During the month of February, we celebrate Black History Month, and there is no better way to celebrate than through having children learn by reading. The market has exploded with several empowering books that will help motivate, teach, and educate children and adults alike. From self-love to acceptance to contemporary twists on African-American culture/history, here are some of our top picks that are a must-read this month!

1. Hair Love

This Oscar-winning project celebrates the bond between father and daughter. Written by former NFL player Matthew Cherry, this book details how a dad does his best to tackle styling his little girl’s beautiful natural hair. This enchanting book received the coveted prize for Best Animated Short film.