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
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
Race and Social Justice Books for Kids
These titles speak to the demonstrations, headlines, hashtags and ongoing dialogue about race in America.
Here to Help: Disabilities & Inclusion
By sharing stories together and having conversations about the books you read, you can help young children understand the world around them. Seeing diverse experiences represented in books helps children … Continued
Science Fiction for Kids
Whether traveling to distant planets or envisioning the future of our own world, science fiction sparks children’s curiosity and imagination while helping them to make sense of the world. From cats on the moon to freezing time, this list includes exciting chapter books and graphic novels that kids won’t be able to put down.
Sharing Stories, Sharing Cultures
Research shows that children begin to develop an awareness of race at an early age. As they grow, they become familiar with—and participate in—family and cultural traditions. Finding ways to … Continued
Black History Month Children’s Nonfiction
The lives of Black people, past and present, real and imaginary, are illuminated in the appealing titles below. Whether you choose the straight-forward biography of a contemporary activist, an alphabet … Continued
Try Something New
The new year is a wonderful time to try something new. These picture books will get kids talking about the possibilities of doing something they have never done before.
Middle Grade Books for Younger Readers
Some middle grade fiction tackles mature topics that younger kids may not be ready for. Books written for younger kids avoid those topics but might be too easy for an advanced reader. Each child is different, and you know your young reader best. With that said, you may find this list of gentler middle grade titles helpful.