Black History Month for Younger Readers
We've curated these books and digital resources to celebrate Black History Month and highlight Black voices and stories for younger readers. Whether you have children in your family, are a caregiver, or are a teacher, we are here to help you find the perfect book or other resources!
Books to check out:
The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read
By Rita Lorraine Hubbard and Oge Mora
Born into slavery, Mary Walker was freed at age 15 and went on to live a long, varied life. She worked in numerous jobs over the years, and in her lifetime she saw the Civil War and the beginning of the Civil Rights Movement. At the age of 116, she proved that it is never too late to learn, and she learned to read for the first time.
By Kwame Alexander
Presented as a poem, this Caldecott-winning children’s book highlights the trauma of slavery, the hope of the Civil Rights Movement, and the resolve of black heroes through history.
By Jamia Wilson
This book is a celebration of black achievements through history and of the modern day, from important historical figures like Martin Luther King Jr., and Rosa Parks, to cultural icons such as Oprah Winfrey and Serena Williams.
Videos on Hoopla:
By Ellen Levine and Kadir Nelson
The remarkable true story of a slave, Henry “Box” Brown, who gained his freedom by arranging himself to be mailed to abolitionists in a large wooden box. Written by Ellen Levine, illustrated by Kadir Nelson, and read by Jerry Dixon, this story is brought to life in a read-along.
Schomburg: The Man Who Built A Library
By Carole Boston Weatherford
Afro-Puerto Rican Arturo Schomburg was a key figure in the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s and 30s. He was an intellectual and a collector and he noticed a void in the New York Public Library, which he sought to fill. Thanks to him, the NYPL now has the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, a collection of African literature and history.
Search Terms:
You can also browse our library catalog to find what you’re looking for. Suitable search terms would include “African Americans -- Biography -- Juvenile literature” or “Civil rights -- Juvenile literature.” If we don’t have something here at the Grayslake Library, you can expand your search to include other libraries in our consortium, and the books will be sent here for you to pick up!
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