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Black History Month book lists
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Hi Reader, Black History Month starts in just 5 days. Have you thought about how you'll observe it with the children you cherish? If you're looking for books to read, I've got you covered! โI've just created a huge list of 30+ picture books (including reads for older elementary learners) that's organized by historical era. You'll also find links in the blog post to even more lists that are perfect for Black History Month, including books on the Harlem Renaiassance, Black inventors and scientists, Black joy, and Black women leaders. Head to the blog post to find books about: ๐ค Paul Robeson, a "one man show" who excelled at athletics, theater, music, and film, yet still risked his reputation with his labor and civil rights activism that made him ahead of his time. โ๏ธ Bill Traylor, a talented folk artist who didn't begin drawing until the age of 85! ๐ง๐ฟโ๐ซ a key but little known civil rights march led by teachers who risked their livelihoods to advocate for voting rights. ๐ถ a colorful, joy-filled biography of Ella Jenkins, the first lady of children's music. ๐ฎthe perfect read for kids who love to tinker that explains how engineer Jerry Lawson invented the first video game system that could be used at home.
In a hurry? The blog post is organized by historical era and has a table of contents at the top. You can jump right to the period you're most interested in! Happy reading, Rebekah P.S. If you missed my last email that included tips on talking to children about immigration and ICE, you can access it here. โ Rebekah Gienapp (she/her/hers) | rebekahgienapp.com | Connect on Instagram | Coffees for Gaza | โ |
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