Black History Month Adult Booklist

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh staff and board members recommend these must-read books that celebrate African American authors, culture and history.





Survivor’s Guilt

After a car accident in which she was driving leaves Shelby’s best friend in a coma, Shelby must try to live and not just exist while carrying the huge burden of survivor’s guilt.



Heroines of Horror

These horror books include strong female heroines who are smart to be fearful. Fear makes them cautious, but in some cases, they are not cautious enough.




Science > Boredom

Get your curiosity on with some amazing (and amazingly simple) science experiments you can do at home!