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"Black history is a series of missing chapters," says David Olusoga, a famous historian. Many stories about Black people have not been told. Some writers are filling the gap by writing stories about Black people in the past. 

Here are five of the best stories:

1. John Agard's Windrush Child by John Agard, illustrated by Sophie Bass. A beautiful story of a child's journey from Jamaica to England, and how he adjusts to life in the UK.

2. Dreams From My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance by Barack Obama. The story of former American president Barack Obama, written by himself.

3. Build a House: A history of resilience and the journey to freedom by Rhiannon Giddens and Monica Mikai. How Black families in the US used music to deal with racism.

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4. Martin Luther King by Ed Clayton and Donald Bermudez. Martin Luther King Jr was a leader for civil rightsRights that protect people's personal freedoms. in America in the 1960s. This book follows his story.

5. Mary Seacole Mary Seacole: Bound for the Battlefield by Susan Goldman Rubin and Richie Pope. In this novel, Mary uses her passion for nursing to help wounded soldiers.

Should history lessons include made up stories? 

Yes! Many of these stories are based on true events. They are the best way we have to understand the lives of people in the past. 

No! History is about facts. These stories are not 100% true. It would be confusing if they were part of history lessons.