These women advanced their STEM fields, and each built a legacy of her own. This book features 15 stories of fearless female scientists. Black Women in Science by Kimberly Brown Pellum.This collection of stories is sure to encourage, inspire, and empower the next generation of change-makers. Learn about 52 icons from black culture, past and present. Young Gifted and Black: Meet 52 Black Heroes from Past and Present by Jamia Wilson and Andrea Pippins.These change-makers demonstrated the importance of black culture in America, and because of their actions and activism, they changed the world. Ntozake Shange’s book is a beautiful window into her childhood growing up around innovators and activists. Ellington Was Not a Street by Ntozake Shange and Kadir Nelson.
Today, she directs a media empire that includes the Oprah Winfrey Network, O Magazine, a book club, and radio shows. The reader learns all about the little girl on a Mississippi pig farm who grew up to be the “Queen of Talk.” Oprah’s incredible talent and diligence led her to become the host of the Emmy Award–winning Oprah Winfrey Show. This book is the story of Oprah Winfrey’s childhood. Oprah: The Little Speakerby Carole Boston Weatherford.A beautiful book to read with your littles to inspire them to see the interconnectivity among all beings. He was inspired by the song’s simple message and wanted to capture the joy of living in and engaging with the world. Kadir Nelson’s breathtaking illustrations bring this book to life. He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands by Kadir Nelson.Start today by reading these awesome books with your kids: According to Danielle Slaughter of Mamademics, “Black history is American history.” To raise conscious and justice-driven change-makers of our own, it’s important to expose our kids to stories that support these values. It’s also important to seek out information about black change-makers and history all year long. So to celebrate Black History Month, you can purchase and read books written by black authors. The purpose of the #OwnVoices initiative is to improve diversity in the publishing industry by emphasizing the importance of having authors identify with the subject they are writing about. But did you know that the #OwnVoices hashtag on social media seeks to highlight marginalized voices all year long?
This time of year, you may have noticed that Black History Month book lists and activities start appearing in parenting and educational resources all over the web.
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