Children need to see themselves in the books they read, and they need windows into the wider world too. This guide gathers our book lists and reading articles featuring Black characters and Black authors.
You will also find books for parents, from early literacy to raising teens.
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Our Articles
- Do Illustrated Book Characters Influence Children’s Development?
- 7 Types of Children’s Books That Teach Lifelong Values
- Why Derrick Barnes’, “I Got You” Is the Brotherhood Book Every Black Family Needs on the Shelf
- Your 2025 Black Kids’ Summer Reading List
- Interview with Tracey Smith: ‘Where’s Grandma’ Book
- New Picture Book Helps Young Children Understand Pandemic
- Black Children’s Book Authors You Don’t Know About
- New Black Parenting Books For 2020
- New Toddler Board Book Helps Keep Your Child Healthy During Flu Season
- Black Children’s Books You Don’t Know About — Yet!
- 4 Books by Black Authors For Young Adults
- 10 Books For School Age Children
- 6 Must-Have Picture Books for Preschool Children (Ages 3-5)
- 8 Recommended Books For Toddlers
- Dad Doctor Writes Book For Young Son To Become A Doctor
- Our Big Kid Animation is Now A New Board Book
- Supercharge Your Kid’s Library With Books In Their Image
- Papa Lemon’s Books – A Perfect Read For Father’s Day
More Guides for Parents
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