AMADI'S SNOWMAN
Author: Katia Novet Saint-Lot
Origin: Africa; Nigeria
Theme: Discoveries, Learning
Grades: 1-3

As a young Igbo boy, Amadi does not understand why his mother wants him to learn to read since he already k...

AMAZING GRACE
LA ASOMBROSA GRACIELA
Author: Mary Hoffman
Origin: African-American
Theme: Self Esteem
Grades: K-3

Why can't Peter Pan be played by an African-American girl? Grace's persistence and self-confidence wins over!

AN APPLE FOR HARRIET TUBMAN
Author: Glennette Tilley Turner
Origin: African-American
Theme: U.S. History, Slavery, Freedom
Grades: K-2

This book is perfect for young children. Harriet's story is told in simple verse, a good explanation of sl...

ART FROM HER HEART--FOLK ARTIST CLEMENTINE HUNTER
Author: Kathy Whitehead
Origin: African-American
Theme: Dreams, Challenges, Art
Grades: 2-4

This is the remarkable story of Clementine Hunter who worked and lived on a plantation in Louisiana. Cleme...

ASHLEY BRYAN'S AFRICAN TALES, UH-HUH
Author: Retold by Ashley Bryan
Origin: Africa
Theme: Folklore
Grades: 3-7

Fourteen stories from many parts of Africa retold and illustrated by Ashley Bryan, a Coretta Scott King awa...

AT THE CROSSROADS
Author: Rachel Isadora
Origin: South Africa
Theme: Segregation, Family
Grades: K-3

South African children gather to welcome home their fathers who have been away a long time working in the m...

AUNTEE EDNA
Author: Ethel Footman Smoothers
Origin: USA
Theme: Family Haritage
Grades: K-4

A young girl is unhappy having to spend the day with her old-fashioned aunt. She soon discovers her aunt is...

BAND OF ANGELS, A
Author: Deborah Hopkinson
Origin: USA
Theme: Perseverance, History
Grades: 1-4

An eloquent story about the most important black singing groups of the last century, the Jubilee Singers.

BARBER'S CUTTING EDGE
Author: Gwendolyn Battle-Lavert
Origin: African-American
Theme: Success
Grades: K-6

The story of how a young boy's trip to the barbershop turns into a fun lesson about the secret of success.

BAREFOOT: ESCAPE ON THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD
Author: Pamela Duncan Edwards
Origin: The South
Theme: Slavery
Grades: K-3

A group of animals help a runaway slave escape his pursuers.

BEATRICE'S GOAT
Author: Page McBrier
Origin: Uganda
Theme: Survival
Grades: K-3

A young girl's dream of attending school in her small village is fulfilled after her family is given an inc...

BIG BOY
Author: Tololwa M. Mollel
Origin: Tanzania
Theme: Folklore
Grades: K-3

A story inspired by a motif in African folklore, which is about a boy hero.

BILL PICKET
Author: Andrea D. Pickney
Origin: USA
Theme: Biography
Grades: 1-4

Description of the life and accomplishments of the son of a former slave who was a rodeo star in the late 1...

BINTOU'S BRAIDS
Author: Sylviane A. Diouf
Origin: West Africa
Theme: Self Esteem
Grades: K-3

Rich illustrations and a heartwarming story capture the spirit of a West African village in this wise tale ...

BIPPITY BOP BARBERSHOP
Author: Natasha Anastasia Tarpley
Origin: USA
Theme: Fathers, Sons
Grades: K-2

A story celebrating a young African-American boy's first trip to the barbershop. Shows a strong relationshi...

BLACKER THE BERRY, THE
Author: Joyce Carol Thomas
Origin: United States; African-American
Theme: Identity, Ancestors
Grades: Pre K-3

The poetry celebrates the many shades of black. This book received the 2008 Coretta Scott King Illustrator...

BOUNDLESS GRACE
Author: Mary Hoffman
Origin: USA
Theme: Family
Grades: K-4

The sequel to 'Amazing Grace'. The author once again writes a great story about a father and daughter sepa...

BROWN HONEY IN BROOMWHEAT TEA
Author: Joyce Carol Thomas
Origin: African-American
Theme: Heritage
Grades: K-6

In this joyous collection of poems, the author writes of family, individuality and pride of heritage. She ...

BUS OF OUR OWN, A
Author: Freddi Williams Evens
Origin: Mississippi
Theme: Discrimination
Grades: K-4

This is the story of a lovely lady

BUS RIDE
Author: William Miller
Origin: The South
Theme: Equal Rights
Grades: 1-4

A book inspired by the legacy of Rosa Parks. A timely reminder for young readers that people of all ages ca...

COMING HOME: FROM THE LIFE OF LANGSTON HUGHES
Author: Floyd Cooper
Origin: USA
Theme: Biography
Grades: 3-6

A beautiful illustrated biography, of the beloved writer, Langston Hughes.

COMING ON HOME SOON
Author: Jacqueline Woodson
Origin: African-American
Theme: Family, Separation
Grades: 1-3

The setting is World War II. Ada Rose's mother must leave home to find work in Chicago. Ada Rose remains ...

CORNROWS
Author: Camile Yarbrough
Origin: Africa
Theme: Heritage
Grades: 1-4

A timeless book originally published in 1979 which shows the hairstyle of cornrows and how they have been s...

CREATIVITY
Author: John Steptoe
Origin: Puerto Rico
Theme: Friendship, Culture
Grades: 3-6

A book about friendship between two boys that recognizes rich connections of ethnic history.

CROWNING GLORY
Author: Joyce Carol Thomas
Origin: USA
Theme: Individuality
Grades: K-3

A collection of poems in which an African-American girl celebrates herself, her family, and her heritage th...

DEAR BENJAMIN BANNEKER
Author: Andrea Davis Pickney
Origin: USA
Theme: Civil Rights, History
Grades: 3-6

Benjamin Banneker was born free in the 1730's. He became an accomplished astronomer and mathematician and t...

DOWN THE ROAD
Author: Alice Schertle
Origin: USA
Theme: Family, Country Life
Grades: K-2

The adventures a young girl gets into when bringing eggs home from the local store. Beautiful, authentic wa...

DUKE ELLINGTON
Author: Andrea Davis Pickney
Origin: Washington D.C.
Theme: Biography
Grades: 1-4

This is the story of Duke Ellington, one of the greatest composers of the 20th century.

ELIZABETH'S SONG
Author: Michael Wenberg
Origin: African-American
Theme: Dreams, Challenges
Grades: 2-4

A fictionalized version of how an eleven-year girl, Elizabeth Cotten, worked hard and saved every penny in...

ELIZABETI'S DOLL
Author: Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen
Origin: Tanzania
Theme: Motherhood
Grades: K-1

Set in contemporary Tanzania, this universal tale of love and tenderness will touch all readers.