14 books to read this Black History Month - NBCBLK
Cyber-sensation, Issa Rae’s star is on the rise. She tells her story in a collection of laugh out loud essays on what it’s like to be socially awkward and introverted. The book shares it’s name with the web series that put her on the map., from navigating the perils of eating out alone and public displays of affection to learning to accept yourself—natural hair and all.
In the Harlem Renaissance Party, the artist and Caldecott award-winning author, Faith Ringgold introduces young readers to the vibrant and colorful music, art, dance and literature of the historic the Harlem Renaissance.Groundbreaking ballerina Misty Copeland’s first picture book Firebird, Copeland seeks to inspire other young black girls who dream of dancing through the tale of what it is like to be different in a world of sameness.
Author and artist, Lorenzo Pace uses the storytelling power of the quilts his grandmother owned to represent the story of Harriet Tubman’s journey as the mother of the Underground Railroad.The Crossover is the story of twin brothers who have skills on the basketball court. One of the twins sees a life beyond the hoops, with his love of beats and music. The story in verse book, that took home the 2015 Newbery Award is a great book for the middle school reader.
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