Hello, friends! Our book today is You So Black, written by Theresa tha S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D. and illustrated by London Ladd, a glorious celebration of black beauty and pride. The phrase “you so black” is often used to open a taunt or insult, but what is insulting about having black skin? What is insulting about carrying a … Continue reading You So Black (Theresa tha S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D.)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Ida B. Wells, Voice of Truth, written by Michelle Duster and illustrated by Laura Freeman, a powerful profile of an incredible activist and writer. Born into slavery in 1862, Ida began her professional career at only sixteen, when she became a school teacher to support her five younger siblings. … Continue reading Ida B. Wells, Voice of Truth (Michelle Duster)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Bold Words From Black Women: Inspiration and Truths from 50 Extraordinary Leaders Who Helped Shape Our World, written by Dr. Tamara Pizzoli and illustrated by Monica Ahanonu, a gorgeous collection of black female icons and their wise words. “To say that in order to be accepted we must be … Continue reading Bold Words From Black Women: Inspiration and Truths from 50 Extraordinary Leaders Who Helped Shape Our World (Dr. Tamara Pizzoli)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Moving Forward: From Space-Age Rides to Civil Rights Sit-Ins with Airman Alton Yates, written by Chris Barton and illustrated by Steffi Walthall, a fascinating look at a lesser-known hero of the Civil Rights Movement. Growing up in Jim Crow Florida, Alton Yates saw, time and time again, how black … Continue reading Moving Forward: From Space-Age Rides to Civil Rights Sit-Ins with Airman Alton Yates (Chris Barton)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Black Is A Rainbow Color, written by Angela Joy and illustrated by Ekua Holmes, a phenomenal celebration of black beauty and culture. As a little girl ponders a rainbow, she laments that black, “her color”, is not one of the traditional rainbow colors. However, she continues, black is multitudinous … Continue reading Black Is A Rainbow Color (Angela Joy)
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