Black-Authored Short Stories
A great short story is like a brief flash of light, illuminating pivotal experiences and emotions in its characters’ lives and giving readers a glimpse into another reality. When you … Continued
Graphic Novels by Black Creators
Graphic novels remain an incredibly popular format among young readers. Their rich, vivid imagery supports reading comprehension. The text often includes challenging vocabulary. Reluctant readers can find them more approachable … Continued
Children’s Folk & Fairy Tales for Black History Month
Everyone loves a fairy tale. Heroes, villains, monsters and magic! The following titles feature enchanting stories and spellbinding artwork from Black authors and illustrators. From American tall tales to African … Continued
Children’s Picture Books for Black History Month
From family dinners to outings with Grandma, these love-filled picture books celebrate Black families of all shapes and sizes. For more titles focused on Black history and culture, check out … Continued
Athlete & Sports Stories for Black History Month
The following list of books, some personal memoir and some biographies, showcases Black athletes (and one sports journalist) that have transcended the world of sport to make an impact on … Continued
Hope in Hard Times: Historical Fiction for Black History Month
While not ignoring or shying away from the harsh realities of life for Black people in past decades, the books on this list make sure to represent the hopes and … Continued
Teen Fiction for Black History Month
Poetry, art, history and fiction blend together in these titles for teens. Some explore contemporary issues and experiences while others illuminate the past. For more titles focused on Black history … Continued
Children’s Fiction for Black History Month
From board books that celebrate the many shades of Black skin to novels that recount the history of struggles past and present, the stories below offer glimpses into the lives … Continued
Fantasies & Futures for Black History Month
One of the gifts of reading science fiction and fantasy is that it can show characters in alternate futures, finding paths of change and resistance in terrible circumstances. It can … Continued
Resistance & Change in Black Romances
Life does not unfold like one of the more carefree rom-coms, and that is reflected in this list of romantic fiction featuring Black protagonists. Here are stories of people working … Continued