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.

May 2, 2025

Mother’s Day: 16 Picture Books by Black Authors

Mother’s Day is a day to honor, reflect, and celebrate. In Mama’s Library Summers (Cameron Kids, 2024) Melvina Noel and Daria Peoples recall fond memories of […]
April 27, 2025

Our Stories Matter Interview: Nikki Grimes

It has been a fantastic book month for award-winning author and poet Nikki Grimes. With over 100 published books for young and teen readers, Grimes has […]
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