BCALA Releases 2023 Best of the Best Books List

The Black Caucus of the American Library Association released its 2023 Best of the Best Books list, featuring more than 75 titles divided into three categories: PreK4, Grades 58, and Grades 912.

The Black Caucus of the American Library Association released its 2023 Best of the Best Books list. The titles are divided into three categories: PreK4, Grades 58, and Grades 912.

To meet the criteria for the list, books must: be written and illustrated by Black/African American creators; celebrate, honor, and represent the diversity of the Black/African American experience in the United States and abroad; accurately and authentically portray the stories of Black/African American leaders; include but not be limited to cultural, historical, social/emotional topics and themes relevant to the Black/African American experience; and serve the educational and/or recreational needs of the community.

The more than 75 books on the list were released from 2022 through 2023. View the full annotated list by clicking the image below.
 

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