365 Black Books Gordon Parks Thursday

November 30 was Gordon Parks birthday. Belated rest in heaven wishes to a multitalented man! This post will feature three of his works. For more information about Gordon Parks, please check out this website: Gordon Parks Museum

Book 1: The Learning Tree: A classic book and movie!

Book 2: A Choice of Weapons

Book 3: Half Past Autumn: A Retrospective

365 Black Books Monday Mix!

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

Day 10 of September is Black Reading Month Wonderful Wednesday

Today’s focus is on wonderful stories with beautiful illustrations/photographs and stories with powerful messages.

Book 1: How the Unicorn Got its Horn by Calandra and Camille Gibson. Mother and daughter team up to write a powerful story on patience and being careful what you ask for.

Book 2: A classic story beautifully and written story by John Steptoe

Book 3: A contemporary twist on fairy and folk tales with beautiful photographs.