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Black Characters & Cultures
Our Black Characters & Cultures section includes books that spotlight the diversity, histories, cultures, and experiences among those who identify as Black, including those within Africa and throughout the African diaspora.
Looking specifically for books written and/or illustrated by Black creators? Check out our Black Authors & Illustrators category and our selection of Coretta Scott King Award winners and honors.
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Perfect Match: The Story of Althea Gibson and Angela Buxtonby Lori DubbinHardcover BooksRetail: $19.99You Pay: $8.75You Save 56% -
After the Clotilda: Africatown’s Hidden Historyby Anitra Butler-NgugiPaperback BooksRetail: $9.99You Pay: $5.25You Save 47% -
There Was a Party for Langstonby Jason ReynoldsHardcover BooksRetail: $18.99You Pay: $7.45You Save 61% -
They Built Me for Freedom: The Story of Juneteenth and Houston's Emancipation Parkby Tonya Duncan EllisHardcover BooksRetail: $19.99You Pay: $6.50You Save 67% -
African Icons: Ten People Who Shaped Historyby Tracey BaptistePaperback BooksRetail: $9.99You Pay: $4.25You Save 57% -
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How Do You Spell Unfair?: MacNolia Cox and the National Spelling Beeby Carole Boston WeatherfordHardcover BooksRetail: $18.99You Pay: $7.45You Save 61% -
Un verano loco (One Crazy Summer, Spanish edition)by Rita Williams-GarciaPaperback BooksRetail: $9.99You Pay: $4.00You Save 60% -
Stamped (For Kids): Racism, Antiracism, and Youby Jason ReynoldsPaperback BooksRetail: $6.99You Pay: $3.50You Save 50% -
Jimmy's Rhythm & Blues: The Extraordinary Life of James Baldwinby Michelle MeadowsHardcover BooksRetail: $19.99You Pay: $6.50You Save 67% -
Go Forth and Tell: The Life of Augusta Baker, Librarian and Master Storytellerby Breanna J. McDanielHardcover BooksRetail: $18.99You Pay: $7.45You Save 61% -
Fighting with Love: The Legacy of John Lewisby Lesa Cline-RansomeHardcover BooksRetail: $19.99You Pay: $7.75You Save 61%