Check out the catalog widget above for a selection of picture books from our collection focusing on African American activists, explorers, musicians, artists, freedom fighters, artists, scientists, scholars, athletes, and more. For example, did you know that there is a picture book version of Hidden Figures, our selection for 2018 Nashville Reads?
The list above is by no means exhaustive, but it includes some of my favorites, which I've written about before. Some of these books are perfect for younger readers and read-alouds, while others are specially well suited for older readers, even into middle school and high school.
Others have a connection to our community of Middle Tenneseee.
And there are other books that introduce us to figures that may not be as well known as others.
But do not limit your reading about black history to just one month out of the year! Black history is for every month, every day of the year. If you are a teacher, read books featuring black characters across seasons and subjects. If you are a parent, choose books featuring a diverse range of children and people. Only this way will we be able to say that we are well educated.
