Reading Lists for Black History Month

If you are purchasing any books this month, consider supporting one of the several Black-owned bookstores in Canada (like this one, in Montreal).

• The Toronto Public Library (TPL) has a whole section of their website dedicated to Black History.  Here you can find videos, events and book lists curated for readers of all ages.
• Bibliothèque et Archives National du Quebec (BANQ) (list from 2020)
• Ottawa Public Library
• Les Libraires
• Chapters-Indigo
• Community Book list (by the black community) organized by Rachel Cargle (resource in English only)
• Book suggestions (mostly in French) that mostly feature black characters/authors
• Elizabeth’s of Akron (in English)
• A Different Booklist (in English)