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The Brown Bookshelf 28 Days Later Day 10: Eric-Shabazz Larkin

The Brown Bookshelf is pleased to feature Eric-Shabazz Larkin, illustrator of the book, Farmer Will Allen Growing Table, and founder of the Creative School of Thought, a group of artists that produce content for public art and social change. Read his fascinating journey here:

View the book trailer on Farmer Will Allen Growing Table at: https://vimeo.com/70377470

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The Brown Bookshelf 28 Days Later Day 2: Colin Bootman

Colin Bootman, award winning author and illustrator is Day 2’s feature of the 2014 28 Days Later hosted by The Brown Bookshelf.  His has illustrated many books.  Some of his famous books include: Almost To Freedom, In Momma’s Kitchen, A Picture Book of Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Dad, Jackie, and Me. 

For more information about Bootman, check out The Brown Bookshelf

His website is http://www.colinbootman.net

 

 

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2014 African American Read-In

The National Council of Teachers of English is celebrating its 25th Annual African American Read-In.  Information about this event can be found by clicking here.

Churches, community organizations, schools, libraries and bookstores can participate in this event.  The event can be simple or elaborate, with the focus on literacy, using any works written by African Americans.  The event must be held during the month of February.  After the event, a brief report must be submitted to NCTE.

 

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The Brown Bookshelf Day 1 of 28 Days Later

The Brown Bookshelf, a group of African American children’s and young adult authors and illustrators, hosts it annual 28 Days Later.  28 Days Later showcases some of the best African American children’s and young adult authors and illustrators.

Day 1 features Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of human rights activists, the late Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz.  She is the author of Growing Up X and a children’s book, Malcolm Little: The Boy Who Grew Up to Become Malcolm X.  Read more about Ms. Shabazz by clicking here.