29 Top picture books books like Black Gold by Laura Obuobi

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Black Gold

By: Laura Obuobi

4.13

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

This lyrical picture book is a joyous, poetic, celebration of Black children and a reminder of the …

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Cover of Big by Vashti Harrison

1. Big

By: Vashti Harrison

4.66

Format: 60 pages, Kindle Edition

This deeply moving story shares valuable lessons about fitting in, standing out, and the beauty of … read more

Similar categories in Vashti Harrison's Big book and Laura Obuobi's Black Gold

  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1) by Christopher Denise

2. Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1)

By: Christopher Denise

4.51

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A Caldecott Honor Winner and  New York Times  Bestseller!  A determined Owl builds strength and … read more

Similar categories in Christopher Denise's Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1) book and Laura Obuobi's Black Gold

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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3. Berry Song

By: Michaela Goade

4.43

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Caldecott Medalist Michaela Goade's first self-authored picture book is a celebration of the land s… read more

Similar categories in Michaela Goade's Berry Song book and Laura Obuobi's Black Gold

  • fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
Cover of The Year We Learned to Fly by Jacqueline Woodson

4. The Year We Learned to Fly

By: Jacqueline Woodson

4.39

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Jacqueline Woodson and Rafael López’s highly anticipated companion to their #1 New York Times bests… read more

Similar categories in Jacqueline Woodson's The Year We Learned to Fly book and Laura Obuobi's Black Gold

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family
  • african american
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5. The Leaf Thief

By: Alice Hemming

4.15

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A brilliantly funny picture book about seasons, written by Alice Hemming and illustrated by Nicola … read more

Similar categories in Alice Hemming's The Leaf Thief book and Laura Obuobi's Black Gold

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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6. The Sour Grape (The Food Group #6)

By: Jory John

4.40

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

The Sour Grape holds grudges for every reason under the sun. Lime never returned a scarf they borro… read more

Similar categories in Jory John's The Sour Grape (The Food Group #6) book and Laura Obuobi's Black Gold

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of There Was a Party for Langston by Jason Reynolds

7. There Was a Party for Langston

By: Jason Reynolds

4.48

Format: 56 pages, ebook

New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Jason Reynolds’s debut picture book is a snappy… read more

Similar categories in Jason Reynolds's There Was a Party for Langston book and Laura Obuobi's Black Gold

  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
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8. A Library

By: Nikki Giovanni

4.28

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

In this lyrical picture book, world-renowned poet, New York Times bestselling author, and Coretta S… read more

Similar categories in Nikki Giovanni's A Library book and Laura Obuobi's Black Gold

  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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9. Good Different

By: Meg Eden Kuyatt

4.52

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

A extraordinary novel-in-verse about a neurodivergent girl who comes to understand and celebrate he… read more

Similar categories in Meg Eden Kuyatt's Good Different book and Laura Obuobi's Black Gold

  • fiction
  • childrens
  • family
"Fight for words, even if it's hard."

-Meg Eden Kuyatt, Good Different

"You may have different needs than some folks in your class, but that doesn't make you the ­«wrong» version and other people the «normal» version. You are Selah. And you are not the only one feeling t…"

-Meg Eden Kuyatt, Good Different

Cover of Standing in the Need of Prayer: A Modern Retelling of the Classic Spiritual by Carole Boston Weatherford

10. Standing in the Need of Prayer: A Modern Retelling of the Classic Spiritual

By: Carole Boston Weatherford

4.46

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A picture book based on the popular spiritual. The classic lyrics have been reworked to chronicle t… read more

Similar categories in Carole Boston Weatherford's Standing in the Need of Prayer: A Modern Retelling of the Classic Spiritual book and Laura Obuobi's Black Gold

  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
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11. An American Story (Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner)

By: Kwame Alexander

4.63

Format: 56 pages, Hardcover

#1 New York Times Bestselling and award-winning author  of  The Undefeated , Kwame Alexander, pens … read more

Similar categories in Kwame Alexander's An American Story (Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winner) book and Laura Obuobi's Black Gold

  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
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12. Frizzy

By: Claribel A. Ortega

4.48

Format: 224 pages, Paperback

A middle grade graphic novel about Marlene, a young girl who stops straightening her hair and embra… read more

Similar categories in Claribel A. Ortega's Frizzy book and Laura Obuobi's Black Gold

  • fiction
  • childrens
  • family
"We learn things from our parents, who learn things from their parents, who learned that from their parents. It doesn't make those things okay to believe..."

-Claribel A. Ortega, Frizzy

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13. In Every Life

By: Marla Frazee

4.28

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A simple and profound meditation on the many wonders of life from two-time Caldecott Honor recipien… read more

Similar categories in Marla Frazee's In Every Life book and Laura Obuobi's Black Gold

  • fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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14. Remember

By: Joy Harjo

4.42

Format: 40 pages, None

Michaela Goade, invites young readers to pause and reflect on the wonder of the world around them, … read more

Similar categories in Joy Harjo's Remember book and Laura Obuobi's Black Gold

  • fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
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15. Gibberish

By: Young Vo

4.40

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

It's Dat's first day of school in a new country! Dat and his Mah made a long journey to get here, a… read more

Similar categories in Young Vo's Gibberish book and Laura Obuobi's Black Gold

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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16. Nell Plants a Tree

By: Anne Wynter

4.31

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

This gorgeous picture book shows how one little girl’s careful tending of a pecan tree creates the… read more

Similar categories in Anne Wynter's Nell Plants a Tree book and Laura Obuobi's Black Gold

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family
  • african american
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17. I Don't Care

By: Julie Fogliano

4.12

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

A New York Times bestselling author and two Caldecott Honorees share their delight in the little th… read more

Similar categories in Julie Fogliano's I Don't Care book and Laura Obuobi's Black Gold

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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18. My Fade Is Fresh

By: Shauntay Grant

4.06

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A little girl makes sure she walks out of the barbershop rocking the fabulous hair style she choose… read more

Similar categories in Shauntay Grant's My Fade Is Fresh book and Laura Obuobi's Black Gold

  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Everything in Its Place: A Story of Books and Belonging by Pauline David-Sax

19. Everything in Its Place: A Story of Books and Belonging

By: Pauline David-Sax

4.31

Format: 40 pages, Library Binding

An inspiring and poetic story about reading, libraries, and overcoming shyness to find community. … read more

Similar categories in Pauline David-Sax's Everything in Its Place: A Story of Books and Belonging book and Laura Obuobi's Black Gold

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
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20. Magnolia Flower

By: Zora Neale Hurston

4.15

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From beloved African American folklorist Zora Neale Hurston comes a moving adaptation by National B… read more

Similar categories in Zora Neale Hurston's Magnolia Flower book and Laura Obuobi's Black Gold

  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Patchwork by Matt de la Peña

21. Patchwork

By: Matt de la Peña

4.20

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

From a Newbery Medal-winning author and a New York Times bestselling illustrator comes a deeply mov… read more

Similar categories in Matt de la Peña's Patchwork book and Laura Obuobi's Black Gold

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Tokyo Night Parade by J.P. Takahashi

22. Tokyo Night Parade

By: J.P. Takahashi

4.15

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Spirited Away meets Where the Wild Things Are by way of yokai   mythology in this enchanting pictur… read more

Similar categories in J.P. Takahashi's Tokyo Night Parade book and Laura Obuobi's Black Gold

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Black Boy, Black Boy by Ali Kamanda

23. Black Boy, Black Boy

By: Ali Kamanda

4.20

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Inspire Black boys to imagine all the great things they can do while celebrating remarkable moments… read more

Similar categories in Ali Kamanda's Black Boy, Black Boy book and Laura Obuobi's Black Gold

  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Goodnight Racism by Ibram X. Kendi

24. Goodnight Racism

By: Ibram X. Kendi

4.03

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

National Book Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Ibram X. Kendi (How to Be an Anti… read more

Similar categories in Ibram X. Kendi's Goodnight Racism book and Laura Obuobi's Black Gold

  • fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
Cover of The Kindest Red (The Proudest Blue #2) by Ibtihaj Muhammad

25. The Kindest Red (The Proudest Blue #2)

By: Ibtihaj Muhammad

4.30

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

The sequel to the acclaimed New York Times bestseller The Proudest Blue shows the power of friendsh… read more

Similar categories in Ibtihaj Muhammad's The Kindest Red (The Proudest Blue #2) book and Laura Obuobi's Black Gold

  • fiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • family
Cover of We Are Here (An All Because You Matter Book) by Tami Charles

26. We Are Here (An All Because You Matter Book)

By: Tami Charles

4.24

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

An empowering follow-up to New York Times bestselling picture book All Because You Matter that cele… read more

Similar categories in Tami Charles's We Are Here (An All Because You Matter Book) book and Laura Obuobi's Black Gold

  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Stacey's Remarkable Books (The Stacey Stories) by Stacey Abrams

27. Stacey's Remarkable Books (The Stacey Stories)

By: Stacey Abrams

4.39

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

The companion to the #1 New York Times bestseller and NAACP Image Award winner Stacey's Extraordina… read more

Similar categories in Stacey Abrams's Stacey's Remarkable Books (The Stacey Stories) book and Laura Obuobi's Black Gold

  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of A Good Place by Lucy Cousins

28. A Good Place

By: Lucy Cousins

4.05

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

From the creator of Maisy, a joyful picture book with a gentle environmental message finds four ins… read more

Similar categories in Lucy Cousins's A Good Place book and Laura Obuobi's Black Gold

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Black Gold by Laura Obuobi

29. Black Gold

By: Laura Obuobi

4.13

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

This lyrical picture book is a joyous, poetic, celebration of Black children and a reminder of the … read more

Similar categories in Laura Obuobi's Black Gold book and Laura Obuobi's Black Gold

  • childrens
  • picture books
  • fiction
  • family
  • african american
Cover of My Block Looks Like by Janelle Harper

30. My Block Looks Like

By: Janelle Harper

4.20

Format: 41 pages, Kindle Edition

A love letter to the hustle, the bustle, the joy, and the grit of city life by debut author and Bro… read more

Similar categories in Janelle Harper's My Block Looks Like book and Laura Obuobi's Black Gold

  • african american
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of My Brain Is Magic: A Sensory-Seeking Celebration by Prasha Sooful

31. My Brain Is Magic: A Sensory-Seeking Celebration

By: Prasha Sooful

4.06

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Is your brain magic? Whether your brain buzzes around the room like a bee or tells you to be loud a… read more

Similar categories in Prasha Sooful's My Brain Is Magic: A Sensory-Seeking Celebration book and Laura Obuobi's Black Gold

  • picture books
  • childrens
  • fiction

25 Top fiction books like Black Gold by Laura Obuobi

Transform Your Habits

Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

Transform Your Habits

Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1)

Christopher Denise

4.51

Transform Your Habits

Berry Song

Michaela Goade

4.43

Transform Your Habits

The Year We Learned to Fly

Jacqueline Woodson

4.39

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Transform Your Habits

Big

Vashti Harrison

4.66

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There Was a Party for Langston

Jason Reynolds

4.48

Transform Your Habits

Simon and the Better Bone

Corey R. Tabor

4.32

Transform Your Habits

The Truth About Dragons

Julie Leung

4.38

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