Best Books by Black and POC Authors

Children’s Books Starring Black and POC Characters

Josephine: The Dazzling Life of Josephine Bake

Josephine: The Dazzling Life of Josephine Bake

Fun story for little kids about one of history’s criminally underrated provocateurs

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Firebird by Misty Copeland: 

Firebird by Misty Copeland: 

Vibrant illustrations telling the story of the first black prima ballerina of the New York Ballet. 

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Layla’s Happiness by Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie, Ashleigh Corrin

Layla’s Happiness by Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie, Ashleigh Corrin

Book about a black girl that is just about her being happy

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Sulwe by Lupita Nyong’o, Vashti Harrison: 

Sulwe by Lupita Nyong’o, Vashti Harrison: 

Stunning illustrations and a story that centers and celebrates

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Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History by Vashti

Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History by Vashti

Little Leaders is an entire series worth looking into, but this one focusing

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