Yesterday we met 7 inspiring women in this year’s biography blitz. Today I’ve got seven more brilliant picture book biographies introducing us to 7 remarkable men. I hope encountering these inventive, determined, creative, courageous fellows encourages you and your kids …
Tag: civil rights movement
Honoring Dr. King means fighting for voting rights…MLK Day 2022
This year to honor Dr. King’s birthday I’ve decided to highlight three excellent biographies that I’ve tremendously enjoyed. I’m also highlighting a number of titles focused on voting rights as our nation confronts once again, front and center, inequities in …
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in honor of John Lewis
John Lewis’s death is a massive loss for our nation, and one that deeply saddens me. I stand in awe of his courage and perseverance, his bent towards peace, and his unflagging hope. His encouragement to “make good trouble,” inspires …
tell them about the dream…MLK Day 2020
Every year I look forward to this opportunity to highlight new books about Martin Luther King and the struggle for civil rights in America. Each title teaches me something new so even though they’re picture books, they’re perfectly suited to …
I have decided to stick with love…books for MLK Day 2018
And I say to you, I have also decided to stick with love, for I know that love is ultimately the only answer to humankind’s problems[…] And I’m not talking about emotional bosh when I talk about love; I’m talking …
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reads on race…for middle grade and up
I’ve been accumulating a list of reads on race in America. It now looks long enough to last me about a decade, which is not a bad thing. I’ll pop on from time to time with posts alerting you to …
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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a poet’s memoir; a journey to freedom and a voice
To follow up on my MLK Day post, here’s a book for older readers. How I Discovered Poetry, by Marilyn Nelson, illustrations by Hadley Hooper published in 2014 by Dial Books Marilyn Nelson’s exquisite poetry is a rare gift to …
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now is the time to make justice a reality for all God’s children…five for MLK Day 2016
I am thrilled over the ever-growing shelves of exceptional books shining a light on issues of racial justice. Today I’ve got five, all new in 2015, and I hope you read every one! You would be amazed how much depth of …
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a riveting new look at Selma…it’s Black History Month
Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom: My Story of the 1965 Selma Voting Rights March, by Lynda Blackmon Lowery, as told to Elspeth Leacock and Susan Buckley, illustrated by P.J. Loughran published in 2015 by Dial Books I’ve been …
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