Picture Books Published by African-Americans in Decade: 2000s

1.
Big Jabe
Big Jabe 3.95 avg rating — 111 ratings
2.
Dancing in the Wings
Dancing in the Wings 4.38 avg rating — 1,451 ratings
3.
Under the Christmas Tree
Under the Christmas Tree really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 80 ratings
4.
Just the Two of Us
Just the Two of Us 4.11 avg rating — 499 ratings
5.
Salt in His Shoes: Michael Jordan in Pursuit of a Dream
Salt in His Shoes: Michael Jordan in Pursuit of a Dream 4.26 avg rating — 1,708 ratings
6.
The Bourbon Street Musicians
The Bourbon Street Musicians 3.42 avg rating — 26 ratings
7.
Please, Baby, Please
Please, Baby, Please
by: Spike Lee
4.20 avg rating — 2,342 ratings
8.
Delivering Justice: W.W. Law and the Fight for Civil Rights
Delivering Justice: W.W. Law and the Fight for Civil Rights 4.18 avg rating — 148 ratings
9.
Jazzy Miz Mozetta
Jazzy Miz Mozetta 3.96 avg rating — 126 ratings
10.
Sweet Music in Harlem
Sweet Music in Harlem 4.01 avg rating — 74 ratings
11.
I, Matthew Henson: Polar Explorer
I, Matthew Henson: Polar Explorer 3.71 avg rating — 187 ratings
12.
A Black Cat: An ABC Book (Boxer Concept Series)
A Black Cat: An ABC Book (Boxer Concept Series) 3.06 avg rating — 33 ratings
13.
We are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball
We are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball 4.26 avg rating — 4,069 ratings
13.
A Red Train: A Colors Book (Boxer Concept Series)
A Red Train: A Colors Book (Boxer Concept Series) 3.31 avg rating — 58 ratings
15.
Coretta Scott
Coretta Scott 4.21 avg rating — 1,167 ratings
15.
A Big Dog: An Opposites Book (Boxer Concept Series)
A Big Dog: An Opposites Book (Boxer Concept Series) 3.17 avg rating — 12 ratings
17.
Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom
Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom 4.36 avg rating — 6,000 ratings
17.
1 Teddy Bear: A Counting Book (Boxer Concept Series)
1 Teddy Bear: A Counting Book (Boxer Concept Series) 4.11 avg rating — 9 ratings
19.
Please, Puppy, Please
Please, Puppy, Please
by: Spike Lee
3.81 avg rating — 697 ratings
19.
A Bus of Our Own
A Bus of Our Own 4.14 avg rating — 29 ratings
21.
He's Got the Whole World in His Hands
He's Got the Whole World in His Hands 4.42 avg rating — 830 ratings
21.
The Battle of New Orleans: The Drummer’s Story
The Battle of New Orleans: The Drummer’s Story really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 6 ratings
23.
Ellington Was Not a Street
Ellington Was Not a Street 4.24 avg rating — 1,428 ratings
23.
Hush Harbor: Praying in Secret (Carolrhoda Picture Books)
Hush Harbor: Praying in Secret (Carolrhoda Picture Books) 3.91 avg rating — 33 ratings
25.
Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U. S. Marshal
Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U. S. Marshal 4.05 avg rating — 3,511 ratings
25.
Racing Against the Odds: The Story of Wendell Scott, Stock Car Racing's African-American Champion
Racing Against the Odds: The Story of Wendell Scott, Stock Car Racing's African-American Champion 3.79 avg rating — 72 ratings
27.
Let it Shine
Let it Shine 3.99 avg rating — 389 ratings
28.
Goin' Someplace Special
Goin' Someplace Special 4.36 avg rating — 2,443 ratings
29.
The All-I'll-Ever-Want Christmas Doll
The All-I'll-Ever-Want Christmas Doll 4.03 avg rating — 314 ratings
30.
Stitchin' and Pullin': A Gee's Bend Quilt
Stitchin' and Pullin': A Gee's Bend Quilt 4.30 avg rating — 220 ratings
30.
Hugs and Hearts
Hugs and Hearts 3.71 avg rating — 21 ratings
32.
Precious and the Boo Hag (Anne Schwartz Books)
Precious and the Boo Hag (Anne Schwartz Books) 4.14 avg rating — 292 ratings
32.
Painted Eggs And Chocolate Bunnies
Painted Eggs And Chocolate Bunnies 3.40 avg rating — 5 ratings
34.
Christmas Soup
Christmas Soup really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 17 ratings
34.
Snowflake Kisses and Gingerbread Smiles
Snowflake Kisses and Gingerbread Smiles 3.38 avg rating — 24 ratings
36.
Sweet Potato Pie
Sweet Potato Pie 4.03 avg rating — 66 ratings
36.
Sweets And Treats
Sweets And Treats 3.36 avg rating — 25 ratings
38.
The Way the Storm Stops
The Way the Storm Stops 3.67 avg rating — 24 ratings
38.
Young Cornrows Callin Out the Moon
Young Cornrows Callin Out the Moon 4.05 avg rating — 39 ratings
40.
Pilot Pups
Pilot Pups 3.59 avg rating — 135 ratings
40.
Jump at the Sun: Over the River & Through the Woods - Holiday Classics
Jump at the Sun: Over the River & Through the Woods - Holiday Classics
by: Rex Perry
really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating
42.
Kenya's Word
Kenya's Word 4.33 avg rating — 9 ratings
42.
One of the Problems of Everett Anderson
One of the Problems of Everett Anderson 3.74 avg rating — 38 ratings
44.
Quinnie Blue
Quinnie Blue 4.28 avg rating — 18 ratings
44.
The Beatitudes: From Slavery to Civil Rights
The Beatitudes: From Slavery to Civil Rights 4.28 avg rating — 239 ratings
46.
Bruh Rabbit and the Tar Baby Girl
Bruh Rabbit and the Tar Baby Girl 3.86 avg rating — 201 ratings
46.
Almost to Freedom
Almost to Freedom 4.33 avg rating — 461 ratings
48.
African-American Children's Stories: A Treasury of Tradition and Pride
African-American Children's Stories: A Treasury of Tradition and Pride 4.80 avg rating — 5 ratings
48.
Violet's Music
Violet's Music 3.72 avg rating — 297 ratings
50.
The Old African
The Old African 4.29 avg rating — 110 ratings
50.
Let Freedom Sing
Let Freedom Sing 4.18 avg rating — 94 ratings
52.
Hush, Little Baby
Hush, Little Baby 4.04 avg rating — 488 ratings
53.
Hush Songs: African American Lullabies
Hush Songs: African American Lullabies 3.67 avg rating — 3 ratings
54.
Shouting!
Shouting! 3.74 avg rating — 19 ratings
55.
Cassie's Word Quilt
Cassie's Word Quilt 3.61 avg rating — 128 ratings
55.
A Big, Spooky House
A Big, Spooky House 3.85 avg rating — 61 ratings
57.
Just Like Josh Gibson
Just Like Josh Gibson 4.07 avg rating — 203 ratings
57.
Lulu's Birthday
Lulu's Birthday 3.50 avg rating — 12 ratings
59.
The Jones Family Express
The Jones Family Express 3.82 avg rating — 38 ratings
59.
Game Day (Paula Wiseman Books)
Game Day (Paula Wiseman Books) 4.07 avg rating — 200 ratings
61.
From Where I Stand
From Where I Stand really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 3 ratings
61.
By My Brother's Side
By My Brother's Side 4.11 avg rating — 246 ratings
63.
Honey Baby Sugar Child
Honey Baby Sugar Child 4.14 avg rating — 86 ratings
63.
Teammates (Paula Wiseman Books)
Teammates (Paula Wiseman Books) 4.06 avg rating — 89 ratings
65.
In the Hollow of Your Hand: Slave Lullabies
In the Hollow of Your Hand: Slave Lullabies 3.82 avg rating — 11 ratings
65.
Catching the Moon: The Story of a Young Girl's Baseball Dream
Catching the Moon: The Story of a Young Girl's Baseball Dream 4.36 avg rating — 512 ratings
67.
Way Up and Over Everything
Way Up and Over Everything 3.85 avg rating — 75 ratings
67.
The Last Black King of the Kentucky Derby: The Story of Jimmy Winkfield
The Last Black King of the Kentucky Derby: The Story of Jimmy Winkfield 4.30 avg rating — 50 ratings
69.
Sure as Sunrise: Stories of Bruh Rabbit and His Walkin' Talkin' Friends
Sure as Sunrise: Stories of Bruh Rabbit and His Walkin' Talkin' Friends 3.69 avg rating — 29 ratings
69.
The Moon Ring
The Moon Ring 3.79 avg rating — 84 ratings
71.
Illustrated Treasury of African American Read-Aloud Stories: More than 40 of the World's Best-Loved Stories for Parent and Child to Share
Illustrated Treasury of African American Read-Aloud Stories: More than 40 of the World's Best-Loved Stories for Parent and Child to Share 4.17 avg rating — 18 ratings
72.
Sweet Baby Coming
Sweet Baby Coming 3.50 avg rating — 4 ratings
73.
Rock of Ages: A Tribute to the Black Church
Rock of Ages: A Tribute to the Black Church 4.35 avg rating — 17 ratings
74.
Christmas Makes Me Think
Christmas Makes Me Think 3.89 avg rating — 46 ratings
75.
Deshawn Days
Deshawn Days 4.38 avg rating — 34 ratings
76.
Love to Langston
Love to Langston 4.30 avg rating — 129 ratings
77.
Mother Poems
Mother Poems 4.13 avg rating — 79 ratings
78.
Say a Little Prayer
Say a Little Prayer 3.97 avg rating — 30 ratings
79.
Quilt Counting
Quilt Counting 2.94 avg rating — 32 ratings
80.
Satchel Paige
Satchel Paige 4.07 avg rating — 144 ratings
81.
Hey Black Child
Hey Black Child 4.39 avg rating — 891 ratings
82.
Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans
Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans 4.08 avg rating — 6,029 ratings
83.
Music From Our Lord's Holy Heaven
Music From Our Lord's Holy Heaven 4.44 avg rating — 16 ratings
84.
Daniel and the Lord of Lions
Daniel and the Lord of Lions 3.25 avg rating — 4 ratings
85.
You Can Do It!
You Can Do It! 4.15 avg rating — 209 ratings
86.
Wings
Wings 4.18 avg rating — 505 ratings
87.
Children of Long Ago: Poems
Children of Long Ago: Poems 4.33 avg rating — 12 ratings
88.
Just Call Me Joe Joe
Just Call Me Joe Joe it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating
89.
I Have a Dream, Too!
I Have a Dream, Too! 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings
90.
I'll Fly My Own Plane
I'll Fly My Own Plane 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings
91.
I'll Do The Right Thing
I'll Do The Right Thing it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating
92.
Rap A Tap Tap
Rap A Tap Tap 4.01 avg rating — 781 ratings
93.
Bippity Bop Barbershop
Bippity Bop Barbershop 4.28 avg rating — 259 ratings
94.
Joe-Joe's First Flight
Joe-Joe's First Flight 3.75 avg rating — 20 ratings
95.
Destiny's Gift
Destiny's Gift 4.01 avg rating — 94 ratings
96.
The Chicken-Chasing Queen of Lamar County
The Chicken-Chasing Queen of Lamar County 4.18 avg rating — 516 ratings
97.
Going North
Going North 4.10 avg rating — 136 ratings
98.
Dinosaur Dinosaur
Dinosaur Dinosaur 3.56 avg rating — 131 ratings
99.
Tugga-Tugga Tugboat
Tugga-Tugga Tugboat 3.78 avg rating — 187 ratings
100.
The Runaway Pumpkin
The Runaway Pumpkin 3.88 avg rating — 1,179 ratings
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