7 Children’s Books That Celebrate Black History Month and Build Confidence


Black History Month is a time to celebrate black history and have conversations that help everyone grow. For children, it’s also an important time to see themselves – and others like them – depicted in books.

Keep scrolling to buy seven children’s books you can read this Black History Month, including some that depict and illustrate different skin tones and cultures.

Sign up for our new “GMA” Shop newsletter to get the latest deals delivered to your inbox and discover more products to help you live your best life.

By clicking on these shopping links, visitors will leave Goodmorningamerica.com. These e-commerce sites are operated under different terms and privacy policies than Goodmorningamerica.com. ABC will receive a commission for purchases made through these links. Prices may change from the date of publication.

You are now leaving GoodMorningAmerica.com. The terms and privacy policy will be different. By continuing, you understand and agree that The Walt Disney Company is not responsible for the site you are about to access.

“I Am Enough” by Grace Byers

the price: $17.47 8% SavingsLibrairie.org

Original: $18.99

This book was a #1 New York Times Bestseller and the Goodreads Choice Awards Picture Book Winner! It’s the perfect gift for mothers and daughters, as well as baby showers and graduations.

You are now leaving GoodMorningAmerica.com. The terms and privacy policy will be different. By continuing, you understand and agree that The Walt Disney Company is not responsible for the site you are about to access.

“The Year We Learned to Fly” by Jacqueline Woodson

the price: $17.47 8% SavingsLibrairie.org

Original: $18.99

Jacqueline Woodson and Rafael López’s highly anticipated companion to their New York Times #1 bestseller “The Day You Begin” shines a light on the power in all of us to meet challenges with confidence.

You are now leaving GoodMorningAmerica.com. The terms and privacy policy will be different. By continuing, you understand and agree that The Walt Disney Company is not responsible for the site you are about to access.

“Stacey’s Extraordinary Words” by Stacey Abrams

the price: $18.39 8% SavingsLibrairie.org

Original: $19.99

Iconic suffrage advocate and New York Times #1 bestselling author Stacey Abrams’ first picture book is an inspiring story of determination, based on her own childhood.

You are now leaving GoodMorningAmerica.com. The terms and privacy policy will be different. By continuing, you understand and agree that The Walt Disney Company is not responsible for the site you are about to access.

“The ABCs of Black History” by Rio Cortez

the price: $13.75 8% SavingsLibrairie.org

Original: $14.95

B for beautiful, brave and brilliant! And for a book that takes a bold journey through the alphabet of black history and culture.

You are now leaving GoodMorningAmerica.com. The terms and privacy policy will be different. By continuing, you understand and agree that The Walt Disney Company is not responsible for the site you are about to access.

“Dream Big, Small” by Vashti Harrison

the price: $8.27 8% SavingsLibrairie.org

Original: $8.99

This beautifully illustrated hardback edition of the best-selling “Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History” features women who changed the world and is the perfect goodnight book to inspire big dreams.

You are now leaving GoodMorningAmerica.com. The terms and privacy policy will be different. By continuing, you understand and agree that The Walt Disney Company is not responsible for the site you are about to access.

“Change Sings: A Children’s Anthem” by Amanda Gorman

the price: $17.47 8% SavingsLibrairie.org

Original: $18.99

This is a lyrical debut picture book by New York Times #1 bestselling author and presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman and New York Times #1 bestselling illustrator Loren Long.

You are now leaving GoodMorningAmerica.com. The terms and privacy policy will be different. By continuing, you understand and agree that The Walt Disney Company is not responsible for the site you are about to access.

“Who are your people?” by Bakari Sellers

the price: $17.46 8% SavingsLibrairie.org

Original: $18.98

This inspiring picture book by New York Times bestselling author Bakari Sellers is a tribute to the family and community that help make us who we are. It’s perfect for sharing and gifting.