Take time to restore/nurture your soul/spirit. Here are two books that can help you on your restorative soul/spirit journey.
Book 1: Eric V. Copage, Black Pearls
Book 2: Stephanie Stokes Oliver, Daily Cornbread
Day 19 of September is Black Reading Month Fashionable Friday
Today I will feature/highlight African American fashion and knitwear designers.
Book 1: Daniel R. May, Dapper Dan Made in Harlem
Book 2: Ruth E. Carter, The Art of Ruth E. Carter
Book 3: Rosemary E. Reed Miller, Threads of Time, The Fabric of History
Book 4: Lisa S. Borum, Timeless Knits for Every Wardrobe
Book 5: Toni Lipsey, The Tunisian Crochet Handbook
Day 18 of September is Black Reading Month Truthful Thursday
Today I will focus on two authors who wrote about American history through the lens of African Americans.
Author 1: Dick Gregory, No More Lies A classic read
Author 2: Michael Harriot, Black AF History, the Un-Whitewashed Story of America
Day 17 of September is Black Reading Month Wednesday Women Authors
Today I will feature/highlight two award-winning authors who have written books on a variety of topics.
Author 1: Rita Williams-Garcia, author of the One Crazy Summer trilogy. Awesome reads! https://www.ritawg.com/
Author 2: Brandy Colber, author of Little and Lion, Finding Yvonne, and Black Birds in the Sky https://www.brandycolbert.com/
Day 16 of September is Black Reading Month Teen Tuesday
Today’s focus will be on teens. I will feature two YA authors today, but will feature many more later.
Author 1: Jerome Gibson, author of More Than a Game, and More Than a Game The Beginning. A Christian urban fiction story about a young man who gets involved in the drug business with some serious consequences. https://www.amazon.com/More-Than-Game-Beginning/dp/0981464548
Author 2: Ebony LaDelle, author of Love Radio and This Could be Forever. Love Radio is a wonderful love story between a young female healing from a secret and a young man who is caring for his mother and brother. https://www.ebonyladelle.com
Day 15 of September is Black Reading Month Male Author Monday
Today I will feature authors that wrote award winning books and might be under the radar.
Author 1: Lamar Giles, author of Fake ID, Spin, and Not So Pure and Simple https://www.lamargiles.com/books-1
Author 2: Ronald L. Smith, author of Hoodoo, the Mesmerist, and the Black Panther https://strangeblackflowers.com/books/
Author 3: Kwame Mbalia, author of the Tristan Strong series and more https://www.kwamembalia.com/
Day 14 of September is Black Reading Month Grandparents
Last Sunday, September 7, was Grandparents’ Day. Let’s celebrate our grandparents all year long!
Book 1: Tea Cakes for Tosh by Kelly Starling Lyons
Book 2: My Nana and Me by Irene Smalls
Book 3: Big Papa and the Time Machine by Daniel Bernstrom
Day 13 of September is Black Reading Month Gardening Saturday
The weather in Detroit is perfect for fall gardening! To assist you in your gardening journey, here are a few resources:
Book 1: How to Become a Gardener by Ashlie Thomas. I read her book and listened to a recent podcast. Very informative!
Book 2: The Gangsta Gardener by Ron Finley. I watched a few of his videos. He, too, is very informative! Also, his project is engaging kindergarteners to become gardeners. Check it out!
Book 3: Farming While Black by Leah Penniman
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Day 12 of September is Black Reading Month Dancing Friday
Friday is a good day for dancing! I will feature three books that are about dancing.
Book 1: Dancing in the Wings by Debbie Allen; illustrated by Kadir Nelson. A story about a long-legged girl who is determined to prove she can be a dancer.
Book 2: Brothers of the Knight by Debbie Allen; illustrated by Kadir Nelson. A delightful story about 12 brothers who can dance their shoes off!
Book 3: Life in Motion Young Reader’s Edition by Misty Copeland. This memoir chronicles Misty’s journey to become the first African American female principal ballet dancer at the American Ballet Theatre.
Day 11 of September is Black Reading Month Throwback Thursday
This Throwback Thursday is featuring books written about historical musicians and operas.
Book 1: This beautifully written and illustrated story is about a father’s passion for baseball and a boy’s passion for violin/music.
Book 2: Aida by Leontyne Price
Book 3: Before There Was Mozart by Lesa Cline-Ransome
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