Popsugar Parenting Antiracism These 20 Children's Books by Black Authors Are Must-Reads Diversify Your Kid's Bookshelf With These 20 Children's Books By Black Authors 16 July 2020 by Sara Ahmed Image Source: Getty / John Fedele As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. A good way to start raising children who are anti-racist are to expose them to varying cultures, races, and religions from an early age. Providing children with diverse stories written by Black authors can have long-lasting impact on their understanding of the world and the importance of celebrating the differences between one another. Scroll through to check out some amazing books written for children under the age of ten that are authored by Black writers that can help expand the horizons of your little ones. Related: 22 Books That Teach Young Kids About Diversity, Inclusion, and Equality 1 Lone Bean by Chudney Ross Image Source: bookshop.org Lone Bean ($17) is a charming story of a third grader who learns about the importance of being a good friend. Lone Bean $17 from bookshop.org Buy Now 2 If Dominican Were A Colour by Sili Recio, Illustrated by Brianna McCarthy Image Source: bookshop.org The richly colourful If Dominican Were A Colour ($17, originally $18) tells a unique story about the diversity found in the Dominican Republican. The book is also available in Spanish. If Dominican Were A Colour $17 from bookshop.org Buy Now 3 Cameron Goes To School by Sheletta Brundidge and Lily Coyle, Illustrated by Darcy Bell-Myers Image Source: bookshop.org The timeless Cameron Goes To School ($14, originally $15) tells a tale about autism and the exciting journey of starting kindergarten. Cameron Goes To School $14 from bookshop.org Buy Now 4 Mommy Loves Me, Can't You See? by Monica Hunter, Illustrated by Becky Smith Image Source: bookshop.org Based on a real-life story of adoption, Mommy Loves Me, Can't You See? ($15, originally $16) tells the timeless tale of a mother's love. Mommy Loves Me, Can't You See? $15 from bookshop.org Buy Now 5 Mirror, Mirror On The Wall by Leniqua'dominique Jenkins Image Source: Amazon.com Mirror, Mirror On The Wall ($12) celebrates melanin and promotes body positivity. Mirror, Mirror On The Wall $12 from amazon.com Buy Now 6 Cailee Goes To The Playground by Natasha Thompkins - Williams, Illustrated by Shelley Dieterichs Image Source: bookshop.org Perfect for little ones, The Adventures Of Cailee: Cailee Goes To The Playground ($10) helps teach colours and sight words. The Adventures Of Cailee: Cailee Goes To The Playground $10 from bookshop.org Buy Now 7 Sister Girl and the Training Wheels by Nicole Fenner Image Source: bookshop.org Sister Girl and the Training Wheels ($15) tells a classic story of patience, support, and growing up — and learning how to ride a bike. Sister Girl and the Training Wheels $15 from bookshop.org Buy Now 8 Pretty Hair by Carylee Carrington Image Source: bookshop.org In the eloquent Pretty Hair ($13, originally $14), children learn that no one type of hair is the definition of "pretty." Pretty Hair $13 from bookshop.org Buy Now 9 My Forever Guardian by Kristina Jones, Illustrated by Beatriz Mello Image Source: bookshop.org My Forever Guardian: Healing With Friends From The Loss Of A Loved One ($18, originally $19) is a conversation between kids and beautifully handles how to overcome loss and grief. My Forever Guardian: Healing With Friends From The Loss Of A Loved One $18 from bookshop.org Buy Now 10 The Travelling Child Goes to Rio de Janeiro by Monet Hambrick Image Source: bookshop.org Join twins Jordyn and Kennedy as they explore Brazil in The Travelling Child Goes to Rio de Janeiro ($12). The Travelling Child Goes to Rio de Janeiro $12 from bookshop.org Buy Now 11 Trey, The Chef by Kira Parris-Moore, Illustrated by Federica Fabbian Image Source: Amazon.com Trey, The Chef ($16) is a delightful tale about a boy with autism who has unique gifts. Trey, The Chef $16 from amazon.com Buy Now 12 Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut by Derrick Barnes, Illustrated by Gordon C. James Image Source: bookshop.org In Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut ($18, originally $19), you'll learn about a boy who goes to the barbershop — and how his new cut changes the way he feels about the world. Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut $18 from bookshop.org Buy Now 13 Early Sunday Morning by Denene Millner, Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton Image Source: bookshop.org Early Sunday Morning ($17, originally $18) is a wonderful story about how a community comes together to help a young girl find her voice. Early Sunday Morning $17 from bookshop.org Buy Now 14 Nia's Puzzle by Dr. Candice Carmel Weaver Image Source: bookshop.org Learn how to handle life's ups and downs through the eyes of a 6-year-old in Nia's Puzzle: A Story About The "Big Picture" Perspective ($13). Nia's Puzzle: A Story About The "Big Picture" Perspective $13 from bookshop.org Buy Now 15 A Bowtie for Me by Ja'Ron Vanderhall, Illustrated by JacQuan Johnson Image Source: Amazon A Bowtie for Me ($11) tells the story of a young African-American boy and his struggle with school and how he finds the help he needs. A Bowtie for Me $11 from amazon.com Buy Now 16 Brownies: We Live In Japan by Tara Kamiya, Illustrated by Drew Sinclair Image Source: bookshop.org The sweet Brownies: We Live In Japan ($14) tells the story of the daily life of a bi-cultural family living in Japan. Brownies: We Live In Japan $14 from bookshop.org Buy Now 17 I Am Unique! by Jennifer Vassel, Illustrated by Penny Weber Image Source: bookshop.org I Am Unique ($18) is a lovely tale of self-love and learning how to share your gift with the world. I Am Unique $18 from bookshop.org Buy Now 18 BK'S Mommy Has Breast Cancer by Marquita Goodluck, Illustrated by Theresa Stites Image Source: bookshop.org A powerful read, BK'S Mommy Has Breast Cancer ($22, originally $25) tells the story of a 7-year-old, his mother's illness, and how he learns to help. BK'S Mommy Has Breast Cancer $22 from bookshop.org Buy Now 19 Miracle Malcolm by Ariel Simmons, Illustrated by Tyre Bowman Image Source: bookshop.org Miracle Malcolm ($15) tells a resilient story of a boy born premature and how he grows into the strongest person his parents know. Miracle Malcolm $15 from bookshop.org Buy Now 20 What Should I Do Today? Written and Illustrated by Markita Staples Image Source: bookshop.org Take a journey with six toddlers in What Should I Do Today? ($10) as they try to figure out what exactly to do today. What Should I Do Today? $10 from bookshop.org Buy Now AntiracismKid Books And MusicFamily LifeKid Shopping