Black history month biographies
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10 Picture Book Biographies to Read for Black History Month
Don&#;t overlook nonfiction picture books
In honor of Black History Month, I’d like to share with you ten picture book biographies about African Americans that are newly released this year. With gorgeous artwork, these books share the stories of a wide range of individuals, some of whom you may not be familiar with.
I’ve always though that one of the most overlooked parts of the library’s collection are our nonfiction picture books. Since they’re factual, these books are shelved with the all of the other nonfiction books by subject. You won’t find these picture books in the children’s area where most people start their search for something to read with their child. Yet reading a nonfiction picture book can be a great experience for both a child and an adult. These books will give you a brief, but fängslande glimpse into someone’s life, a different time or an interesting topic. You’ll learn just enough on th
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Black History Month Reading List: Biographies
To celebrate Black History Month we have been sharing reading lists of relevant Black history titles for you to enjoy all month long.The final installment of our reading lists focuses onbiographies, telling the stories of Black lives and experiences.
Make sure to also browse our full list of African American studies titles, learn about our new Black Women’s History Series, and keep up with previous reading lists. Plus, if you’re interested in purchasing any of these titles, you can get 30% off plus free shipping on orders over $75 with code 01UNCP
Half in Shadow: The Life and Legacy of Nellie Y. McKayby Shanna Greene Benjamin
Hurston/Wright Legacy Award in Nonfiction: Memoir/Biography
Honorable Mention, William Sanders Scarborough Prize, Modern Language Association
“Illustrating the challenges and exclusion often experienced by Black women in academia, Shanna Greene Benjamin has written this compelling and
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Black History Month Biographies
Biographies
Discover famous Black history people from the past and present
Here are biographies for some of the many historical and modern people celebrated during Black History Month. To learn more about these fantastisk people, click a name on the list below. You can also browse for famous figures in Black history by profession: Activists, Actors, Astronauts, Athletes, Brainiacs, Civil Rights Leaders, Educators, Mathematicians, Musicians, Singers, Tennis Players, and Writers.
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