February 2026 | Black History Month (Kids)

This book ignites dreams in young girls, explores diverse professions, fosters self-belief, education, and gender equality.

"When the Universe decides to create a child, she draws from the earth--rich, dark, and full of everything that gives life, including eyes like black star sapphires and full lips to speak the truth. With help from the Sun and the Moon, they create a child of the universe: beautiful, powerful, and boundless with the brilliance of black gold"--Jacket flap.

"Perfect for kids aged 4-8 comes a stunning picture book about persistence, being creative in the garden, and adapting to a new place. When Amina moves from the Caribbean to a new snowy home, she misses growing her favorite foods. There are no coconut trees to climb, no gardens full of sweet potatoes and callaloo--only ice and snow. As Amina looks out her frosted window, she sings a traditional children's song from back home, adding her own twist:...

"They call him "HERO," but he's no HERO--not to me. Every day, on her way to school, a little girl sees a towering statue: a statue of a man who sold freedom for cotton and tea. The world around her says this man is hero. But she knows he's not a hero--not a real one. Heroes are hard to find. She looks for them around corners, under rocks, and on TV, but there are none that she can see. And so, the little girl writes their names and marches for them...

Inspired by photographs of Michelle Obama's famously warm hugs, this is a delightful companion book to Hair Like Obama's, Hands Like LeBron's. Carole Boston Weatherford's powerful text--illuminated by Savanna Durr's accessible, jewel-toned art--is an ode to the beauty, strength, resilience, and power that all children have within them. Young readers will learn about 17 inspiring female figures, gaining confidence in their own abilities and cultural...

"Little Black Lives Matter empowers all children, but Black children especially, by affirming that their lives, however little they may yet be, matter. Featuring fifteen great Black heroes of the past and the powerful words they spoke and actions they took, Little Black Lives Matter is a rhyming board book that incorporates memorable quotations and a reminder to little ones that each of these great people once lived a little Black life themselves....

Chino loves the scarf her mother ties around her hair at night, and takes it on endless adventures during the day as a reminder of the ones she loves.

Energetic and empowering, this celebration of the uniqueness and beauty of Black hair and hairstyles takes readers on a journey through time and space where they'll witness how Black hair has been telling stories for generations.

"Meet Jelaya (jeh-LAY-uh.) She hates wash day. The tugs! The scrubs! The pinching and pulling! Jelaya can't think of a worse way to spend the day. That is, until her big sister Jasmine explains that this wash day will be different. Jeylaya is going to wash Jasmine's hair instead! Offering gentle guidance for both hair health and mental health, this book is a must-have for any kid who struggles with their hair." -- dust cover.

Kamsi and Kwame are best friends and their favorite food is jollof rice! Kamsi thinks his mom's rice is best, with spicy peppers. Kwame is sure his mom's is better, with juicy tomatoes. The boys decide they will each make their own jollof in their mud kitchen, to see whose is best of all...