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Day 2 of September is Black Reading Month: Back to School Tuesday

Day 2: As children and young adults are returning to school, I think it would be a good idea to feature books about children returning to school.

Book 1: The King of Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes

Book 2: the Queen of Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes

Book 3: Nana Akua Goes to School by Tricia Elam Walker

Book 4: For middle school New Kid by Jerry Craft

Book 5: For high school, The Black Kids by Christina Hammonds Reed

Book 6: Classic nonfiction title

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Day 10 of September is Black Reading Month Wonderful Wednesday

Today’s focus is on wonderful stories with beautiful illustrations/photographs and stories with powerful messages.

Book 1: How the Unicorn Got its Horn by Calandra and Camille Gibson. Mother and daughter team up to write a powerful story on patience and being careful what you ask for.

Book 2: A classic story beautifully and written story by John Steptoe

Book 3: A contemporary twist on fairy and folk tales with beautiful photographs.