Black representation matters when it pertains to the literature that our Black children are exposed to. Here are 10 Black children’s books that elevate our children.
I Dream of Africa
In Africa Dream by Eloise Greenfield, a little African-American girl falls asleep and dreams of ancient Africa. In this dream, she returns to her people exercising the principle of Sankofa, which means “to go back and fetch it.” This translates to the phrase “you cannot know where you are going unless you know where you have been.” She visits a village, its marketplaces and even meets her grandfather.
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Please add this one to your next list. Our children….ALL children, need to know about the contributions of African-Americans to our country and our world.
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Also check out books from Just Us Books: http://aalbc.it/jubooks Perhpas the premier publisher of books feature Black children.
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Try "KENYA'S SONG" by Linda Trice ( Charlesbridge Publishing). 2 parent family, Hispanic teacher, diverse classmates and a Daddy who plays jazz piano at the Caribbean Cultural Center.Does it get any better than this?
Love it.
If you are looking for a fun but educational book for your child that will inspire and spark their imagination.
Andrew & The Time Machine Closet: The Gold King is a fun-filled story about a time-traveling 9 year old who time-travels to the 14th century and meets the richest king to ever live, Mansa Musa.