Black History

Enjoy a selection of recent books about Black History all available to borrow from Inspire Libraries.

Books for Children and Young Adults

New Children’s books about Black History for 2022

New Children’s books about Black History for 2021

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Books for Adults

Browse our Pinterest boards for books available from Inspire Libraries about:

The contribution of the Windrush generation and their descendants here.
Race, racism, Black lives and the lived experience of BAME people here.
Poetry for adults and children by Black poets here.

Adult fiction and non-fiction about Black History for 2022

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Books for Children and Young Adults

Books for Adults

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