Kid's books that raise black history awareness

Take some time before Juneteenth (June 19th, a holiday commemorating the emancipation of slaves in the United States) to read to your kids about the valuable contribution black Americans have made over the years.

Reading with your child is always a plus. Not only do they pick up on valuable literary skills, but they also gain knowledge and perspective on the world that will serve them well in the future.

It’s so important to teach your child about African American history, whether it’s their heritage or completely foreign to them. Simply put, exposing kids to diverse viewpoints makes them more mentally flexible, more understanding, and generally more successful in a diverse world.

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

By Vashti Harrison and Kwesi Johnson

Learn more about and purchase Little Leaders here, and Little Legends here.

Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library

By Carole Boston Weatherford and Eric Velasquez

Learn more about and purchase Schomburg here.

Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters

By John Steptoe

Learn more about and purchase Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters here.

The Watsons go to Birmingham

By Christopher Paul Curtis

Learn more about and purchase The Watsons go to Birmingham here.

Fearless Mary: The True Adventures of Mary Fields, American Stagecoach Driver

By Tami Charles

Learn more about and purchase Fearless Mary here.

A Ride to Remember: A Civil Rights Story

By Sharon Langly and Amy Nathan

Learn more about and purchase A Ride to Remember here.

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