Blog Posts by Subject: Black History Month

From a picture book biography of cowboy and "people's champion" George Fletcher, to speculative fiction about foreseeing the death of a brother, to a dual biography of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, these authors bring their experiences and perspectives to these fictional stories and nonfiction accounts in a way that only they can.

Empowering Black Families aims to create and promote programs, services, collections, and resources that are responsive to the needs and experiences of the Black community.

This booklist for children highlights materials that amplify themes of self-identity, self-love, individuality, self-esteem, and much more.

These titles address mental health in relation to the Black community including issues of trauma, violence, depression, anxiety and the effects of racism on the psyche.

The books on this list—for children, young adults and adults—explore themes of identity, leadership, self-confidence and much more.

Stepping in to help fill the void often left by the traditional publishing industry, these organizations produce and promote books that focus on issues and themes relevant to a Black audience and reflect the history and experiences of the Black community.

This booklist highlights Black visual artists—illustrators, cover designers and graphic novel and comic artists—that use vibrant drawings, unbounded imagination, and unique perspectives to attract readers of all ages to reading material.

This booklist highlights some of the many audiobooks performed by Black narrators who use their vocal abilities to create compelling audio journeys and bring their own experiences and talents to stories centered on Black lives.

Our staff has put together this list of picture books and chapter books featuring Black voices along with links to video Book Talks about some of these titles.

This list of over 100 books celebrates notable achievements by Black people in science, technology engineering, the arts, math and medicine.

We invite readers to engage with these books which recognize and celebrate the histories of Black folks who were able to thrive in spite of the conditions that surrounded them.

From picture books for tots to books for teens.

Upcoming events include book discussions, films, genealogy research, author talks and much, much more.

Three inspiring audio interviews offer perspectives on the African American experience.

How are you celebrating Black History Month this year? Our branches will be holding events and workshops throughout February.

For Black History Month, introduce your kids to black figures who have deeply influenced modern-day American culture. Check our 2019 list of kids' biographies and look for the hashtag #NYPL4TheCulture on social media!

Black History Month began in the United States in 1970 as a way to remember and honor the prominent figures and events in the history of the African Diaspora. Today, we have the opportunity to read about the legacy of slavery in America straight from these writers who have lived with it.

To celebrate Black History Month, NYPL Podcasts compiled a few favorite episodes from the past year featuring influential Black authors, educators, and activists.

It's Black History Month, and we've selected one book by and/or about African Americans to recommend for each day of February.