Dionne Warwick celebrated her 85th birthday Friday, December 12. Belated birthday wishes!
Her autobiography:
365 Black Books: Sammy Davis, Jr. Saturday
Sammy Davis Jr. was born December 8. Three notable books about him: two autobiographies and one biography.
Book 1: Yes I Can!
Book 2: Why Me?
Book 3: In Black and White by Wil Haygood
365 Black Books Big Mama Thornton Friday
Belated birthday wishes to Willie Mae (Big Mama) Thornton, who in 1952, recorded the song “Hound Dog” that was later recorded by Elvis Presley. Two books were written about this pioneer singer.
Book 1: Big Mama Thornton: The Life and Music by Michael Spörke
Book 2: Why Willie Mae Thornton Matters by Lynnee Denise
365 Black Books Throwback Thursday
A different perspective on throwback Thursday. This book talks about the black neighborhoods and the social, political, and economic factors that impacted them.
Book: Where the Hood At? by Michael C. Lens
365 Black Books Stuart Scott Wednesday
Tonight, ESPN will air 30 for 30 on Stuart Scott, a sports journalist who influenced/impacted sports reporting in his own unique style. Here is his autobiography.
365 Black Books Hattie McDaniel Tuesday
Our bookclub discussed a historical fiction novel about Hattie McDaniel, the first African actress to receive an Oscar for a supporting role in a film (Gone With the Wind). ReShonda Tate, the author, researched Hattie McDaniel and used some creative liberties in creating a story about a pioneer, a fighter, and classy woman.
Book 1: The Queen of Sugar Hill by ReShonda Tate
Book 2: Hattie McDaniel Black Ambition, White Hollywood by Jill Watts
365 Black Books MiSelf Monday
Today’s posts will feature books from the 2024 MiSelf in Books PK-Grade 12 booklist. These are diverse, are exemplary in literary merit and authentic representation.
Book 1: Bros by Carole Boston Weatherford; illustrated by Reggie Brown. (Grades PreK-1)
Book 2: The Last Stand by Atwan Eady; illustrated by Jarrett & Jerome Pumphrey (Grades 2-3)
Book 3: Duel by Jessixa Bagley; illustrated by Aaron Bagley (Grades 3-7)
Book 4: The Order of Things by Kaija Langley (Grades 6-8)
Book 5: Forever is Now by Mariama J. Lockington (Grades 9-12)
365 Black Books Marching Bands Sunday
These four books portray, present, and explain the HBCU Marching Band experience.
Book 1: The HBCU Experience The HBCU Band Alumni Edition
Book 2: Keith Duncan Battle of the Bands
Book 3: Marching Bands (Photography) Jules Allen
Book 4: Marching to the Beat: HBCU Bands from A to Z
365 Black Books Little Richard Saturday
December 5 was Little Richard’s birthday. Two books were written about the musician’s life, music, and his influence.
Book 1: The Life and Times of Little Richard: The Authorized Biography by Charles White.
Book 2: The Big Life of Little Richard by Mark Ribowsky
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Two books about Donny Hathaway, whose classic song “This Christmas” is played and song throughout the holiday season.
Book 1: Donny Hathaway’s Donny Hathaway Live by Emily J. Lordi
Book 2: Winners Have Yet to be Announced by Ed Pavlic
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