The YA Books We’re Reading for Black History Month and Beyond
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If you’re looking for YA books to read for Black History Month, you’re in the right place. We’re celebrating Black History Month by diving into some of our favorite books written by black authors, and we’ve compiled our reading list below. There are contemporary novels to tug at your heartstrings, fantasy novels to whisk you away to another realm, romances to make you swoon, a thriller to keep you up at night, and non-fiction books that will give you a new perspective. Whatever you’re in the mood for, there’s a book for you.
What will you be reading for Black History Month and beyond? Here are just a few of the YA novels we’re reading now and can’t wait to read in 2025!
YA Contemporary Fiction to Read for Black History Month
The behind-the-scenes access of Almost Famous meets the searing revelations of metoo in this story of a teen journalist who uncovers the scandal of the decade.
From the award-winning author of Monster, this collection of powerful and poignant stories about 145th Street—an unforgettable block in the heart of Harlem—celebrates African-American life in all of its glory.
“Myers is a master.” —The New York Times Book Review
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A COSMOPOLITAN BEST YA BOOK OF THE YEAR
A teenager on the run from his past finds the family he never knew existed and the community he never knew he needed at an HBCU for the young, Black, and magical. Enroll in the debut of a fresh fantasy series unlike anything you’ve seen before.
“Brings magical living to an HBCU in an unforgettable young adult adventure.”—People
From beloved actor and producer Omar Epps and writer Clarence A. Haynes comes the biggest epic fantasy of the year. A powerful saga of three teens, the children of refugees from a fallen African utopia, who must navigate their newfound powers in a climate-ravaged New York City. Perfect for fans of Black Panther and Children of Blood and Bone.
A full accounting of five incredibly talented Black ballerinas from The Dance Theater of Harlem, founding members among them, that illuminates their hard-fought, historic, and overlooked contributions to the world of classical dance at a time when racism shut out Black dancers from major dance companies.
A budding theater nerd has her semester abroad all planned out, until a cute soccer player offers to show her the real Paris—the first book of a YA romance series with international flavor!
“A heartfelt romance that’s as delicious as chocolate.”—New York Times bestselling author Ashley Woodfolk
From the bestselling author of the Brown Sisters trilogy, comes a laugh-out-loud story about a quirky content creator and a clean-cut athlete testing their abilities to survive the great outdoors—and each other.
Nova Albright was going to be the first Black homecoming queen at Lovett High—but now she’s dead. Murdered on coronation night. Fans of One of Us Is Lying and The Other Black Girl will love this unputdownable thriller.
