If you’re looking for books to share with your family that celebrate Black History Month, try one of the wonderful children’s books from the list below. To find even more titles, listen to the Check it Out! podcast. This Orem Library podcast features expert book reviews from literature specialist Rita, Whitney, Molly, Mary, and Toni. Check it Out!
Homemade Love
By bell hooks
Picture Book
Through the constant love and support of her parents, Girlpie learns not to be afraid of the dark.
We Wait for the Sun
By Dovey Johnson Roundtree
Junior Nonfiction
The late Civil Rights attorney and activist shares a poignant moment from her childhood beside her wise grandmother, who taught Roundtree the values of self-worth, strength and justice that inspired the co-author’s boundary-breaking career.
J.D. and the Great Barber Battle
By J. Dillard
Intermediate Book
Eight-year-old J.D. turns a tragic home haircut into a thriving barber business in this hilarious new illustrated chapter book series.
For more titles, listen to the Check it Out! podcast found here.
