Black History Month: Five Children’s Books to Read
Black History Month is a time to reflect and learn about the stories and contributions of African Americans. It honors Black people from all periods of American history; from the first enslaved people who were taken from Africa to Black people living in the United States today.
There’s so much to learn about during Black History Month. There are so many stories to read and hear. Below, we’ve recommended four books and one book series to read with your child to learn more about Black history. For each book, we included a link to Amazon to purchase. We encourage you to link your account with Amazon Smile, so that a small percentage of your purchases go to a charity of your choice. Once you sign up, you can select the Center for Creative Education for donation.
You can find our book recommendations that specifically highlight Dr. Martin Luther King here.
The ABCs of Black History
Ages 6-8
The ABCs of Black History goes through big ideas, significant moments, and iconic figures in Black History letter by letter. In addition to the rhyming text, there is additional information about people, places, and events at the back of the book.
Black Is a Rainbow Color
Ages 4-8
A child reflects on the meaning of being Black in this moving and powerful anthem about a people, a culture, a history, and a legacy that lives on.
A Child’s Introduction to African American History: The Experiences, People, and Events That Shaped Our Country
Ages 8-12
This book provides a comprehensive overview of Black history in the United States. In addition to a chronological history, it gives short biographies of famous leaders, artists, and athletes.
Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History
Ages 8-12
This book highlights the true and incredible stories of 40 Black women who changed the world.
The Story of Black History Box Set: Biography Books for New Readers
Ages 6—9
This series highlights five amazing figures in Black history: Harriet Tubman, Jackie Robinson, Martin Luther King Jr., Barack Obama, and Simone Biles. Each book includes a short quiz, visual timeline, definitions of new words and ideas, and a section to review each hero’s legacy for this generation and those to come.
