Diversify Your Kid's Bookshelf With These 20 Children's Books by Black Authors

Lone Bean ($17) is a charming story of a third grader who learns about the importance of being a good friend.

The richly colorful If Dominican Were a Color ($17, originally $18) tells a unique story about the diversity found in the Dominican Republican. The book is also available in Spanish.

The timeless Cameron Goes to School ($14, originally $15) tells a tale about autism and the exciting journey of starting kindergarten.

Based on a real-life story of adoption, Mommy Loves Me, Can't You See? ($15, originally $16) tells the timeless tale of a mother's love.

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall ($12) celebrates melanin and promotes body positivity.

Perfect for little ones, The Adventures Of Cailee: Cailee Goes to the Playground ($10) helps teach colors and sight words.

Sister Girl and the Training Wheels ($15) tells a classic story of patience, support, and growing up — and learning how to ride a bike.

In the eloquent Pretty Hair ($13, originally $14), children learn that no one type of hair is the definition of "pretty."

My Forever Guardian: Healing With Friends From the Loss of a Loved One ($18, originally $19) is a conversation between kids and beautifully handles how to overcome loss and grief.

Join twins Jordyn and Kennedy as they explore Brazil in The Traveling Child Goes to Rio de Janeiro ($12).

Trey, the Chef ($16) is a delightful tale about a boy with autism who has unique gifts.

In Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut ($18, originally $19), you'll learn about a boy who goes to the barbershop — and how his new cut changes the way he feels about the world.

Early Sunday Morning ($17, originally $18) is a wonderful story about how a community comes together to help a young girl find her voice.

Learn how to handle life's ups and downs through the eyes of a 6-year-old in Nia's Puzzle: A Story About the "Big Picture" Perspective ($13).

A Bowtie for Me ($11) tells the story of a young African-American boy and his struggle with school and how he finds the help he needs.

The sweet Brownies: We Live in Japan ($14) tells the story of the daily life of a bicultural family living in Japan.

I Am Unique ($18) is a lovely tale of self-love and learning how to share your gift with the world.

A powerful read, BK'S Mommy Has Breast Cancer ($22, originally $25) tells the story of a 7-year-old, his mother's illness, and how he learns to help.

Miracle Malcolm ($15) tells a resilient story of a boy born premature and how he grows into the strongest person his parents know.

Take a journey with six toddlers in What Should I Do Today? ($10) as they try to figure out what exactly to do today.