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About this book
The Black History Word Search by Imani Oliver is a large print puzzle book covering Black history across 100 themed puzzles and 2,000 words: Civil Rights Heroes, the Underground Railroad, Juneteenth, the Harlem Renaissance, Freedom Fighters, Literary Giants, Black Inventors, Black Power, Afrofuturism and 90 more. Every page opens with a fact, like Rosa Parks’ arrest sparking a 381-day bus boycott, so you learn while you relax. Printed in 16pt type on 8.5 × 11 inch pages with the solutions in the back, it is the book 1,179 buyers have rated 4.9 out of 5, and the one teachers, church groups and families buy for Black History Month. $14.99 at imanioliver.com, and for Early Black Friday: buy 4 books, get 2 free, with free shipping on 3 or more and a 60-day free replacement promise.
Last updated: August 2026
What's inside
- 100 themed puzzles, one theme and one big grid per page
- 2,000 names, places and events from slavery and emancipation to civil rights, science, sport, music and today
- 100 facts, one at the top of every puzzle, written to be remembered
- QR code playlists at the front of the book, curated for solving
- Complete solutions at the back, four per page
- Illustrated borders on every page (interior pages are black and white; the cover is full-colour gloss)
Who it's for
Anyone who wants the history they were not taught in school, one page at a time. Parents and grandparents who prefer paper to screens. Seniors and anyone with tired eyes, thanks to the 16pt print. Teachers, church groups, senior centers and families planning Black History Month. Ages 13 and up. Difficulty is gentle by design: the joy is in the names and the facts, not in frustration.
Product details
- Format
- Paperback, glossy cover
- Size
- 8.5 × 11 in (21.6 × 27.9 cm)
- Pages
- 132
- Print size
- 16pt large print
- ISBN-13
- 979-8-9937323-2-9
- Published
- October 3, 2024
- Weight
- 0.33 kg
- Publisher
- Imani Oliver™, USA
Large print · PaperbackEarly Black Friday
Black History Word Search
4.91,190 verified reviews$14.99
- 100 themed puzzles
- A fact on every page
- 16pt large print
- QR code playlists
- Solutions in the back
- Gift-ready, any occasion
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“I bought them for my mom. She’s 89 and says she’s learning more than she’s learned in years.”
Karen H. · Macon, GA · Verified buyer“These books are for my mom who is 92 years young. I gave her the first one and she loved it.”
Glenda W. · Vallejo, CA · Verified buyer“The print is large, which is key for the elderly. Plus, the Black history lesson is engaging.”
Michelle B. · Reynoldsburg, OH · Verified buyer
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“I bought them for my mom and she absolutely loves them. She’s 89 years old and says she’s learning more than she’s learned in years.”
Karen H. · Macon, GA
“I bought a set of 4 to give as a gift and they are SO beautiful and well done that I want to order another set just for myself.”
Laura W. · Muskegon, MI
“My mother always said that as we age, we need to stimulate our brain. I really enjoy both books because they are learning tools too.”
Rhoda H. · Philadelphia, PAEarly Black Friday · Why families buy this book for every generation
One for yourself. One for someone you love. Two of them free.
Three things customers mention over and over in 1,179 reviews of this book. This Black Friday, every 4 books you buy come with 2 more free.
Photo: Laura W., verified buyer
History, page by page
The history you were not taught, in 2,000 words
From Crispus Attucks to Barack Obama: 2,000 names, places and events across civil rights, the Underground Railroad, Juneteenth, the Harlem Renaissance, inventors, athletes, writers and musicians. Reviewers say they end up looking up the names they do not know and reading for an hour.
“The focus on Black history content that we’ve forgotten, need to be reminded of, or never heard about. I knew my mom would love them.”Bridgette C. · Houston, TX
Actual puzzle spread
Learn the fun way
A fact you'll actually remember, 100 times over
Every puzzle opens with one short, surprising fact about a name or a word in the grid. Customers tell me they end up googling the ones they don't know and reading for an hour. That's the point.
1. Civil Rights Heroes
Rosa Parks’ refusal to give up her bus seat in 1955 sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which lasted 381 days and ended segregation on the city’s buses.
Rosa ParksMartin Luther King Jr.Malcolm XJohn LewisElla BakerFannie Lou HamerMedgar EversThurgood Marshall+12 more
Photo: D. Williams, verified buyer
Large print, for real
Made for eyes that have earned a rest
16-point letters on big 8.5 × 11 inch pages. No squinting, no magnifier, no pinching a phone screen. The book lies open flat on a table or a lap, and the solutions in the back are large print too.
“I bought them for my mom and she absolutely loves them. She’s 89 years old and she says that she’s learning more than she’s learned in years.”Karen H. · Macon, GA
Actual size
This is how big the letters really are
Most “large print” puzzle books use 11 or 12 point type. This one is set in 16 point, the size shown below at true scale on a 100% zoom screen. Hold your phone at arm's length and you'll see the difference immediately.
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Rendered at 1pt = 1.333px. Actual printed size on the page.
Try one right now
Find 7 civil rights heroes
A tiny version of what's inside. Tap the first letter of a word, then the last letter. Every word you find unlocks a fact, exactly like the book.
- Words run across, down and diagonally
- The real book has 100 of these, on 20-word grids, in 16pt print
- No timer, no score. Just you, a pencil, and a playlist
You found all 7. That took you about a minute. Now imagine 100 pages of this, 2,000 names and events from Black history, and a fact on every page.
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Civil Rights Heroes0 found
Rosa Parks was arrested on December 1, 1955. Find her name to read another fact.
Stuck? Words read forward only.
Step inside
Every page, before you buy it
No surprises when the box arrives. Here is exactly what a puzzle page and a solutions page look like, at the real layout.
Shown at real layout · illustrated borders on every pagePuzzle 1 of 100. The table of contents lists all 100 themes, and every puzzle tells you which page its solution is on.
- 100 themed puzzlesOne theme per page: Civil Rights Heroes, Underground Railroad, Juneteenth, Harlem Renaissance, Black Inventors, Literary Giants and 94 more.
- 2,000 words to findTwenty per puzzle, all real names, places and events, all researched. No filler words.
- 100 factsA short, memorable fact opens every puzzle. Learn history the fun way.
- QR code playlistsScan with your phone camera and solve to a curated playlist. Customers call it “the pièce de résistance.”
- Solutions includedAll 100 answers in the back, four per page, in the same large print.
- 132 pages · 8.5 × 11 inGlossy full-colour cover, black-and-white illustrated interior, lies flat.
Inside every book
See what you get
100 Facts You Will Remember
Every page teaches something new. History that sticks because you discovered it yourself.
Names I have never encountered, yet I now know. It tilts my chin even higher. Nurse Tree · Verified buyer
100 Themed Puzzles
From Civil Rights Movement to Slavery & Emancipation — every puzzle is a new chapter of culture to explore.
Memorable Black history people and events on every page. I love the QR codes that entice us to play our favorite music. Kathy M. · Sacramento, CA · Verified buyer
Large Print. No Squinting.
Thick pages and bold 16pt letters, designed for comfort. Hours of screen-free enjoyment without eye strain.
The print is large, which is key for the elderly. Plus, the Black history lesson is engaging. Michelle B. · Reynoldsburg, OH · Verified buyer
Solutions Included
Every answer is in the back. No guessing, no searching online. Just flip and check.
Each book feels solid, durable, and well-made. The imagery is powerful and vibrant. Desmond M. · Reston, VA · Verified buyer
Why paperback
Made for real pages, not screens
Real pages, real satisfaction
Feel the weight of the book in your hands. No charger needed, no notifications, just you and the puzzle.
16pt large print
Every letter is easy to read. No squinting, no pinching to zoom. Designed for comfort, especially for adults and seniors.
Gift-ready the moment it arrives
Beautiful cover, premium pages, no wrapping needed. Buy 4 this Black Friday and 2 more come free, so there is one for every name on your list.
Your quiet escape
Put the phone down. Pour some tea. This is your screen-free hour to relax, learn, and recharge.
What you will explore
100 themes across every chapter of Black history
CrCivil Rights MovementCivil Rights Heroes, Freedom Fighters, Civil Rights Icons: Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., John Lewis, Fannie Lou Hamer
FrSlavery & EmancipationUnderground Railroad, Juneteenth, Emancipation: Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, Galveston 1865
HrHarlem RenaissanceThe 1920s awakening: Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, Claude McKay, Duke Ellington, the Cotton Club
BpBlack Power & Pan-AfricanismBlack Power, Marcus Garvey, the Panthers, Angela Davis, Stokely Carmichael, Kwame Nkrumah
ScInventors & ScientistsBlack Inventors, Scientists: George Washington Carver, Garrett Morgan, Lewis Latimer, Katherine Johnson, Mae Jemison
AaLiterary GiantsThe writers who told our story: James Baldwin, Toni Morrison, Maya Angelou, Ralph Ellison, Richard Wright
♪Music That Made HistoryJazz Legends, Blues Legends, Soul Music, Hip Hop Culture, African Drumming: Louis Armstrong, B.B. King, Nina Simone
SpSports FirstsJackie Robinson, Jesse Owens, Muhammad Ali, Althea Gibson, Wilma Rudolph and the barriers they broke
PoPolitics & LawFirsts in office and the courts: Thurgood Marshall, Shirley Chisholm, Barack Obama, Kamala Harris, the Voting Rights Act
AfAfrica, Heritage & AfrofuturismAfrican Heritage, Afrofuturism, Black History Month: Carter G. Woodson, kente, Timbuktu, Octavia Butler, Wakanda
Rosa ParksMartin Luther King Jr.Malcolm XJohn LewisElla BakerFannie Lou HamerMedgar EversThurgood MarshallHarriet TubmanFrederick DouglassSojourner TruthW.E.B. Du BoisBooker T. WashingtonCarter G. WoodsonJuneteenth+1,985 more
Black Friday gifting
Buy 4, get 2 free. That is six gifts for the price of four.
“I bought them for my mom and she absolutely loves them. She’s 89 years old and she says that she’s learning more than she’s learned in years.” That is Karen from Macon, and she is not alone: one in five reviews of this book mentions a gift. This Black Friday the set does the math for you.
Mom283
A friend176
Sister118
Daughter96
Grandkids77
Husband / wife62
Mentions in verified reviews across the collection, August 2026.
ChristmasBirthdayMother's DayBlack History MonthJuneteenthKwanzaaRetirementGet wellJust because
A note from Imani
I made the puzzle book I couldn't find for my own family
My grandfather lived through the Civil Rights Movement and talked about the Harlem Renaissance the way other grandparents talk about the weather. When I went looking for a word search that felt like his stories, all I found were generic books with small print and words like “banana.”
So I made this one. Every name, place and event in it is real history, the kind most of us were never taught. Every fact was researched by me. The print is big because the people I made it for have earned the right not to squint.
If your book ever arrives damaged, or you find a mistake I missed, write to me and I will send a replacement free within 60 days. That is not a policy, it is a promise from one person to another.
Imani
Founder, Imani Oliver™ · Learn History the Fun Way®
Why $14.99 and not $5.99
What a dollar-store word search leaves out
Customers who arrive skeptical about the price are the ones who come back for the full set. This Black Friday, 6 books cost $59.96: under $10 a book.
| Feature | Black History Word Search | Typical puzzle book |
|---|---|---|
| Print size | 16pt on 8.5 × 11 in pages | Usually 11–13pt |
| Words you search for | 2,000 real names, places and events | Random dictionary words |
| Something to learn | 100 facts, one per puzzle | None |
| Music to solve to | QR code playlists | None |
| Cover & pages | Glossy art cover, illustrated borders, gift-ready | Stock cover, plain pages |
| If something is wrong | 60-day free replacement, live chat | No returns |
| Who made it | Black-owned, researched by hand | Mass publisher |
| Cost per puzzle | 10¢ in the Black Friday set | About 10¢, no facts |
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Customer reviews
1,190 reviews. 1,117 of them five stars.
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Karen H. VerifiedMacon, GA · September 2025
Mom is 89 and learning more than in years
The books are awesome. They are beautifully Illustrated and bound and I'm excited for such an awesome product. I bought them for my mom and she absolutely loves them, she's 89 years old and she says that she's learning more than she's learned in years so this is a very good product. I pray that others will see this review and purchase as well. I'm looking forward to maybe purchasing more. Blessings 💜💜💜
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Glenda W. VerifiedVallejo, CA · December 2025
For my mom, 92 years young
Hello, these books are for my mom who is 92 years young. I gave her the first word search fand she loved it. So I decided to purchase the series just for her for Christmas. Thanks so much for these books. Glenda W.
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Bridgette C. VerifiedHouston, TX · October 2025
History we forgot or never heard about
I purchased the book for my mother who loves word search books. When I saw a promotion about Imani's word search books and viewed the uniqueness of the focus on black history content (that we've forgotten, need to be reminded of, or never heard about), I knew my mom would love them.
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Rhoda H. VerifiedPhiladelphia, PA · October 2025
Learning tools for a retired brain
Excellent Black History Word Search Puzzles. I am retired now and my mother always said that as we age, we need to stimulate our brain with crossword puzzles and word search puzzles. As we age, we tend to forget a lot. I really enjoy both books because they are learning tools too!!
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Michelle B. VerifiedReynoldsburg, OH · October 2025
All 4 editions for Christmas gifts
The word search books are excellent! I bought all 4 editions for Christmas gifts. The graphics and images are phenomenal. The print is large, which is key for the elderly. Plus, the black history lesson is engaging. You won't be disappointed by your purchase!
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Desmond M. VerifiedReston, VA · December 2025
Exceeded my expectations
I recently purchased the Black History Word Search books, and they truly exceeded my expectations. The quality is outstanding—each book feels solid, durable, and well-made. The imagery throughout is powerful, vibrant, and beautifully captures the richness of Black history and culture. The puzzles are engaging, meaningful, and thoughtfully curated, making the experience both fun and educational.
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Kathy M. VerifiedSacramento, CA · September 2025
Beautiful coffee table books
Beautiful coffee table books that contain memorable Black history people and events on every page. I love the QR codes that entice us to play our favorite music as we complete the word cross puzzles. So classy! Great for gifts.
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Camille Verified3 stars · Honest feedback
I was hoping for more of a challenge
I find the black history word search books to be very elementary. I was so hoping they would be challenging. I ended up giving them to my 8 year old granddaughter. She loves them!
- Great activity to help keep our mind stimulated and refresh our knowledge on our culture
- Beautifully constructed, aesthetically pleasing, wonderful artwork, and I'm learning about US
- The large print is spot on! It's my go to at certain times of the day
Puzzles (positive)Facts (positive)Books (positive)Print (positive)Gift (positive)
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I love learning, especially since i was not taught any of what you have assembled. and i am 68 yrs young. thank you for your efforts!
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Everyone loves them🙏🏾
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I love my books they keep me from getting bored love them
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I love the covers of each book. Graphic & pictures very sharp & detailed. I love the history behind each word search page. I'm very good at word search . I can finish a book in a few days! So I try yo pace myself.LOL!!😊. I will recommend this seller & books to other family members. Thank you!
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It was a great success with my family as gifts at our family reunion
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These books are so pretty and activate so much Dopamine! I am almost afraid to touch them they are just so beautiful!
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Great History word find.
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Pleasantly Surprised. I knew from the covers the books would be nice, didn't inspect them to be thought provoking and filled with a musical surprise. You all outdid yourselves!
A
Large print easy on the eyes. Very informative
M
I absolutely loved them
R
Great book
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I think I have brought the whole series, & Each one is just wonderful, I hate to write in them, so what I do is I copy the page that I want to work on or pages. I take them to work with me, as a companion caregiver there’s time to work my puzzles!
I tell everybody about my large print puzzle series🥰
The fact that you copy the pages so you can keep the book fresh is so smart! Love that you bring them to work too — puzzles make great companions during downtime
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I love them!!!
We are using them as gift for family reunion this year.
I will be
Family reunion gifts? That is such a creative idea! I hope everyone enjoys them together. Thank you, Robin!
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Love it!
Joanne, thank you! So glad you're enjoying it! There's so much history to discover in every page!
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My collection is a big conversation starter and Iooks amazing on my ottoman.
Thank you so much, Kim! We're so happy you love it! Enjoy every puzzle!
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Outstanding word searches, my team loves them
We're so honored, Somni! Thank you for celebrating Black history with us!
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I have made it a part of my morning routine. Thank you.
Thank you for the support, there! We hope you enjoy every puzzle!
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I enjoy the books thank you
We're so honored, there! Thank you for celebrating Black history with us!
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I love my word search books, this helps to keep my mind active and it's a learning tool
We appreciate you, Barbara! So glad the books are bringing you joy!
J
Love them. Purchased the entire set and gifted the extra bonus book to a friend. I love word finds.
Thank you, Jewel! We're thrilled you love it! Learning history should always be this fun! What a wonderful gift idea!
Questions people ask before buying
Got questions? I've got answers.
How does the Early Black Friday offer work?
Buy 4 books and get 2 more free. Buy 5, get 3 free. Buy 6, get 4 free. Mix any titles, word search or Fill-In. Tap the deal you want, the free books and the discount code are added for you in the cart, so there is nothing to type at checkout. Shipping is free on 3 or more books. The offer ends Monday, December 1.
Is the Black History Word Search book really large print?
Yes. Every grid and every word list is printed in 16-point type on 8.5 × 11 inch pages, which is bigger than most books sold as “large print.” Reviewers aged 71 to 92 mention the print size specifically. Scroll up to the “actual size” sample to see it on your screen.
What exactly is inside the book?
100 themed word search puzzles, 2,000 names, places and events from Black history to find, a fact at the top of every puzzle, QR codes to curated playlists at the front, and complete solutions at the back. 132 pages, glossy cover, black-and-white illustrated interior.
How hard are the puzzles? Is it good for seniors?
The difficulty is gentle on purpose. This is a book to relax with, learn from, and share across generations, not a speed contest. It is one of the most popular gifts for parents in their 70s, 80s and 90s, and it works for teens and adults too (ages 13 and up). If you want a harder challenge, the Black History Fill-In Puzzles book uses the same words in interlocking crossword-style grids.
Is this a good gift for my mom, grandmother or a friend?
It is the reason most people buy it. Mom is the most-mentioned recipient in my reviews, followed by friends, sisters and daughters, and this is the book teachers and church groups order in sets for Black History Month. The glossy cover means it needs no wrapping, and with the Early Black Friday offer (buy 4, get 2 free) most gift buyers keep one for themselves.
Are the inside pages in colour?
The cover is full-colour gloss. The interior is black and white with illustrated borders on every page, which keeps the letters crisp and the price at $14.99. A few customers colour the borders in themselves.
Are all five word search books different?
Yes. Each book has its own 100 puzzles and its own 2,000 words. Black History covers milestones, movements, inventors and firsts. Black Culture covers music, food and traditions. Black Women and Black Men each feature only the people in their title. African American is the broadest of the five. No puzzle is repeated across books.
How long does shipping take?
Orders ship from the U.S. and most arrive within 5 to 11 business days. You get a tracking number by email the moment it ships. Shipping is free on 3 or more books. Ordering for a birthday or Christmas? Order at least 10 days ahead to be safe.
What if my book arrives damaged or has a printing error?
I replace it free within 60 days, no return needed. Send a photo and your order number to info@imanioliver.com or through live chat and a new copy ships out. This covers books that are lost in transit, damaged, misprinted or the wrong title. Because each book is printed to order, all sales are final, but a replacement is always yours.
How do the QR code playlists work?
Open your phone camera, point it at a QR code at the front of the book, and tap the link that appears. Each code opens a curated playlist so you can solve to music. No app to install and nothing to sign up for.
Is Imani Oliver a Black-owned business?
Yes. Imani Oliver™ is a Black-owned independent publisher. I research, design and publish every book myself, answer customer emails personally, and reply to reviews. When you buy from imanioliver.com you are supporting a small business, not a marketplace.
My promise
If it is not everything you expected, I replace it. Free. Within 60 days.
Damaged corner, wrinkled pages, a misprint I missed, or the wrong title in the box: send me a photo and a new book ships at my cost. You keep the original.
- 60-day free replacementNo return shipping, no forms. A photo is enough.
- A real person answersLive chat Monday to Friday, email any time. I reply to every review.
- Tracking on every orderShips from a U.S. warehouse. Tracking number emailed the day it leaves.
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