"Lulu the One and Only" by Lynnette Mawhinney, PhD
Lulu loves her family, but people are always asking What are you? Lulu hates that question. Her brother inspires her to come up with a “power phrase” so she can easily express who she is, not what she is.
"Marvelous Maravilloso: Me and My Beautiful Family" by Carrie Lara, PsyD
Marvelous Maravilloso follows a young girl as she finds joy in the colors of the world all around her, including the colors of her own family.
"Accordionly: Abuelo and Opa Make Music" by Michael Genhart
When both grandpas, Abuelo and Opa, visit at the same time, they can’t understand each other’s language and there is a lot of silence. The grandson’s clever thinking helps find a way for everyone to share the day together as two cultures become one family.
"Ada Twist, Scientistopens in new window" by Andrea Beaty
"Ada Twist, Scientist" is a celebration of STEM, perseverance, and passion.
"As Good As Anybody: Martin Luther King Jr., and Abraham Joshua Heschel’s Amazing March Toward Freedomopens in new window" by Richard Michelson
The story of two icons for social justice, how they formed a remarkable friendship, and turned their personal experiences of oppression into a message of love and equality for all.
"Before There was Mozart: The Story of Joseph Boulogne, Chevalier de Saint-Georgeopens in new window" by Lesa Cline-Ransome
This inspiring story tells how Joseph Boulogne, a Black child from Guadeloupe goes on to become a musical superstar in 18th century France.
"Black is Brown is Tanopens in new window" by Arnold Adoff
A story poem about a biracial family delighting in each other and all the beautiful things and the good things of the earth.
"The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Picture Book Editionopens in new window" by William Kamkwamba
The story of a 14 year old boy who brings electricity to his small farm village in Malawi by building a windmill out of junk yard scraps.
"Brothers of the Knightopens in new window" by Debbie Allen
Debbie Allen's contemporary retelling of the classic tale The Twelve Dancing Princesses.
"Chocolate Meopens in new window" by Taye Diggs and Shane W. Evans
A book based on experiences of being African-American, feeling different and trying to fit in as kids.
"The Colors of Usopens in new window" by Karen Katz
Through the eyes of a little girl who begins to see her familiar world in a new way, this book celebrates the differences and similarities that connect all people.
"Curly Girls, Love Your Curlsopens in new window" by Lexi P.
In this interactive coloring book, Lexi shares a positive message about loving your natural hair that reinforces the importance of self-esteem.
"Frederick Douglass: The Lion Who Wrote Historyopens in new window" by Walter Dean Myers
The story of Frederick Douglass, a self-educated slave who became an icon.
"Granddaddy's Turn: A Journey to the Ballot Boxopens in new window" by Michael S. Brandy and Eric Stein
Based on the true story of one African-American family's struggle for voting rights in the civil rights-era South from a young boy's perspective.
"Hewitt Anderson's Great Big Lifeopens in new window" by Jerdine Nolen
An original story of bravery and the power of the individual.
"If You Were a Kid During the Civil Rights Movementopens in new window" by Gwendolyn Hooks
A story about how two African-American girls find themselves in the middle of a civil rights demonstration and how the fight for equality changed the country forever.
"The Lions of Little Rockopens in new window" by Kristin Levine
In 1958 Little rock, two fifth-graders — one caught passing as white — are willing to take on segregation and the dangers their friendship could bring to both their families.
"I Love My Hair!opens in new window" by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley
This whimsical, evocative story about a girl named Keyana encourages African-American children to feel good about their special hair and be proud of their heritage.
"I'm a Pretty Little Black Girl!opens in new window" by Betty K. Bynum
The first book to be released in the 'I'm a Girl' series, "I'm a Pretty Little Black Girl" is a celebration for little black girls in all shades and hair textures, with an introduction to the lead character "mia". With all of her delightful and talented friends, Mia shares fun, good manners and the idea of a future filled with brilliance!
"Kid Caramel: Private Investigatoropens in new window" by Dwayne Ferguson
Mystery series for children.
"Let the Children Marchopens in new window" by Monica Clark-Robinson
In 1963 Birmingham, Ala., thousands of African-American children volunteered to march for their civil rights after hearing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speak. Facing fear, hate, and danger, these children used their voices to change the world.
"Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black Historyopens in new window" by Vashti Harrison
Featuring forty trailblazing black women in American history, "Little Leaders" educates and inspires as it relates true stories of breaking boundaries and achieving beyond expectations.
"Look What Brown Can Do!opens in new window" by T. Marie Harris
A modern Black History book created to inspire brown children everywhere.
"Malcolm Little: The Boy Who Grew Up to Become Malcolm Xopens in new window" by Ilyasah Shabazz
A unique glimpse into the childhood of Malcolm X.
"Marvelous Meopens in new window" by Lisa Bullard
Alex is a marvelous little boy who is just like other people in some ways, such as getting angry sometimes, but also unique because of his special laugh, his grizzly hugs and his own interesting thoughts. Includes activities.
"Meet Addy: An American Girlopens in new window" by Connie Porter
A coming of age story in the Civil War era.
"Milo's Museumopens in new window", Zetta Elliott
Opens the door to age-appropriate conversations with young children about representation, institutional racism, youth activism, museum studies, lessons from family, and community engagement.
"Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedomopens in new window" by Carole Boston Weatherford
A depiction of Harriet Tubman’s initial escape from slavery and her mission to lead others to freedom as divinely inspired and achieved by steadfast faith and prayer.
"No Mirrors in My Nana's Houseopens in new window" by Ysaye M. Barnwell
A little girl discovers the beauty in herself — and the beauty of the world around her — not by looking in the mirror, but by looking in her Nana's eyes.
"My Kicks: A Sneaker Storyopens in new window" by Susan Verde
This new picture book explores the love and pride that kids have for their sneakers and the joy that can be found in growing up, growing out, and moving on.
"No Ordinary Sound: A Classic Featuring Melodyopens in new window" by Denise Lewis Patrick
A story about an optimistic, enthusiastic African-American girl growing up in Detroit, Mich., during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s.
"One Crazy Summeropens in new window" by Rita Williams-Garcia
Set in 1968, it's the story of three sisters from Brooklyn who travel to Oakland, Calif. to visit their estranged mother, who has joined the Black Panthers.
"Sit In: How Four Friends Stood Up By Sitting Downopens in new window" by Andrea Davis Pinkney
A celebration of the 50th anniversary of the momentous Woolworth’s lunch counter sit-in, when four college students staged a peaceful protest that became a defining moment in the struggle for racial equality and the growing civil rights movement.
"Sojourner Truth’s Step-Stomp-Strideopens in new window" by Andrea Davis Pinkney
The story of Sojourner Truth and her travels across the United States demanding equal rights for black people and for women.
"The Other Sideopens in new window" by Jacqueline Woodson
A book about breaking down the racial divide between blacks and whites.
"Sierra & Chad Stone Adventures" by Amber Payton and Ariel Harris
Queen Amina takes children on a journey with a young brother and sister as they meet the queen. Queen Amina is one of the most celebrated rulers of Africa. She was a West African warrior queen who ruled over what is now North-Central Nigeria.
"Strange Fruit: Billie Holiday and the Power of a Protest Songopens in new window" by Gary Golio
Discover how two outsiders — Billie Holiday, a young Black woman raised in poverty, and Abel Meeropol, the son of Jewish immigrants — combined their talents to create a song that challenged racism and paved the way for the Civil Rights movement.
"This is the Rope: A Story from the Great Migrationopens in new window" by Jacqueline Woodson
The story of one African-American family's journey north during the Great Migration starts with a little girl in South Carolina who finds a rope under a tree one summer. She has no idea the rope will become part of her family's history.
"Two Eyes, a Nose and a Mouthopens in new window", Roberta Grobel Intrater
More than 100 vibrant photographs of multigenerational and multicultural faces with simple rhyming text to explore and celebrate our similarities and differences.
"Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer, Spirit of the Civil Rights Movementopens in new window" by Carole Boston Weatherford
This book celebrates Fannie Lou Hamer’s life and legacy with a message of hope, determination, and strength.
"When the Beat was Born: DJ Kool Herc and the Creation of Hip Hopopens in new window" by Laban Carrick Hill
From his childhood in Jamaica to his youth in the Bronx, this book tells how Kool Herc came to be a DJ, how kids in gangs stopped fighting in order to breakdance, and how the music he invented went on to define a culture and transform the world.
"Whoosh!: Lonnie Johnson’s Super Soaking Stream of Inventionsopens in new window" by Chris Barton
A cool idea with a big splash. Trying to create a new cooling system for refrigerators and air conditioners, impressive inventor Lonnie Johnson instead created the mechanics for the iconic toy.
"Windflyersopens in new window" by Angela Johnson
A book about how a boy's love of flight takes him on a journey from the dusty dirt roads of Alabama to the war-torn skies of Europe and into the hearts of those who are only now beginning to understand the part the Tuskegee Airmen played in the history of America.
"The Youngest Marcher: The Story of Audrey Faye Hendricks, A Young Civil Rights Activistopens in new window" by Cynthia Levinson
This is the remarkable and inspiring story of one child’s role in the Civil Rights Movement.
