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Ages 3–8
The Book ItchVaunda Micheaux Nelson
They came together here all because of his father's book itch. Read the story of how Lewis Michaux Sr. and his bookstore fostered new ideas and helped people stand up for what they believed in.
Ages 3–8
Ella FitzgeraldMa Isabel Sánchez Vegara
This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers.
Ages 3–8
The patchwork quiltValerie Flournoy
Using scraps cut from the family's old clothing, Tanya helps her grandmother and mother make a beautiful quilt that tells the story of her family's life.
Ages 3–8
My Rainy Day Rocket ShipMarkette Sheppard
My Rainy Day Rocket Ship is a high-spirited, engaging salute to the imagination of Black boys who use their beautiful minds to transform the mundane into the extraordinary, dream out loud, and boldly go where their sky is the only limit.
Ages 3–8
Uptown (An Owlet Book)Bryan Collier
A tour of the sights of Harlem, including the Metro-North Train, brownstones, shopping on 125th Street, a barber shop, summer basketball, the Boy's Choir, and sunset over the Harlem River
Ages 3–8
Sweet, Sweet Baby!Javaka Steptoe
Sweet, Sweet Baby! by Javaka Steptoe — a thoughtfully chosen inclusive book for young readers.
Ages 3–8
Molly by GollyDiane Ochiltree
Introduces the first known female firefighter, Molly Williams, an African American cook for New York City's Fire Company 11, who one winter day in 1818 with many volunteers sick with influenza jumped into action to stop a house fire.
Ages 3–8
Carrots don't talk!Kathryn E. Lewis
Carrots don't talk! by Kathryn E. Lewis — a thoughtfully chosen inclusive book for young readers.
Ages 3–8
Hip hop speaks to children : a celebration of poetry with a beatNikki Giovanni
Hip hop speaks to children : a celebration of poetry with a beat by Nikki Giovanni — a thoughtfully chosen inclusive book for young readers.
Ages 3–8
Seed magicJane Buchanan
Jane Buchanan's rhythmic prose and Charlotte Riley-Webb's vibrant and striking illustrations bring to life a story of community, connection, hope, and unexpected beauty.
Ages 3–8
Our Gracie AuntJacqueline Woodson
Jacqueline Woodson gives us a tender and moving story about two siblings who don’t know what to expect when they’re sent to live with an unfamiliar aunt, but soon discover that there’s plenty of love to go around when they need it ...
Ages 3–8
Chocolate me!Taye Diggs
Relates the experiences of a dark-skinned, curly-haired child who wishes he could look more like the lighter-skinned children in his community until his mother helps him realize how wonderful he is inside and out.
Ages 3–8
I have a dreamMartin Luther King Jr.
An illustrated edition of Martin Luther King's famous "I have a dream" speech. Presents illustrations and the text of the speech given by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on August 28, 1963, at the Lincoln Memorial, in which he described his visionary dream of equality and brotherhood for humankind.
Ages 3–8
I am Martin Luther King, Jr.Brad Meltzer
This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big.
Ages 3–8
The snowy day and the art of Ezra Jack KeatsClaudia J. Nahson
"Coinciding with 'The snow day's' 50th anniversary, this book features illustrations of Mr. Keats along with essays by Claudia J. Nahson and Maurice Berger discussing Keats' Jewish background, his advocacy of civil rights, his art and his influence"--Dust jacket flap.
Ages 3–8
The new small personLauren Child
Feeling jealous when a new sibling arrives, little Elmore Green becomes frustrated when the "small person" knocks over his things and licks his jelly-bean collection until a special night when their relationship changes.
Ages 3–8
Thank You, Dr. King! (Little Bill)Robin Reid
Thank You, Dr. King! (Little Bill) by Robin Reid — a thoughtfully chosen inclusive book for young readers.
Ages 3–8
A Stone for SaschaAaron Becker
In his first picture book following the conclusion of his best-selling Journey trilogy, Aaron Becker achieves a tremendous feat, connecting the private, personal loss of one child to a cycle spanning millennia — and delivering a ...
Ages 3–8
Goin' Someplace SpecialJerry Pinkney
Through moving prose and beautiful watercolors, a Coretta Scott King Award and Caldecott Medal–winning author-illustrator duo collaborate to tell the poignant tale of a spirited young girl who comes face to face with segregation in her ...
Ages 3–8
There Was a Party for LangstonJason Reynolds
A Caldecott Honor Book A Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Jason Reynolds’s debut picture book is a snappy, joyous ode to Word King, literary genius, and glass-ceiling smasher ...
Ages 3–8
Come morningLeslie D. Guccione
Twelve-year-old Freedom, the son of a freed slave living in Delaware in the early 1850s, takes over his father's work in the Underground Railroad when his father disappears.
Ages 3–8
I am Rosa ParksBrad Meltzer
Each picture book in this series is a biography of a significant historical figure, told in a simple, conversational, vivacious way, and always focusing on a character trait that made the person heroic.
Ages 3–8
Brown GoldMichelle Martin
Brown Gold by Michelle Martin — a thoughtfully chosen inclusive book for young readers.
Ages 3–8
Tea cakes for ToshKelly Starling Lyons
Tosh has spent many days in the kitchen with his grandmother, Honey, watching her bake cookies and listening to tales of their slave ancestors, so when Honey's memory starts to fail, Tosh is able to help with the cookies and more.
