Black History Month

These Black History Month picture books work for February displays, classroom read-alouds, and year-round reading. They include biography, community stories, and books that help children connect history to identity, justice, and everyday life.
Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut by Derrick Barnes

Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut

Derrick Barnes
Gordon C. James

A barbershop celebration of confidence, style, and the power of a fresh haircut.

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My Rainbow by Trinity Neal

My Rainbow

Trinity Neal; DeShanna Neal
Art Twink

A loving family story inspired by a Black transgender girl's wish for long hair and the mother who helps make it possible.

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Saturday by Oge Mora

Saturday

Oge Mora
Oge Mora

A mother and daughter face a string of small disappointments and rebuild their special day with love and flexibility.

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A Day with No Words by Tiffany Hammond

A Day with No Words

Tiffany Hammond
Kate Cosgrove

A day-in-the-life picture book centered on a nonspeaking autistic child and his autistic mother.

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