Librarian Prep Post: Build a Thoughtful Black History Month Collection
February is just around the corner, and now is the perfect time to refresh your Black History Month booklists. We’ve curated a range of new and essential titles to help you plan engaging displays and instruction for readers of all ages.
Ruth y el libro verde (Ruth and the Green Book)
Interest Level: Grade 2 – Grade 5
Follow along as young Ruth and her family travel from Chicago to Alabama, guided by The Green Book, a publication listing welcoming hotels, restaurants, and gas stations, which helped Black travelers navigate safely during the Jim Crow era. Now in Spanish.
Fight for the Right to Read
Interest Level: Grade 2 – Grade 7
Wilbert Tucker was a pioneering lawyer who organized a sit-down-in-the-library protest in 1939. It took many court cases and years of fighting, but Tucker fought until everyone could sit and read in the public library.
Arm in Arm
Interest Level: Grade 6 – Grade 12
Born into a family of enslavers in the South, Sarah Grimké and Angelina Grimké Weld were some of the first women to speak out about abolition and women’s rights. Explore the mostly forgotten lives of these complex women leaders.
Difference Makers
Interest Level: Grade 3 – Grade 5
This captivating series introduces a diverse array of inspiring leaders who have made a significant impact in their communities and beyond. Each book in the series features a different trailblazer, showcasing their unique journey, challenges, and triumphs.
Deportistas que marcaron una diferencia (Athletes Who Made a Difference)
Interest Level: Grade 3 – Grade 6
This graphic nonfiction series presents true sports stories of grit, leadership, and resistance. Follow legendary athletes from their early years to pro careers, and see how they pushed to change the world around them. Now in Spanish!
Hip-Hop Culture
Interest Level: Grade 4 – Grade 8
Hip-hop is a cultural movement with a rich history. From dance and fashion to social justice, this series highlights the importance of hip-hop and celebrates the pivotal people and events that have shaped it.
Looking for more titles to read during Black History Month? Check out other blog post spotlights with featured titles to celebrate more remarkable achievements and inspiring stories!
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