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Books Featuring Black Children in the Outdoors

Researchers Andrea Breau & Michelle Martin have identified an alarming lack of books about Black children in nature. Enjoy these nine!

Read Black Book Chat: February 2024

The Read Black Book Club met recently, discussing some recent favorite reads written by Black authors. Here are the books they recommend!

Afro-Latinx Stories

Discover the many stories of Afro-Latinx folks in the U.S. & those in Latin America & the Caribbean with this collection for different ages.

Graphic Novel Gems: Black History for All

Challenge yourself by diving into one of the captivating non-fiction graphic novels on this Black History Month-inspired reading list.

Buffalo Soldiers Digital Materials

Looking for information about the Buffalo Soldiers? We have many free digital resources on Libby, Hoopla and Kanopy!

African American Genealogy Research & Archiving

African-American genealogy research is usually challenging but not impossible. The Library has print and online resources that can help!

Read Black Book Club, part of a series

Mar 23rd | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Online Event
This monthly book club will include alternating months of conversations about books focused on the Black experience, both fictional & real.

Fantasy in Honor of Black History

Whether their characters are facing oppression/injustice or experiencing power/success, these Black authors provide a flawless execution.

Black Romance to Read Every Day

February might be Black History Month, but you can read Black romance any time of the year!

Books Worth Your Time! - January 2024

New titles that are written by Black authors and/or feature Black characters, hot off the presses, selected by the members of Kindred!

Teen Books Worth Your Time! - January 2024

New teen fiction and non-fiction titles by Black authors and/or featuring Black individuals, selected by the members of Kindred!

Children's Books Worth Your Time! - January 2024

New children's fiction and non-fiction titles by Black authors and/or featuring Black individuals, selected by the members of Kindred!

Buffalo Soldiers collection reveals history

"It’s fitting that this unique Buffalo Soldier and African American collection is kept at Quincie Douglas Library."

Children's Books Worth Your Time!

New children's fiction and non-fiction books that are written by Black authors and/or feature Black individuals, selected by Kindred members

Books Worth Your Time!

New titles that are written by Black authors and/or feature Black characters, hot off the presses, selected by the members of Kindred!

Read Black - December 2023

Every year in December, the Read Black Book Club has a round-robin discussion of new books they've read by Black authors in the last year.
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