Published: February 1, 2020
Books of the month:
Books of the month:
Elementary
Carter Reads the Newspaper
Carter Reads the Newspaper
Meet the “father of Black History,” Dr. Carter G. Woodson, and discover the experiences that shaped his passion.
Middle Grade
Zora and Me: The Cursed Ground
Zora and Me: The Cursed Ground
The adventures of the fictionalized Zora Neale Hurston and her best friend Carrie explore the idea of collective memory and the effects of slavery.
Young Adult
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America
Seventeen stories that offer unique perspectives to explore what it means to be young and Black in America today.
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Black History Month Lessons & Resources
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