Booklists for Educators

Black is a Rainbow Color
by Angela Joy; illustrated by Ekua Holmes

A child reflects on the meaning of being Black in this anthem about a people, a culture, a history, and a legacy that lives on.

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Hands Up!
by Breanna J. McDaniel; illustrated by Shane W. Evans

A young girl lifts her hands up in a series of everyday moments before finally raising her hands in resistance at a protest march.

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I Am Enough
by Grace Byers; illustrated by Keturah A. Bobo

Shares a story of loving who you are, respecting others and being kind to one another.

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A is for Activist
by Innosanto Nagara

This ABC board book highlights activism and the importance of community, equality and justice.

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What's the Difference?: Being Different is Amazing
by Doyin Richards

Photographs and simple text celebrate friendship, diversity, and acceptance.

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Don't Touch My Hair!
by Sharee Miller

Aria loves her soft and bouncy hair, but must go to extremes to avoid people who touch it without permission until, finally, she speaks up.

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My People
by Langston Hughes

This beloved poem and vivid sepia photographs capture the glory, the beauty, and the soul of being a black American today.

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Woke Baby
by Mahogany L. Browne; illustrated by Theodore Taylor III

Woke babies are up early. Woke babies raise their fists in the air. Woke babies cry out for justice. Woke babies grow up to change the world.

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Magnificent Homespun Brown: A Celebration
by Samara Cole Doyon; illustrated by Juanita Kaylani

Joyful young narrators celebrate feeling at home in one's own skin

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My Hair Is a Garden
by Cozbi A. Cabrera

After being teased yet again about her unruly hair, MacKenzie consults her neighbor, Miss Tillie, who compares hair care with tending her beautiful garden and teaches MacKenzie some techniques. Includes tips for shampooing, conditioning, and protecting bl

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M Is for Melanin: A Celebration of the Black Child
by Tiffany Rose

From A is for Afro, to F is for Fresh, to W is for Worthy, this book teaches children their ABCs while encouraging them to love the skin they're in.

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I Walk with Vanessa: A Story about a Simple Act of Kindness
by Kerascoët

An elementary school girl witnesses the bullying of another girl, but she is not sure how to help.

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Black is a Rainbow Color
by Angela Joy; illustrated by Ekua Holmes

Hands Up!
by Breanna J. McDaniel; illustrated by Shane W. Evans