Skip to Content
  • KLTV Categories
  • KLTV Shows
    • StoryMakers
    • Read Out Loud
    • Ready Set Draw!
  • KidLit RADIO
  • Crafts & Activities
    • Kid’s Corner
    • Spark Your Creativity
  • Book Trailers
  • Reading Rocks: MORE KLTV Shows
    • Inside Scoop: What’s NEW in KidLit
    • KidLit at HOME
  • FOR GROWN-UPS
    • KidLit Kibbles: KidLit NEWS
    • We Need Diverse Books
    • Library Love
  • KLTV Pages
  • Home
  • About
  • KidLit at HOME
  • Newsletter
  • Contact
Navigate the site
  • Home
  • About
  • KidLit at HOME
  • Newsletter
  • Contact
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
KidLit TV Explore the world of
children’s literature

Get Your Backstage Pass!

Navigate the site
  • KLTV Shows
    • StoryMakers
    • Read Out Loud
    • Ready Set Draw!
  • KidLit RADIO
    The Children’s Literature Podcast for Kids!
  • Crafts & Activities
    Book inspired crafts and activities!
    • Kid’s Corner
    • Spark Your Creativity
  • Book Trailers
    A first look at trailers for your favorite books!
  • Reading Rocks: MORE KLTV Shows
    Find MORE original KidLit TV Shows here!
    • Inside Scoop: What’s NEW in KidLit
    • KidLit at HOME
  • FOR GROWN-UPS
    Educational, inspirational, and entertaining resources for your kiddos.
    • KidLit Kibbles: KidLit NEWS
    • We Need Diverse Books
    • Library Love

Black History Month

  • We Need Diverse Books
Best New Children’s Books to Celebrate Black History Month

Best New Children’s Books to Celebrate Black History Month

Here are 5 of the Best New Children’s Books to Celebrate Black History Month we think are valuable to add... Read more »
Comment | January 24, 2023, 7:00 am
  • We Need Diverse Books
Celebrate World Read Aloud Day with KidLitTV!

Celebrate World Read Aloud Day with KidLitTV!

Celebrate World Read Aloud Day and kickoff Black History Month with five of KidLitTV's favorite read aloud books!   Read more »
Comment | January 20, 2023, 7:00 am
  • We Need Diverse Books
Top Children’s Books for Celebrating MLK Day

Top Children’s Books for Celebrating MLK Day

We have compiled a list of our Top Children’s Books for Celebrating MLK Day for you to enjoy. These picture... Read more »
Comment | January 16, 2023, 7:00 am

KidLit Kibbles

Top 5 Ways to Celebrate MLK Day with KidLit TV

Top 5 Ways to Celebrate MLK Day with KidLit TV
Join KidLit TV in celebrating the legacy of MLK with books, activities, and tributes from those who had the honor of knowing him.   Read more »
Comment | January 16, 2023, 12:25 am
    What’s Up? with Andrea Pinkney PICTURE THE DREAM

    What’s Up? with Andrea Pinkney PICTURE THE DREAM

    KidLit TV’s Andrea Davis Pinkney and Roxie Munro visit the New-York Historical Society’s PICTURE THE DREAM exhibit!   NY Historical... Read more »
    Comment | April 25, 2022, 7:00 am
    • Read Your World
    Diverse Books to Celebrate Black Joy for Black History Month

    Diverse Books to Celebrate Black Joy for Black History Month

    As the month of February is starting to wind down we didn’t want it to end without sharing a post... Read more »
    Comment | February 23, 2022, 7:00 am

    KidLit Kibbles

    Beautiful Booklists for Black History Month

    Beautiful Booklists for Black History Month
    Teachers, parents, caregivers, young readers, & librarians, here are some Beautiful Booklists for Black History Month and year-round reading.   Read more »
    Comment | February 16, 2021, 5:19 am
      KidLit RADIO: Fighting and Singing for Social Justice

      KidLit RADIO: Fighting and Singing for Social Justice

      Nonfiction Minute podcast celebrates Black History Month! Jan Adkins, iNK’s Explainer General introduces: THE MOTHER OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT by Jim Whiting and more!   Read more »
      Comment | February 18, 2019, 8:00 am
        KidLit RADIO: February Is Black History Month!

        KidLit RADIO: February Is Black History Month!

        Celebrate Black History month with KidLit RADIO and iNK Think Tank's NONFICTION MINUTE Podcast: Compelling True Stories in the Author’s Own Voice   Read more »
        6 comments | February 4, 2019, 4:14 pm

        KidLit Kibbles

        Kids Explain Black History Month

        Kids Explain Black History Month
        Kids Explain Black History Month Finds more at Global Citizen   Read more »
        Comment | February 24, 2018, 8:00 am
          29 Days Of Crafts For Black History Month

          29 Days Of Crafts For Black History Month

          In February, America celebrates Black History Month, also known as National African American History Month.   Read more »
          Comment | February 23, 2018, 8:00 am

          KidLit Kibbles

          Ten KidLit Books To Read For Black History Month

          Ten KidLit Books To Read For Black History Month
          February is Black History Month and in honor of that, we are sharing some of our favorite kidlit books that honor some remarkable people in our history.   Read more »
          Comment | February 19, 2018, 10:39 am
            ONE CRAZY SUMMER Book Trailer

            ONE CRAZY SUMMER Book Trailer

            Awards for ONE CRAZY SUMMER: Scott O’Dell Award for Historical Fiction Newbery Honor Book National Book Award Finalist Coretta Scott... Read more »
            1 comment | February 18, 2018, 2:28 pm

            KidLit Kibbles

            Mom Writes Book, ‘Bad Hair Does Not Exist!’ For Daughters

            Mom Writes Book, ‘Bad Hair Does Not Exist!’ For Daughters
            Salma Arzu-Brown wrote Bad Hair Does Not Exist!/Pelo Malo No Existe!, a book about hair for Black and Afro-Latino children.   Read more »
            Comment | February 22, 2016, 5:00 pm

            KidLit Kibbles

            Marley Dias’ 1,000 ‘Black Girl Books’ Book Drive Hits Target

            Marley Dias’ 1,000 ‘Black Girl Books’ Book Drive Hits Target
            11 year-old Marley Dias started a book drive to find 1,000 children’s books with Black girls as protagonists.   Read more »
            2 comments | February 15, 2016, 11:05 am

            KidLit Kibbles

            28 Picture Books to Celebrate Black History Month

            28 Picture Books to Celebrate Black History Month
            Woods created a list of what's essentially diverse books for Black children -- 28 Black Picture Books That Aren’t About Boycotts, Buses or Basketball.   Read more »
            Comment | February 8, 2016, 9:45 pm

            KidLit Kibbles

            AALBC: 100+ Recommended African-American Children’s Books

            AALBC: 100+ Recommended African-American Children’s Books
            The African American Literature Book Club compiled a list of African-American children’s books with the aid of authors, readers, and industry professionals.   Read more »
            4 comments | February 1, 2016, 8:30 am

            KidLit Kibbles

            KidLit TV Celebrates Black History Month

            KidLit TV Celebrates Black History Month
            by Kassia Graham, Social Media Director, KidLit TV Faith Ringgold, Jerry Pinkney, Bryan Collier, Kadir Nelson, Andrea Davis Pinkney, Jacqueline... Read more »
            9 comments | February 5, 2015, 8:00 pm

            Follow us on Instagram!

            Follow Us on Twitter

            Tweets by KidLitTV_NYC

            Follow us on Facebook!

            Comments Box SVG iconsUsed for the like, share, comment, and reaction icons
            KidLit TV
            2 hours ago
            KidLit TV

            🎬COMING TUESDAY! 🍿✨Find out What's Up? with Sean Ferrell author of THE SINISTER SECRETS OF SINGE, the first book in his new #mglit adventure series. Watch as Sean shares a bit about the series AND be the first to hear a passage from THE SINISTER SECRETS OF SINGE on KidLit TV! ... See MoreSee Less

            View on Facebook
            · Share
            Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email
            View Comments
            • Likes: 0
            • Shares: 0
            • Comments: 0

            Comment on Facebook

            KidLit TV
            4 days ago
            KidLit TV

            ✨🍿COMING SOON! 🎬 Don’t miss a new episode of What's Up? featuring Sean Ferrell author of #mglit novel THE SINISTER SECRETS OF SINGE — coming TUESDAY JUNE 6TH on KidLit TV!

            #newbooks #kidlit #summerreading
            ... See MoreSee Less

            View on Facebook
            · Share
            Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email
            View Comments
            • Likes: 3
            • Shares: 0
            • Comments: 0

            Comment on Facebook

            KidLit TV
            4 days ago
            KidLit TV

            Remember the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Join Carole Boston Weatherford for #readoutloud as she shares her award-winning book in verse UNSPEAKABLE, illustrated by Floyd Cooper: youtu.be/Dja5yp1eJ-8
            The Children's Book Council Every Child a Reader #TulsaRaceMassacre
            ... See MoreSee Less

            Remember the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Join Carole Boston Weatherford for #ReadOutLoud as she shares her award-winning book in verse UNSPEAKABLE, illustrated by Floyd Cooper: youtu.be/Dja5yp1eJ-8
The Childrens Book Council Every Child a Reader #TulsaRaceMassacre
            View on Facebook
            · Share
            Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email
            View Comments
            • Likes: 0
            • Shares: 0
            • Comments: 0

            Comment on Facebook

            KidLit TV
            2 weeks ago
            KidLit TV

            🇺🇸This #MemorialDay join author Leah Henderson for #ReadOutLoud as she shares A DAY FOR REMEMBERIN’, a moving tribute to the little-known history behind the 1st Memorial Day, illustrated by Coretta Scott King Award winner Floyd Cooper. Click to watch: www.kidlit.tv/celebrate-floyd-cooper-day-with-every-child-a-reader/

            Every Child a Reader American Library Association
            ... See MoreSee Less

            🇺🇸This #MemorialDay join author Leah Henderson for #ReadOutLoud as she shares A DAY FOR REMEMBERIN’, a moving tribute to the little-known history behind the 1st Memorial Day, illustrated by Coretta Scott King Award winner Floyd Cooper. Click to watch: https://www.kidlit.tv/celebrate-floyd-cooper-day-with-every-child-a-reader/

Every Child a Reader American Library Association
            View on Facebook
            · Share
            Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email
            View Comments
            • Likes: 2
            • Shares: 2
            • Comments: 0

            Comment on Facebook

            KidLit TV
            2 weeks ago
            KidLit TV

            ✨Did you know you can find KidLit TV shows on Epic for Kids? Watch at home or in the classroom to help kids discover a lifetime love of books and reading! 📚 Click here to explore EPIC: getepic.com

            Thyra Heder Books Chris Haughton David Ezra Stein Peg and Cat David Ezra Stein Mike Curato
            ... See MoreSee Less

            ✨Did you know you can find KidLit TV shows on Epic for Kids? Watch at home or in the classroom to help kids discover a lifetime love of books and reading! 📚 Click here to explore EPIC: getepic.com 

Thyra Heder Books Chris Haughton David Ezra Stein Peg and Cat David Ezra Stein Mike Curato
            View on Facebook
            · Share
            Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email
            View Comments
            • Likes: 1
            • Shares: 0
            • Comments: 0

            Comment on Facebook

            Load more
            • Home
            • KidLit TV Team Member Profiles
            • Privacy Policy
            • Newsletter
            • Contact
            • Facebook
            • Pinterest
            • Twitter
            • YouTube
            • Instagram

            © 2023 New York Media Works

            Back to top