Carter G. Woodson was born on December 19, 1875 Known as the Father of Black History, we continue to celebrate his life and legacy.
His seminal book The Mis-Education of the Negro
Book 1: Carter G. Woodson A Life in Black History by Jacqueline Goggin
Book 2: Carter G. Woodson The Man Who Put Black in American History by James Haskins and Kathleen Benson
Book 3: Carter Reads the Paper by Deborah Hopkinson; illustrated by Don Tate
Belated birthday wishes to Cicely Tyson who was born on December 19, 1924.
Her memoir: Just As I Am
A children’s book about Cicely was written by Renee Watson; illustrated by Sherry Shine
These two books focus on African American flower farmers and florists
Book 1: Black Flora Profiles of Inspiring Black Flower Farmers & Florists by Teresa J. Speight
Book 2: Black Flora Inspiring Profiles of Floriculture’s New Vanguard by Teresa J. Speight
These books tell the story of the legendary Bass Reeves, the first Black Deputy Marshal in the Wild West
Book 1: Black Gun, Silver Star
Book 2: Bass Reeves
Book 3: Bass Reeves Biography
Book 4: Bad News for Outlaws by Vaunda Michael Nelson
Wonderful day to share cookbooks from award winning chef Carla Hall
Book 1: Carla Hall’s Soul Food
Book 2: Cooking With Love
Book 3: Carla’s Comfort Foods
Donna Brazile, writer and political strategist, was born on December 15. She has contributed to many publications and books. This post will focus on three books written by her.
Book 1: Cooking With Grease
Book 2: Hacks
Book 3: For Colored Girls Who Considered Politics
Since 2020, BCALA has published a list of Best of the Best (BOTB) Books for PreK-Grade 12. These books are selected based on criteria, that represents the black experience with authenticity. The 2025 BOTB will be published early next year. In the meantime, I will post a medley of books from the 2024 BOTB list.
Book 1: Bridges Instead of Walls The Story of Mavis Staples by Mavis Staples and Carole Boston Weatherford ; illustrated by Steffi Walthall
Book 2: Moko Magic Carnival Chaos by Tracey Baptiste
Book 3: Love Requires Chocolate by Rayvnn K. Stringfield
Dionne Warwick celebrated her 85th birthday Friday, December 12. Belated birthday wishes!
Her autobiography:
Sammy Davis Jr. was born December 8. Three notable books about him: two autobiographies and one biography.
Book 1: Yes I Can!
Book 2: Why Me?
Book 3: In Black and White by Wil Haygood
Belated birthday wishes to Willie Mae (Big Mama) Thornton, who in 1952, recorded the song “Hound Dog” that was later recorded by Elvis Presley. Two books were written about this pioneer singer.
Book 1: Big Mama Thornton: The Life and Music by Michael Spörke
Book 2: Why Willie Mae Thornton Matters by Lynnee Denise
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