Are you looking for leveled readers to celebrate Black History Month? If so, I hope these lists will be helpful! Each of these readers either focuses on a significant event or a person in black history. Level 2 readers are suitable for those just starting to read to learn. Level 3 Readers are slightly longer and have more difficult vocabulary. Finally, Level 4 Readers are almost like short chapter books that are great for children comfortable with reading longer passages.
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Level 2 Readers
A Lesson for Martin Luther King, Jr.
A true, poignant vignette from the childhood of Martin Luther King about his understanding of racism as a child.
Martin’s Dream
A short but informational biography of Martin Luther King and his work with the Civil Rights Movement.
National Geographic Readers: Frederick Douglass
Learn about the fascinating life of abolitionist, writer, and speaker Frederick Douglass. Reads more like a level 3.
National Geographic Readers: George Washington Carver
Discover the fascinating life of farmer and founder of the Tuskegee Institute George Washington Carver.
National Geographic Readers: Rosa Parks
Discover the incredible story of Rosa Parks, a black woman who refused to give up her seat to a white...
Ruby Bridges Goes to School
The autobiographical account of young Ruby Bridges, the first black child to attend an all-white elementary school in New Orleans.
Level 3 Readers
Allen Jay and the Underground Railroad
Young Quaker boy Allen Jay must decide if he is going to help an escaped slave or turn him in.
Cracking the Wall: The Struggles of the Little Rock Nine
The historical account of the nine black students who were chosen to attend an all-white high school in Little Rock,...
Dream March
A simple yet informative look at the March on Washington and Martin Luther King's role in the Civil Rights Movement.
From Slave to Soldier
A young slave named Johnny joins the Union Army and shows his courage. Reads more like a level 4.
Harriet Tubman and the Freedom Train
An in-depth look at Harriet Tubman and her years leading slaves to freedom on the Underground Railroad. Reads more like...
Jackie Robinson: He Led the Way
A fascinating biography of Jackie Robinson, the first black Major League Baseball player.
Martin Luther King and the March on Washington
Learn all about Martin Luther King Jr. and his important role in the March on Washington on August 28, 1963.
Prisoner for Liberty
The true story of James Forten, a free black man who was almost sold into slavery during the American Revolution.
Robert Smalls Sails to Freedom
The incredible true story of a Southern slave who takes his master's ship and sails to freedom.
The Daring Escape of Ellen Craft
Ellen and William Craft, two Georgia slaves, bravely boarded a train to attempt to escape to freedom in Philadelphia.
Level 4 Readers
Ballerina Dreams: From Orphan to Dancer
The lesser known story of one of America's top ballerinas, Michaela DePrince.
Escape North! The Story of Harriet Tubman
A fascinating introduction to the life of Harriet Tubman, from her childhood to her later years.
Free At Last: The Story of Martin Luther King, Jr.
A brief biography of the life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Great Black Heroes: Five Bold Freedom Fighters
Five brief biographies of Richard Allen, Harriet Tubman, Mary Church Terrell, Medgar Evers, and Fannie Lou Hamer.
Great Black Heroes: Five Brave Explorers
Wonderful short biographies of Jean DuSable, Matthew Henson, Mae Jemison, James Beckwourth, and Esteban Dorantes.
Great Black Heroes: Five Brilliant Scientists
A look at the achievements of Susan McKinney Steward, George Washington Carver, Ernest Just, Percy Julian, and Shirley Jackson.
Great Black Heroes: Five Notable Inventors
Short, interesting biographies on Madam C.J. Walker, Elijah McCoy, Garret A. Morgan, Granville T. Woods, and Jan Ernst Matzelige.
I Am Rosa Parks
An autobiographical account of famed Civil Rights activist Rosa Parks.
Just a Few Words, Mr. Lincoln
The story of Abraham Lincoln's famous Gettysburg Address, one of the most famous speeches in history.
Sojourner Truth: Path to Glory
Though born into slavery, Sojourner Truth gained her freedom and spent the rest of her life teaching others about women's...
Do you have any suggestions for leveled readers for Black History Month that I missed? If so, please share them in the comments below!