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We have chosen our favorite books about the African-American experience. These titles can be found in the Juvenile section of your library, unless otherwise noted.
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The Everybody Experiment
by Lisa Moore Ramée
11-year-old Kylie comes up with The Everybody Experiment and has to do everything her friends do. Kylie suddenly finds herself in a grown-up world of parties, unsupervised excursions and boys, and wonders how she can do what everybody else does without losing herself.
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A Place to Shine
by Marie Arnold
This touching story follows 10-year-old Sunny Williams and her little brother, Miles, as they discover love, family, and the power of music when their beloved Nanna is placed into a care home after developing dementia.
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Secrets and Spies
by Tina Wells
When her secret blog is exposed, turning her friends, family, and community against her, June must find a way to repair her relationships while trying to keep from blurting out the truth about a newly discovered secret involving the entire town.
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Rooting for Plants
by Janice N. Harrington
Meet Charles S. Parker, an unsung yet trailblazing Black scientist who made major contributions to the fields of botany (the study of plants) and mycology (the study of fungi) in this inspiring biography.
This book can be found in the Juvenile Nonfiction section of the library.
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Who was John Lewis?
by Crystal Hubbard
Introduces children to the American hero, icon of the civil rights movement and Georgia congressman who, starting in the 1960s, began his activism alongside Martin Luther King, Jr., participating in many now-historic events, including the 1963 March on Washington and the Freedom Rides.
This book can be found in the Juvenile Nonfiction section of the library.
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The Many Fortunes of Maya
by Nicole D. Collier
Always turning to her Wheel of Fortunes, a cardboard circle covered with wisdom she's collected from fortune cookies, for answers and a dose of luck, 12-year-old Maya must find the courage to write her own fortune to answer her deep-down questions.
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Once in a Blue Moon
by Sharon G. Flake
In 1939, James Henry must find his way back into his own life by confronting the truth about what happened the night his mother died and, when a blue moon is forecast, he discovers anything is possible under this rare moon.
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On Air with Zoe Washington
by Janae Marks
While building a relationship with her newly exonerated birth father, who is having a hard time re-entering society, Zoe starts a podcast to shed light on the struggles exonerees experience and fundraise for his lifelong dream of opening his own restaurant.
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Epic Ellisons: Cosmos Camp
by Lamar Giles
Going undercover at Petey Thunkle's world-famous summer training program for STEM prodigies, twins Wiki and Leen Ellison must discover who is tampering with the company's upcoming big-deal rocket launch before it's too late.
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Simon B. Rhymin' Takes a Stand
by Dwayne Reed
When Simon B. Rhymin' and his crew notice inequality in their school and neighborhood, they use rhymes to help bring their community together.
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Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me 'Round: My Story of the Making of Martin Luther King Day
by Kathlyn J. Kirkwood
This deeply moving memoir-in-verse tells the moving story about what it means to be an everyday activist and foot solider for racial justice, as Kathlyn recounts how she went from attending protests as a teenager to fighting for Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday to become a national holiday as an adult.
This book can be found in the Juvenile Nonfiction section of the library.
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Barack Obama
by Stephen Krensky
An inspirational biography of the first African American president of the United States, who fought against racial and social injustices, hardships and setbacks, shows how he became one of the worlds most admired leaders.
This book can be found in the Juvenile Nonfiction section of the library.
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Just Right, Jillian
by Nicole D. Collier
To keep her promise to her grandmother, fifth-grader Jillian must learn to speak up, break out of her shell and show everyone her true self to win the schools biggest academic competition.
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Who is Stacey Abrams?
by Shelia P. Moses
Discover how a young girl who loved to read and write became a voting rights activist, a candidate for governor of Georgia, and an author.
This book can be found in the Juvenile Nonfiction section of the library.
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Isaiah Dunn is My Hero
by Kelly J. Baptist
Referring to his late father's journal for advice on how to be the man of the house, young Isaiah taps the support and ideas of two school friends who help him navigate rules and manage without superpowers.
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Maya and the Robot
by Eve L. Ewing
In desperate need of a friend—and a science project—Maya finds a robot named Ralph in Mr. Mac’s convenience store, and once she gets him up and running, a new world of connection opens up.
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J.D. and the Great Barber Battle
by J. Dillard
Eight-year-old J.D. turns a tragic home haircut into a thriving barber business in this hilarious new illustrated chapter book series that will appeal to early and reluctant readers alike.
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President of the Whole Fifth Grade
by Sherri Winston
To gain leadership skills needed to run a cupcake-baking empire when she grows up, Brianna runs for president of the fifth grade, expecting little competition until a new girl enters the race.
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Feathers
by Jacqueline Woodson
When a new, white student nicknamed "The Jesus Boy" joins her sixth grade class in the winter of 1971, Frannie's growing friendship with him makes her start to see some things in a new light.
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Two Naomis
by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich
When their parents start dating seriously, Naomi Marie and Naomi E. struggle with the changes and finding their place in the family.
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