![]() Evans: Both tender and whimsical, Big Papa and the Time Machine follows a grandfather and grandson who travel through time-in and out of moments in Big Papa's 20th-century life-and discover the true meaning of being brave along the way. A Ride to Remember reveals how in the summer of 1963, due to demonstrations and public protests, the Gwynn Oak Amusement Park in Maryland became desegregated and opened to all for the first time.īig Papa and the Time Machine by Daniel Bernstrom, illustrated by Shane W. The ABCs of Black History, by Rio Cortez, illustrated by Lauren Semmer: This beautiful alphabet picture book presents key names, moments and places in Black history with text lyrically written by poet Rio Cortez.Ī Ride to Remember: A Civil Rights Story by Sharon Langley and Amy Nathan, illustrated by Floyd Cooper: The true story of how a ride on a carousel made a powerful civil rights statement. Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'o, illustrated by Vashti Harrison: From Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o comes a powerful, moving picture book about colorism, self-esteem, and learning that true beauty comes from within. ![]() Milo Imagines the World by Matt de la Peña, illustrated by Christian Robinson: The team behind the Newbery Medal winner and Caldecott Honor book Last Stop on Market Street once again delivers a surprising and timely picture book that helps readers discover that you can’t really know someone just by looking at them. Other kids zip and zoom by like race cars, but all Ty can do is wobble! Ty wants to give up, but a new friend helps Ty give it another try. ![]() Ty's Travels: Zip, Zoom! by Kelly Starling Lyons, illustrated by Nina Mata: Ty can't wait to ride his brand-new scooter at the park. Mommy's Khimar (First Book Special Edition) by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, illustrated by Ebony Glenn: A young Muslim girl spends a busy day wrapped up in her mother's colorful headscarf, called a khimar, in this sweet and fanciful picture book. Black History Month Books: Grades PreK-1ĭream Big, Little One by Vashti Harrison: Featuring 18 trailblazing Black women in American history, Dream Big, Little One is the irresistible board book adaptation of Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History. Looking for More Suggestions for Black History Month Books? First Book adds new books to the Marketplace weekly! Visit often to see what new books we’ve added to our selection of titles about Black history, books featuring African American characters and cultures, and books by African American authors and illustrators. These titles tend to sell out quickly, but more are on their way, so check back often! Give readers of any age the tools they need to learn more with First Book’s 28 books for 28 days, a hand-picked selection of fantastic reads, designed especially for educators. We may celebrate Black History Month in February, but Black history is now-this minute, this year, this decade. Lori Prince, director of merchandising at First Book shared, “We want to make sure that all readers see the full breadth of the Black experience, not just stories of trauma and oppression.” While, in 2021 and beyond, recognizing Black pain and struggle remains an important focus, the curators of the First Book Marketplace for educators also work to strike a balance-highlighting books that celebrate Black joy, excellence and progress. It was apparent, perhaps more so than other years, why Black stories matter, especially in the classroom. In 2020, educators and avid readers collectively recognized the urgency of reading anti-racist books and exercising self-education.
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