Winter Roundup 2-Children’s Books for Black History Month

I love that I have the opportunity to share these books that help children learn about black history, important people in our history, and to help our children love themselves.  These books are for all children and I hope that you will share them with the children in your lives. *A few of these books will be part of a book giveaways this week.  The giveaways will be on our social media pages. If you want a chance to win be sure to follow us on social media!!

Dream Big, Little One by Vashti Harrison*

From Ella Fitzgerald and Oprah Winfrey to Katherine Johnson and Maya Angelou, with these extraordinary role models, your little leader will go to sleep inspired.

(This book is part of Leena’s library and I have enjoyed reading this with her and sharing important people.)

 Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History by Vashti Harrison*

An important book for readers of all ages, this engagingly written and beautifully illustrated volume brings to life true stories of black men in history.  Among these biographies, readers will find aviators and artists, politicians and pop starts, athletes and activists.  The exceptional men featured include choreographer Alvin Ailey, writer James Baldwin, artist Aaron Douglas, civil rights leader John Lewis, filmmaker Oscar Micheaux, inventor Garret Morgan, musician Prince, and lawman Bass Reeves. The legends in this book span centuries and continents, but each one blazed a trail for generations to come. 

Black is a Rainbow Color by Angela Joy, Illustrated by Ekua Holmes*

Red is a rainbow color.  Green sits next to blue.  Yellow, orange, violet, indigo, they are rainbow colors, too, but my color is black…

A Child’s Introduction to African American History by Jabari Asim, Illustrated by Lynn Gaines*

With A Child’s Introduction to African American History, you’ll explore the extraordinary history of African Americans, from the Slave Trade to The Black Lives Matter Movement, and celebrate the immense achievements and tragedies that shaped America.

I Am Enough by Grace Byers, Illustrated by Keturah A. BoBo

I Am Enough is an essential book for everyone-an inspiring lyrical ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another-from actor and activist Grace Byers and talented newcomer Keturah A. Bobo.

I Love My Hair! By Natasha Anastasia Tarpley, Illustrated by E. B. Lewis

A modern classic, this whimsical story has been celebrating the beauty of African-American hair for 20 years!

*Book descriptions are taken from the book covers/media release.