Black Children’s Books and Authors (BCBA)

Our mission is to promote awareness of children’s and young adult literature by Black authors. Our online author directory lists traditional and self-published authors. Whether you are a student, parent, educator, librarian, avid reader, or someone who just stumbled upon this site, this resource is for you to expand your knowledge of Black children’s authors and the stories they write.

April 28, 2024

Celebrate Mothers: 20 Picture Books for Mother’s Day

In Mama’s Home, Shay Youngblood honors “not only her mother but the many different women who make up her world.” Youngblood discussed her book here. This […]
April 19, 2024

Birds, Bugs, and Blue Whales: 36 Books for Earth Day

Every day should be Earth Day! However, to bring more attention to the various causes affecting our planet, April 22 was the special day that was […]
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