9 Kids' Books by Black Authors

Amplify Black voices by picking up one of these books by Black authors — from a picture book guide on how to be anti-racist to a new love story from Nicola Yoon. There’s something for everyone on this list!

Antiracist Baby Picture Book

by Ibram X. Kendi, illustrated by Ashley Lukashevsky

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Babies and toddlers can learn how to actively be antiracist every day with this picture book by Ibram X. Kendi. The perfect introduction to antiracism for parents and children.
(Ages 0 - 3)

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Becoming Vanessa

by Vanessa Brantley-Newton

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Find what makes you special every day! From beloved storyteller Vanessa Brantley-Newton comes an autobiographical picture book that will charm kids out of their cocoons and inspire them to tell — and embrace! — their own stories.
(Ages 3 - 6)

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Hair Love

by Matthew A. Cherry, illustrated by Vashti Harrison

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Now an Academy Award-winning short film, Hair Love tells the story of Zuri and her dad — who is doing all he can to style her hair perfectly for a special occasion. This heartwarming story of the love between a father and daughter is a celebration of natural hair and more.
(Ages 4 - 8)

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The Day You Begin

by Jacqueline Woodson, illustrated by Rafael López

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The #1 New York Times bestselling picture book by Jacqueline Woodson. What would you do if you walked into a room and no one looked like you?
(Ages 5 - 8)

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J.D. and the Great Barber Battle

by J. Dillard, illustrated by Akeem S. Roberts

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J.D.’s haircuts are cutting edge! Follow J.D. as he makes the best of a bad hair situation in the first installment of a new chapter book series.
(Ages 6 - 8)

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Clean Getaway

by Nic Stone

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We all make mistakes. It’s how you clean them up that matters. From New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone comes a middle grade road-trip story through American race relations, past and present.
(Ages 8 - 12)

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Becoming

by Michelle Obama

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Michelle Obama’s worldwide bestselling memoir, Becoming is now adapted for young readers. Learn about the former First Lady's early life, time in the White House, and more.
(Ages 10+)

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The Hill We Climb

by Amanda Gorman

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Amanda Gorman’s electrifying and historic poem “The Hill We Climb,” read at President Joe Biden’s inauguration, is now available as a collectible gift edition.
(Ages 10+)

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Instructions for Dancing

by Nicola Yoon

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This is not a love story . . . until it is. New from Nicola Yoon, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Everything, Everything. Love is a superpower.
(Young Adult)