Great Teen Reads for Black History Month
Looking to read more diversly in 2026? Black History Month is right around the corner, which is a great prompt to try one of these awesome teen reads by Black authors.
See the full list here: Teen Books for Black History Month
A Few Highlights
The Leaving Room by Amber McBride is a poignant novel-in-verse that is a National Book Award Finalist and gives off Printz Award vibes.
If you’re looking for an epic fantasy series starter, Legendborn by Tracy Deonn is your jam. Mystery, magic, and secrets await…
Kings of B’more by R. Eric Thomas and You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson are more lighthearted, rom-com reads that warm the heart.
And lastly, Ace of Spades by and The Scammer by Tiffany D. Jackson are mystery/thrillers very likely to keep you up at night, turning the pages way past your bedtime.
Be sure to browse the whole list and choose a few new favorites.
