February is Black History Month, a time when we purpose to read and learn about the Black experience and about gifted Black individuals in our world. As I read to gather titles for this post, I was struck by how …
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representation matters
This is the third post in a trio this week offering resources for bringing race into the conversation with young children in positive, proactive, welcoming ways. You can read my thoughts on why we need to talk about race with …
let’s talk about race
If you’re anything like me, race is one of those subjects that feels intimidating. If it comes up in conversation I can feel myself tiptoeing around it like a land mine, afraid of unintentionally offending, afraid of showing my ignorance, …
contagious courage…Black History
I sat down to read a stack of Black History titles on a day my heart was weary and sad. I don’t often not feel like reading, but that day, even reading felt gray and blah. In store for me …
freedom, jazz, bookstores, museums, and a snowy day…five for Black History Month
February is Black History Month and I’m so happy to pass on these five excellent titles. The more we seek to understand others, the more we are enriched and the more harmonious and peaceful society can become. This is what …
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Black History Month: Athletes
Here’s my last post for Black History Month. It’s been a joy to create these. I hope you’ll read ’em all! Game Changer: John McLendon and the Secret Game, by John Coy, illustrated by Randy DuBurke published in 2015 by …
Black History Month: The Arts
This week, I’m celebrating the rich contributions to the arts made by courageous, persevering African Americans, starting with dance: My Story, My Dance: Robert Battle’s Journey to Alvin Ailey, by Lesa Cline-Ransome, illustrated by James E. Ransome published in 2015, …
Black History Month: Slavery
There’s been a storm of conversations recently in the children’s literature world over carefulness and truthfulness in our depictions of slavery. The good news in all of this is that we are having these conversations. This week, I’ve got seven strong …
Black History Month: Jazz
Each week of February — Black History Month — I’ll be posting a list of excellent titles for you to explore, grouped by topic. I’m starting out with a jazz theme. Learn and enjoy! Jazz on a Saturday Night, by …
truth, freedom, change…three history titles for all of us
February is long gone, but does this mean we don’t read black history titles? No, it does not. March is Women’s History Month. And what do you know — there’s a sweet overlapping of these emphases… … in these three …
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