Learn how George Washington Carver moved from his slave roots in Missouri and got an education, which he eventually used to help poor farmers and to unlock the potential of the peanut in this wonderful book.
Since 1976, Americans have celebrated Black History Month each February—a time to honor the accomplishments of African Americans in the United States. We celebrate the contributions of Black authors, artists, and change-makers, as well as the quieter voices that make up the Black experience every day.
In honor of Black History Month, here are some favorite books by Black authors. The titles in this list cover critical time periods like the Great Depression and the civil rights movement as well as the lives of influential African American leaders like Martin Luther King Jr., Ruby Bridges, Duke Ellington, and Rosa Parks, among others. Fictional stories that draw on themes of black history and feature strong African Americans are also included.