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February is Black History Month. This annual observance was once limited to educational institutions has now expanded. While Black history should not be confined to one month, I hope these books will allow your children to learn about black history in America as well as important black issues.
I own several of these books and have read them often to my children. I hope that these books will be educational for yourself and your kids. I am trying to teach my children how to be a good person and learning Black History will do that.
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I am Martin Luther King, Jr. – As a child, Martin Luther King, Jr. was shocked by the terrible and unfair way African American people were treated. When he grew up, he decided to do something about it—peacefully, with powerful words. He helped gather people together for nonviolent protests and marches, and he always spoke up about loving other human beings and doing what’s right. He spoke about the dream of a kinder future, and bravely led the way toward racial equality in America.
Black History Picture Book for Kids
Specially crafted to teach children aged 3-6 about the incredible achievements of black people throughout history, this delightful picture book introduces them to black history in a fun and engaging way.
With dozens of famous figures from across the world, this book helps parents and educators spark important conversations and help kids explore the world around them while cultivating an important message of diversity and tolerance.
I am Harriet Tubman – This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great–the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of one of America’s icons in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers and that always includes the hero’s childhood influences. At the back are an excellent timeline and photos. This volume focuses on Harriet Tubman’s brave heroism as part of the movement to abolish slavery. As one of the key players in the Underground Railroad, she helped enslaved African Americans escape and find freedom.
Something Happened in Our Town – Emma and Josh heard that something happened in their town. A Black man was shot by the police.
“Why did the police shoot that man?”
“Can police go to jail?”
Something Happened in Our Town follows two families — one White, one Black — as they discuss a police shooting of a Black man in their community. The story aims to answer children’s questions about such traumatic events, and to help children identify and counter racial injustice in their own lives.
Includes an extensive Note to Parents and Caregivers with guidelines for discussing race and racism with children, child-friendly definitions, and sample dialogues.
Hair Love – Zuri’s hair has a mind of its own. It kinks, coils, and curls every which way. Zuri knows it’s beautiful. When Daddy steps in to style it for an extra special occasion, he has a lot to learn. But he LOVES his Zuri, and he’ll do anything to make her — and her hair — happy.
Skin Like Mine – From the Creators of Hair Like Mine, Skin Like Mine, the second book in the Kids Like Mine Series, is a fun, easy-to- read for beginners as well as advanced readers. An entertaining yet creative way to address and celebrate diversity among young children. Guaranteed to make you smile and a bit hungry.
What are you reading to your children?
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