Two Truths and a Lionel by Brian Wasson
An interesting story about young man name Lionel wanting to live up to his family name. He is called a hero for helping some people escape from a pet shop fire. But is Lionel really the hero? Lionel doesn’t remember. However, Lionel is certainly enjoying all the attention he is receiving. When some additional footage from the fire threatens to surface, will it reveal Lionel or someone else as the hero?
These three books chronicle significant African American events and people.
Book 1: Timelines From Black History
Book 2: Timelines of African American History by Tom Cowan and Jack Maguire
Book 3: Timetables of African American History
Today’s books feature the history of black music and its impact on various music genres.
Book 1: I See the Rhythm by Michele Wood and Toyomi Igus. Beautifully illustrated and well written book on black music.
Book 2: Rhythm Ride: A Road Trip Through the Motown Sound by Andrea Davis Pinkney
Book 3: Race Music by Guthrie P. Ramsey, Jr.
Book 4: My Black Country by Alice Randall
I attended a booksigning at Detroit Public Library featuring Abby Phillip, author of A Dream Deferred. Ms. Phillip shared so much insight and information about this trailblazer. A must read!
One Saturday a month, I play bid whist with some friends and we have a great time! So, I was curious if there were any written books on bid whist. Of course, there are some books on bid whist!
Book 1: The Gist of Bid Whist by Lamont Jones
Book 2: Rise and Fly by Greg Morrison and Yannick Rice Lamb
Book 3: The Evolution of Bid Whist by Ronald Allen
Today’s books focus on the Green Book, the travel guide for African Africans.
Book 1: Ruth and the Green Book by Calvin Alexander Ramsey; illustrated by Floyd Cooper
Book 2: Driving the Green Book by Alvin Hall
Book 3: Overground Railroad by Candacy Taylor
Today will focus on anthologies featuring African American Drama.
Book 1: Black Theater USA by James V. Hatch and Ted Shine
Book 2: Black Thunder An Anthology of Contemporary African American Drama edited by William B. Branch
This middle grade book about a middle grade student who was grieving over the loss of his best friend, was long listed for the National Book Awards. A noteworthy read!
Today’s two books focus on Detroit.
Book 1: The Dawn of Detroit by Tiya Miles
Book 2: Black Detroit by Herb Boyd
My visit to my local library branches was an opportunity to check out some new books. Here are the titles:
Book 1: J vs. K by Kwame Alexander and Jerry Craft. I’m excited to read this one!
Book 2: Greatness by the award-winning team Regis and Kahran Bethencourt
Book 3: The Davenports More Than This by Krystal Marquis
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