#1
Months on List: 4
Nikki Maxwell deals with the trials and triumphs of middle school in this fifteenth installment of the Dork Diaries series!
Dork Diaries 15: Tales From A Not-so-posh Paris Adventure
by Rachel Renée Russell • Aladdin Paperbacks (September 26, 2023) • 4 Months on List
#2
Months on List: 2
Born with cerebral palsy, Melody, 10, has never spoken a word. She is a brilliant fifth grader trapped in an uncontrollable body.
Out Of My Mind
by Sharon M. Draper • Atheneum (May 1, 2012) • 2 Months on List
#3
Months on List: 4
A young girl, once lauded for her maturity, battles societal pressure and criticism regarding her size, ultimately learning to embrace her uniqueness and discover true self-love.
Big
by Vashti Harrison • Little Brown Books For Young Readers (May 2, 2023) • 4 Months on List
#4
Months on List: 4
A picture book that reminds us that tomorrow's success starts with the promises we make to ourselves and our community today.
I Promise
by Lebron James • Harpercollins (August 11, 2020) • 4 Months on List
#5
Months on List: 4
Three sisters journey from Brooklyn to Oakland to reconnect with their estranged poet mother, only to find themselves enrolled in a Black Panther summer camp.
One Crazy Summer
by Rita Williams-garcia • Quill Tree Books (December 27, 2011) • 4 Months on List
#5
Months on List: 4
In the inspiring picture book, <em>Something, Someday,</em> by acclaimed presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman and award-winning illustrator Christian Robinson, readers are shown how even the smallest actions can create meaningful change in a world that often feels broken.
Something, Someday
by Amanda Gorman • Viking Books For Young Readers (September 26, 2023) • 4 Months on List
#7
Months on List: 4
In this humorous and heartwarming diary-style narrative, eighth-grader Nikki Maxwell navigates the challenges of a new school, balancing friendships, crushes, family antics, and a riveting rivalry in a school-wide art competition.
Dork Diaries 1: Tales From A Not-so-fabulous Life
by Rachel Renée Russell • Aladdin Paperbacks (June 2, 2009) • 4 Months on List
#8
Months on List: 3
In this inspiring picture book, a young girl embarks on a musical journey, teaching a diverse cast of characters about their power to effect change in the world, their communities, and themselves, brought to life through lyrical prose by Amanda Gorman and vibrant illustrations by Loren Long.
Change Sings: A Children’s Anthem
by Amanda Gorman • Viking Books For Young Readers (September 21, 2021) • 3 Months on List
#9
Months on List: 1
When Nikki Maxwell lands her dream summer tour as an opening act for a world-famous band, her excitement turns into a nightmare as she has to share her journey and even her room with her crafty frenemy, MacKenzie Hollister, turning her dream tour from awesome to awful.
Dork Diaries 14: Tales From A Not-so-best Friend Forever
by Rachel Renée Russell • Aladdin Paperbacks (October 22, 2019) • 1 Months on List
#10
Months on List: 1
This sequel provides a humorous and visually appealing look into the life of a girl on the verge of becoming a teenager.
Dork Diaries 2: Tales From A Not-so-popular Party Girl
by Rachel Renée Russell • Aladdin Paperbacks (June 8, 2010) • 1 Months on List
#11
Months on List: 3
When Amari Peters discovers a nomination for a supernatural tryout in her missing brother's belongings, she embarks on a challenging journey in a world of magic and aliens, battling evil forces and prejudice to find him.
Amari And The Night Brothers
by B. B. Alston • Balzer & Bray/harperteen (January 4, 2022) • 3 Months on List
#11
Months on List: 3
In the midst of the Depression-era Mississippi, young Cassie Logan navigates racism and social injustice as she learns the significance of land ownership to her family's pride and independence, while discovering her own inner strength and self-respect.
Roll Of Thunder, Hear My Cry
by Mildred D. Taylor • Puffin Books (April 12, 2004) • 3 Months on List
#11
Months on List: 2
In the aftermath of his unjust death, 12-year-old ghost Jerome, guided by the spirit of Emmett Till, navigates the complexities of racism, history, and loss, while sparking change in the living world through an unlikely connection with the daughter of the police officer who killed him.
Ghost Boys
by Jewell Parker Rhodes • Little Brown Books For Young Readers (September 10, 2019) • 2 Months on List
#11
Months on List: 1
A story about a girl who happens upon a plush canine in a park and opts to bring it home.
Jamaica’s Find
by Juanita Havill • Clarion Books (September 21, 1987) • 1 Months on List
#11
Months on List: 3
On their 25th anniversary road trip to Birmingham, Alabama, during a pivotal time in the civil rights movement, the Watson family unknowingly head towards one of America's darkest moments, learning the power of laughter and family amidst adversity.
The Watsons Go To Birmingham—1963
by Christopher Paul Curtis • Yearling B (September 8, 1997) • 3 Months on List
#11
Months on List: 4
In the heartwarming picture book <em>Hair Love,</em> a black father must overcome the challenge of styling his daughter's unruly hair for a special occasion, fostering a bond of love and self-acceptance between them, penned by Academy-Award winning director Matthew A. Cherry and bestselling illustrator Vashti Harrison.
Hair Love
by Matthew A. Cherry • Kokila (May 14, 2019) • 4 Months on List
#11
Months on List: 4
This is an alphabet board book that takes young readers on a journey through the beauty and diversity of Black hair, from Afros to Waves, while teaching them their ABCs.
Hair Love Abcs
by Matthew A. Cherry • Kokila (August 29, 2023) • 4 Months on List
#11
Months on List: 1
A neglected boy finds a hidden portal in his local barbershop that leads him to a magical world where he is hailed as the anticipated hero, starting an adventurous journey filled with powerful gods and perilous creatures.
Future Hero
by Remi Blackwood • Scholastic Press (August 2, 2022) • 1 Months on List
#11
Months on List: 1
This is a reassuring tale of a little boy's first day in kindergarten, filled with anticipation and infectious enthusiasm, as he sees himself as a king, ready to conquer the new experiences and challenges that await him.
The King Of Kindergarten
by Derrick Barnes • Nancy Paulsen Books (July 2, 2019) • 1 Months on List
#11
Months on List: 3
A rhythmic and tender board book celebrating a mother’s love and devotion, featuring a warm and whimsical portrayal of an African American family.
Brown Sugar Baby
by Kevin Lewis • Cottage Door Press (March 15, 2022) • 3 Months on List
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Methodology: Books are categorized and filtered for Black Authors by the African American Literature Book Club. This list is a sneak peek into the Black Book Accelerator initiative.
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