African-Swedish Bookshelf Delights: 7 Must-Read Authors and Literary Gems
Whether you’re in the mood for historical insights, thrilling mysteries, heartwarming tales, or thought-provoking poetry, there’s something here for everyone.
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Coffee Table Books by Black Authors
These coffee table books allow us to celebrate our shared heritage, honor our ancestors, and embrace our collective beauty.
Black Women Sci-Fi & Fantasy Authors You Should Read
There are increasingly more books by Black female authors featuring Black characters leading revolutions, wielding superpowers, and being the kickass…
Children’s Books That Encourage Your Kids To See The World
Books with a travel theme are a great way to open your children’s minds to new adventures and excitement about the world around us.
6 books that explain the history and meaning of Juneteenth
Juneteenth – the long-standing holiday that commemorates the arrival of news of emancipation and freedom to enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas, in 1865 – became a federal holiday in 2021.
Breaking Barriers: African Americans Pursue PhDs and College Degrees Behind Bars
This transformative trend challenges societal perceptions of incarcerated individuals and highlights the power of education in breaking the cycle of incarceration.
Add African American Dads to your Literacy Programs and Watch Magic Happen
In schools where African American boys may show little to no interest in reading, imitation can positively affect their reading success.
The Reading Quilt: The Marva Collins’ Way
This month “The Reading Quilt” shines a spotlight on the late Marva Collins, who worked passionately to help educate African American children who were dismissed as learning disabled, harmful, or unloveable.
Beatrix Potter’s famous tales are rooted in stories told by enslaved Africans – but she was very quiet about their origins
The similarities between Beatrix Potter’s tales and the Brer Rabbit stories demand further consideration.
Winnie and Nelson: new book paints a deeply human portrait of the Mandela marriage and South Africa’s struggle
Winnie and Nelson: Portrait of a Marriage is at once a double biography of South Africa’s two famous liberation leaders and a historical love story about their personal lives