African/ African American Children's Books

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The Largest Selection of Black Children's Books

Lee & Low Books is proud to publish a wide selection of children's books focused on the Black and African American experience. Find award-winning books about Black history and culture for young readers of all ages, including picture books, middle grade, and young adult novels. Our collections feature a wide range of genres, including nonfiction biographies of important figures in Black history and culture like Frederick Douglass, Rosa Parks, Wangari Maathai, Paul Robeson, Bob Marley, Zora Neale Hurston, Richard Wright, and many more; page-turning fiction featuring African American main characters; and poetry. Jump in and find the perfect book for every reader!

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Danza Africana

By Patricia A. Keeler

Illustrated by Patricia A. Keeler

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Richard Wright y el carné de biblioteca

By William Miller

Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie

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Allie's Basketball Dream

By Barbara E. Barber

Illustrated by Darryl Ligasan

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Babu's Song

By Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen

Illustrated by Aaron Boyd

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Black All Around

By Patricia Hubbell

Illustrated by Don Tate

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The Bus Ride

By William Miller

Illustrated by John Ward

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Christmas Makes Me Think

By Tony Medina

Illustrated by Chandra Cox

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Catching the Moon

By Crystal Hubbard

Illustrated by Randy DuBurke

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Chess Rumble

By G. Neri

Illustrated by Jesse Joshua Watson

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Children of Long Ago

By Lessie Jones Little

Illustrated by Jan Gilchrist

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Drumbeat in Our Feet

By Patricia A. Keeler

Illustrated by Patricia A. Keeler

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Elizabeti's School

By Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen

Illustrated by Christy Hale

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George Crum and the Saratoga Chip

By Gaylia Taylor

Illustrated by Frank Morrison

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Gettin' Through Thursday

By Melrose Cooper

Illustrated by Nneka Bennett