Love to read to celebrate the holidays? Add these African American Christmas books to your bookshelf this season!
So many of my favorite memories growing up are from Christmas time. The women in my family have always been enthusiastic about the holiday season.
From the decorations to the food, they left nothing undone when it was time to celebrate.
Everything I learned about Christmas is from them. I love being able to share the traditions I had as a child with my own children. I’m also creating my own traditions.
For example, my children love to read, so I keep an eye out for multicultural books about the holidays. There are a million preschool books about Christmas.
Finding books that feature African Americans specifically isn’t always easy, though.
It’s just like trying to find a Black Santa Claus or Nutcracker. It can be like looking for a needle in a haystack. When I see one, I snatch it up because, unfortunately, I may not see another.
In looking for African American Christmas books, I realize that I might need to write one. I mean, I am an author, so that’s not so farfetched. Until then, though, I rounded up ten really sweet Christmas books featuring Black characters and joyful, spirited stories.
Looking for African-American books to help you celebrate the holidays? You'll want to add these to your bookshelf! From sleigh bells ringing and carolers singing, the sweet little girl in this book is engaging in the holidays and you'll want to follow along! This jazzy retelling of a Christmas favorite is sure to delight the entire family. What happens when Santa Claus gets sick? It's up to a little girl and Mrs. Claus to figure things out! The classic holiday poem is updated with an African American family and is sure to spread the same amount of joy as the original! Iconic writer Maya Angelou's beautiful Christmas poem celebrates peace in the holiday season. Will Nella share the gift she's been longing for with her baby sister? Find out in this heartwarming story set during the Great Depression. Hans Christian Anderson's classic story is transformed into a beautiful version that reflects what's going on today in our society. This beautifully illustrated version of the beloved Christmas song is perfect to remind the family about the reason for the season. When Pap can't get home from Christmas, the kids in the family have to figure out a way to make sure the spirit of the holidays makes its way to Pap. Grace isn't thrilled to share the holiday with visiting family, but thankfully Nana helps her tap into her generous spirit and make Christmas special for her visitors!10 African American Christmas Books
We need more diverse holiday books, but for now, this is a start.
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