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10 Books that Inspire Black Boys to Read: List 21

Summer is the perfect time to help children explore new interests, discover favorite characters, and build positive reading experiences. This month's book list features a variety of stories for children ages 4–12, including sports stories, graphic novels, science adventures, superheroes, and laugh-out-loud animal facts.

10 Books that Inspire Black Boys to Read: List 20

Finding books that children genuinely enjoy is one of the most powerful ways to support their reading journey. This list highlights stories filled with humor, adventure, imagination, and relatable experiences to help boys build confidence and connect with reading in meaningful ways.

10 Books that Inspire Black Boys to Read: List 19

Our newest booklist is here! From barbershop moments with Dad to kid detectives, junior spies, and laugh-out-loud adventures, this list celebrates stories that spark joy, imagination, and confidence in young readers.

10 Books that Inspire Black Boys to Read: List 18

Our newest booklist is here! From barbershop moments with Dad to kid detectives, junior spies, and laugh-out-loud adventures, this list celebrates stories that spark joy, imagination, and confidence in young readers.

10 Books that Inspire Black Boys to Read: Black History Month Edition

Black history is rich, complex, and deeply connected to the lives children are living today. This Black History Month, we’re sharing a special Barbershop Books–curated list designed to help young readers see themselves, their communities, and their potential reflected on the page.

10 Books that Inspire Black Boys to Read: List 16

Helping boys fall in love with reading starts with the right books. Stories that spark curiosity. Characters that feel familiar. Adventures that feel fun instead of forced. This list of 10 books was curated to inspire boys to read for joy. From playful picture books to powerful middle-grade stories, each title offers something different while keeping reading engaging, affirming, and exciting.

Welcoming Michael A. Campbell, Ed.D. to the Barbershop Books Board

We are excited to welcome Michael A. Campbell, Ed.D. to the Barbershop Books Board of Directors.

10 Books That Inspire Black Boys to Read: A Year in Review

At Barbershop Books, we believe reading for fun is one of the most powerful ways children build confidence, curiosity, and a strong reading identity. That belief comes to life each month through our “10 Books That Inspire Black Boys to Read” list.

Celebrating Our Community: Highlights from the Barber Appreciation Dinner

Earlier this month, Barbershop Books gathered with barber partners from the Philadelphia area for a Barber Appreciation Dinner. Over plates of good food and plenty of smiles, we celebrated the barbers who transform their shops into fun reading spaces for Black boys in their communities. Their commitment helps thousands of boys build confidence, discover new … Continued

10 Books that Inspire Black Boys to Read: List 12

Our 12th book list is packed with inspiring, funny, and action-filled stories that will spark imagination and bring joy to young readers. From heartfelt promises to runaway mops, from alien adventures to epic battles, there’s something for every child to enjoy.