5 Engaging Black History Month Books

<p><span>Black History Month is an important opportunity for middle school students to engage with stories that highlight Black voices, experiences, resilience, and contributions throughout history and today. The following Black History Month books are meaningful, engaging, and well-suited for middle school readers. Each title encourages reflection, discussion, and deeper understanding — making them excellent choices for classroom or independent reading.</span></p>

<p><span>We will discuss these books:</span></p>

<p><span>1.&nbsp; <em>Brown Girl Dreaming</em> by Jacqueline Woodson</span></p>

<p><span>2.&nbsp; <em>The Lions of Little Rock</em> by Kristine Levine</span></p>

<p><span>3.&nbsp; <em>Chains</em> by Laurie Halse Anderson</span></p>

<p><span>4.&nbsp;</span><em>The Parker Inheritance</em>&nbsp;– Varian Johnson</p>

<p>5.&nbsp;<em>Out of My Mind</em>&nbsp;– Sharon M. Draper</p>

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