“A Flag for Juneteenth” shares the story behind the celebration of the first Juneteenth through the lens of a young girl, making it digestible for readers ages 4-8. According to the publisher, each illustration in the book is embroidered, adding a tactile experience for readers.
A family reunion sparks a genealogical journey as relatives reconnect, transcending the boundaries of color, culture, and time and igniting profound conversations and illuminating the significance of their shared history.
This children’s book recounts the story of Black activist Opal Lee. After learning most Americans did not share her knowledge of Juneteenth, Lee dreamed of seeing everyone celebrate the holiday she loved so much. Telling the true story of “the grandmother of Juneteenth,” this book is bound to inspire your little ones to see their dreams come true.
Set at a little boy’s family reunion, this children’s book showcases a celebration of Black history and culture while emphasizing the importance of family.
“The 272” goes beyond the surface of religion as we know it, revealing the profound tale of how slavery not only propelled the expansion of the American Catholic Church and illuminating the lives of the enslaved individuals whose coerced toil played an instrumental role in constructing the nation’s largest religious denomination.
Written for middle school readers, “What is Juneteenth?” reflects on the importance of the newly recognized federal holiday and addresses the United States’ complex and tragic history of slavery and racial discrimination.
This children’s book highlights the stories of twelve women who were pivotal to the Civil Rights Movement but have been left out of most history books and class discussions.
Telling the story of “The First Lady of Struggle,” Mary McLeod Bethune and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, this novel dives into a friendship that redefined civil rights and racial allyship. An incredible bond that has never been explored in fiction or nonfiction, Benedict and Murray reveal this singular friendship’s impact on history.
In this children’s book, Petrus imagines a radically joyous world in which police aren’t in charge of public safety but rather community-based safety and mutual aid. With grandmothers at the center of this optimistic vision, the book allows families to explore conversations about police and social responsibility in a digestible way.
In this mindfulness guide for racial healing, Clarke shares exercises, breathwork practices, and meditative tools centered on healing from and surviving racial trauma. In addition to guiding readers, Clarke shares her own experiences so that whether you are coping with police brutality, racial profiling, microaggressions, or even imposter syndrome, you can find solace within the pages.
Take a journey to Virginia’s Black Wall Street in this novel based on the true story of Maggie Lena Walker. As the daughter of a formerly enslaved woman, Walker made a name for herself as the first Black woman to establish and preside over a bank in the United States.
Written by a former special assistant to President Obama, this novel chronicles the history of Charleston, South Carolina, from protests to hurricanes. Threading science, history, and the generational stories of Black Charlestonians, “Charleston: Race, Water, and the Coming Storm” gives readers a new perspective on the historic city.
Highlighting Black women musicians who have revolutionized the industry, this ABC book allows young readers to learn not only their alphabet but also the women who have forever impacted the culture.
This novel explores the surprising story of how American symbols inspired enslaved people during their fight for true freedom.
Grammy Award-winning artist and 2023 Pulitzer Prize winner Giddens tells the tale of a resilient enslaved family who uses music to sustain their spirits. Giddens discusses the history behind this book and more on theGrio’s “Writing Black” podcast.
Blending personal memoir with astute cultural analysis, “In Our Shoes” artfully employs the lens of pop culture and author Brianna Holt’s firsthand encounters to deconstruct the pervasive stereotypes and preconceived notions young Black women face in America.
This cookbook tells the story of the Mitchell family through recipes that have been passed down for generations. Rooted in Wilson, North Carolina, the Mitchells’ cookbook pays homage to the rich culture of barbeque in the Black rural south.
