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Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. RowlingCharlotte’s Web by E.B. WhiteThe Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. TolkienWinnie-the-Pooh by A.A. MilneThe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
Initial Success
561 books — 41 voters
The Residue Years by Mitchell S. JacksonThe Good Lord Bird by James McBrideThe Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat by Edward Kelsey MooreLittle Green by Walter MosleyFrom Rum to Roots by Lloyd G. Francis
2013's Best African American Literature
21 books — 12 voters

A Leopard Never Changes its Spots by Hilary LawrenceThe Grass May Not Be Greener by Hilary LawrenceLoose Lips Sink Ships by Hilary LawrenceBedtime for Sweet Creatures by Nikki GrimesBruno the Brave by Samuel Clark
Picture Books about Bedtime by African-Americans Authors
10 books — 11 voters
Austin Blues by Gary A. KeithA Killing in This Town by Olympia VernonLike Trees, Walking by Ravi HowardHolding Pattern by Jeffery Renard AllenBig Machine by Victor LaValle
Ernest J. Gaines Award Winners
15 books — 6 voters

Rice by Nikky FinneyHemming the Water by Yona HarveyThe Collected Poems of Ai by AiShe Has a Name by Kamilah Aisha Moon\blak\ \al-fə bet\ by Mitchell L.H. Douglas
2013 Poetry by African-Americans
28 books — 6 voters
Bonfire Opera by Danusha LamérisLove Child's Hotbed of Occasional Poetry by Nikky FinneyRelease by Jasmine FarrellRelease by Jasmine FarrellI'll Fly Away by Rudy Francisco
2020 Poetry by African-Americans
36 books — 6 voters

The Cutting Season by Attica LockeThe Devil in Silver by Victor LaVallePerfect Peace by Daniel BlackHome by Toni MorrisonFreeman by Leonard Pitts Jr.
2012's Best African American Literature
22 books — 5 voters
Kings of B'more by R. Eric ThomasSomething Wicked This Way Comes by Amy Rae DurresonRico's Rebound by Reginald K. WriteThe Black Flamingo by Dean AttaThings We Couldn't Say by Jay Coles
Black Gay Books (Autobiographies, Coming of Age and Romance)
53 books — 5 voters

Early Sunday Morning by Denene MillnerThe Gospel Activity Book of Bible Stories for Preschooler's a... by Ukay J. EkongShouting! by Joyce Carol ThomasWhat Is Given from the Heart by Patricia C. McKissackBy and By by Carole Boston Weatherford
Picture Books About Christianity and The Black Church by African-Americans
44 books — 3 voters
How High Is Heaven? by Linsey DavisThe Gospel Activity Book of Bible Stories for Preschooler's a... by Ukay J. EkongSoulful Holidays by Ciara L. HillStay This Way Forever by Linsey DavisA Spoonful of Faith by Jena Holliday
Picture Books About Christianity and The Black Church by African-Americans Published in Decade: 2020s
10 books — 3 voters

Pecan Pie Baby by Jacqueline WoodsonMy Mama Needs Me by Mildred Pitts WalterI'm A Big Brother Now by Katura J. HudsonI’m A Big Sister Now by Katura J. HudsonWelcome, Precious by Nikki Grimes
Picture Books About New Baby Siblings by African-Americans
9 books — 2 voters
Ty's Travels by Kelly Starling LyonsA Diver Like Me by Sanaa ChegeBeach Day! by Kelly Starling LyonsMolly Morningstar Molly On Ice by Andrea CokeKick Push by Frank Morrison
Picture Books About Sports & Recreation by African-Americans
8 books — 2 voters

A Day with Daddy by Nikki GrimesI Can't Take a Bath! by Irene SmallsJust For You! by Juwanda G. FordThree's a Crowd by Gwendolyn HooksWhat Do You Know? Snow! by Cheryl Willis Hudson
Early Readers by African-Americans Published in Decade: 2000s
51 books — 2 voters
The Day You Begin by Jacqueline WoodsonShiloh and Dande the Lion by Ciara L. HillThe Noisy Classroom by Angela ShantéThe King of Kindergarten by Derrick BarnesMy Teacher by James E. Ransome
Picture Books About School by African-Americans
7 books — 2 voters

God Speaks Through Wombs by Drew JacksonBlack Girl, Call Home by Jasmine MansReparations Now! by Ashley M. JonesStones by Kevin YoungHow Far You Have Come by Morgan Harper Nichols
2021 Poetry by African-Americans
19 books — 2 voters
VIP by Denise Lewis PatrickDavid Blackwell and the Deadliest Duel by Robert A. BlackBlack Men in Science by Bryan Patrick Avery
Middle Grade Books About Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Inventors by African-Americans
3 books — 2 voters

Stitchin' and Pullin' by Patricia C. McKissackGordon Parks by Carole Boston WeatherfordBrothers of the Knight by Debbie AllenDancing in the Wings by Debbie AllenJazz by Walter Dean Myers
Picture Books About Art by African-Americans
25 books — 2 voters
Marrow by Darlene Anita ScottMore Than Meat and Raiment by Angela JacksonCain Named the Animal by Shane McCraeUnraveling by Brandon LeakeThen the War by Carl Phillips
2022 Poetry by African-Americans
9 books — 2 voters

The Sun Weakens Beneath The Skin by Sandra T.A Jazz Funeral for Uncle Tom by Harmony HolidayFurious Flower by Joanne V. GabbinEternity by Tracy K. SmithFelon by Reginald Dwayne Betts
2019 Poetry by African-Americans
32 books — 1 voter
The Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. BaptistEllen's Broom by Kelly Starling LyonsFlower Girl Butterflies by Elizabeth Fitzgerald HowardThe Ring Bearer by Floyd Cooper
Picture Books About Weddings by African-Americans
4 books — 1 voter

Kenya's Art by Linda TriceOne Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree by Daniel BernstromTiny Stitches by Gwendolyn HooksFreedom in Congo Square by Carole Boston WeatherfordDon't Call Me Grandma by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
2016 Picture Books by African-Americans
15 books — 1 voter
All Aboard! by Kelly Starling LyonsTy's Travels by Kelly Starling LyonsBeach Day! by Kelly Starling LyonsTy's Travels by Kelly Starling LyonsBmx Blast (Kids' Sports Stories) by Elliott Smith
Early Readers by African-Americans Published in Decade: 2020s
31 books — 1 voter

Tiny Stitches by Gwendolyn HooksGerms by Lesa Cline-RansomeThe Vast Wonder of the World by Mélina MangalBuzzing with Questions by Janice N. HarringtonCounting the Stars by Lesa Cline-Ransome
Picture Books About Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Inventors by African-Americans
8 books — 1 voter
James the Rock's Boys by Thalia WigginsGreg and the Mural by Thalia WigginsJames Cheats! by Thalia WigginsJames Makes a Choice by Thalia WigginsGreg's Game Dilemma by Thalia Wiggins
Early Readers by African-Americans Published in Decade: 2010s
12 books — 1 voter

The Buried Bones Mystery by Sharon M. DraperLost in the Tunnel of Time by Sharon M. DraperShadows of Caesar's Creek by Sharon M. DraperAnthony's Big Surprise by Wade HudsonNEATE to the Rescue! by Deborah M. Newton Chocolate
Beginner Chapter Books by African-Americans Published in Decade: 1990s
9 books — 1 voter
Here We Go Round by Alice McGillMake Way for Dyamonde Daniel by Nikki GrimesRich by Nikki GrimesPlum Fantastic by Whoopi GoldbergThe Space Mission Adventure by Sharon M. Draper
Beginner Chapter Books by African-Americans Published in Decade: 2000s
31 books — 1 voter

The Silver Secret by Sharon M. DraperThe Dazzle Disaster Dinner Party by Sharon M. DraperDog Days by Karen EnglishThe New Kid by Karen EnglishSkateboard Party by Karen English
Beginner Chapter Books by African-Americans Published in Decade: 2010s
15 books — 1 voter
J.D. and the Great Barber Battle by J. DillardJ.D. and the Family Business by J. DillardJ.D. and the Hair Show Showdown by J. DillardWays to Make Sunshine by Renée WatsonWays to Grow Love by Renée Watson
Beginner Chapter Books by African-Americans Published in Decade: 2020s
10 books — 1 voter

Cloudy Day Sunny Day by Donald CrewsSmiffy Blue by Walter Dean MyersSticks and Stones, Bobbie Bones by Brenda C. RobertsWhen Dreams Came True by Calvin MilesA Pony for Jeremiah by Robert H. Miller
Early Readers by African-Americans Published in Decade: 1990s
9 books — 1 voter
Devonte's Shoes by K.E. LewisOn Our Way by JaNay Brown-WoodWall of Respect by Jabari AsimYour Voice, Your Vote by Leah HendersonDanté Plays His Blues by Allen R. Wells
2024 Picture Books by African-Americans
15 books — 1 voter

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