Black History Month, 2010: Kids’ Books
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: January 11, 2010
It’s February. It’s Black History Month. It’s the perfect time to look back at some amazing contributions to American history and to look forward to the many stunning offerings of children’s literature by African-Americans.
Last year was the first year that we created a list of books in recognition of Black History Month—it boasts 20 fabulous pieces of work. Here are our newest additions to the growing list:
- My People illustrated by Charles R. Smith Jr. (Ages 0-6)
- First Family by Deborah Hopkinson (Ages 4-7)
- The Negro Speaks of Rivers illustrated by E. B. Lewis (Ages 4-8)
- Paulie Pastrami Achieves World Peace by James Proimos (Ages 4-9)
- Muhammad Ali: The People’s Champion by Walter Dean Myers (Ages 5-8)
- Black Magic by Dinah Johnson (Ages 5-9)
- This Is the Dream by Diane Z. Shore (Ages 5-10)
- A True Story About Jackie Robinson (Testing The Ice) by Sharon Robinson (Ages 7-10)
- We Troubled the Waters by Ntozake Shange (Ages 9 and up)
- One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-garcia (Ages 9-12)
- Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U. S. Marshal (Exceptional Social Studies Titles for Intermediate Grades) by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson (Ages 9-12)
- Lockdown by Walter Dean Myers (Ages 12 and up)
- Mare’s War by Tanita S. Davis (Ages 12 and up)
- The Rock and the River by Kekla Magoon (Ages 12 and up)
- Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice by Phillip M Hoose (Young Adult)
Be sure to check out our list from last year. And, don’t be shy, leave us a comment about any of the books listed above.
Source of books: Publisher, Library, Research
Category: Ages 0-3, Ages 4-8, Ages 9-12, Book Lists, Cultural Wisdom, Current Affairs, Featured Content, Teens: Young Adults
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The Children's Book Review, named one of the ALSC Great Web Sites for Kids, is powered by Bianca Schulze, mother to one daughter. Bianca has almost a decade’s worth of experience working with children and is passionate about continuing to work with children. Combined with her love of books and experience as a childrens specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion through this blog.Subscribe
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I’ve been planning to write a blog post on kid lit for black history month – and when I do I’ll be sure to include a link to this great list of books. I’m tweeting it too. Thanks.
Thanks, Megan!
P.S. I like your giraffe painting you have featured on your blog.
Thanks for visiting my blog, Bianca. Glad you like my giraffe. My post on books for black history month is up now.
Your post is lovely!
And … thanks for the link back to TCBR.