Black History Month
Giants of history and unsung heroes shine in the books listed below. Read how these African Americans changed America for the better. Take a glimpse into history and learn tolerance through their stories, this month and every month.
How do you celebrate Black History Month? Here are some ideas for starting your celebration:
Celebrate with Music: We can thank our African-American ancestors for introducing America to many forms of wonderful music. Use a tissue box and a paper towel roll to create a toy guitar. Tape a pencil at the bottom of the hole for a bridge, and wrap six rubber bands around the box for strings and VOILA! Instant music!
Jazz Parade: After reading Charlie Parker played Be-Bop, put on some jazz music and let the kids line up and pretend to play jazz instruments like the saxophone as they parade around the room.
Embracing Diversity: From the very start, children should understand that everyone is different and special. Have them draw a picture about how each of them are beautifully unique. Ask them to tell you about their picture.
Amazon Says: This special picture book offers a window into the African American community of Columbia, South Carolina, during the early twentieth century. While the town is specific, the ...
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Amazon Says: This is a journey that began in many places. It began in Kansas, home of Barack's mother. It began in Africa, home of Barack's father. It began in Hawaii one moonlit night, th...
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Amazon Says: Black is a look, a taste, a speed, an emotion. It’s the surprising stripes on a zebra, the taste of dark chocolate, the scary, exciting feeling of going inside a tunnel, and...
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Amazon Says: Ever hear of Charlie Parker? The great jazz saxophone player? If you have or if you haven't, it's okay. Look at this board book and you'll hear Charlie Parker; you'll hear mus...
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Amazon Says: In a reflective tribute to the African-American community of old, noted poet Ntozake Shange recalls her childhood home and the close-knit group of innovators that often gather...
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Amazon Says: Hair comes in all colors, textures, and styles. Whether it is worn long or short, in braids or cornrows, or left natural in an Afro, hair plays a big part in who we are and ho...
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Amazon Says: With bold paintings and a simple, rhyming text, Caldecott Medalists Leo & Diane Dillon bring young readers a rap a tap tap celebration of dance that will have readers clapping...
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Amazon Says: Known as the Say Hey Kid, Willie Mays started off playing baseball in sandlots but grew up to become a baseball legend. When he joined the NY Giants, black players were still ...
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Amazon Says: This is the dramatic and inspiring true story of runner Wilma Rudolph, who overcame childhood polio and eventually went on to win three gold medals in a single Olympics. A t...
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