Search by: BIPOC Characters and Creators
When the Clouds Came
By: Sarah Yi-Mei Tsiang
Illustrated by:
Elaine Chen
Elaine Chen
ISBN: 9781459841680
Fiction, 3–5, Picture Book, Death / Grief / Loss
Aya Has Never Seen A Bear
By: Gerelchimeg Blackcrane; translated by Paul Qiao
Illustrated by:
Jiu'er
Jiu'er
ISBN: 9781778403064
Fiction, 5–7, Picture Book, Animals
Barbed Wire Between Us
By: Mia Wenjen
Illustrated by:
Violeta Encarnación
Violeta Encarnación
ISBN: 9781636551920
Fiction, 7–9, Poetry / Stories in Verse, Immigrant Experience
The Children of the Sun
By: Micaela Chirif; translated by Lawrence Schimel
Illustrated by:
Juan Palomino
Juan Palomino
ISBN: 9780802856548
Fiction, 5–7, Picture Book, Folklore / Fairytales / Myths
Black History Heroes
By: Patricia Pete, Ryan Van Cleave, Sona & Jacob
ISBN: 9781638193166
Nonfiction, 7–9, Chapter Book, Biography / Memoir
Chopsticks Are
By: Chloe Ito Ward
Illustrated by:
Lynn Scurfield
Lynn Scurfield
ISBN: 9781797227368
Nonfiction, 3–5, Picture Book, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Estela, Undrowning
By: René Peña-Govea
ISBN: 9780063429956
Fiction, Teen (12+), Prose, Coming of Age
Make Your Mark
By: Jacci Gresham and Sherry Fellores
Illustrated by:
David Wilkerson
David Wilkerson
ISBN: 9780593618363
5–7, Picture Book, Art / Performing Arts, Careers / Hobbies
I Got You
By: Derrick Barnes
Illustrated by:
Shamar Knight-Justice
Shamar Knight-Justice
ISBN: 9780593111451
5–7, Picture Book, Family / Community, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Just Like Tina
By: Ebony Lynn Mudd, foreword by Erwin Bach
Illustrated by:
Maruga Koops
Maruga Koops
ISBN: 9798217051229
5–7, Picture Book, Art / Performing Arts, Social Emotional Learning
The History Of We
By: Nikkolas Smith
Illustrated by:
Nikkolas Smith
Nikkolas Smith
ISBN: 9780593619681
5–7, Picture Book, History, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Abeni’s Song
By: P. Djèlí Clark
ISBN: 9781250825841
Fiction, 7-12, Prose, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Dark Was the Night: Blind Willie Johnson’s Journey to the Stars
By: Gary Golio
Illustrated by:
E. B. Lewis
E. B. Lewis
ISBN: 9781524738884
Nonfiction, 4-6, Picture Book, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Halima, Superhero Princess
By: Emily Joof
Illustrated by:
Asa Gilland
Asa Gilland
ISBN: 9781782508847
Fiction, 4-6, Picture Book, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Josey Johnson’s Hair and the Holy Spirit
By: Esau McCaulley
Illustrated by:
LaTonya Jackson
LaTonya Jackson
ISBN: 9781514003572
Fiction, 4-6, Picture Book, Religion / Spirituality
Mary Bowser and the Civil War Spy Ring
By: Enigma Alberti
Illustrated by:
Tony Cliff
Tony Cliff
ISBN: 9781523507719
Nonfiction, 7-12, Chapter Book, History
Sharing the Dream
By: Shelia P. Moses
Illustrated by:
Keith Mallett
Keith Mallett
ISBN: 9780593617298
Fiction, 4-6, Picture Book, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Two Artists, Grandad and Me
By: Charnelle Pinkney Barlow
ISBN: 9780593571224
Fiction, 4-6, Picture Book, BIPOC Characters and Creators
All The Noise at Once
By: DeAndra Davis
ISBN: 9781665952651
Fiction, Teen, Prose, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Blood Debts
By: Terry J. Benton-Walker
ISBN: 9781250825940
Fiction, Teen, Prose, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Dear You, Dream Big
By: Baptiste Paul
Illustrated by:
Toni D. Chambers
Toni D. Chambers
ISBN: 9781623542955
Fiction, 4-6, Picture Book, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Harriet Tubman, Force of Nature: A Biography in Poems
By: Caroline Brewer
Illustrated by:
Caroline Brewer
Caroline Brewer
ISBN: 9781804661444
Nonfiction, 7-12, Poetry / Stories in Verse, Biography / Memoir
Journey Beyond the Walls
By: Sir James Thornhill
ISBN: 9798218594442
Nonfiction, 7-12, Anthology / Collection, Biography / Memoir
Me and the Family Tree
By: Carole Boston Weatherford
Illustrated by:
Ashleigh Corrin
Ashleigh Corrin
ISBN: 9781728242491
Fiction, 0-3, Board Book, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Unboxing of a Black Girl
By: Angela Shanté
ISBN: 9798890039538
Nonfiction, Teen, Poetry / Stories in Verse, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Anansi and the Golden Pot
By: Taiye Selasi
Illustrated by:
Tinuke Fagborun
Tinuke Fagborun
ISBN: 9780744049909
Fiction, 4-6, Picture Book, Folklore / Fairytales / Myths
Blood in the Water
By: Tiffany D. Jackson
ISBN: 9781338849912
Fiction, 7-12, Prose, Mystery / Thriller
Dominique’s Thrifted Treasures
By: Margarett McBride
Illustrated by:
Ryan Middaugh
Ryan Middaugh
ISBN: 9798765924860
Fiction, 4-6, Picture Book, Family / Community
Hockey Night in Kenya
By: Danson Mutinda and Eric Walters
Illustrated by:
Claudia Dávila
Claudia Dávila
ISBN: 9781459823617
Fiction, 4-6, Chapter Book, Sports / Games / Recreation
Juneteenth
By: Hannah Eliot
Illustrated by:
Tequitia Andrews
Tequitia Andrews
ISBN: 9781665990349
Nonfiction, 0-3, Board Book, Holidays / Seasons / Celebrations
Milko
By: Freda Narh and Samuel Narh
Illustrated by:
Alisa Knatko
Alisa Knatko
ISBN: 9781734789720
Fiction, 4-6, Picture Book, BIPOC Characters and Creators
A Song for August
By: Denmead, Sally
Illustrated by:
Alleanna Harris
Alleanna Harris
ISBN: 9781646144396
Nonfiction, 4-6, Picture Book, Biography / Memoir
Wanjiku, Child of Mine
By: Ciiku Ndungu-Case
Illustrated by:
Karen Vermeulen
Karen Vermeulen
ISBN: 9781960803016
Fiction, 4-6, Board Book, BIPOC Characters and Creators
And She Was Loved: Toni Morrison’s Life in Stories
By: Andrea Davis Pinkney
Illustrated by:
Daniel Minter
Daniel Minter
ISBN: 9780316182362
Nonfiction, 4-6, Picture Book, Biography / Memoir
The Dream Builder’s Blueprint
By: Alice Faye Duncan
Illustrated by:
E. B. Lewis
E. B. Lewis
ISBN: 9781662680311
Nonfiction, 7-12, Picture Book, Social Activism / Equality / Feminism
Hot Comb
By: Ebony Flowers
Illustrated by:
Ebony Flowers
Ebony Flowers
ISBN: 9781770463486
Fiction, Teen, Graphic Novel, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Juneteenth: Ready-to-Read Level 1
By: Margaret McNamara
Illustrated by:
Mike Gordon
Mike Gordon
ISBN: 9781665956192
Fiction, 4-6, Early Reader, Holidays / Seasons / Celebrations
My Daddy is a Cowboy
By: Stephanie Seales
Illustrated by:
C.G. Esperanza
C.G. Esperanza
ISBN: 9781419760815
Fiction, 4-6, Picture Book, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Songbird in the Light
By: Billy Porter & Chris Clarkson
Illustrated by:
Charly Palmer
Charly Palmer
ISBN: 9781419745836
Fiction, 4-6, Picture Book, Art / Performing Arts
Wash Day Love
By: Tanisia Moore
Illustrated by:
Raissa Figueroa
Raissa Figueroa
ISBN: 9781338897326
Fiction, 4-6, Picture Book, Family / Community
Antiracist Kitchen: 21 Stories (and Recipes)
By: Nadia Hohn
Illustrated by:
Roza Nosari
Roza Nosari
ISBN: 9781459833432
Nonfiction, 7-12, Illustrated Prose, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Dreams on Fire
By: Annette Daniels Taylor
ISBN: 9781538382486
Fiction, Teen, Hi-Lo Reader, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Hugged by the Night
By: Harold Green III
Illustrated by:
Karabo Poppy
Karabo Poppy
ISBN: 9781797217178
Fiction, 4-6, Picture Book, Sleep / Dreams / Bedtime
Just Kickin’ It
By: Julie Thompson
ISBN: 9781459841017
Fiction, Teen, Hi-Lo Reader, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Sonny Rollins Plays the Bridge
By: Gary Golio
Illustrated by:
James Ransome
James Ransome
ISBN: 9781984813664
Nonfiction, 4-6, Picture Book, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Where I’m Coming From
By: Barbara Brandon-Croft
Illustrated by:
Barbara Brandon-Croft
Barbara Brandon-Croft
ISBN: 9781770465688
Fiction, Teen, Graphic Novel, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Aretha Franklin
By: Kristen Rajczak Nelson
ISBN: 9781534552371
Nonfiction, 7-12, Illustrated Prose, Biography / Memoir
Brown Girl Dreaming
By: Jacqueline Woodson
ISBN: 9780399252518
Nonfiction, 7-12, Poetry / Stories in Verse, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Emeka, Eat Egusi
By: Candice Iloh
Illustrated by:
Bea Jackson
Bea Jackson
ISBN: 9781665937610
Fiction, 4-6, Picture Book, BIPOC Characters and Creators
I Am, I Can, I Will
By: Dr. Cynthia Jacobs Carter and Ruth Chamblee
Illustrated by:
Steffi Walthall
Steffi Walthall
ISBN: 9781523514571
Nonfiction, 7-12, Illustrated Prose, Social Emotional Learning
A Kids Book About Juneteenth
By: Garrison Hayes
ISBN: 9780744098877
Nonfiction, 7-12, Prose, History
My Soca Birthday Party: with Jollof Rice and Steel Pans
By: Yolanda T. Marshall
Illustrated by:
Subi Bosa
Subi Bosa
ISBN: 9781771055680
Fiction, 4-6, Picture Book, Cultural Diversity
Soulful Struttin
By: Julia Pierre Hammond
Illustrated by:
Ana Latese
Ana Latese
ISBN: 9798885545259
Fiction, 4-6, Picture Book, Family / Community
The White Guy Dies First
By: Edited by Terry J. Benton-Walker
ISBN: 9781250861276
Fiction, Teen, Anthology / Collection, Horror
Aya: Life in Yop City
By: Marguerite Abouet & Clément Oubrerie; translated by Helge Dascher
Illustrated by:
Marguerite Abouet & Clément Oubrerie
Marguerite Abouet & Clément Oubrerie
ISBN: 9781770460829
Fiction, Teen, Graphic Novel, Places / Travel
Brown Girl in the Snow
By: Yolanda T. Marshall
Illustrated by:
Marianne Ferrer
Marianne Ferrer
ISBN: 9781771649261
Fiction, 4-6, Picture Book, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Everywhere Beauty Is Harlem
By: Gary Golio
Illustrated by:
E. B. Lewis
E. B. Lewis
ISBN: 9781662680557
Nonfiction, 7-12, Picture Book, BIPOC Characters and Creators
I Can Be Brave Like Martin Luther King Jr.
By: Familius
Illustrated by:
Susanna Covelli
Susanna Covelli
ISBN: 9781641707473
Nonfiction, 4-6, Novelty / Pop-up, Social Activism / Equality / Feminism
A Kite for Melia
By: Freda Narh and Samuel Narh
Illustrated by:
Valeria Suria
Valeria Suria
ISBN: 9781734789744
Fiction, 4-6, Picture Book, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Nani and the Lion
By: Alicia D. Williams
Illustrated by:
Anna Cunha
Anna Cunha
ISBN: 9781665914222
Fiction, 4-6, Picture Book, Folklore / Fairytales / Myths
A Stitch Through Time
By: Lauren Burke
Illustrated by:
Katie Crumpton
Katie Crumpton
ISBN: 9781503759282
Fiction, 4-6, Picture Book, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Will’s Race for Home
By: Jewell Parker Rhodes
ISBN: 9780316299336
Fiction, 7-12, Prose, Action / Adventure
Black & Irish: Legends, Trailblazers, & Everyday Heroes
By: Briana Fitzsimons, Leon Diop
Illustrated by:
Jessica Louis
Jessica Louis
ISBN: 9781915071231
Nonfiction, Teen, Illustrated Prose, Social Activism / Equality / Feminism
C is for Carnival: US Version
By: Yolanda T. Marshall
Illustrated by:
Daria Lavrova
Daria Lavrova
ISBN: 9781771058803
Nonfiction, 7-12, Picture Book, Holidays / Seasons / Celebrations
Fish Fry Friday
By: Winsome Bingham
Illustrated by:
C.G. Esperanza
C.G. Esperanza
ISBN: 9781419766930
Fiction, 4-6, Picture Book, Food / Cooking
I Heard: An American Journey
By:
Jaha Nailah Avery
Illustrated by:
Steffi Walthall
Steffi Walthall
ISBN: 9781623543822
Fiction, 4-6, Picture Book, History
Liberation Literature
By: Hamilton, Virginia
ISBN: 9781646144501
Nonfiction, Teen, Anthology / Collection, Art / Performing Arts
Nina and the Mysterious Mailbox
By: Marti Dumas
ISBN: 9798889641155
Fiction, 7-12, Prose, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Stories of the Spirit of Justice
By: Jemar Tisby
ISBN: 9780310145592
Nonfiction, 7-12, Illustrated Prose, Biography / Memoir
Writing Toward Justice
By: Peggy Thomas
Illustrated by:
Tonya Engel
Tonya Engel
ISBN: 9781662680892
Nonfiction, 7-12, Picture Book, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Black Boy, Black Boy
By: Ali Kamanda, Jorge Redmond
Illustrated by:
Ken Daley
Ken Daley
ISBN: 9781728250649
Nonfiction, 4-6, Picture Book, BIPOC Characters and Creators
CeeCee: Underground Railroad Cinderella
By: Shana Keller
Illustrated by:
Laura Freeman
Laura Freeman
ISBN: 9781623543891
Fiction, 4-6, Picture Book, Historical Fiction
A Flea for Justice: Marian Wright Edelman Stands Up for Change
By: Valerie Bolling
Illustrated by:
TeMika Grooms
TeMika Grooms
ISBN: 9781623545826
Nonfiction, 7-12, Picture Book, Biography / Memoir
I Love My People
By: Kim Singleton
Illustrated by:
Kim Holt
Kim Holt
ISBN: 9798889831587
Fiction, 4-6, Picture Book, BIPOC Characters and Creators
The Light She Feels Inside
By: Gwendolyn Wallace
Illustrated by:
Olivia Duchess
Olivia Duchess
ISBN: 9781728239798
Fiction, 4-6, Picture Book, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Old to Joy
By: Anita Crawford Clark
Illustrated by:
Anita Crawford Clark
Anita Crawford Clark
ISBN: 9781957655062
Fiction, 4-6, Picture Book, BIPOC Characters and Creators
A Story About Afiya
By: James Berry
Illustrated by:
Anna Cunha
Anna Cunha
ISBN: 9781911373339
Fiction, 4-6, Poetry / Stories in Verse, Cultural Diversity
Black Boy, Rise
By: Brynne Barnes
Illustrated by:
Bryan Collier
Bryan Collier
ISBN: 9781797200736
Fiction, 4-6, Picture Book, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Celebrate We Gullah Geechee
By: Yvette R Murray
Illustrated by:
Tonya Engel
Tonya Engel
ISBN: 9798330905065
Fiction, 4-6, Picture Book, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Florence Price
By: Joanne Mattern
Illustrated by:
Marilena Perilli
Marilena Perilli
ISBN: 9781643714493
Nonfiction, 7-12, Chapter Book, BIPOC Characters and Creators
I Rock My Hair: Pretty and Protected by the CROWN Act
By: Angel Tate
Illustrated by:
Angel Tate
Angel Tate
ISBN: 9781957655444
Fiction, 4-6, Picture Book, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Little Big Man
By: Varian Johnson
Illustrated by:
Reggie Brown
Reggie Brown
ISBN: 9781338807431
Fiction, 4-6, Picture Book, Family / Community
Opening the Road
By: Keila V. Dawson
Illustrated by:
Alleanna Harris
Alleanna Harris
ISBN: 9781506467917
Nonfiction, 4-6, Picture Book, Places / Travel
This Hair Belongs
By: JaNay Brown-Wood
Illustrated by:
Erin K. Robinson
Erin K. Robinson
ISBN: 9781662620867
Nonfiction, 4-6, Picture Book, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Black Girls Unbossed
By: Khristi Lauren Adams
ISBN: 9781506479231
Nonfiction, 7-12, Illustrated Prose, Biography / Memoir
The Celebration Place: God’s Plan for a Delightfully Diverse Church
By: Dorena Williamson
Illustrated by:
Erin Bennett Banks
Erin Bennett Banks
ISBN: 9781514002582
Fiction, 4-6, Picture Book, Religion / Spirituality
Freedom Braids
By: Monique Duncan
Illustrated by:
Oboh Moses
Oboh Moses
ISBN: 9781915244802
Fiction, 4-6, Picture Book, Historical Fiction
I Will Swim Next Time
By: Emily Joof
Illustrated by:
Matilda Ruta
Matilda Ruta
ISBN: 9781782508298
Fiction, 4-6, Picture Book, Social Emotional Learning
Lovely One (Adapted for Young Adults)
By: Kentaji Brown Jackson
ISBN: 9798217117772
Nonfiction, Teen, Prose, Biography / Memoir
Pecosita’s Freckly Freckle Face
By: Aliya King Neil & Shane Paul Neil
Illustrated by:
Eric Velasquez
Eric Velasquez
ISBN: 9781665936538
Fiction, 4-6, Picture Book, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Those Who Saw the Sun
By: Avery, Jaha Nailah
ISBN: 9781646144624
Nonfiction, Teen, Anthology / Collection, History
Black Hair Can: The Roots of Our Roots
By: Sylvia Rodriguez
Illustrated by:
Sylvia Rodriguez
Sylvia Rodriguez
ISBN: 9781623545901
Nonfiction, 4-6, Picture Book, BIPOC Characters and Creators
