August 17, 2024

16 Reads to Highlight During Black History Month and Throughout the Year

Discover books by Black authors, recommended by middle and high school ELA teachers, to showcase in your classroom library.


Black History Month is dedicated to acknowledging the significant contributions of African Americans in shaping U.S. history and celebrating the achievements of African Americans, from activists and civil rights leaders to pioneers in industry, politics, science, culture, and more.

Below is a collection of books by Black authors, recommended by middle and high school ELA teachers, to feature in your classroom library. While some stories touch on diversity, most focus on themes of Black families, friendships, joy, and love. Below each book you'll find the Instagram handle of the person recommending the book. 

1. Legendborn by Tracy Deonn


Discover books by Black authors, recommended by middle and high school ELA teachers, to showcase in your classroom library.


Recommended by @theliterarymaven

2. PET by Akwaeke Emezi


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Recommended by @secondaryurbanlegends

3. The Crossover by Kwame Alexander


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Recommended by @brittanyjeltema

4. Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds


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Recommended by @ocbeachteacher

5. Freewater by Amina Luqman-Dawson


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Recommended by @mr_lyon_4th

6. 28 Days Moments in Black History that Changed the World by Charles R. Smith Jr.


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Recommended by @erinbeers

7. Blackout by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon


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Recommended by @samanthainsecondary

8. Stamped (For Kids): Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi


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Recommended by @Thediversebookworm

9. This Side of Home by Renee Watson


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Recommended by @lauralee_moss

10. Black Girl You are Atlas by Renee Watson


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Recommended by @loveteachbless

11. Stuntboy by Jason Reynolds


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Recommended by @TheLiteracyJunky

12. Curlfriends: New in Town by Sharee Miller



Recommended by @mobleyinthemix

13. Not An Easy Win by Chrystal D. Giles


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Recommended by @onedetailedteacher

14. We Deserve Monuments by Jas Hammonds


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Recommended by @bravenewteaching

15. The Stars Beneath Our Feet by David Barclay Moore



Recommended by @thenextgenlibrarian

16. Me (Moth) by Amber McBride


Discover books by Black authors, recommended by middle and high school ELA teachers, to showcase in your classroom library.


Recommended by @diversebooksgiveaway

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