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2024 BCF Books of the Year

A curated all-ages list of notable books published by Black/African authors during 2024, selected by BCF members. Black Culture Fest: A Celebration of the African Diaspora (BCF) is coordinated by Black staff from across the Oakland Public Library who represent the diversity of African/Black communities.

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43 items

  • Picture BookSomerville : Candlewick Press, 2024. — J PICBK ATINUKE
  • BookNew York : Algonquin Young Readers/Workman Publishing, [2024] — J FIC BAPTISTE
  • BookNew York, NY : Bloomsbury YA, 2024. — YA FIC BAYRON
  • I See Color

    An Affirmation and Celebration of Our Diverse World

    Bolling, Valerie,
    BookNew York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2024] — J 305.8 BOLLING
  • eAudiobookSimon & Schuster Audio Originals, 2024
  • Picture BookNew York : Nancy Paulsen Books, 2024. — J PICBK BROWN
  • BookNew York, NY : William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2024] — FIC COLE
  • Next Level

    a Hymn in Gratitude for Neurodiversity

    Doyon, Samara Cole,
    BookAnn Arbor : Tilbury House Publishers, 2024. — J 782.42 DOYON
  • BookNew York : Doubleday, 2024. — FIC EVERETT
  • Bits and Pieces

    My Mother, My Brother, and Me

    Goldberg, Whoopi, 1955-
    BookAshland, Oregon : Blackstone Publishing, 2024. — 791.43028 GOLDBERG