Black History Month Reading List

Reading is an excellent way to enrich our minds and expand our horizons. Books can teach us not only about our past, but give us a vision of what our future might become. Sharing books about Black history and Black visionaries can open our eyes to the wonderful contributions made by the Black community, empowering children of diverse backgrounds to reach for the stars.

No matter the time of year, these are some of our favourite children’s books to share stories of Black history, empowerment and positivity.

Little Leaders:  Bold Women in Black History by Vashti Harrison

Little Legends:  Exceptional Men in Black History by Vashti Harrison

What Was the Underground Railroad? By Yona Zeldis McDonough

Skin Like Mine by Latashia M Perry

The Story of Ruby Bridges by Robert Coles

Martin’s Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Doreen Rappaport

Change Sings by Amanda Gorman

The Snowy Day by Ezra Keats

Shades of Black by Sandra L. Pinkney

Black, White, Just Right by Marguerite Davol

A is For Activist by Innosanto Nagara

All Because You Matter by Tami Charles

I Am Enough by Grace Byers

Happy Hair by Mechal Renee Roe

I Look Up To… Michelle Obama By Anna Membrino