Increasing research has shown that students relate to reading material better when they see themselves in the story as well. Therefore, representation matters. Below I have included some books that will help you to diversify your library.
Black Girl Magic: A Book About Loving Yourself Just the Way you Are
Author: Zahra Bryan
Illustrator: Jose Nieto
Target Age: 5-12years
Black Heroes: A Black History Book for Kids: 51 Inspiring People from Ancient Africa to Modern-Day U.S.A. (People and Events in History)
Author: Arlisha Norwood
Target Age: 8-12
The ABCs of Black History
Author: Rio Cortez
Illustrator: Lauren Semme
Target Age: 5 and up
Dream Big, Little One
Author: Vashti Harrison
Target Age: Birth-3years
Follow Your Dreams, Little One
Author: Vashti Harrison
Target Age: Birth-3 Years
Little Leaders: Bold women in Black History
Author: Vashti Harrison
Target Age: 8-12 Years
Girls Like Me
Author: Valerie Thompkins
Target Age: 3-10 Years
I Am Enough
Author: Grace Byers, Illustrator: Keturah A. Bobo
Targer Age: 4-8 Years
Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History
Author: Vashti Harrison
Target Age: 8-12 Years
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