Posts Tagged ‘Books’
National Black Book Festival 2023
The National Black Book Festival (NBBF) is an annual event, and one of the largest events of its kind throughout the US. The event attracts a wide array of authors, publishers, book clubs, libraries and individual readers from throughout the nation. Over 100 authors will be in attendance.
Read MoreNew book looks beyond ‘Mr. March on Washington’ to the real Bayard Rustin
Bayard Rustin’s name and civil rights activism sometimes go forgotten. However, a new book intends to change that.
Read MoreBook challenges reach historic highs, American Library Association reports
The American Library Association reveals that the book banning continues in an attempt to block information about racial and other issues.
Read MoreThese Are the Top Books Black Teachers Want This School Year
One journalist asked Black teachers which books they wanted in libraries and classrooms to encourage reading among students.
Read MoreABHM Book Club: The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks (Adapted for Young People)
This month’s book selection is “The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks (Adapted for Young People)” by Jeanne Theoharis, which we will discuss via Zoom. This book club will be led by ABHM’s Jr Griots (docents)!
Read MoreFlorence Nightingale’s Rival Gets the Last Laugh
While Florence Nightingale is known to many, her Black counterpart, Mary Seacole, has been lost to history. Until now, that is.
Read MoreCivil rights icon Ruby Bridges says she doesn’t fear ‘backlash’ with her new ‘inspiring’ children’s book
Ruby Bridges stresses the importance of speaking about her experiences as a Black girl and woman, which she does in her new book.
Read MoreA North Texas school district says a book chapter by its namesake about a lynching is not appropriate for some students
In his book, George Dawson writes about his boyhood in the early 1900s, but some people worry the content isn’t appropriate for young minds.
Read MoreOn the ground with New York City’s Black motorcycle clubs
Photographer Cate Dingley recently released a book, Ezy Riders, of photos featuring members of Brooklyn’s all-black motorcycle clubs.
Read More7 Books to Help Teach Kids About Juneteenth
Families who want to teach kids about the end of slavery and Juneteenth, the newest federal holiday, can read one of these books together.
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