This month’s 10 Books That Inspire Black Boys to Read is packed with fun, adventure, and powerful stories that will keep young readers turning the pages!
Little Big Man
Varian Johnson
A heartwarming father-son story about the importance of stepping up…and finding time to play
Ages: 4 – 8
Fox the Tiger
Cory R. Tabor
Fun-loving, mischievous Fox wishes he were a tiger. Tigers are big and fast and sneaky. So he decides to become one!
Ages: 6 – 9
I Will Chomp You
Jory John
A fresh twist to a time-tested blueprint as a little monster threatens, reasons, and pleads with readers to go no further in the book.
Ages: 4 – 8
Saturday Morning at the Shop
Keenan Jones
The barbershop is a sound booth, an art gallery, a playground, a classroom, and so much more. Come spend the day feeling all the style and wisdom and joy at “the ’shop.
Ages: 4 – 8
Grumpy Monkey:Spring Fever
Suzanne Lang
From the bestselling team Suzanne and Max Lang comes another fun filled adventure starring the beloved character Jim Panzee.
Ages: 4 – 8
Mordecai’s Magic
Bryan Patrick Avery
The class barely gets settled to watch a magic show when they get some bad news—the magician had to cancel. Can Mordecai work some of his own magic to save the school show?
Ages: 6 – 9
Let’s Fly
Barrington Irving
The true story of Barrington Irving, who broke records as the youngest person and first Black man to fly solo around the world.
Ages: 6 – 9
J vs. K
Kwame Alexander & Jerry Craft
Both J and K are want to win the annual creative storytelling contest. When they both enter, it’s the beginning of one of the most intense rivalries the world has ever seen.
Ages: 8 – 12
Gamerville
Johnnie Christmas
A video gamer’s championship aspirations are dashed when his parents send him to Camp Reset, where electronics are forbidden and you’re forced to socialize, eat healthy, and spend time outside.
Ages: 8 – 12
Space Chasers
Leland Melvin
When a team of brilliant kids-turned-astronauts find themselves in serious trouble in outer space, they must work together to get back home
Ages: 8 – 12
No matter what kind of stories your child enjoys, there’s a book on this list that will spark their imagination and excitement for reading. Encouraging Black boys to see themselves as readers starts with providing engaging, relatable, and fun books that reflect their interests. Check out these amazing titles and let us know which ones your child loves the most! 📚✨
