2020 Picture Books by African-Americans (60 books)

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Picture books by African-Americans released in 2020. 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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1	Nowhere Else I Want to Be: A Memoir by Carol D. Marsh (Goodreads Author) 4.12 avg rating — 50 ratings score: 400, and 4 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	Shiloh and Dande the Lion: Embrace diversity, accept others, and courageously be yourself! by Ciara L. Hill 4.76 avg rating — 42 ratings score: 267, and 3 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	Overground Railroad by Lesa Cline-Ransome (Goodreads Author) 4.30 avg rating — 966 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
4	Magnificent Homespun Brown: A Celebration by Samara Cole Doyon 4.20 avg rating — 1,123 ratings score: 189, 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	Your Name Is a Song by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow (Goodreads Author) 4.54 avg rating — 2,338 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	Bedtime for Sweet Creatures by Nikki Grimes 3.93 avg rating — 873 ratings score: 99, 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	A Girl Like Me by Angela Johnson 3.69 avg rating — 403 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
8	A Ride to Remember: A Civil Rights Story by Sharon Langley 4.29 avg rating — 410 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
9	Big Papa and the Time Machine: A Heartfelt Story About a Grandfather, Grandson, and African American History for Kids (Ages 4-8) by Daniel Bernstrom 4.13 avg rating — 409 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
10	Praline Lady by Kirstie Myvett (Goodreads Author) 4.64 avg rating — 28 ratings score: 94, 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	By and By: Charles Albert Tindley, the Father of Gospel Music by Carole Boston Weatherford 3.94 avg rating — 197 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
12	Just Like Me by Vanessa Brantley-Newton 4.17 avg rating — 1,434 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
13	Fresh Princess: Style Rules! by Denene Millner (Goodreads Author) 3.76 avg rating — 55 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
14	Box: Henry Brown Mails Himself to Freedom by Carole Boston Weatherford 4.08 avg rating — 847 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
15	Tiara's Hat Parade by Kelly Starling Lyons (Goodreads Author) 4.31 avg rating — 159 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
16	Ty's Travels: All Aboard!: A Geisel Honor Picture Book about Family, Imagination and Play for Children (Ages 4-8) (My First I Can Read) by Kelly Starling Lyons (Goodreads Author) 4.14 avg rating — 278 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
17	Ty's Travels: Zip, Zoom!: A Geisel Honor Book: a boy wobbles on his new scooter until a new friend helps him find his balance at the park. by Kelly Starling Lyons (Goodreads Author) 3.98 avg rating — 361 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
18	Brown: The Many Shades of Love by Nancy Johnson James 4.22 avg rating — 215 ratings score: 85, 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	The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read by Rita Lorraine Hubbard 4.60 avg rating — 3,756 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
20	Cool Cuts by Mechal Renee Roe 3.96 avg rating — 480 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
21	A Voice Named Aretha by Katheryn Russell-Brown 4.12 avg rating — 282 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
22	Who Will You Be? by Andrea Pippins 4.04 avg rating — 354 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
23	My Rainy Day Rocket Ship (Denene Millner Books) by Markette Sheppard 3.68 avg rating — 283 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
24	Brown Sugar Babe by Charlotte Watson Sherman 4.23 avg rating — 338 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
25	I Love Me! by Laronda Gardner Middlemiss (Goodreads Author) 4.30 avg rating — 99 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
26	Mamie on the Mound: A Woman in Baseball's Negro Leagues by Leah Henderson (Goodreads Author) 4.17 avg rating — 158 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
27	I Am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnes 4.61 avg rating — 3,630 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
28	The Old Truck by Jarrett Pumphrey (Goodreads Author) 4.04 avg rating — 1,628 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
29	Hey, Baby!: A Baby's Day in Doodles by Andrea Pippins 3.90 avg rating — 94 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
30	I Got the School Spirit by Connie Schofield-Morrison 3.76 avg rating — 377 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
31	Welcome to the Party: A Joyful Celebration of Newborns for Kids (Ages 4-8) ― A Perfect Mother's Day Gift by Gabrielle Union 4.01 avg rating — 488 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
32	You Matter by Christian Robinson 4.16 avg rating — 2,847 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
33	The Power of Her Pen: The Story of Groundbreaking Journalist Ethel L. Payne by Lesa Cline-Ransome (Goodreads Author) 4.32 avg rating — 455 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
34	Bedtime Bonnet by Nancy Redd (Goodreads Author) 4.41 avg rating — 1,136 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
35	I Am Smart, I Am Blessed, I Can Do Anything! by Alissa Holder 4.21 avg rating — 235 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
36	The Little Mermaid by Jerry Pinkney 4.20 avg rating — 662 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
37	Let's Dance! by Valerie Bolling (Goodreads Author) 4.27 avg rating — 313 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
38	Acoustic Rooster's Barnyard Boogie Starring Indigo Blume by Kwame Alexander 3.54 avg rating — 131 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
39	My Very Favorite Book in the Whole Wide World by Malcolm Mitchell 4.05 avg rating — 812 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
40	Southwest Sunrise by Nikki Grimes 4.04 avg rating — 373 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
41	My Baby Loves Valentine's Day: A Lovely Valentine's Day Book for Kids (Ages 0-4) by Jabari Asim (Goodreads Author) 3.95 avg rating — 73 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
42	My Baby Loves Halloween by Jabari Asim (Goodreads Author) 4.03 avg rating — 94 ratings 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
43	Bubble Kisses by Vanessa Williams 3.16 avg rating — 69 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
44	I Love Being Me! (Step into Reading, Step 1) by Mechal Renee Roe really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 119 ratings score: 58, 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
45	The Amazing Adventures of Aya and Pete in New York! by Serena Minott 4.11 avg rating — 9 ratings score: 57, 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
46	Bee Love by Alan Page 4.24 avg rating — 21 ratings score: 56, 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
47	How Old Is Grandma? by Antoinette Simmonds 4.67 avg rating — 3 ratings score: 55, 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
48	The Noisy Classroom by Angela Shanté (Goodreads Author) 4.25 avg rating — 113 ratings score: 54, 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
49	Isn't It Scary? by Vernon Hamilton it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 53, 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
50	Merry Bay- Engine Failure by Nikki Payne (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings score: 52, 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
51	Going to Ghana by Christine Platt (Goodreads Author) 3.87 avg rating — 45 ratings score: 51, 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
52	The Perfect Pet by Christine Platt (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating — 29 ratings score: 50, 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
53	The Magic Violin by Christine Platt (Goodreads Author) 4.21 avg rating — 33 ratings score: 49, 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
54	Brown Baby Lullaby by Tameka Fryer Brown (Goodreads Author) 4.20 avg rating — 323 ratings score: 48, 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
55	Cocoa, Tea & Honey by Kimberly Davis-Peters (Goodreads Author) 3.75 avg rating — 4 ratings score: 47, 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
56	Earthbred: This Light of Mine by C.S. Drummond (Goodreads Author) 4.90 avg rating — 10 ratings score: 46, 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
57	Gladiola Garden by Effie Lee Newsome 4.42 avg rating — 57 ratings score: 45, 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
58	Bread for Words: A Frederick Douglass Story by Shana Keller (Goodreads Author) 4.28 avg rating — 135 ratings score: 44, 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
59	William Still and His Freedom Stories: The Father of the Underground Railroad by Don Tate (Goodreads Author) 4.43 avg rating — 473 ratings score: 43, 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
60	For Beautiful Black Boys Who Believe in a Better World by Michael W. Waters 4.37 avg rating — 295 ratings score: 42, 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