Today we honor, salute, and pay tribute to our men and women who served and sacrificed for this country.
These book recommendations came from a blog post on Master Wings Publishing website.
Book 1: Forgotten by Linda Hervieux
Book 2: The Black Civil War Soldier by Deborah Willis
Book 3: Buffalo Soldiers in the West edited by Bruce A. Glasrud
Book 4: Standing in Their Own Light by Judith L. Van Buskirk
Book 5: Glory in Their Spirit by Sandra M. Bolzenius
These three books present a historical context on the role African Americans played in musical plays.
Book 1: When Broadway was Black by
Book 2: Black Theatre by Stewart F. Lane
Book 3: Black Musical Theatre From Coontown to Dreamgirls by Allen Woll
First day of snow in Michigan. Although there is only one print book about African Americans skiers, there are some electronic/digital “books” on the subject.
Book 1: The Day Snow Turned Black edited by Naomi Bryson, Ed.D
Bonnie St. John was the first African American woman to win two bronze medals in the 1984 Winter Paralympics. Read her inspiring story here.
The Jim Dandy Ski Club in Detroit is the first African American ski club in the United States. Read more about this awesome ski club here.
There are plenty of videos on roller skating. There are fewer books on the subject. Here are the few:
Book 1: Rollerdanceman: The Biography of Richard Humphrey by Carla Dometrious
Book 2: Motown Sound on Wheels by Rockin’ Richard Houston
Book 3: Evolution of Skating Vol. 1
Hat season is upon us. These books play tribute to the hat.
Book 1: Crowns Portraits of Black Women in Church Hats by Michael Cunningham & Craig Marberry
Book 2: Aunt Flossie Hats (and Crab Cakes Later by Elizabeth Fitzgerald Howard; illustrated by James Ransome
Book 3: Tiara’s Hat Parade by Kelly Starling Lyons; illustrated by Nicole Tadgell
Book 4: Mae Makes a Way
These books are written by poet, musician, and more Gil Scott-Heron.
Book 1: The Vulture by Gil Scott-Heron. Gil Scott-Heron’s first novel that he wrote at the age of 20.
Book 2: Now and Then by Gil Scott-Heron. His song lyrics/poems
Book 3: The Last Holiday A Memoir by Gil Scott-Heron
These books highlight children and their pets.
Book 1: Thinker My Puppy Poet and Me by Eloise Greenfield; illustrated by Ehsan Abdollahi
Book 2: Sounder by William H. Armstrong A classic!
Book 3: Please, Puppy, Please by Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee; illustrated by Kadir Nelson
Book 4: Not My Cat by Stacey Patton; illustrated by Acamy Schleikorn
Today’s post features books about gratitude and community.
Book 1: Thanks A Million by Nikki Grimes. The award-winning poet wrote several poems on thankfulness and gratitude.
Book 2: Thank You, Omu! by Oge Mora. Omu shares her stew with everyone until there is none left for her. What happens next speaks to the power of gratitude and community.
Book 3: Thank You! It’s an Afro by Cassidy Bridges. A true story about self-love and Afro appreciation.
I love college basketball men’s and women’s! Today starts the college basketball season. It is only fitting that I feature just a few books on basketball. Biographies of basketball players will be posted later.
Book 1: The Boys of Dunbar by Alejandro Danois
Book 2: More Than Just a Game by Madison Moore
Book 3: Hoops Heroes: The Untold Story of Black Basketball by Elliott Smith
Book 4: I Came as a Shadow by John Thompson
This is election time and an opportunity to exercise our power/privilege to vote. If the powers that be want to suppress our vote, that means your vote has power! Exercise your power!
Dr. Carol Anderson has written two excellent books on voting suppression. A must read!
Book 1: One Person, No Vote
Book 2: One Person, No Vote Young Adult Edition
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