2019 Picture Books by African-Americans (42 books)

Picture books by African-Americans released in 2019. Board books are allowed. Books must be in English and released in the USA. A human protagonist's culture and history must be African-American.

No self-published books. No books on sexuality/feminism/intersectionality.

Any books that violate any rules will be removed without comment.

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2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016

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1	What Is Given from the Heart by Patricia C. McKissack 4.47 avg rating — 1,182 ratings score: 199, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Hands Up! by Breanna J. McDaniel 3.94 avg rating — 812 ratings score: 196, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read by Rita Lorraine Hubbard 4.60 avg rating — 3,696 ratings score: 194, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Thinker: My Puppy Poet and Me by Eloise Greenfield 3.82 avg rating — 223 ratings score: 185, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Going Down Home with Daddy by Kelly Starling Lyons (Goodreads Author) 4.23 avg rating — 1,721 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Another by Christian Robinson 3.89 avg rating — 2,272 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	The Bell Rang by James E. Ransome 4.41 avg rating — 1,038 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander 4.62 avg rating — 7,311 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Just Like a Mama (Denene Millner Books) by Alice Faye Duncan (Goodreads Author) 4.30 avg rating — 446 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	Fast Enough: Bessie Stringfield's First Ride by Joel Christian Gill (Goodreads Author) 3.73 avg rating — 231 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry 4.57 avg rating — 9,877 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	The King of Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes 4.20 avg rating — 1,603 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	The Night Is Yours by Abdul-Razak Zachariah 3.58 avg rating — 398 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	Not Quite Snow White by Ashley Franklin (Goodreads Author) 4.44 avg rating — 1,607 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Grandpa Stops a War: A Paul Robeson story by Susan Robeson 4.01 avg rating — 90 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	Sing a Song: How "Lift Every Voice and Sing" Inspired Generations by Kelly Starling Lyons (Goodreads Author) 4.39 avg rating — 362 ratings score: 86, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	Fresh Princess: A Picture Book About Standing Out and Being Yourself for Kids (Ages 4-8) by Denene Millner (Goodreads Author) 3.72 avg rating — 303 ratings score: 84, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	I Can Write the World by Joshunda Sanders (Goodreads Author) 4.22 avg rating — 148 ratings score: 83, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Double Bass Blues by Andrea J. Loney (Goodreads Author) 3.69 avg rating — 821 ratings score: 82, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	How to Read a Book by Kwame Alexander 3.85 avg rating — 3,327 ratings score: 81, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment by Parker Curry 4.39 avg rating — 1,831 ratings score: 80, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	The Women Who Caught the Babies: A Story of African American Midwives by Eloise Greenfield 4.23 avg rating — 347 ratings score: 79, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	Buzzing with Questions: The Inquisitive Mind of Charles Henry Turner by Janice N. Harrington 4.16 avg rating — 267 ratings score: 78, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	Counting the Stars: The Story of Katherine Johnson, NASA Mathematician by Lesa Cline-Ransome (Goodreads Author) 4.18 avg rating — 363 ratings score: 77, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Puppy Truck by Brian Pinkney 3.23 avg rating — 440 ratings score: 76, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	The Thing About Bees: A Love Letter by Shabazz Larkin 4.25 avg rating — 472 ratings score: 75, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	My Baby Loves Christmas: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids by Jabari Asim (Goodreads Author) 4.09 avg rating — 98 ratings score: 74, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	M Is for Melanin: A Celebration of the Black Child by Tiffany Rose (Goodreads Author) 4.53 avg rating — 422 ratings score: 73, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	My Hair by Hannah Lee 4.20 avg rating — 181 ratings score: 72, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	One Big Heart: A Celebration of Being More Alike than Different by Linsey Davis (Goodreads Author) 4.10 avg rating — 216 ratings score: 71, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	The Amazing Adventures of Aya & Pete in London! A Children's Travel Book About London. by Serena Minott 4.57 avg rating — 7 ratings score: 70, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	Layla's Happiness by Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie 4.19 avg rating — 494 ratings score: 69, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	Mother of Many by Pamela M. Tuck (Goodreads Author) 4.29 avg rating — 7 ratings score: 68, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	A Day at the Museum by Christine Platt (Goodreads Author) 4.25 avg rating — 97 ratings score: 67, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
35	Summer in Savannah by Christine Platt (Goodreads Author) 4.24 avg rating — 66 ratings score: 66, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	Over in Motown by Debbie Taylor 4.38 avg rating — 8 ratings score: 65, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37	We Chose You: A Book About Adoption, Family, and Forever Love by Tony Dungy 3.98 avg rating — 66 ratings score: 64, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	Let 'Er Buck!: George Fletcher, the People's Champion by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson 4.07 avg rating — 364 ratings score: 63, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	Bitty Brown Babe by Deborah LeFalle really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 23 ratings score: 62, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	I'll Be Right There by Jonathan Marshall 4.82 avg rating — 28 ratings score: 61, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	My Natural Hair Dictionary by Aundia Gray it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 60, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42	A Voice as Soft as a Honey Bee's Flutter: Inspired by Psalm 46 (Be Still and Know Stories) by Jan Spivey Gilchrist (Illustrator) 4.09 avg rating — 32 ratings score: 59, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars