March 24 Woman of the Day is Dorothy Height, who was born on this day in 1912. Read about this extraordinary woman here:
Other resources about Dorothy Height:
NPR: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=126128076
PBS: http://video.pbs.org/video/2206091748/
National Council of Negro Women: http://www.ncnw.org/about/height.htm
Books written by Dorothy Height:
Open Wide the Freedom Gates A Memoir (2005)
Living With Purpose (2010)
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Loving Nate is Leah’s story of falling in love with Mr. Perfect. Leah falls fast and hard, losing all sense of reasoning. Love can do that to a gal, especially when the guy is as smooth as Nathan Moore. Loving Nate is about Leah’s journey of falling in love, when she should have been standing in love.
Book Blurb:
Loving Nate is Leah’s story of falling in love with Mr. Perfect. Leah falls fast and hard, losing all sense of reasoning. Love can do that to a gal, especially when the guy is as smooth as Nathan Moore. Loving Nate is about Leah’s journey of falling in love, when she should have been standing in love.
I can?t even return his welcome. I think Hi, handsome. I form Hi, gorgeous. Nothing manifests. It?s then that I realize my game is weak. I?m warm inside and still shivering on…
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Harriet A. Jacobs, born in 1813, was one of the first African American women to publish an autobiography. Her autobiography, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, told how she struggled to avoid the sexual advances of her master. More information about this courageous woman can be found here:
More resources on Harriet A. Jacobs:
Yale University: http://www.yale.edu/glc/harriet/ PBS: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part4/4p2923.html NPR: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1869987
Middle School lesson plan: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/slavery/teachers/lesson3.html
Teacher’s Guide: http://www.us.penguingroup.com/static/pdf/teachersguides/IncidentsSlaveGirlTG.pdf
Annenberg Learner: http://www.learner.org/amerpass/unit07/authors-7.html
March 12 Woman of the Day is Virginia Hamilton, an award winning children’s and young adult’s author, who was born on this day in 1936. Information about this amazing author can be found by clicking here:
Additional resources: Biography.com: http://www.biography.com/people/virginia-hamilton-21106647 Scholastic.com: http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/contributor/virginia-hamilton Audio from Open Road Media: http://video.openroadmedia.com/UTq3/meet-virginia-hamilton/
TeachingBooks.net: http://www.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?aid=444&a=1
Ralph Waldo Ellison, the author of the classic book Invisible Man was born on March 1. Information on this author can be found by clicking on the following links:
Library of Congress. Type Ralph Ellison in the search box and view hundreds of primary resources on this author at http://loc.gov
PBS: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/episodes/ralph-ellison/an-american-journey/587/
NPR: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=9977702
Lesson plans/activities on Invisible Man
Random House: http://www.randomhouse.com/highschool/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780679732761&view=tg
PBS: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/lessons_plans/ralph-ellisons-invisible-man/
Ms. Effie’s LifeSavers for Teachers: http://mseffie.com/AP/Invisible%20Man.pdf
During Black History Month, I like to learn about relatively unknown African Americans, some who may be called “unsung heroes.” One such person was Bass Reeves, an African American Deputy U.S. Marshall. Thanks to award winning author, Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, and award winning illustrator, R. Gregory Christie, together they created the book, Bad News for Outlaws The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshall. This title is available in hardcover library binding, Kindle, audible, and paperback.m
Bass Reeves was born into slavery in 1838. Although he had a tough life, he had a strong sense of right and wrong that many people admired. The Indian Territory was a haven for many outlaws. When Judge Isaac Parker tried to bring order to this territory, he chose Bass to be a deputy U.S. marshal. Bass proved to be the best man for the job.
Bass worked more than thirty years capturing more than 3000 outlaws. His techniques were cunning, respectful, and peaceful. Violence was Bass’ last resort. As a result of Bass’ techniques, he killed only 14 men in the line of duty. To read how he accomplish this, you must read the book.
Nelson’s thorough research of Bass Reeves’ and her storytelling skills is evident at the beginning of the story. Readers will immediately be drawn into the story when they read the first sentence: “Jim Webb’s luck was running muddy when Bass Reeves rode into town.” Christie’s illustration on the next page captures the fear on Jim Webb’s face, and the quiet, solemn demeanor of Bass Reeves chasing him. Young readers will recognize the themes of justice and fairness, and love the large images of Big Bad Bass Reeves and also the fine attention to details. Once you read this story, you will love it too and include it in your collection.
Additional resources, both print and electronic, on Bass Reeves are listed below.
Burton, Art T., Black Gun, Silver Star: The Life and Legend of Frontier Marshal Bass Reeves
Paulsen, Gary., The Legend of Bass Reeves
NPR: Bad News for Outlaws http://www.npr.org/books/titles/195248918/bad-news-for-outlaws-the-remarkable-life-of-bass-reeves-deputy-u-s-marshal
Telegraph: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/10131675/Was-the-real-Lone-Ranger-black.html
National Park Service: http://www.nps.gov/fosm/historyculture/bass_reeves.htm
Times New Record: http://swtimes.com/sections/news/special-reports/bass-reeves-former-slave-lived-unusual-life.html
The Life and Times of Deputy U.S. Marshall Bass Reeves: http://mentalfloss.com/article/33537/life-and-times-deputy-us-marshal-bass-reeves
Activities:
https://childrenslit-socialstudies.wikispaces.com/Bad+News+for+Outlaws+Reinforcing+Activity
http://www.islma.org/2012BluestemResources/BadNewsOutlaws.pdf
The Brown Bookshelf 28 Days Later is pleased to feature Celeste O. Norfleet on Day 25. Norfleet, the author of popular young adult books, Download Drama, Getting Played, Fast Forward, Pushing Pause, and She Said, She Said. To read more about her interesting author journey click here and visit her website.
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