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Black History Month books for children and young adults

October is Black History Month(this will open in a new window), and the perfect time for readers of all ages to delve into books about Black history. This book list includes a wide range of engaging and informative reads – featuring picture books, children's fiction, graphic novels, YA non-fiction and more. This year we've also included some great books celebrating Black heritage and culture to mark the 2021 Proud To Be campaign.
We also have a list of Great reads for Black History Month for older readers and adults.
Looking for more information? Take a look at Black History Month UK(this will open in a new window) and the Proud To Be(this will open in a new window) campaign, The Black Curriculum(this will open in a new window) campaign, Black History Month UK's 2021 resource pack(this will open in a new window), and the Guardian article, ten Black history events that should be taught to every pupil(this will open in a new window).

Shazleen Kha Warren Pleece Freedom Bound

Vashti Harrison Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History

Alex Wheatle Cane Warriors

Ibram Kendi Jason Reynolds Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You

Vashti Harrison Little Leaders: Exceptional Men in Black History

Frederick Joseph The Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person

Catherine Johnson Race to the Frozen North: The Matthew Henson Story

Dapo Adeola Hey You!: An empowering celebration of growing up Black

Beverley Birch Song Beneath the Tides

Andrew Aydin John Lewis Nate Powell March

Diane Ewen Floella Benjamin Coming To England

Ayesha Harruna Attah The Deep Blue Between
