blackberry video series comes the little known story of Garrett Morgan, an African American inventor who created the traffic signal.Before Garrett Mor... Read more
Kids deal with racism and social justice issues every day; give them the tools to effectively fight injustices using Christian principles and practical tools. In this adaptation of How to Fight Rac... Read more
Opal Lee and What It Means to...
Alice Faye Duncan Author
Keturah A. Bobo Illustrator
(2022)
English
Booklist starred reviewBlack activist Opal Lee had a vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone. This true story celebrates Black joy and inspires children to see their dreams blossom. Growing ... Read more
The 1619 Project’s lyrical picture book in verse, adapted for audio, chronicles the consequences of slavery and the history of Black resistance in the United States, thoughtfully rendered by ... Read more
The 1619 Project’s lyrical picture book in verse chronicles the consequences of slavery and the history of Black resistance in the United States, thoughtfully rendered by Pulitzer Prize-winni... Read more
A searing new work of nonfiction from award-winning author Brandy Colbert about the history and legacy of one of the most deadly and destructive acts of racial violence in American history: the Tul... Read more
From the #1 New York Times bestselling series comes the latest title in the Who HQ Now format for trending topics. It tells the history of a political and social movement that advocates for non-vio... Read more
A powerful, impactful, eye-opening journey that explores through the Civil Rights Movement in 1950s-1960s America in spare and evocative verse.In stunning verse, Erica Martin's debut poetry collect... Read more
A powerful, impactful, eye-opening journey that explores through the Civil Rights Movement in 1950s-1960s America in spare and evocative verse, with historical photos interspersed throughout.In stu... Read more
From the New York Times bestselling author and National Book Award finalist, a biography in verse and prose of science fiction visionary Octavia Butler.Acclaimed novelist Ibi Zoboi illuminates the ... Read more
A Coretta Scott King Author Honor BookA Walter Dean Myers Honor BookFrom the New York Times bestselling author and National Book Award finalist, a biography in verse and prose of science fiction vi... Read more
A Caldecott Honor winner! Prepare yourself for something unlike anything: A smash-up of art and text for teens that viscerally captures what it is to be Black. In America. Right Now. Written by #1 ... Read more
Meet activist Alton Yates, an Air Force veteran who dedicated his life to propelling America forward—from space travel to the Civil Rights Movement and beyond—in this inspiring nonficti... Read more
“Every parent of a Black or brown girl should buy this book, read it to their child, and pass it along to the other parents in their circle.”—Evette Dionne, National Book Award lo... Read more
Discover more about Juneteenth, the important holiday that celebrates the end of chattel slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, a group of enslaved men, women, and children in Texas gather... Read more
“Every parent of a Black or brown girl should buy this book, read it to their child, and pass it along to the other parents in their circle.”—Evette Dionne, National Book Award lo... Read more
Now adapted for young adults—the #1 New York Times bestselling memoir, which Toni Morrison called “quite extraordinary,” offers an intimate look at Barack Obama’s early days... Read more
Mae Jemison, the first black woman in space, is an engineer, physician, teacher, Peace Corps volunteer, and founder of multiple technology companies. This fascinating bio tells about her inspiring ... Read more
In the United States, Black men are almost six times more likely to be imprisoned than white men. This disproportionate impact can be traced back to slavery, Jim Crow laws, and the criminalization ... Read more
Who Was the Greatest?
Who HQ Graphic Novels (Series)
Gabe Soria Author
Chris Brunner Illustrator
(2022)
English
"The Who HQ Graphic Novels series does an excellent job of quickly engaging readers by capturing the drama and immediacy of pivotal historic events."— BooklistDiscover the story behind Muhamm... Read more
From Black Wall Street to...
21st Century Skills Library: Racial Justice in America: Excellence and Achievement (Series)
Hedreich Nichols Author
Kelisa Wing Author
(2022)
English
Students will learn more about America's thriving Black communities, from Tulsa's Black Wall Street to Allensworth, California. These towns and neighborhoods are often ignored in discussions on Bla... Read more
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAn inspiring story of identity and self-esteem from celebrated athlete and activist Colin Kaepernick.When Colin Kaepernick was five years old, he was given a simple school ... Read more
The inspiring life and legacy of vocal artist and civil rights icon Paul Robeson—one of the most important public figures in the twentieth century—adapted for young adults by the acclai... Read more
Hidden Black History
The Fight for Black Rights (Series)
Amanda Jackson Green Author
Book Buddy Digital Media Narrator
(2021)
English
AudiseeĀ® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Many important moments in history have not been taught in schools or explo... Read more
The Met Faith Ringgold
What the Artist Saw (Series)
Sharna Jackson Author
Andrea Pippins Illustrator
(2021)
English
See the world through Faith Ringgold's eyes and be inspired to produce your own masterpieces.Have you ever wondered exactly what your favorite artists were looking at to make them draw, sculpt, or ... Read more
Kamala Harris
Little People, BIG DREAMS (Series)
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara Author
Lauren Semmer Illustrator
(2021)
English
In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Kamala Harris, the first woman, first Black person, and first South Asian American to be ele... Read more
She Persisted: Coretta Scott...
She Persisted (Series)
Kelly Starling Lyons Author
Chelsea Clinton Author
(2022)
English
Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the oddsāincluding Coretta Sco... Read more
This biography of Pauli Murray is a groundbreaking new nonfiction book intended for the middle grade audience written in verse.Pauli Murray was a thorn in the side of white America demanding justic... Read more
She Persisted: Marian Anderson
She Persisted (Series)
Katheryn Russell-Brown Author
Chelsea Clinton Author
(2022)
English
Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the oddsāincluding Marian Ande... Read more
Your story begins in Africa. Your African ancestors defied the odds and survived 400 years of slavery in America and passed down an extraordinary legacy to you. Beginning in Africa before 1619, You... Read more
Learn About Amazing Black Heroes That Shaped History (Ages 8–12)A fun book for children with moving stories about Black trailblazers who persevered through adversity to inspire generations to... Read more
AudiseeĀ® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Winner of the Coretta Scott King Book Awards for Author and Illustrator A ... Read more
This brilliant memoir-in-verse tells the moving story of how a nation learned to celebrate a hero. Through years of protests and petition, Kathlyn's story highlights the foot soldiers who fought to... Read more
History Smashers: The...
History Smashers (Series)
Kate Messner Author
Gwendolyn Hooks Author
(2022)
English
Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about the Underground Railroad and Black Americans' struggle for freedom. Perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.Before the... Read more
Ida B. Wells, Voice of Truth is an inspiring picture book biography of the groundbreaking journalist and civil rights activist as told by her great-granddaughter Michelle Duster and illustrated by ... Read more
Stacey Abrams is a lawyer, entrepreneur, and voting rights activist. After working in government, she founded Fair Fight Action to improve voting access. Learn about Abrams's early life and what sh... Read more
Kamala Harris: Vice President
Women Leading the Way (Series)
Elizabeth Neuenfeldt Author
(2022)
English
Kamala Harris is the first female, Black, and Asian American vice president! But how did she accomplish all that she has? In this leveled title, young readers are introduced to the life and work of... Read more
The Flag Never Touched the...
True Adventures (Series)
Kekla Magoon Author
Amerigo Pinelli Illustrator
(2022)
English
The story of an all-black regiment's assault on the impregnable Fort Wagner in the Civil War, an act of extraordinary courage that changed hearts and minds in America for everTHE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR... Read more
Barbara Binns presents the inspiring story of one man in his struggle for racial equality in the field of battle and the field of medicine.Scholastic Focus is the premier home of thoroughly researc... Read more
Young Trailblazers
Young Trailblazers (Series)
M.J. Fievre Author
Kim Balacuit Illustrator
(2021)
English
Discover Incredible Inventions by Black People (Ages 8-12)#1 New Release in Children's Inventors BooksYoung Trailblazers: The Book of Black Inventors and Scientists is a fun new book for children t... Read more
Kamala Harris
National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2 (Series)
Tonya K. Grant Author
(2022)
English
Explore one of the most powerful and highest-ranking female figures in American history with this biography of Vice President Kamala Harris in this Level 2 reader. On January 20, 2021, Kamala Harri... Read more
Stacey Abrams
National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2 (Series)
Melissa H. Mwai Author
(2022)
English
Learn about the voting rights advocate and politician Stacey Abrams and her groundbreaking achievements in this appealing Level 2 reader. Young readers will find out about Abram's childhood and her... Read more
Amanda Gorman
Little People, BIG DREAMS (Series)
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara Author
Queenbe Monyei Illustrator
(2022)
English
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Amanda Gorman, America's astounding young poet and activ... Read more
A young Aretha Franklin captivates her community with the song "Respect" during the height of the Civil Rights Movement, in this striking biography that will embolden today's young listeners to sin... Read more