Read about the author of the book, Black Boy, White School, on The Brown Bookshelf.
28 Days Later Day 6: Traci L. Jones
Traci L. Jones, author of young adult books like Standing Against the Wind, Finding My Place and Silhouetted by the Blue, is the feature for Day 6 on The Brown Bookshelf. Read more about her at http://thebrownbookshelf.com
28 Days Later Day 5: Glennette Tilley Turner
Read about the author of Sunrise for Mrs. Burns, Take A Walk In Their Shoes, Follow In Their Footsteps, and other historical books on The Brown Bookshelf.
The Brown Bookshelf 28 Days Later Day 4: Glenda Armand
Read about Glenda Armand, an award winning author on The Brown Bookshelf 28 Days Later.
The Brown Bookshelf 28 Days Later: Day 3 Alaya Dawn Johnson
Read about today’s featured author on The Brown Bookshelf.
28 Days Later Day 2 Christian Robinson
Read about Christian Robinson on The Brown Bookshelf. He is Day 2’s feature in the 2013 28 Days Later.
African American Literary Events
Two literary events are launched this month.
2013 African American Read-In, sponsored by The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) For more information, click on this link: http://www.ncte.org/action/aari/packetinfo
The Brown Bookshelf, founded by African American authors and illustrators, launches 28 Days Later, which celebrates African American authors and illustrators of children’s literature. For today’s featured person, click on this link: http://thebrownbookshelf.com
2013 Reading Challenge
I’ve looked into some Reading Challenges, and I decided to create my own personal Reading Challenge. I’m going to attempt two challenges this year. The first one is to read Coretta Scott King Award Books (CSK) and to read a minimum of 12 global books. I confess that I’ve read some of the CSK Books. However, I need to read them again and post my comments and any applicable lesson plans, activities, or resources that tie-in to the book.
In addition to the African American Historical Events posts, I will also begin posting the books I am reading for my challenge.
Grandparents’ Day
Today is designated as Grandparents’ Day. Grandparents should be honored. Their role in the family are/were very important. Grandparents are/were the family historians. During the holidays, the grandparents’ home was the place for family get-togethers. On some occasions, the grandparents were the babysitters. Now grandparents’ roles and responsibiltiies have increased and some are more than babysitters. Some grandparents are raising their grandchildren. For some, the challenges of raising grandchildren are great. Now, more than ever, grandparents need support and encouragement. Let us honor and remember our grandparents today and everyday.
Some books have been written about African American grandparents-grandchildren relationships. Some of these books may still be in print. If not, visit your local library to see if these books are on the shelves and check them out! Unless otherwise noted, most of the books are for PreK-Grade 3.
Smalls, Irene. My Nana and Me
Smalls, Irene. My Pop Pop and Me
Johnson, Angela. When I Am Old With You
Igus, Toyomi. When I Was Little
Velasquez, Eric. Grandma’s Gift
Velasquez, Eric. Grandma’s Record
Greenfield, Eloise. Grandpa’s Face
Greenfield, Eloise. Grandmama’s Joy
Crews, Donald. Bigmama’s
Davis, Tanita S. Mare’s War (grades 7-10)
African American Booklists
Periodically, public libraries and newspapers create booklists that African Americans should read.
Detroit Public Library 2012 African American Booklist: http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org/story/2012-african-american-booklist
Huffington Post posted their own list: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/03/50-books-that-every-african-american-should-read_n_1647614.html
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