Parents say these are the best black history books for kids! In a child-friendly way, they recognize the accomplishments, contributions and struggles of African Americans in our country's past and present.
Wonderful books for Black History Month (February) and throughout the whole year, they encourage all families to embrace diversity. Let's raise kids who are informed and inspired as we honor and remember these significant stories and important people.
Add your family's favorite black history books for children to the list!
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The First Step: How One Girl Put Segregation on Trial
Sue Krawitz Tandoc said: This is the story about school segregation between blacks and whites in the 1840s through the 1950s. Sarah Roberts felt it was wrong and with the help of her parents and two lawyers (one of two African American lawyers in the nation), they took their case to the Supreme Court to fight for equality, even before the Civil War. Eventually with the help of so many people demanding equal rights, they won their case. This book will teach children how far the nation has come in the fight for equal rights, to stand tall for what you believe in and that every person has a voice.
Age 6-9
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George Washington Carver (National Geographic Kids)
Sue Krawitz Tandoc said: This is the inspiring story of George Washington Carver and his work and advancement with the study of plants, farming, food science and the peanut. He helped Southern farmers and many others in his lifetime. We enjoyed this book in particular for the easy reading and quotes from Mr. Carver. Despite being born into slavery, his determination and resolve to work hard and not let anyone stand in his way defined his life.
Age 4-6
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Henry Aaron's Dream
Erin P. said: Before he became baseball's home run king, Henry Aaron was a young boy growing up in the segregated South. Henry didn't have a bat or ball, and there wasn't a single black baseball player in the major leagues. This story shares the life of Henry Aaron as he chased his dreams.
Age 8-12
1 review
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The Gold Cadillac
This book is about an African American family during the 1950s. Their father buys a shiny gold Cadillac to drive from Ohio to Mississippi to visit family. On the drive down, the car makes the family the target of suspicion from on-lookers until finally they are pulled over by police and the father is accused of stealing the car. The story explores complex relationships between black and white, North and South, as well as rich and poor.
Age 10+
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Minty: A Story of Young Harriet Tubman
Katie G. said: Harriet Tubman is a well-known slave who lead other slaves to freedom on the Underground Railroad. This is a fictionalized story of "Minty" as Harriet was known when she was a little girl. Minty was a rebellious young slave who often got into trouble and dreamed of being free.
Age 4-8
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Coretta Scott
Katie G. said: Coretta Scott King was a civil rights activist and leader who married Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Together they worked to bring change to the segregated South through non-violent protests. Learn about the history of Mrs. Scott and the Civil Rights Movement in this educational biography.
Age 4-8
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