Black History Month 2012
February is Black History Month. Learn about important African Americans and enjoy some fun crafts and activities to celebrate Black history and culture.
Time For Kids: Harriet Tubman : A Woman of Courage
In this Time for Kids book, get a close-up look at Harriet Tubman and learn of her brave efforts to help free hundreds of slaves on the Underground Railroad in the 1800s. A great children's history book. read more
The People Could Fly: The Picture Book
This award-winning book's author and illustrators bring a folktale to life. The People Could Fly looks at a magic secret known only to people in Africa -- slaves that remember it are able to fly. read more
Promises to Keep: How Jackie Robinson Changed America
This Black History Month, celebrate the achievements of Jackie Robinson, a baseball legend in this scrapbook-style biography. Promises to Keep: How Jackie Robinson Changed America is a book to treasure. read more
Powerful Words: More Than 200 Years Of Extraordinary Writings By African Americans
Celebrate Black History Month with writings by African-American writers. In Powerful Words, the book offers stories, essays, articles, letters, poems and songs from inspirational Black authors. read more
Let's Talk About Race
Introduce young readers to the subject of race and multiculturalism in a unique and thought-provoking way with this children's book: Let's Talk About Race. read more
I Came as a Stranger: The Underground Railroad
I Came as a Stranger: The Underground Railroad is a children's book that depicts the hardships endured by African-Americans during the years of slavery. This important historical story is one every child should know. read more
Black: A Celebration of a Culture
Share the magic of multiculturalism with your children. Black goes beyond beautiful in Deborah Willis's stunning hardcover book Black: A Celebration of Culture. read more
Bintou's Braids
Charm your children with this Africa-based tale of a young girl who wants special hair. Bintou's Braids is a lovely, heartwarming book. read more
