Black History Month Recommendations
Black History Month is a great time to celebrate and learn about the achievements of Black scientists, politicians, activists, artists, and more who have left their mark on U.S. history. Use this month (and every month) to support Black authors, learn about Black history, and celebrate diversity.
The Bottom has provided these recommendations and every book is available for purchase through their website.
Please visit and support our local bookstores!
Board Books
Hair Love ABCs by Matthew A. Cherry
Our Skin: A First Conversation about Race by Megan Madison and Jessica Ralli
Chocolate Me! by Taye Diggs
Baby Says by John Steptoe
Whose Toes are Those? by Jabari Asim
Whose Knees are These? by Jabari Asim
Picture Books
Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman
M is for Melanin: A Celebration of the Black Child by Tiffany Rose
Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History by Vashti Harrison
Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History by Vashti Harrison
The 1619 Project: Born on the Water by Reneé Watson and Nikole Hannah-Jones
Bodies are Cool by Tyler Feder
The World Belonged to Us by Jacqueline Woodson
Repeat After Me by Jazmyn Simon and Dulé Hill
Most Perfect You by Jazmyn Simon
Calvin by Vanessa Ford and Jr. Ford
Bedtime Bonnet by Nancy Redd
Thank You, Omu! by Oge Mora
The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander
A Church for All by Gayle E. Pitman
Seoul Food by Erin Danielle Russell
Like Lava in My Veins by Derrick Barnes
A Library by Nikki Giovanni
Your House is Not Just a House by Idris Goodwin
The Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist
I Am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnes
Sulwe by Lupita Nyong’o
Chapter Books/Graphic Novels
School Trip by Jerry Craft
Class Act by Jerry Craft
New Kid by Jerry Craft
Twins: A Graphic Novel by Varian Johnson
Mia Mayhem is a Superhero! by Kara West
Thanks again to The Bottom for putting together this list!
