We appreciate Black history books for kids that tackle less common but still important topics. Pique students’ interest and invite them to find out more about the history of hip-hop and rap. Also, share the author’s note with students about the relationship of rap and hip-hop to poetry ...
The article lists the best black history books for youth reviewed in the year prior to February 2011, including "Black Jack: The Ballad of Jack Johnson" by Charles R. Smith, illustrated by Shane W. Evans, "Fort Mose and the Story of the Man Who Built the First Free Black Settlement in...
February is Black History Month, a time to reflect on the legacy and contributions of the Black community. Although it is crucial to incorporate these voices into the curriculum all year round, this month can provide a good opportunity to delve deeper into important figures and events of Black ...
A HISTORY OF ME,byAdrea Theodoreand Erin Robinson, Neal Porter Books, Jan. 18, 2022, Hardcover, $18.99 (ages 4-8) Life can be hard for the only brown girl in a classroom full of white students. When the teacher talks about slavery, she can feel all of her classmates staring at her...
February is the month where Black history is celebrated and taught more thoroughly and memorably. There are many different ways that teachers can educate their students and even themselves on the importance of Black history in society, from the media to reading books and even while being out in...
A great board book for Black History Month ( and every day all year round) that I just bought and will be adding to my classroom isDream Big Little One by Vashti Harrison. African American History Books for Kids– from What Do We Do All Day ...
The story of one family’s journey north during the Great Migration starts with a little girl in South Carolina who finds a rope under a tree one summer. She has no idea the rope will become part of her family’s history. But for three generations, that rope is passed down, used for...
We hope these resources make it easier for you to start engaging, reflective, and thoughtful conversations in your class this February to recognize and celebrate all the richness that Black History Month has to offer. But more importantly, we hope it helps your students see themselves mirrored in...
But honestly, many times it is these lessons that are looked over – at least until Black History Month comes along and the topics of race and diversity become central to the class’s curriculum. Even then, however, sometimes students are so worried about other aspects of their own lives th...
Children's books celebrate African-American history, folklore, culture. (Originated from Orange County Register) In lieu of an , here is a brief excerpt of the content: Reviewed by Laurie Kay Sommers Florida Folklore, Traditional Arts in Contemporary Communities . Temporary traveling exhibit organized...