July 14, 2023

16 Books to Feature During Black History Month & All Year Long

Find books by Black authors, recommended by middle and high school ELA teachers, for you to feature in your classroom library.


Black History Month is a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in shaping U.S. history and a celebration of an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans —from activists and civil rights pioneers to leaders in industry, politics, science, culture and more. 

Below you'll find books by Black authors, recommended by middle and high school ELA teachers, for you to feature in your classroom library. There are stories about diversity, but most focus on Black families, friendships, joy and love.

Below each book you'll find the Instagram handle of the person recommending the book. 

1. Before The Ever After by Jacqueline Woodson

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Recommended by @theliterarymaven

2. Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas

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Recommended by @secondaryurbanlegends

3. Long Way Down by Jason Reynold

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4. Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender

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Recommended by @mr_lyon_4th

5. Blackout by Clayton, Jackson, Stone, Thomas, Woodfolk, and Yoon

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Recommended by @caffeinateandeducate

6. Whiteout by Clayton, Jackson, Stone, Thomas, Woodfolk, and Yoon

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Recommended by @loveteachrepeat

7. A Good Kind of Trouble by Lisa Moore Ramée

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Recommended by @kasey_kiehl

8. Swim Team by Johnnie Christmas

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Recommended by @greenlivingaudioworm

9. Look Both Ways by Jason Reynolds 

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Recommended by @secondarysara

10. Born a Crime by Trevor Noah

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Recommended by @paperbacks.and.pearls

11. Run by John Lewis

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Recommended by @Anxiouslybooked

12. Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

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Recommended by @DariusBWimby

13. The Crossover by Kwame Alexander

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Recommended by @exceptionalela

14. Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson

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Recommended by @msjteachesela

15. The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo 

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Recommended by @loveteachbless

16. Crossing the Line: A Fearless Team of Brothers and the Sport That Changed Their Lives Forever by Kareem Rosser

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Recommended by @diversebooksgiveaway 

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