African-American History


Jackie Robinson Led By Example
I Am Jackie Robinson By Brad Meltzer; illustrations by Christopher Eliopoulos We are on the...
African American History Month: 1940’s America
The double whammy of a Caldecott Honor winner and Newbery Honor winner is a sure...
In the Words of an American Hero
I Am Rosa Parks By Rosa Parks With Jim Haskins; illustrated by Wil Clay February...
Celebrate Black History Month with Music!
Jazz Age Josephine By Jonah Winter; illustrated by Marjorie Priceman Recently looked up an...
Look No Further for a Real Role Model
Firebird By Misty Copeland; illustrations by Christopher Myers Role models. How important are they...
Way Back Wednesday Essential Classic
Sister Anne’s Hands By Marybeth Lorbiecki; illustrated by Wendy Bopp March is Women’s History...
African American History Month–Then and Now
Little Black Sambo and Sam and the Tigers Racial Sensitivity in the Picture Book ...
Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr. on the 50th Anniversary of His Death
My Brother Martin: A Sister Remembers Growing up with Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr....
Getting Ready for President’s Day!
Just in Time, Abraham Lincoln By Patricia Polacco There is a huge resurgence...
Way Back Wednesday Essential Classic: Celebrating 75 Years of the Caldecott Medal
The Snowy Day By Ezra Jack Keats Talk about synchronicity! That is where events...