Books for Black Kids: Representation in Literature
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Largest searchable directory of books for and about Black youth
2,600+ books (and counting) with a Black protagonist and/or Black author
Plus books for educators and parents
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2,600+ books (and counting) with a Black protagonist and/or Black author
Plus books for educators and parents
https://booksforblackkids.com/quick-links
#diversebooks #blackauthors #booksky
Stories That Spark Change: Black Authors Empowering Black Youth
The books in this list were all written by Black authors to express the importance of activism and social justice
Visit the Books for Black Kids directory (and read the thread) for more
#booksky #blacksky #blackbooksky #politics
The books in this list were all written by Black authors to express the importance of activism and social justice
Visit the Books for Black Kids directory (and read the thread) for more
#booksky #blacksky #blackbooksky #politics
June 14, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Stories That Spark Change: Black Authors Empowering Black Youth
The books in this list were all written by Black authors to express the importance of activism and social justice
Visit the Books for Black Kids directory (and read the thread) for more
#booksky #blacksky #blackbooksky #politics
The books in this list were all written by Black authors to express the importance of activism and social justice
Visit the Books for Black Kids directory (and read the thread) for more
#booksky #blacksky #blackbooksky #politics
Happy Birthday, Malcolm X!
Books listed below.
#booksky #blacksky #blackbooksky #edusky #parentsky #kidlit #yabooks #middlegradebooks #bookstoread #malcolmx #civilrights #blackauthors
Books listed below.
#booksky #blacksky #blackbooksky #edusky #parentsky #kidlit #yabooks #middlegradebooks #bookstoread #malcolmx #civilrights #blackauthors
May 19, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Happy Birthday, Malcolm X!
Books listed below.
#booksky #blacksky #blackbooksky #edusky #parentsky #kidlit #yabooks #middlegradebooks #bookstoread #malcolmx #civilrights #blackauthors
Books listed below.
#booksky #blacksky #blackbooksky #edusky #parentsky #kidlit #yabooks #middlegradebooks #bookstoread #malcolmx #civilrights #blackauthors
This time of year is full of graduations, next steps, and major life changes. For Black teens graduating high school, the next few years may shape the rest of their lives.
From finances to discovering purpose, these books will guide Black teens to success.
#booksky #blacksky #blackbooksky #edusky
From finances to discovering purpose, these books will guide Black teens to success.
#booksky #blacksky #blackbooksky #edusky
May 19, 2025 at 4:25 PM
This time of year is full of graduations, next steps, and major life changes. For Black teens graduating high school, the next few years may shape the rest of their lives.
From finances to discovering purpose, these books will guide Black teens to success.
#booksky #blacksky #blackbooksky #edusky
From finances to discovering purpose, these books will guide Black teens to success.
#booksky #blacksky #blackbooksky #edusky
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
This year's theme is "Turn Awareness into Action," which focuses on “the progress we’ve made in recognizing the importance of mental health..."
These 10 books promote that action for Black teens & adults
booksforblackkids.com/7-books-to-p...
#booksky #blacksky
This year's theme is "Turn Awareness into Action," which focuses on “the progress we’ve made in recognizing the importance of mental health..."
These 10 books promote that action for Black teens & adults
booksforblackkids.com/7-books-to-p...
#booksky #blacksky
May 15, 2025 at 11:58 AM
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
This year's theme is "Turn Awareness into Action," which focuses on “the progress we’ve made in recognizing the importance of mental health..."
These 10 books promote that action for Black teens & adults
booksforblackkids.com/7-books-to-p...
#booksky #blacksky
This year's theme is "Turn Awareness into Action," which focuses on “the progress we’ve made in recognizing the importance of mental health..."
These 10 books promote that action for Black teens & adults
booksforblackkids.com/7-books-to-p...
#booksky #blacksky
It's National Teacher Appreciation Week
Encourage your favorite teacher with the following articles, all below 📚
Books for Educators: Cultural Competence and Social Reform
Books for Educators: Teaching Black Boys
Books for Educators: Teaching Black Girls
#booksky #blacksky #edusky #blackbooksky
Encourage your favorite teacher with the following articles, all below 📚
Books for Educators: Cultural Competence and Social Reform
Books for Educators: Teaching Black Boys
Books for Educators: Teaching Black Girls
#booksky #blacksky #edusky #blackbooksky
May 8, 2025 at 10:41 AM
It's National Teacher Appreciation Week
Encourage your favorite teacher with the following articles, all below 📚
Books for Educators: Cultural Competence and Social Reform
Books for Educators: Teaching Black Boys
Books for Educators: Teaching Black Girls
#booksky #blacksky #edusky #blackbooksky
Encourage your favorite teacher with the following articles, all below 📚
Books for Educators: Cultural Competence and Social Reform
Books for Educators: Teaching Black Boys
Books for Educators: Teaching Black Girls
#booksky #blacksky #edusky #blackbooksky
#WomensHistoryMonth + Black History 365: Short Stories, Essays, & Anthologies
Today’s edition of “Women’s History Month + Black History 365" features short stories, essays, and anthologies. Spamming the gamut from autobiographies to horror, everything here focuses on or is written by Black women.
Today’s edition of “Women’s History Month + Black History 365" features short stories, essays, and anthologies. Spamming the gamut from autobiographies to horror, everything here focuses on or is written by Black women.
March 7, 2025 at 4:28 PM
#WomensHistoryMonth + Black History 365: Short Stories, Essays, & Anthologies
Today’s edition of “Women’s History Month + Black History 365" features short stories, essays, and anthologies. Spamming the gamut from autobiographies to horror, everything here focuses on or is written by Black women.
Today’s edition of “Women’s History Month + Black History 365" features short stories, essays, and anthologies. Spamming the gamut from autobiographies to horror, everything here focuses on or is written by Black women.
#BlackHistoryMonth with Books for Black Kids: Money and Finances
This final edition of “BHM with BFBK” coincides with the #economicblackout, so these books will focus on money and finances. All the books here offer advice about financial literacy for Black children, teens, and adults alike.
This final edition of “BHM with BFBK” coincides with the #economicblackout, so these books will focus on money and finances. All the books here offer advice about financial literacy for Black children, teens, and adults alike.
February 28, 2025 at 8:18 PM
#BlackHistoryMonth with Books for Black Kids: Money and Finances
This final edition of “BHM with BFBK” coincides with the #economicblackout, so these books will focus on money and finances. All the books here offer advice about financial literacy for Black children, teens, and adults alike.
This final edition of “BHM with BFBK” coincides with the #economicblackout, so these books will focus on money and finances. All the books here offer advice about financial literacy for Black children, teens, and adults alike.
#BlackHistoryMonth with Books for Black Kids: Activity Books for Black Youth
This edition of “BHM with BFBK” is focused on interactive activities. Whether inside the classroom or at home, these books provide journals to write in, questions to ponder, and guides to get them on the right path.
This edition of “BHM with BFBK” is focused on interactive activities. Whether inside the classroom or at home, these books provide journals to write in, questions to ponder, and guides to get them on the right path.
February 27, 2025 at 10:10 PM
#BlackHistoryMonth with Books for Black Kids: Activity Books for Black Youth
This edition of “BHM with BFBK” is focused on interactive activities. Whether inside the classroom or at home, these books provide journals to write in, questions to ponder, and guides to get them on the right path.
This edition of “BHM with BFBK” is focused on interactive activities. Whether inside the classroom or at home, these books provide journals to write in, questions to ponder, and guides to get them on the right path.
#BlackHistoryMonth with Books for Black Kids: Board Books for Black Babies
This edition is dedicated to our littlest readers.
When I started BFBK, my toddler nephew loved to read. I realized “available as board book” might be appreciated by those looking for books that can’t be easily destroyed.
This edition is dedicated to our littlest readers.
When I started BFBK, my toddler nephew loved to read. I realized “available as board book” might be appreciated by those looking for books that can’t be easily destroyed.
February 26, 2025 at 8:03 PM
#BlackHistoryMonth with Books for Black Kids: Board Books for Black Babies
This edition is dedicated to our littlest readers.
When I started BFBK, my toddler nephew loved to read. I realized “available as board book” might be appreciated by those looking for books that can’t be easily destroyed.
This edition is dedicated to our littlest readers.
When I started BFBK, my toddler nephew loved to read. I realized “available as board book” might be appreciated by those looking for books that can’t be easily destroyed.
#BlackHistoryMonth with Books for Black Kids: Books for Educators—Cultural Competence and Social Reform
This edition is dedicated to cultural competence and social reform in education. The directory has dozens of books to help educators better educational outcomes and experiences for Black youth.
This edition is dedicated to cultural competence and social reform in education. The directory has dozens of books to help educators better educational outcomes and experiences for Black youth.
February 25, 2025 at 4:26 PM
#BlackHistoryMonth with Books for Black Kids: Books for Educators—Cultural Competence and Social Reform
This edition is dedicated to cultural competence and social reform in education. The directory has dozens of books to help educators better educational outcomes and experiences for Black youth.
This edition is dedicated to cultural competence and social reform in education. The directory has dozens of books to help educators better educational outcomes and experiences for Black youth.
#BlackHistoryMonth with Books for Black Kids: Banned Books—Middle School, High School, and Beyond
This is the second edition of BHM with BFBK with #bannedbooks. The books on this list all have Black authors, Black protagonists, and a focus on the Black/minority experience.
#booksky #blacksky
This is the second edition of BHM with BFBK with #bannedbooks. The books on this list all have Black authors, Black protagonists, and a focus on the Black/minority experience.
#booksky #blacksky
February 24, 2025 at 6:20 PM
#BlackHistoryMonth with Books for Black Kids: Banned Books—Middle School, High School, and Beyond
This is the second edition of BHM with BFBK with #bannedbooks. The books on this list all have Black authors, Black protagonists, and a focus on the Black/minority experience.
#booksky #blacksky
This is the second edition of BHM with BFBK with #bannedbooks. The books on this list all have Black authors, Black protagonists, and a focus on the Black/minority experience.
#booksky #blacksky
#BlackHistoryMonth with Books for Black Kids: Black Mental Health and Wellness
Black Mental Wellness Day was created to address the specific mental wellness challenges faced by the Black community.
This is dedicated to Black #mentalhealth & wellness, both practical guides and stories of survival.
Black Mental Wellness Day was created to address the specific mental wellness challenges faced by the Black community.
This is dedicated to Black #mentalhealth & wellness, both practical guides and stories of survival.
February 23, 2025 at 9:39 PM
#BlackHistoryMonth with Books for Black Kids: Black Mental Health and Wellness
Black Mental Wellness Day was created to address the specific mental wellness challenges faced by the Black community.
This is dedicated to Black #mentalhealth & wellness, both practical guides and stories of survival.
Black Mental Wellness Day was created to address the specific mental wellness challenges faced by the Black community.
This is dedicated to Black #mentalhealth & wellness, both practical guides and stories of survival.
#BlackHistoryMonth with Books for Black Kids: Banned Books—Preschool and Elementary
The books on this list have appeared on banned and challenged book lists in recent years. This list is geared towards preschool, early childhood education, and lower education classrooms.
#booksky #blacksky
The books on this list have appeared on banned and challenged book lists in recent years. This list is geared towards preschool, early childhood education, and lower education classrooms.
#booksky #blacksky
February 22, 2025 at 9:17 PM
#BlackHistoryMonth with Books for Black Kids: Banned Books—Preschool and Elementary
The books on this list have appeared on banned and challenged book lists in recent years. This list is geared towards preschool, early childhood education, and lower education classrooms.
#booksky #blacksky
The books on this list have appeared on banned and challenged book lists in recent years. This list is geared towards preschool, early childhood education, and lower education classrooms.
#booksky #blacksky
#BlackHistoryMonth with Books for Black Kids: Malcolm X
Today is the 60th anniversary of the assassination of Malcolm X, one of the most revolutionary civil rights leaders in history. This edition is dedicated to his legacy, with several books by Malcolm X himself and his daughter, Ilyasah Shabazz.
Today is the 60th anniversary of the assassination of Malcolm X, one of the most revolutionary civil rights leaders in history. This edition is dedicated to his legacy, with several books by Malcolm X himself and his daughter, Ilyasah Shabazz.
February 21, 2025 at 7:52 PM
#BlackHistoryMonth with Books for Black Kids: Malcolm X
Today is the 60th anniversary of the assassination of Malcolm X, one of the most revolutionary civil rights leaders in history. This edition is dedicated to his legacy, with several books by Malcolm X himself and his daughter, Ilyasah Shabazz.
Today is the 60th anniversary of the assassination of Malcolm X, one of the most revolutionary civil rights leaders in history. This edition is dedicated to his legacy, with several books by Malcolm X himself and his daughter, Ilyasah Shabazz.
#BlackHistoryMonth with Books for Black Kids: Horror
Looking for books full of mystery, terror, and a bit of symbolism along the way? Without the typical horror tropes we’ve grown to expect from mainstream media? Then you’ll enjoy this edition of BHM with BFBK dedicated to horror books.
#booksky
Looking for books full of mystery, terror, and a bit of symbolism along the way? Without the typical horror tropes we’ve grown to expect from mainstream media? Then you’ll enjoy this edition of BHM with BFBK dedicated to horror books.
#booksky
February 20, 2025 at 7:25 PM
#BlackHistoryMonth with Books for Black Kids: Horror
Looking for books full of mystery, terror, and a bit of symbolism along the way? Without the typical horror tropes we’ve grown to expect from mainstream media? Then you’ll enjoy this edition of BHM with BFBK dedicated to horror books.
#booksky
Looking for books full of mystery, terror, and a bit of symbolism along the way? Without the typical horror tropes we’ve grown to expect from mainstream media? Then you’ll enjoy this edition of BHM with BFBK dedicated to horror books.
#booksky
#BlackHistoryMonth with Books for Black Kids: Author Spotlight—Jason Reynolds
This edition features an author dedicated to creating a “love letter to Black youth” through his work.
Jason Reynolds is a must-read for anyone interested in intricate stories of Black youth.
#booksky #blackbooksky
This edition features an author dedicated to creating a “love letter to Black youth” through his work.
Jason Reynolds is a must-read for anyone interested in intricate stories of Black youth.
#booksky #blackbooksky
February 19, 2025 at 3:17 PM
#BlackHistoryMonth with Books for Black Kids: Author Spotlight—Jason Reynolds
This edition features an author dedicated to creating a “love letter to Black youth” through his work.
Jason Reynolds is a must-read for anyone interested in intricate stories of Black youth.
#booksky #blackbooksky
This edition features an author dedicated to creating a “love letter to Black youth” through his work.
Jason Reynolds is a must-read for anyone interested in intricate stories of Black youth.
#booksky #blackbooksky
#BlackHistoryMonth with Books for Black Kids: Science Fiction
This edition of BHM with BFBK is dedicated to science fiction with Black protagonists and Black authors—speculative fiction, steampunk, Afrofuturism, and more.
Visit the Books for Black Kids directory!
#booksky #blacksky #blackbooksky
This edition of BHM with BFBK is dedicated to science fiction with Black protagonists and Black authors—speculative fiction, steampunk, Afrofuturism, and more.
Visit the Books for Black Kids directory!
#booksky #blacksky #blackbooksky
February 18, 2025 at 5:14 PM
#BlackHistoryMonth with Books for Black Kids: Science Fiction
This edition of BHM with BFBK is dedicated to science fiction with Black protagonists and Black authors—speculative fiction, steampunk, Afrofuturism, and more.
Visit the Books for Black Kids directory!
#booksky #blacksky #blackbooksky
This edition of BHM with BFBK is dedicated to science fiction with Black protagonists and Black authors—speculative fiction, steampunk, Afrofuturism, and more.
Visit the Books for Black Kids directory!
#booksky #blacksky #blackbooksky
#BlackHistoryMonth with Books for Black Kids: The Harlem Renaissance
Today’s books feature the visionaries of the Harlem Renaissance—biographies, prose and art inspired by the movement.
Visit the Books for Black Kids directory: booksforblackkids.com/book-directory
#booksky #blacksky #blackbooksky
Today’s books feature the visionaries of the Harlem Renaissance—biographies, prose and art inspired by the movement.
Visit the Books for Black Kids directory: booksforblackkids.com/book-directory
#booksky #blacksky #blackbooksky
February 17, 2025 at 3:18 PM
#BlackHistoryMonth with Books for Black Kids: The Harlem Renaissance
Today’s books feature the visionaries of the Harlem Renaissance—biographies, prose and art inspired by the movement.
Visit the Books for Black Kids directory: booksforblackkids.com/book-directory
#booksky #blacksky #blackbooksky
Today’s books feature the visionaries of the Harlem Renaissance—biographies, prose and art inspired by the movement.
Visit the Books for Black Kids directory: booksforblackkids.com/book-directory
#booksky #blacksky #blackbooksky
#BlackHistoryMonth with Books for Black Kids: Graphic Novels and Comic Books
Today’s edition will showcase graphic novels and comic books with Black authors and characters. With intricate plots, complex characters and beautiful images, they are great to engage readers at any age.
#booksky #blacksky
Today’s edition will showcase graphic novels and comic books with Black authors and characters. With intricate plots, complex characters and beautiful images, they are great to engage readers at any age.
#booksky #blacksky
February 16, 2025 at 6:05 PM
#BlackHistoryMonth with Books for Black Kids: Graphic Novels and Comic Books
Today’s edition will showcase graphic novels and comic books with Black authors and characters. With intricate plots, complex characters and beautiful images, they are great to engage readers at any age.
#booksky #blacksky
Today’s edition will showcase graphic novels and comic books with Black authors and characters. With intricate plots, complex characters and beautiful images, they are great to engage readers at any age.
#booksky #blacksky
#BlackHistoryMonth with Books for Black Kids: Affirmations for Black Kids
Today’s edition is dedicated to self-love and affirmations.
One of the reasons I wanted to start BFBK was to show all the ways it’s beautiful to be Black. I hope this website can help Black youth love themselves a bit more.
Today’s edition is dedicated to self-love and affirmations.
One of the reasons I wanted to start BFBK was to show all the ways it’s beautiful to be Black. I hope this website can help Black youth love themselves a bit more.
February 15, 2025 at 7:44 PM
#BlackHistoryMonth with Books for Black Kids: Affirmations for Black Kids
Today’s edition is dedicated to self-love and affirmations.
One of the reasons I wanted to start BFBK was to show all the ways it’s beautiful to be Black. I hope this website can help Black youth love themselves a bit more.
Today’s edition is dedicated to self-love and affirmations.
One of the reasons I wanted to start BFBK was to show all the ways it’s beautiful to be Black. I hope this website can help Black youth love themselves a bit more.
#BlackHistoryMonth with Books for Black Kids: Frederick Douglass
February 14th is Frederick Douglass’ birthday…or rather, the day he chose for himself.
Born into slavery, Frederick Douglass was the most important figure of the 19th century civil rights movement.
#booksky #blacksky #BHM2025
February 14th is Frederick Douglass’ birthday…or rather, the day he chose for himself.
Born into slavery, Frederick Douglass was the most important figure of the 19th century civil rights movement.
#booksky #blacksky #BHM2025
February 14, 2025 at 2:59 PM
#BlackHistoryMonth with Books for Black Kids: Frederick Douglass
February 14th is Frederick Douglass’ birthday…or rather, the day he chose for himself.
Born into slavery, Frederick Douglass was the most important figure of the 19th century civil rights movement.
#booksky #blacksky #BHM2025
February 14th is Frederick Douglass’ birthday…or rather, the day he chose for himself.
Born into slavery, Frederick Douglass was the most important figure of the 19th century civil rights movement.
#booksky #blacksky #BHM2025
#BlackHistoryMonth with Books for Black Kids: Advice for Black Teens
February 13th is Black Love Day. Sometimes, the best way to express love is to work on improving yourself and bettering your future.
As such, this edition is focused on self-help and advice books for Black teens and young adults.
February 13th is Black Love Day. Sometimes, the best way to express love is to work on improving yourself and bettering your future.
As such, this edition is focused on self-help and advice books for Black teens and young adults.
February 13, 2025 at 3:54 PM
#BlackHistoryMonth with Books for Black Kids: Advice for Black Teens
February 13th is Black Love Day. Sometimes, the best way to express love is to work on improving yourself and bettering your future.
As such, this edition is focused on self-help and advice books for Black teens and young adults.
February 13th is Black Love Day. Sometimes, the best way to express love is to work on improving yourself and bettering your future.
As such, this edition is focused on self-help and advice books for Black teens and young adults.