Read All About It: The 8 Best Children's Books for Black History Month

Did you know that February is Black History Month? It's a great opportunity for parents to talk to their children about race, civil rights, and the history of African Americans. The following are some books that provide historical context to the history of black people in our country, as well as highlighting many of our nation's black heroes. I've listed them in order of maturity, starting with simple picture books for young children going up to chapter books for teens. -- By Kristen Howerton

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