African American History
Browse reading recommendations handpicked by library staff, history-related blogs, and more.
Adult Reading Recommendations
Reading Recommendations for Adults
African American Fiction
Fiction, from a wide array of genres, all written by and about African American people.
New African American Nonfiction
New nonfiction by and about African Americans.
African American Success Stories
These books chronicle the stories of people rising from poverty to success against a backdrop of segregation and discrimination.
African American Romance
Engaging romance novels by and about African Americans.
African American Fiction
Fiction, from a wide array of genres, all written by and about African American people.
New African American Nonfiction
New nonfiction by and about African Americans.
African American Success Stories
These books chronicle the stories of people rising from poverty to success against a backdrop of segregation and discrimination.
African American Romance
Engaging romance novels by and about African Americans.
Children & Teen Reading Recommendations
Reading Recommendations for Children & Teens
Our Stories: The African American Experience for Children
Experience the brave and inspiring voices through these African American books for children up to grade 6.
Our Stories: The African American Experience for Teens
Experience the brave and inspiring voices of African Americans through these African American books for young adults.
African American Inventors
Check out these titles for children and teens featuring the life and works of African American inventors, scientists, and innovators.
Our Stories: The African American Experience for Children
Experience the brave and inspiring voices through these African American books for children up to grade 6.
Our Stories: The African American Experience for Teens
Experience the brave and inspiring voices of African Americans through these African American books for young adults.
African American Inventors
Check out these titles for children and teens featuring the life and works of African American inventors, scientists, and innovators.