Black History Month books for Kids by various authors and illustrators

Your mother tells you stories. She talks about things that happened before you were born; Grandpa does it, too, and you like to hear every tale. So why not have these stories about Black History on your shelves? For the boy who loves looking good, “Saturday Morning at the ‘Shop” by Keenan Jones, illustrated by Ken Daley (Beach Lane Books, $18.99) is a great book to have around. One day each week, everything happens at the barber shop, and not just haircuts! This is a fun read and a cultural touchstone for boys ages 4 to 8. Young cooks will love “Jollof Day” by Bernard Mensah, illustrated by Annalise Barber-Opp (Dial, $19.99), the story of father and son in the kitchen for a special event that starts early and ends in mouthwatering goodness. Kids will love the story, parents will love the recipe at books’ end. The child who has activism in their soul will want “We Miss You, George Floyd” by Shannon Gibney, illustrated by Leeya Rose Jackson (University of Minnesota Press, $17.95). It’s a brief but well-done look at the life and murder of Floyd and why it’s important. Younger kids will like the pictures but older children...