Soul School

This essential reading guide offers parents and educators a masterfully curated collection of over 100 books that center Black history and culture, providing a vital resource for building a truly inclusive home library. Education expert Amber O'Neal Johnston organizes these compelling stories by age group, from early readers through high school, making it easy to find developmentally appropriate literature that reflects the fullness of the African American experience. The book's strength lies in its foundation as a storytelling resource, recognizing that children connect most deeply with history and identity through powerful narratives rather than dry textbooks.

What sets this guide apart is its practical wisdom from a homeschooling parent who has personally tested these selections with her own four children, ensuring each recommendation carries genuine educational and emotional weight. Parents seeking to move beyond superficial diversity and into meaningful cultural understanding will find this an indispensable roadmap for raising globally conscious kids. The carefully chosen booklists don't just fill shelves—they transform how young readers see themselves and others, creating natural pathways for important conversations about race, heritage, and shared humanity.