This holiday practice is also highlighted in another one of our beloved books, Christmas Gif’ by Charlamae Rollins.

The Freedom Riddle – This unique story is based on a special tradition from the days of enslavement in which the first person to say “Christmas gift” to another received a special present. It’s one of my favorites!Īn Island Christmas – The author, Lynn Joseph, was born and raised on the island of Trinidad, and she brings her personal experience to life in this sweet story about a young girl’s Caribbean Christmas traditions. Under the Christmas Tree – Written by Nikki Grimes and illustrated by Kadir Nelson, this book of 23 poems highlights the Christmastime traditions and experiences of an African American family. Click here to see all of these Christmas books on Amazon.ġ5 African American Christmas Books for Kids This post contains Amazon affiliate links so I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. Want more diverse book and gift ideas for Christmas? Check out Multicultural Holiday Gift Guide: Diverse Book-inspired Gift Ideas For Children These really are the best of the best, so grab a big mug of hot cocoa and dig into this list of African American Christmas Books for Kids. I only read these books aloud once each year, but my kids return to them again and again as they develop their own relationships with the stories and beautiful illustrations. My children notice this, and I can’t help but smile when I see their faces light up with recognition. See conditions and procedure on our Refunds page.All of our Christmas books are special, but the ones featuring Black characters are my most treasured because they highlight heartwarming and celebratory moments shared by families that look like mine.If there are any problems with your order please email us. See our Shipping FAQs for further details on shipping methods, costs and delivery times.Instore Pickup available - please note this can sometimes take a week or two.We aim to ship your order within 1 business day.We charge a flat $10 per order shipping rate to most states ($20 per order to WA and NT).Please get in touch if you'd like more information about a particular book. There may be an inscription at the front. These are books which may have some slight wear and tear or sun fading on the edges. We sell some Secondhand Books - if a book is secondhand, this is clearly noted in the product Description.

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My Baby Loves Christmas by Jabari Asim