Black History Nonfiction Picture Books

by Perkins, Useni Eugene

Book - 2017

There's a world out there just waiting for you and your talents. There's a world out there just waiting for you and your talents. Show less

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The Undefeated

by Alexander, Kwame

Book - 2019

This book of poetry honors the lengths Black Americans went to be heard. This book of poetry honors the lengths Black Americans went to be heard. Show less

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Be A King

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Dream and You

by Weatherford, Carole Boston

Book - 2018

Act on Dr. King's words on inspiration to make the world a better place. Act on Dr. King's words on inspiration to make the world a better place. Show less

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Child of the Civil Rights Movement

by Shelton, Paula Young

Book - 2010

Experience the march from Selma to Montgomery through the eyes of a child. Experience the march from Selma to Montgomery through the eyes of a child. Show less

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Follow Me Down to Nicodemus Town

Based on the History of the African American Pioneer Settlement

by LaFaye, A

Book - 2019

Kansas is the land of opportunity for this sharecropping family. Kansas is the land of opportunity for this sharecropping family. Show less

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Lillian's Right to Vote

A Celebration of the Voting Rights Act of 1965

by Winter, Jonah

Book - 2015

She fought hard for the right to vote and isn't going to let anyone stop her! She fought hard for the right to vote and isn't going to let anyone stop her! Show less

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Pies From Nowhere

How Georgia Gilmore Sustained the Montgomery Bus Boycott

by Romito, Dee

Book - 2018

Civil rights workers get hungry, and someone needs to feed them. Civil rights workers get hungry, and someone needs to feed them. Show less

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Let the Children March

by Clark-Robinson, Monica

Book - 2018

These children shook the foundation of the White establishment and brought attention to their cause: equal rights. These children shook the foundation of the White establishment and brought attention to their cause: equal rights. Show less

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We Shall Overcome

The Story of A Song

by Levy, Debbie

Book - 2013

This musical symbol of the Civil Rights movement is rich in history. This musical symbol of the Civil Rights movement is rich in history. Show less

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Rosa Parks

by Kaiser, Lisbeth

Book - 2017

An engaging look at Parks' life. An engaging look at Parks' life. Show less

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Little Melba and Her Big Trombone

by Russell-Brown, Katheryn

Book - 2014

All Melba wanted to do was play her trombone, but first she had to combat segregation and racism. All Melba wanted to do was play her trombone, but first she had to combat segregation and racism. Show less

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The Quickest Kid in Clarksville

by Miller, Pat Zietlow

Book - 2016

A town is anxiously awaiting the arrival of their heroine and their first integrated celebration. A town is anxiously awaiting the arrival of their heroine and their first integrated celebration. Show less

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Josephine

The Dazzling Life of Josephine Baker

by Powell, Patricia Hruby

Book - 2014

This woman could carry a tune and fight for her rights. This woman could carry a tune and fight for her rights. Show less

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Freedom in Congo Square

by Weatherford, Carole Boston

Book - 2016

These slaves were granted a few hours of freedom every week and they put it to good use. These slaves were granted a few hours of freedom every week and they put it to good use. Show less

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Firebird

by Copeland, Misty

Book - 2014

To be great you have to start small. To be great you have to start small. Show less

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Overground Railroad

by Cline-Ransome, Lesa

Book - 2020

Go on a trip with Ruth Anne as her family moves from North Carolina to New York City. Go on a trip with Ruth Anne as her family moves from North Carolina to New York City. Show less

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That Is My Dream!

by Hughes, Langston

Book - 2017

Turn your dreams into reality. Turn your dreams into reality. Show less

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Trombone Shorty

by Andrews, Troy

Book - 2015

Even if your dreams seem too big, follow them. You never know where you'll end up! Even if your dreams seem too big, follow them. You never know where you'll end up! Show less

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Lift as You Climb

The Story of Ella Baker

by Powell, Patricia Hruby

Book - 2020

Baker worked hard to bring civil rights and the vote to Black people. Baker worked hard to bring civil rights and the vote to Black people. Show less

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Two Friends

Susan B. Anthony, Frederick Douglass, and the Fight for Rights

by Robbins, Dean

Book - 2016

Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass found common ground in their struggle to gain equal rights. Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass found common ground in their struggle to gain equal rights. Show less

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Hidden Figures

The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race

by Shetterly, Margot Lee

Book - 2018

These four women made space travel possible, but are often overlooked because of the color of their skin. These four women made space travel possible, but are often overlooked because of the color of their skin. Show less

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The Youngest Marcher

The Story of Audrey Faye Hendricks, A Young Civil Rights Activist

by Levinson, Cynthia

Book - 2017

She was nine years old when she was arrested. Remember this when you think you're too small to make a difference. She was nine years old when she was arrested. Remember this when you think you're too small to make a difference. Show less

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Harlem's Little Blackbird

by Watson, Renée

Book - 2012

She wouldn't perform unless her friends could, too. She wouldn't perform unless her friends could, too. Show less

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I Am Harriet Tubman

by Meltzer, Brad

Book - 2018

As conductor on the Underground Railroad, Tubman had to be quiet, but her roar can still be heard today. As conductor on the Underground Railroad, Tubman had to be quiet, but her roar can still be heard today. Show less

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A Sweet Smell of Roses

by Johnson, Angela

Book - 2005

Raise your voice and speak out for what you believe in. Raise your voice and speak out for what you believe in. Show less

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