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8 African books for your children to appreciate Black History Month
For the first week of Black History Month, The Reading Renaissance Campaign focuses on the theme of Africana history and culture. The books reviewed for this week provide a rich content for young readers...
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MLK 360: A children’s booklist about Dr. King’s legacy
As a child, I remember studying Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. only from one perspective — the man who had a dream. Without a deep understanding of Dr. King, I lacked the ability to apply some of his...
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30 books that inspire Black boys to create and build their dreams
“Black boys need to physically see positive images of themselves reflected back at them in children’s books.” – Brian L. Wright and Shelly L. Counsell Two years ago, I walked...
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The vital role fathers play in stirring a love for reading in children
“Remember that you are the windows through which your children see this world. Take notice of yourself and the things that you do in hopes that your example will stir their hearts and souls!”-...
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20 books that inspire Black girls to strive toward greatness
This article has been edited and was first published on April 01, 2018. When I saw this picture, I thought it was a dramatic illustration of the importance of little Black girls seeing themselves...
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7 books that reinforce familial love in black children
All of the books implicitly or explicitly addresses the notion of love as the foundational attribute needed to build strong families. These books teach children the importance of and how familial love...