6 must-read middle grade books like Little Leaders: Brave Men in Black History by Vashti Harrison

Cover of Little Leaders: Brave Men in Black History by Vashti Harrison

Little Leaders: Brave Men in Black History

By: Vashti Harrison

4.64

Format: 96 pages, Hardcover

Author-illustrator Vashti Harrison shines a bold, joyous light on black men through history in this…

If you liked the middle grade plot in Little Leaders: Brave Men in Black History by Vashti Harrison , here is a list of 6 books like this:

Cover of The Most Defining Moments in Black History According to Dick Gregory by Dick Gregory

1. The Most Defining Moments in Black History According to Dick Gregory

By: Dick Gregory

4.29

Format: 288 pages, ebook

With his trademark acerbic wit, incisive humor, and infectious paranoia, one of our foremost comedi… read more

Similar categories in Dick Gregory's The Most Defining Moments in Black History According to Dick Gregory book and Vashti Harrison's Little Leaders: Brave Men in Black History

  • race
  • history
  • nonfiction
  • african american
  • audiobook
Cover of She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World by Alexandra Boiger, Chelsea Clinton

2. She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World

By: Alexandra Boiger , Chelsea Clinton

3.44

Format: 220 pages, Hardcover

Chelsea Clinton introduces tiny feminists, mini activists and little kids who are ready to take on … read more

Similar categories in Alexandra Boiger's She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World book and Vashti Harrison's Little Leaders: Brave Men in Black History

  • history
  • biography
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
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3. We're Going on a Bear Hunt

By: Michael Rosen , Helen Oxenbury

4.29

Format: 40 pages, Paperback

Come along on a bear hunt in this award-winning classic from Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury. We’r… read more

Similar categories in Michael Rosen's We're Going on a Bear Hunt book and Vashti Harrison's Little Leaders: Brave Men in Black History

  • picture books
  • childrens
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4. The 1619 Project: Born on the Water

By: Nikole Hannah-Jones

4.69

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

The 1619 Project’s lyrical picture book in verse chronicles the consequences of slavery and the his… read more

Similar categories in Nikole Hannah-Jones's The 1619 Project: Born on the Water book and Vashti Harrison's Little Leaders: Brave Men in Black History

  • history
  • childrens
  • historical
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • african american
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5. The Rabbit Listened

By: Cori Doerrfeld

4.60

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A universal, deeply moving exploration of grief and empathy With its spare, poignant text and ir… read more

Similar categories in Cori Doerrfeld's The Rabbit Listened book and Vashti Harrison's Little Leaders: Brave Men in Black History

  • picture books
  • childrens
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6. Change Sings: a Children's Anthem

By: Amanda Gorman

4.56

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A lyrical picture book debut from Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman and illustrator Loren Long … read more

Similar categories in Amanda Gorman's Change Sings: a Children's Anthem book and Vashti Harrison's Little Leaders: Brave Men in Black History

  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
"I can hear change humming In its loudest, proudest song. I don’t fear change coming, And so I sing along."

-Amanda Gorman, Change Sings: a Children's Anthem

"I hum with a hundred hearts, Each of us lifting a hand. I use my strengths and my smarts, Take a knee to make a stand."

-Amanda Gorman, Change Sings: a Children's Anthem

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7. Milo Imagines the World

By: Matt de la Peña

4.49

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Milo is on a long subway ride with his older sister. To pass the time, he studies the faces around … read more

Similar categories in Matt de la Peña's Milo Imagines the World book and Vashti Harrison's Little Leaders: Brave Men in Black History

  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
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8. Claudia and the Bad Joke: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphic Novels #15)

By: Arley Nopra

4.16

Format: 192 pages, Paperback

A brand-new Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adapted by newcomer Arley Nopra! Claudia isn't worried … read more

Similar categories in Arley Nopra's Claudia and the Bad Joke: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphic Novels #15) book and Vashti Harrison's Little Leaders: Brave Men in Black History

  • middle grade
  • childrens
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9. Skin

By: Audrey Rush

3.54

Format: 62 pages, ebook

After years of solitude, Teddy Wright is tasked with a strange taxidermy request. He’s never preser… read more

Similar categories in Audrey Rush's Skin book and Vashti Harrison's Little Leaders: Brave Men in Black History

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10. Little Leaders: Brave Men in Black History

By: Vashti Harrison

4.64

Format: 96 pages, Hardcover

Author-illustrator Vashti Harrison shines a bold, joyous light on black men through history in this… read more

Similar categories in Vashti Harrison's Little Leaders: Brave Men in Black History book and Vashti Harrison's Little Leaders: Brave Men in Black History

  • race
  • biography
  • history
  • childrens
  • historical
  • middle grade
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
  • african american
  • audiobook
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11. All Are Welcome

By: Alexandra Penfold

4.48

Format: 44 pages, Library Binding

A warm, welcoming picture book that celebrates diversity and gives encouragement and support to all… read more

Similar categories in Alexandra Penfold's All Are Welcome book and Vashti Harrison's Little Leaders: Brave Men in Black History

  • picture books
  • childrens
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12. Hair Love

By: Matthew A. Cherry

4.59

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

When mommy is away, it’s up to daddy to do his daughter’s hair in this ode to self-confidence and t… read more

Similar categories in Matthew A. Cherry's Hair Love book and Vashti Harrison's Little Leaders: Brave Men in Black History

  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Brave. Black. First.: 50+ African American Women Who Changed the World by Cheryl Willis Hudson

13. Brave. Black. First.: 50+ African American Women Who Changed the World

By: Cheryl Willis Hudson

4.35

Format: 128 pages, Hardcover

Published in collaboration with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Cul… read more

Similar categories in Cheryl Willis Hudson's Brave. Black. First.: 50+ African American Women Who Changed the World book and Vashti Harrison's Little Leaders: Brave Men in Black History

  • biography
  • history
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • middle grade
  • nonfiction
  • african american
Cover of Karen's Sleepover (Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphic Novels #8) by Katy Farina

14. Karen's Sleepover (Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphic Novels #8)

By: Katy Farina

4.29

Format: None pages, Kindle Edition

Another graphic novel in this fun series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, featuring Kristy's litt… read more

Similar categories in Katy Farina's Karen's Sleepover (Baby-Sitters Little Sister Graphic Novels #8) book and Vashti Harrison's Little Leaders: Brave Men in Black History

  • picture books
  • middle grade
  • childrens
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15. when the mockingbird sings

By: Stuart Bray

3.62

Format: 77 pages, Kindle Edition

This is the story of a vile, cruel, disgusting man, getting exactly what he deserves. Johnny is a g… read more

Similar categories in Stuart Bray's when the mockingbird sings book and Vashti Harrison's Little Leaders: Brave Men in Black History

Cover of The Replacements (Jackson Brothers #1) by Shae Sanders

16. The Replacements (Jackson Brothers #1)

By: Shae Sanders

4.33

Format: 261 pages, Kindle Edition

Soon-to-be divorced Savannah Dayne needs a job. CEO Taurus Jackson needs an assistant. But here's t… read more

Similar categories in Shae Sanders's The Replacements (Jackson Brothers #1) book and Vashti Harrison's Little Leaders: Brave Men in Black History

  • african american
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17. I Promise

By: LeBron James

4.24

Format: 36 pages, Hardcover

NBA champion and superstar LeBron James pens a slam-dunk picture book inspired by his foundation’s … read more

Similar categories in LeBron James's I Promise book and Vashti Harrison's Little Leaders: Brave Men in Black History

  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of The Haunted House (Sweet Valley Twins Graphic Novels #4) by Nicole Andelfinger

18. The Haunted House (Sweet Valley Twins Graphic Novels #4)

By: Nicole Andelfinger

4.03

Format: 224 pages, Library Binding

There's a new girl in Sweet Valley...and she's a witch?! Join twin sisters Jessica and Elizabeth as… read more

Similar categories in Nicole Andelfinger's The Haunted House (Sweet Valley Twins Graphic Novels #4) book and Vashti Harrison's Little Leaders: Brave Men in Black History

  • middle grade
  • childrens
Cover of She Persisted: Ruby Bridges by Kekla Magoon

19. She Persisted: Ruby Bridges

By: Kekla Magoon

4.45

Format: 80 pages, Paperback

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger,… read more

Similar categories in Kekla Magoon's She Persisted: Ruby Bridges book and Vashti Harrison's Little Leaders: Brave Men in Black History

  • race
  • biography
  • history
  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
Cover of Like Cats and Dogs (Sunnydale Vets #2) by Austin Bates

20. Like Cats and Dogs (Sunnydale Vets #2)

By: Austin Bates

3.86

Format: 137 pages, Kindle Edition

“Small towns aren’t for me. It’s a nice change of pace, but I’m going to help out Dale and then get… read more

Similar categories in Austin Bates's Like Cats and Dogs (Sunnydale Vets #2) book and Vashti Harrison's Little Leaders: Brave Men in Black History

  • audiobook
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21. Dog Days of Summer (Sunnydale Vets #1)

By: Austin Bates

3.78

Format: 130 pages, Kindle Edition

“He seems like a bad influence.” Beau’s been hearing about his brother’s best friend, Trick, for y… read more

Similar categories in Austin Bates's Dog Days of Summer (Sunnydale Vets #1) book and Vashti Harrison's Little Leaders: Brave Men in Black History

  • audiobook

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4.69

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