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Black Kid Joy!

This collection of picture books beautifully celebrates the rich culture, strength, and joy of African American children and families, showcasing diverse stories of pride, connection, and love.

Oakland Public Library

16 items

  • Two siblings learn to use their imaginations to overcome challenges and soar
    Picture BookNew York : Nancy Paulsen Books, [2022] — J PICBK WOODSON
  • A joyful celebration of family and community through the simple act of swimming together
    Picture BookSan Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2023] — J PICBK BOLLING
  • A playful story about a parent’s loving adventures with their energetic child
    Picture BookNew York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, c2002. — J PICBK LEE
  • A father and daughter bond on a camping trip while learning valuable life lessons
    Picture BookSomerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2020. — J PICBK MANN
  • Black Boy Joy

    17 Stories Celebrating Black Boyhood /

    A collection of stories celebrating the joys, dreams, and resilience of Black boys
    BookNew York : Delacorte Press, [2021] — J FIC BLACK
  • A humorous tale of a child trying to get their stubborn monster to sleep
    Picture BookNew York : Alfred A. Knopf, [2017] — J PICBK VEGA
  • A poetic and empowering reminder of the value and brilliance of Black children
    Picture BookNew York : Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic, Inc., 2020. — J PICBK CHARLES
  • Jabari conquers his fear and finds courage to jump off the high dive
    Picture BookSomerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2017. — J PICBK CORNWALL
  • A lively, rhythmic story introducing the joys of morning routines with peekaboo fun
    Picture BookNew York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2002. — J PICBK ISADORA
  • Ada’s curiosity drives her to explore and solve the world’s mysteries
    Picture BookNew York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2016. — J PICBK BEATY
  • Hair Love

    a Celebration of Daddies and Daughters Everywhere

    Cherry, Matthew A.
    A father bonds with his daughter over the joy of styling her natural hair
    Picture BookNew York : Kokila, 2019. — J PICBK CHERRY
  • An empowering celebration of Black boys’ brilliance, kindness, and potential
    Picture BookNew York : Nancy Paulsen Books, [2020] — J PICBK BARNES
  • A lyrical celebration of the color black and its cultural significance
    Picture BookNew York : Roaring Brook Press, [2020] — J PICBK JOY
  • Parker Looks Up

    An Extraordinary Moment

    Curry, Parker
    Parker’s awe-inspiring moment seeing Michelle Obama’s portrait inspires dreams of greatness
    Picture BookLondon : Aladdin, 2019. — J PICBK CURRY
  • Milo imagines the stories behind the people he sees, learning about empathy along the way
    Picture BookNew York : G. P. Putnam's Sons, [2021] — J PICBK DeLaPENA
  • A rhythmic and loving bedtime story about the sweet creatures of the night
    Picture BookNaperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, [2018] — J PICBK GRIMES