Read Alouds

All Because You Matter

A lyrical, heart-lifting love letter to Black and brown children everywhere: reminding them how much they matter, that they have always mattered, and they always will, from powerhouse rising star author Tami Charles and esteemed, award-winning illustrator Bryan Collier.

Muhammad Ali: A Champion is Born

In this picture book biography of Muhammad Ali, author Gene Barretta and illustrator Frank Morrison tell the unforgettable childhood story of this legendary boxing champion and how one pivotal moment set him on his path to becoming the Greatest of All Time.

Carter Reads the Newspaper

The first-ever picture book biography of Carter G. Woodson, the Father of Black History Month.

Sing a Song: How “Lift Every Voice and Sing” Inspired Generations

This stirring book celebrates the Black National Anthem and how it inspired five generations of a family.

Enjoy this tribute to Former First Lady Michelle Obama and her contributions to building the healthy future that America’s children deserve.

Woke: A Young Poet’s Call to Justice

Woke: A Young Poet’s Guide to Justice is a collection of poems to inspire kids to stay woke and become a new generation of activists.

Sewing Stories: Harriet Powers’ Journey from Slave to Artist

An illuminating picture book biography of a formerly enslaved artist whose patchwork quilts bring the stories of her family to life.

Lizzie Demands a Seat!

In 1854, Elizabeth “Lizzie” Jennings, an African American schoolteacher, fought back when she was unjustly denied entry to a New York City streetcar, sparking the beginnings of the long struggle to gain equal rights on public transportation.

Mountain Chef

The true story of a Chinese American mountain man who fed thirty people for ten days in the wilderness–and helped inspire the creation of the National Park Service.

Patricia’s Vision: The Doctor Who Saved Sight

The inspiring story of Dr. Patricia Bath, a groundbreaking ophthalmologist who pioneered laser surgery—and gave her patients the gift of sight.

Ida B. Wells: Let the Truth Be Told

I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark

Sky High: The True Story of Maggie Gee

Counting the Stars: The Story of NASA Mathematician, Katherine Johnson

Black Boy Be You!

“Black Boy Be You!” is an inspirational book for African- American boys that encourages them to embrace all of their unique qualities and physical features.

Black is a Rainbow Color

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

Something Beautiful

An inspiring story that reminds us that beauty is everywhere.

The Youngest Marcher: The Story of Audrey Faye Hendricks, a Young Civil Rights Activist

Meet the youngest known child to be arrested for a civil rights protest in Birmingham, Alabama, 1963, in this moving picture book that proves you’re never too little to make a difference.

Lift as You Climb: The Story of Ella Baker

Learn about the civil rights activist Ella Baker in this inspiring picture book from Sibert Honor winner Patricia Hruby Powell and Caldecott Honor winner R. Gregory Christie.

The Legendary Miss Lena Horne

Celebrate the life of Lena Horne, the pioneering African American actress, and civil rights activist, with this inspiring and powerful picture book from award-winning author Carole Boston Weatherford.

The Golden Girls of Rio

The Golden Girls of Rio is the story of how a group of very different little sporty girls—from around the country and from varying backgrounds—became the premier women athletes of today. And how these gold medalists—Golden Girls—and their teammates captured the world’s attention with their miraculous athletic achievements at the Rio Olympics.

Mahalia Jackson: Walking with Kings and Queens

Accompanied by John Holyfield’s gorgeous illustrations, debut author Nina Nolan’s narrative wonderfully captures the amazing story of how Mahalia Jackson became the Queen of Gospel in this fascinating picture book biography.

The ABCs of Black History

B is for Beautiful, Brave, and Bright! And for a Book that takes a Bold journey through the alphabet of Black history and culture.

Milo’s Museum

Milo is excited about her class trip to the museum. The docent leads them on a tour and afterward, Milo has time to look around on her own. But something doesn’t feel right, and Milo gradually realizes that the people from her community are missing from the museum. When her aunt urges her to find a solution, Milo takes matters into her own hands and opens her own museum!

Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story

Told in lively and powerful verse by debut author Kevin Noble Maillard, Fry Bread is an evocative depiction of a modern Native American family, vibrantly illustrated by Pura Belpre Award winner and Caldecott Honoree Juana Martinez-Neal.