African American

Browse African American picture books and Black picture books that celebrate history, family life, creativity, resistance, and joy. This collection is designed for families, teachers, and librarians looking for strong read-alouds with depth, warmth, and lasting relevance.

ABCs of Black History by Rio Cortez

ABCs of Black History

An alphabet board book introduces Black history through names, ideas, movements, and moments worth returning to as children grow.

Baby Says by John Steptoe

Baby Says

A spare, warm classic captures the sounds, motions, and pleasures of a baby's day with family.

Daddy Speaks Love by Leah Henderson

Daddy Speaks Love

A loving father shows through words and actions how care, pride, truth, and joy can shape a child's world.

Brown Baby Lullaby by Tameka Fryer Brown

Brown Baby Lullaby

Tameka Fryer Brown

This lullaby wraps Black children in soothing language, family pride, and bedtime tenderness.

Full, Full, Full of Love by Trish Cooke

Full, Full, Full of Love

A Sunday meal with extended family becomes a story about abundance, belonging, and the many ways love can be felt.

Whose Toes Are Those? by Jabari Asim

Whose Toes Are Those?

A playful guessing game celebrates tiny toes, family delight, and the pleasures of noticing a baby up close.

Leo Loves Baby Time by Anna McQuinn

Leo Loves Baby Time

Leo and his dad head to a baby program where songs, books, and play build routine and joy.

Please, Baby, Please by Spike Lee

Please, Baby, Please

Spike Lee; Tonya Lewis Lee

Busy caregivers try to steer an energetic toddler through a day full of mischief, love, and familiar routines.

Baby Goes to Market by Atinuke

Baby Goes to Market

Angela Brooksbank

A playful market trip turns into a counting story as a baby happily collects snacks and surprises from familiar vendors.

Pele, King of Soccer / Pele, el rey del futbol by Monica Brown

Pele, King of Soccer / Pele, el rey del futbol

This bilingual biography introduces Pele through childhood determination, dazzling skill, and love of the game.

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