16 Black History Month
Books for Kids
16 Black History Month Books for Kids
Noggin has collaborated with some of our experts, advisors, and partners to bring you 16 engaging books for kids in celebration of Black History. Discover some of our favorite titles, written by Black authors and/or featuring Black leaders, pioneers, and visionaries throughout U.S. history or living today.
Let’s teach and inspire our children by reading these stories together this month – and year-round!
There Was a Party for Langston
Jason Reynolds
Chef Edna: Queen of Southern Cooking, Edna Lewis
Melvina Noel
My Hair, My Crown
Tonya Abari
The ABCs of Black History
Rio Cortez
Kamala and Maya’s Big Idea
Meena Harris
Change Sings: A Children's Anthem
Amanda Gorman
I Am Enough
Grace Byers
Rocket Says Look Up!
Nathan Bryon
We March
Shane W. Evans
The Year We Learned to Fly
Jacqueline Woodson
Alma's Art
Roda Ahmed
Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History
Vashti Harrison
I Love My Hair
Natasha Anastasia Tarpley
Stacey's Extraordinary Words
Stacey Abrams
Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race
Margot Lee Shetterly and Winifred Conkling
Darryl's Dream
Adam Padilla, Darryl McDaniels, Shawnee Warfield, Johnny Warfield
If you like Darryl's Dream...
Be sure to check out Noggin’s original vocabulary series What’s the Word? – with special episodes featuring this inspiring music pioneer and author.
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What's the Word?
There Was a Party for Langston
Jason Reynolds
Chef Edna: Queen of Southern Cooking, Edna Lewis
Melvina Noel
My Hair, My Crown
Tonya Abari
Kamala and Maya’s Big Idea
Meena Harris
Change Sings: A Children's Anthem
Amanda Gorman
I Am Enough
Grace Byers
Rocket Says Look Up!
Nathan Bryon
We March
Shane W. Evans
The Year We Learned to Fly
Jacqueline Woodson
The ABCs of Black History
Rio Cortez
Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History
Vashti Harrison
Alma's Art
Roda Ahmed
Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race
Margot Lee Shetterly with Winifred Conkling
I Love My Hair
Natasha Anastasia Tarpley
Stacey's Extraordinary Words
Stacey Abrams
Darryl's Dream
Adam Padilla, Darryl McDaniels, Shawnee Warfield, Johnny Warfield
If you like Darryl's Dream...
Be sure to check out Noggin’s original vocabulary series What’s the Word? – with special episodes featuring this inspiring music pioneer and author.
Watch in Noggin
What's the Word?
Recommended Resources for Children during Black History Month
For more books like this, visit the First Book Black History Month Book List.
Eligible educators can get books on the First Book Black History Month Book List directly from the First Book Marketplace. Non-eligible educators, parents, and families can shop the list from Bookshop, with 10% of purchases directly donated to First Book.
Another recommended booklist is Dr. Allison Briscoe-Smith Picks: Positive Books About Kids of Color, which features “characters of color who embrace who they are and appreciate difference.” Dr. Allison Briscoe Smith, Senior Advisor of Diversity, Representation, and Inclusion at Noggin.
Dr. Allison Briscoe-Smith also suggests reading these captivating books from Common Sense Media. “These books teach kids about African American men and women who excelled in art, music, and science, as well as heroes of social justice from Rosa Parks.” (Common Sense Media)
Dr. Allison Briscoe-Smith, PhD
Associate Professor, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, The Wright Institute
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