We have put together a selection of books below for various age ranges which all send a positive and educational message about Black culture.

Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History // Exceptional Men in Black History

Ages 4 – 6

Telling the stories of trailblazers in Black American history.

Little leaders

A Kids Book About Racism

Ages 4 – 6

Written in a frank and honest tone, it will offer a clear explanation of what racism is and how to know when you see it.

Kids book about racism

Mae Among the Stars

Ages 4 – 8

Inspired by Mae Jackson, the first African American woman to travel in space

Mae Among Stars

Let’s Talk About Race

Ages 6 – 8

Will spark conversations about differences and what makes us all special, the book “introduces race as just one of many chapters in a person’s story.”

Let Talk About Race

Dear Martin

Age 12+

A digestible story for young people and teens about the historical and present racism in America.

Dear Martin

This Book Is Anti-Racist: 20 lessons on how to wake up, take action and do the work

Ages 11 – 15

This book aims to empower the reader to “actively defy racism and xenophobia to create a community (large and small) that truly honours everyone.”

Antiracist book