Picture Books for Black Lives

A lyrical, heart-lifting love letter to Black and Brown children everywhere reminds them how much they matter, that they have always mattered and they always will.

When his father tells him not to leave the lion he is drawing on the beach, a little boy starts making a very, very long tail--and a trail to follow back.

A story celebrating a young African-American boy's first trip to the barbershop.

"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"--

A Black Woman Did That spotlights vibrant, inspiring black women whose accomplishments have changed the world for the better. A Black Woman Did That is a celebration of strong, resilient, innovative, and inspiring women of color. With a vibrant mixture of photography, illustration, biography, and storytelling, author Malaika Adero will spotlight well-known historical figures and women who are pushing boundaries today--including Ida B. Wells, Madam...

An illustrated lullaby featuring a busy, independent, beloved brown baby being prepared for bedtime.

"A young girl walks through the bustling city, while a pigeon flies above, both spotting hidden shapes at every turn"--

Presents a picture book celebrating the diversity of African American boys' hairstyles. Features rhyming affirmations to accompany each illustration of a hairstyle ranging from afros and cornrows to curls and high-tops.

A mother describes the many ways that she shows her love for her child throughout the day.

A little girl's daddy steps in to help her arrange her curly, coiling, wild hair into styles that allow her to be her natural, beautiful self.