Every year, the American Library Association holds their annual ALA Youth Media Awards. Included are the prestigious Newbery, Caldecott, and Coretta Scott King Book Awards, and more. These have long served as a guide to those seeking some of the best original and creative content published for young readers. These prize winners are the books […]

A new year means it’s time for a new #TBR, and we couldn’t be more thrilled about the upcoming January releases! With big names returning with new stories, debut authors that we are falling head over heels for, and beloved characters giving us a constant as the years change, our most anticipated books in kids […]

To describe An American Story by Kwame Alexander and Dare Coulter as simply an “important” book would be an egregious understatement. In the way only two distinctive creators such as Alexander and Coulter can, An American Story is the haunted but masterfully constructed bridge connecting the traditional African Village of the past and the modern day African American community. If there is one “must read” book for all ages, An American Story is it. Keep reading to discover more about the making of the book from Kwame Alexander and Dare Coulter.

Books are an opportunity to learn, grow, and see reflections of the world within their pages. This list is full of picture books and young reader novels that will entertain the reader in your life while teaching them about Black history and culture. From magical stories to accounts of history, these books are must-reads and […]