5 Books To Read With Your Children For Black History Month
Make learning fun with these children’s books that break down monumental moments and figures throughout Black history

Education starts from a young age
Black history month is an opportune time to bond with your child over our history. From civil rights leaders who helped shape the world as we know it, to inventors and groundbreaking politicians, February is dedicated to shining a spotlight on our heroes. With thousands of children’s history books on the market, reading about Black history can be a fun experience that promotes parent-children bonding, education and pride.
The benefits of reading with your children are endless. But for school age children, reading is essential to their cognitive growth. It feeds their imagination, enhances their vocabulary and teaches them empathy. Reading to your child for even a few minutes fosters a learning environment at home, which is the foundation to being a successful student at school.
According to the Child Mind Institute, “Reading to young children is an important way to help them build language skills. It exposes them to new words and ways of using language. It also helps them learn general information about the world, which makes it easier for them to learn about new subjects once they get to school.”
As the mom of a special needs daughter, who is nonverbal, reading is one of our favorite pastimes. She has a vast bookshelf with tons of literature that helps her explore her emotions and some of that is from the simple sound of my voice.
“Even a few minutes of reading together gives you and your child a chance to slow down and connect with each other. And the sensory experience of sitting with you and hearing your voice also engages their brain in a way that makes learning easier.”
Keep scrolling for our favorite history books to read during Black History Month and all-year round.
Black History Books For Children

The ABCs of Black History
X is for Malcolm X and P is for Power — the alphabet takes on new meaning in this colorful text with vibrant illustrations. This New York Times bestseller explores affirming words and historical events in a pleasant rhyming scheme your child will enjoy.
Order The ABCs of Black History, by Rio Cortez and illustrated Lauren Semmer, here.
Order, Little Leaders: Bold Women In Black History

With eye-catching illustrations by Vashti Harrison, Dream Big Little One is a vivid and fun read highlighting Black women who’ve made herstory. Showcasing 18 trailblazing Black women, Dream Big Little One will inspire your child to reach for the stars like Mae Jeminson, the first Black women to go to space.
Order, Dream Big Little One: Bold Women In Black History, here.
ABC Black History & Me

From Rosa Parks to Amanda Gourman, this modern book covers all the Black history bases. With fast facts and endearing illustrations spanning 170 years of Black history, your little one will learn about the prominent Black moments in time in the cadence of their ABCs.
Order ABC Black History & Me, here.
Happy reading!