Our collection of picture books featuring Black and Indigenous people and People of Color (BIPOC) is available to the public. *Inclusion of a title in the collection DOES NOT EQUAL a recommendation.* Click here for more on book evaluation.
Find titles using a keyword search below (e.g. adoption, birthday, holidays, etc.), or by selecting one or a combination of filters on the lefthand sidebar below.
First time here? Start here!
72 matching books
Show FiltersFilter Results
-
Any Child 11
-
Biography 11
-
Cross Group 23
-
Folklore 1
-
Fiction 72
-
Mixtec 1
-
Boy/Man 46
-
Girl/Woman 58
-
Joint Main 18
-
Secondary 44
Show way
The making of "Show ways," or quilts which once served as secret maps for freedom-seeking slaves, is a tradition passed from mother to daughter in the author's family.
Sweet Clara and the freedom quilt
A young slave stitches a quilt with a map pattern which guides her to freedom in the North.
Something happened in our town
After discussing the police shooting of a local Black man with their families, Emma and Josh know how to treat a new student who looks and speaks differently than his classmates. Includes an extensive Note to Parents and Caregivers that provides general guidance about addressing racism with children, child-friendly vocabulary definitions, conversation guides, and a link to additional online resources for parents and teachers
Peaceful fights for equal rights
"Every voice matters, no matter how small. It's time to make a difference."--Page 2 of cover
If you’re going to a march
Answers many questions about participating in a march, including what to wear, how to get there, and why marching is important.
Blacksmith’s song
"The son of a blacksmith and slave learns that his father is using the rhythm of his hammering to communicate with travelers on the Underground Railroad"--|cProvided by publisher
Yes, we can! / ¡Sí, se puede!
When Carlitos's mother and the other cleaners go on strike for higher wages, Carlitos cannot think of a way to support his mother until he sees her on television making a speech, and then he gets his class to help him make a sign to show his pride.
Joey and Grandpa Johnson’s day in Rondo
Joey grew up in the historic African American neighborhood known as Rondo during the 1940's. On his weekly Saturday adventure with his grandpa, he learns about the rich culture heritage of his community and the power of entrepreneurship. Rondo was a thriving African American community with doctors, lawyers, dentists, restaurants, and retail shops.
Chasing freedom
In this imaginative biographical story, Harriet Tubman and Susan B. Anthony sit down over a cup of tea in 1904 to reminisce about their struggles and triumphs in the service of freedom and women's rights.
Maybe something beautiful
"Mira lives in a gray and hopeless urban community until a muralist arrives and, along with his paints and brushes, brings color, joy, and togetherness to Mira and her neighbors"--|cProvided by publisher