Search by: BIPOC Characters and Creators
Kin: Rooted in Hope
By: Carole Boston Weatherford
Illustrated by:
Jeffery Boston Weatherford
Jeffery Boston Weatherford
ISBN: 9781665913621
Fiction, Poetry / Stories in Verse, 9–12, BIPOC Characters and Creators
The Chismosas Only Book Club
By: Laekan Zea Kemp
Illustrated by:
Heidi Moreno
Heidi Moreno
ISBN: 9780593859766
Fiction, Illustrated Prose, 9–12, Friendships
Listen to the Girls
By: Chrystal D. Giles
ISBN: 9780593651711
Fiction, Prose, 9–12, Social Activism / Equality / Feminism
Chunky Goes to Camp: A Graphic Novel
By: Yehudi Mercado
Illustrated by:
Yehudi Mercado
Yehudi Mercado
ISBN: 9780062972828
Fiction, Graphic Novel, 7–9, Humor
Malcolm Lives!: The Official Biography of Malcolm X for Young Readers
By: Ibram X. Kendi
ISBN: 9780374311865
Nonfiction, Prose, 9–12, Social Activism / Equality / Feminism
The Diamond Explorer
By: Kao Kalia Yang
ISBN: 9781984816337
Fiction, Prose, 9–12, Immigrant Experience
Monster Locker
By: Jorge Aguirre
Illustrated by:
Andrés Vera Martínez
Andrés Vera Martínez
ISBN: 9781250749741
Fiction, Graphic Novel, 9–12, Folklore / Fairytales / Myths
My Name Is Harriet Mansoor (Not Hairy Man Suit!)
By: Haleh Massey
Illustrated by:
Rashin Kheiriyeh
Rashin Kheiriyeh
ISBN: 9781643797540
Fiction, Illustrated Prose, 9–12, Social Emotional Learning
Frizzy: A Graphic Novel
By: Claribel A. Ortega
Illustrated by:
Rose Bousamra
Rose Bousamra
ISBN: 9781250259622
Fiction, Graphic Novel, 7–9, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Fros, Fades, and Braids: A Brief History of Black Hair in America
By: Sean Qualls
Illustrated by:
Sean Qualls
Sean Qualls
ISBN: 9780063144279
Nonfiction, Illustrated Prose, 7–9, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Ghost Boys: The Graphic Novel
By: Jewell Parker Rhodes
Illustrated by:
Setor Fiadzigbey
Setor Fiadzigbey
ISBN: 9780316279796
Fiction, Graphic Novel, 7–9, BIPOC Characters and Creators
She Holds Up the Stars
By: Sandra Laronde
ISBN: 9781773210667
Fiction, Prose, 9–12, BIPOC Characters and Creators
The Golden Necklace: A Darjeeling Tea Mystery
By: Mitali Perkins
Illustrated by:
Maithili Joshi
Maithili Joshi
ISBN: 9781623543730
Fiction, Chapter Book, 7–9, Mystery / Thriller
King: A Life (Young Adult Edition)
By: Jonathan Eig; Adapted by Yohuru Williams and Michael G. Long
ISBN: 9780374393106
Nonfiction, Prose, Teen (12+), Biography / Memoir
I Rock My Hair: Pretty and Protected by the CROWN Act
By: Angel Tate
Illustrated by:
Angel Tate
Angel Tate
ISBN: 9781957655444
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Allyship as Action: 7 Ways to Advocate for Others
By: Tanya Boteju
Illustrated by:
Bithi Sutradhar
Bithi Sutradhar
ISBN: 9781459840478
Nonfiction, Illustrated Prose, 9–12, Social Activism / Equality / Feminism
The Lighthouse Keeper
By: Eugenio Fernández Vázquez; translated by Kit Maude
Illustrated by:
Mariana Villanueva Segovia
Mariana Villanueva Segovia
ISBN: 9798988749943
Fiction, Picture Book, 7–9, Kindness / Generosity
Latina Superheroes (Volume 1): Jalisco & Santa
By: Kayden Phoenix
ISBN: 9781524892586
Fiction, Graphic Novel, Teen (12+), Superheroes
Luna and the Case of the Missing Mooncakes
By: Natasha Yim
Illustrated by:
Violet Kim
Violet Kim
ISBN: 9781623544669
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Math
Adi of Boutanga: A Story from Cameroon
By: Alain Serge Dzotap
Illustrated by:
Marc Daniau
Marc Daniau
ISBN: 9780802856296
Fiction, Picture Book, 9–12, Social Activism / Equality / Feminism
Shirley Chisolm: Champion of Change
By: Dr. Tonya Allen
Illustrated by:
Chasity Hampton
Chasity Hampton
ISBN: 9781959223610
Nonfiction, Picture Book, 7–9, History
Miya Wears Orange
By: Wanda John-Kehewin
Illustrated by:
Erika Rodriguez Medina
Erika Rodriguez Medina
ISBN: 9781774921258
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Social Activism / Equality / Feminism
The Snips: A Bad Buzz Day
By: Raúl the Third
Illustrated by:
Raúl the Third
Raúl the Third
ISBN: 9780316528689
Fiction, Graphic Novel, 7–9, Superheroes
Island Creatures
By: Margarita Engle
ISBN: 9781665959957
Fiction, Poetry / Stories in Verse, Teen (12+), Romance
Rainy Day for Tortas Fritas
By: Lau Moraiti
Illustrated by:
Lau Moraiti
Lau Moraiti
ISBN: 9781223189147
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Food / Cooking
Blood in the Water
By: Tiffany D. Jackson
ISBN: 9781338849912
Fiction, Prose, 9–12, Mystery / Thriller
Legendary Frybread Drive-In: Intertribal Stories
By: Edited by Cynthia Leitich Smith
ISBN: 9780063314269
Fiction, Anthology / Collection, Teen (12+), BIPOC Characters and Creators
Ready, Set, Mango!
By: Tamla T. Young
Illustrated by:
Raz Latif
Raz Latif
ISBN: 9781771475488
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Humor
El Niño
By: Pam Muñoz Ryan
Illustrated by:
Joe Cepeda
Joe Cepeda
ISBN: 9781338068559
Fiction, Prose, 9–12, Coming of Age
Almost Sunset
By: Wahab Algarmi
Illustrated by:
Wahab Algarmi
Wahab Algarmi
ISBN: 9780063355668
Fiction, Graphic Novel, 9–12, Religion / Spirituality
Ruby René Always Gets Her Way
By: Ashley Iman
Illustrated by:
Gladys Jose
Gladys Jose
ISBN: 9780593858882
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Banned Together: Our Fight for Readers’ Rights
By: Ashley Hope Pérez
ISBN: 9780823458301
Fiction, Anthology / Collection, Teen (12+), Social Activism / Equality / Feminism
El Niño
By: Pam Muñoz Ryan
Illustrated by:
Joe Cepeda
Joe Cepeda
ISBN: 9781338068559
Fiction, Prose, 9–12, Coming of Age
Wôpanâak Seasons: Seeqan, Neepun, Keepun, Pup8n
By: Carrie Anne Vanderhoop
Illustrated by:
Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley
Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley
ISBN: 9781926890418
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, BIPOC Characters and Creators
The Art of Drag
By: Jake Hall
Illustrated by:
Sofie Birkin, Helen Li, and Jasjyot Singh Hans
Sofie Birkin, Helen Li, and Jasjyot Singh Hans
ISBN: 9781838749767
Nonfiction, Picture Book, Teen (12+), LGBTQIA+
Make Good Trouble
By: Jamia Wilson
ISBN: 9780744092196
Nonfiction, Chapter Book, 9–12, Social Activism / Equality / Feminism
The History of We
By: Nikkolas Smith
Illustrated by:
Nikkolas Smith
Nikkolas Smith
ISBN: 9780593619681
Nonfiction, Picture Book, 5–7, BIPOC Characters and Creators
All the Blues in the Sky
By: Renée Watson
ISBN: 9781547605897
Fiction, Poetry / Stories in Verse, 7–9, Death / Grief / Loss
Dear Manny
By: Nic Stone
ISBN: 9780593308011
Fiction, Prose, Teen (12+), Social Activism / Equality / Feminism
Make a Pretty Sound: A Story of Ella Jenkins—The First Lady of Children’s Music
By: Traci N. Todd
Illustrated by:
Eleanor Davis
Eleanor Davis
ISBN: 9781452170640
Nonfiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Biography / Memoir
Allyship as Action: 7 Ways to Advocate for Others
By: Tanya Boteju
Illustrated by:
Bithi Sutradhar
Bithi Sutradhar
ISBN: 9781459840478
Nonfiction, Illustrated Prose, 9–12, Social Activism / Equality / Feminism
Scarecited on the First Day of School
By: Alliah L. Agostini
Illustrated by:
Lala Watkins
Lala Watkins
ISBN: 9780374390020
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, School / Education
Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History
By: Rachel Katz
Illustrated by:
Sophie Bass
Sophie Bass
ISBN: 9798888593684
Nonfiction, Picture Book, 7–9, Social Activism / Equality / Feminism
Kwesi and Nana Ruby Learn to Swim
By: Kobina Commeh
Illustrated by:
Bárbara Quintino
Bárbara Quintino
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Aarzu All Around
By: Marzieh Abbas
ISBN: 9781665970419
Fiction, Prose, 9–12, Sports / Games / Recreation
The Gathering Table
By: Antwan Eady
Illustrated by:
London Ladd
London Ladd
ISBN: 9780593480601
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Family / Community
A Change is Gonna Come
By: Sam Cooke
Illustrated by:
Nikkolas Smith
Nikkolas Smith
ISBN: 9781499816150
Fiction, Picture Book, 7–9, Social Activism / Equality / Feminism
(S)Kin
By: Ibi Zoboi
ISBN: 9780062888877
Fiction, Poetry / Stories in Verse, Teen (12+), Folklore / Fairytales / Myths
Croco
By: Azul López; translated by Kit Maude
Illustrated by:
Azul López
Azul López
ISBN: 9798988749974
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Animals
Adi of Boutanga: A Story from Cameroon
By: Alain Serge Dzotap
Illustrated by:
Marc Daniau
Marc Daniau
ISBN: 9780802856296
Fiction, Picture Book, 9–12, Social Activism / Equality / Feminism
Fish Fry Friday: A Picture Book
By: Winsome Bingham
Illustrated by:
C. G. Esperanza
C. G. Esperanza
ISBN: 9781419766930
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Kwesi and Nana Ruby Learn to Swim
By: Kobina Commeh
Illustrated by:
Bárbara Quintino
Bárbara Quintino
ISBN: 9798888593639
Fiction, Picture Book, 7–9, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Latina Superheroes (Volume 1): Jalisco & Santa
By: Kayden Phoenix
Illustrated by:
Kayden Phoenix
Kayden Phoenix
ISBN: 9781524892586
Fiction, Graphic Novel, Teen (12+), Superheroes
Big Boy Joy
By: Connie Schofield-Morrison
Illustrated by:
Shamar Knight-Justice
Shamar Knight-Justice
ISBN: 9781547611515
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Social Emotional Learning
Creaky Acres
By: Calista Brill and Nilah Magruder
Illustrated by:
Nilah Magruder
Nilah Magruder
ISBN: 9780735230620
Fiction, Graphic Novel, 9–12, Humor
Popo the Xolo
By: Paloma Angelina Lopez
Illustrated by:
Abraham Matias
Abraham Matias
ISBN: 9781623544577
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Death / Grief / Loss
The Lighthouse Keeper
By: Eugenio Fernández Vázquez; translated by Kit Maude
Illustrated by:
Mariana Villanueva Segovia
Mariana Villanueva Segovia
ISBN: 9798988749943
Fiction, Picture Book, 7–9, Kindness / Generosity / Support
Fish Fry Friday: A Picture Book
By: Winsome Bingham
Illustrated by:
C. G. Esperanza
C. G. Esperanza
ISBN: 9781419766930
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Halfway to Somewhere
By: Jose Pimienta
ISBN: 9780593569450
Fiction, Graphic Novel, 9–12, Immigrant Experience
Balloon
By: Bruce Handy
Illustrated by:
Julie Kwon
Julie Kwon
ISBN: 9781797215044
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Concepts
Miss Camper: A Graphic Novel
By: Kat Fajardo
Illustrated by:
Kat Fajardo
Kat Fajardo
ISBN: 9781338535617
Fiction, Graphic Novel, 7–9, Coming of Age
Wôpanâak Seasons: Seeqan, Neepun, Keepun, Pup8n
By: Carrie Anne Vanderhoop
Illustrated by:
Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley
Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley
ISBN: 9781926890418
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Malcolm Lives! The Official Biography of Malcolm X for Young Readers
By: Ibram X. Kendi
ISBN: 9780374311865
Nonfiction, Prose, 9–12, Biography / Memoir
Bea’s Balikbayan Box of Treasures
By: Christine Alemshah
Illustrated by:
Dream Chen
Dream Chen
ISBN: 9798885546416
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, BIPOC Characters and Creators
The Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luli
By: Karina Yan Glaser
ISBN: 9780063284432
Fiction, Prose, 7–9, Fantasy
On Again, Awkward Again: A Novel
By: Erin Entrada Kelly and Kwame Mbalia
ISBN: 9781419775635
Fiction, Chapter Book, Teen (12+), Romance
Mariam’s Dream: The Story of Mariam Al-Shaar and Her Food Truck of Hope
By: Leila Boukarim
Illustrated by:
Sona Avedikian
Sona Avedikian
ISBN: 9781797222332
Nonfiction, Picture Book, 7–9, Social Activism / Equality / Feminism
One Crazy Summer: The Graphic Novel
By: Rita Williams-Garcia
Illustrated by:
Sharee Miller
Sharee Miller
ISBN: 9780062935588
Fiction, Graphic Novel, 9–12, Classics
Croco
By: Azul López; translated by Kit Maude
Illustrated by:
Azul López
Azul López
ISBN: 9798988749974
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Animals
One Crazy Summer: The Graphic Novel
By: Rita Williams-Garcia
Illustrated by:
Sharee Miller
Sharee Miller
ISBN: 9780062935588
Fiction, Graphic Novel, 9–12, Classics
A Change is Gonna Come
By: Sam Cooke
Illustrated by:
Nikkolas Smith
Nikkolas Smith
ISBN: 9781499816150
Fiction, Picture Book, 7–9, Social Activism / Equality / Feminism
The Art of Drag
By: Jake Hall
Illustrated by:
Sofie Birkin, Helen Li, and Jasjyot Singh Hans
Sofie Birkin, Helen Li, and Jasjyot Singh Hans
ISBN: 9781838749767
Nonfiction, Picture Book, Teen (12+), LGBTQIA+
The Fib
By: Pedro Iniguez
Illustrated by:
Nathan Kwan
Nathan Kwan
ISBN: 9781962351300
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, Social Emotional Learning
Leyendas/Legends: 60 Latine People Who Changed the World
By: Mónica Mancillas
Illustrated by:
Isadora Zeferino
Isadora Zeferino
ISBN: 9781797211985
Nonfiction, Picture Book, 9–12, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Isabel in Bloom
By: Mae Respicio
ISBN: 9780593302712
Fiction, Poetry / Stories in Verse, 9–12, Immigrant Experience
pêyak little duck
By: Sandra Lamouche
Illustrated by:
Mando Littlechild
Mando Littlechild
ISBN: 9781459837171
Fiction, Picture Book, 3–5, Math
Rondo: The Renaissance
By: Dr. Artika Tyner, Isaiah Allen et al
ISBN: 9798896050148
Nonfiction, Poetry / Stories in Verse, All ages, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Aya: An Anthology of Racial Justice, Healing and the Black Experience
By: Dr. Artika Tyner, Veronica Chapman et al
ISBN: 9798896050087
Nonfiction, Poetry / Stories in Verse, All ages, Social Activism / Equality / Feminism
This Is Not A Small Voice
By: Traci N. Todd
Illustrated by:
Jade Orlando
Jade Orlando
ISBN: 9798887772042
Fiction, Poetry / Stories in Verse, 9–12, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Black Boy, Rise
By: Brynne Barnes
Illustrated by:
Bryan Collier
Bryan Collier
ISBN: 9781797200736
Fiction, Picture Book, 3–5, BIPOC Characters and Creators
Truth Is
By: Hannah V. Sawyerr
ISBN: 9781419776830
Fiction, Poetry / Stories in Verse, Teen (12+), Social Activism / Equality / Feminism
A Black Girl and Her Braids
By: Jaylene Clark Owens
Illustrated by:
Brittney Bond
Brittney Bond
ISBN: 9780593889732
Nonfiction, Picture Book, 3–5, BIPOC Characters and Creators
The Unboxing of a Black Girl
By: Angela Shanté
ISBN: 9798890039538
Nonfiction, Poetry / Stories in Verse, Teen (12+), BIPOC Characters and Creators
Black Girl Rising
By: Brynne Barnes
Illustrated by:
Bryan Collier
Bryan Collier
ISBN: 9781452164878
Fiction, Picture Book, 5–7, BIPOC Characters and Creators
