Find inspiration for the young ones in your life (and for yourself!) with picture books celebrating Black lives, curated by librarian Jillian Heise... more info
Click on the book covers for copyright-compliant read-alouds!
"Buy this book!" links take you to bookshop.org, where you can support independent bookstores or purchase directly from Black-owned businesses!
This list was compiled by White school librarian Jillian Heise, NBCT, MLIS (she/her). Find her on Twitter @heisereads. Created with contributions from Lauren Strohecker (@lkstrohecker).
For questions, concerns, feedback, or more information, contact Jillian via Twitter (@heisereads) or email (heisereads@gmail.com).
Virtual bookshelf: Women's History - Celebrate women's history with this selection of read-aloud videos. Explore by clicking on the book covers to see and hear stories about women who have changed the world!
Virtual bookshelf: Black History - Celebrate black history with this selection of read-aloud videos. Click on books to explore read-aloud videos by Black authors, actors, athletes, and more!
Virtual bookshelf: ABC's of Black History - a collection of read-aloud videos inspired by ABC's of Black History by Rio Cortez.
Digital books celebrating Black lives - See Ms. Paula's suggested titles with descriptions of content.
Celebrating Blackness - Browse a list of physical picture books in BJM Library's online catalog.