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20 Books to Read for Black History Month and Beyond

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By Kelsey McCallum

Black History Month presents an opportunity to engage in open dialogues and learn about how Black communities have shaped history in North America. However, acknowledging the lives, cultures, and achievements of the African diaspora should not be limited to one month per year. That’s why we’ve gathered a collection of both current and upcoming books, to help you incorporate Black history and Black creators in the classroom all year round. Read on to find 10 already published books to start sharing with your students right now, as well as 10 forthcoming titles to be released later this year.

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Kelsey McCallum is an Associate Editor for TEACH Mag. She holds a BSc from the University of Guelph and a Graduate Certificate from Centennial College. She currently lives in Toronto, ON, with her partner and their cat, Banksy.

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Kelsey McCallum
Kelsey McCallum
Kelsey McCallum is an Associate Editor for TEACH Mag. She holds a BSc from the University of Guelph and a Graduate Certificate from Centennial College. She currently lives in Toronto, ON, with her partner and their cat, Banksy.

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