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Tag: Black History Month

February 26, 2021 Feature / Reviews

Review: I Wish I Learned The Alphabet With This Diverse Read

A is for anthem, B is for beautiful, and C is for community! With The ABCs of Black History by

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February 23, 2021 Feature / Reviews

Review: Bravery, Optimism Are Core Themes In This Promise Of Change

Before the Little Rock Nine set foot into an all-white school, there was the Clinton 12: a group of Black

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February 18, 2021 Feature / Reviews

Review: One Last Word Offers New Perspective On Poetry From The Harlem Renaissance

I had never even heard of the Harlem Renaissance until reading One Last Word by Nikki Grimes. It was an

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February 8, 2021 Feature / Reviews

Review: Jackie Robinson’s Daughter Shares Her Experience Of The Civil Rights Movement

Child Of The Dream is written by Jackie Robinson’s daughter, Sharon. It’s a peek into her life as a 13-year-old

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February 24, 2020 Feature / Reviews

Review: A Sweet And Meaningful Story About Young John Lewis

John Lewis. When most people hear his name, they think of a strong, brave man who marched with Dr. Martin

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February 13, 2020 Feature / Reviews

Review: Elijah Of Buxton Filled With Humor, Drama And Mystery

The book Elijah of Buxton shows life on a runaway slave settlement in the 1800’s with humor, drama and mystery.

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February 28, 2019 Feature / Reviews

Review: Let The Truth Be Told Celebrates Bravery Of Journalist Ida B. Wells

If you like stories about rebellious girls, you’ll enjoy this book called Ida B. Wells: Let the Truth Be Told

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February 5, 2019 Feature / Reviews

Review: When Rosa Parks Went Fishing Offers A Glimpse Of Her Early Years

For Black History Month, I am excited to review this book about a brave black woman named Rosa Parks. A

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February 1, 2019 Feature / Reviews

Review: Young, Gifted And Black Shows Paths To Greatness Start With Childhood Dreams

“Young, Gifted and Black!” Those are the lyrics to a popular song by Nina Simone. Author Jamia Wilson decided to

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