Black History Month

KidLit TV Celebrates Black History Month 🎉

Join KidLit TV in celebrating Black History Month as we recognize the contributions of American children's book creators of African descent and their influence on readers and the literary world. We invite you to explore diverse books throughout the year. We're happy to share stories and help you find new books, authors, and illustrators.   Read more »

10 comments | January 29, 2026, 7:00 am

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Diverse Picture Books for Black History Month

In February, as well as all year long, we celebrate African American culture with these Diverse Picture Books for Black History Month   Read more »

Comment | January 30, 2025, 7:00 am

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Children’s Books to Celebrate Black History Month by Black Authors

These Children's Books to Celebrate Black History Month by Black Authors will help widen a child's perspective and work towards a more equitable world.   Read more »

Comment | January 29, 2024, 7:00 am

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 | January 26, 2024, 11:00 am

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Best New Children’s Books to Celebrate Black History Month

This list of Best New Children's Books to Celebrate Black History Month will engage kids with stories of Black joy and Black resistance.   Read more »

Comment | January 24, 2023, 7:00 am

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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

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Kids Explain Black History Month

Kids Explain Black History Month. Find more at Global Citizen.   Read more »

Comment | February 24, 2018, 8:00 am

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

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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

Awards for ONE CRAZY SUMMER: Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction Newbery Honor Book National Book Award Finalist Coretta Scott... Read more »

3 comments | February 18, 2018, 2:28 pm

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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

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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

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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

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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