Jean-Michel Basquiat was born on December 22, 1960. He was a phenomenal artist whose art expanded the art world.
Book 1: Jean Michel Basquiat King Pleasure
Book 2: To Repel Ghosts by Kevin Young
Book 3: Radiant Child by Javaka Steptoe
365 Black Books MISelf Monday
Here is a sneak preview of the 2025 MISelf Booklist . MISelf Books is a list of books developed by Michigan school libraries. More titles will be revealed at a later date.
Book 1: Gamerville A Graphic Novel by Johnnie Christmas
Book 2: Boy 2.0 by Tracey Baptiste
365 Black Books Carter G. Woodson Sunday
Carter G. Woodson was born on December 19, 1875 Known as the Father of Black History, we continue to celebrate his life and legacy.
His seminal book The Mis-Education of the Negro
Book 1: Carter G. Woodson A Life in Black History by Jacqueline Goggin
Book 2: Carter G. Woodson The Man Who Put Black in American History by James Haskins and Kathleen Benson
Book 3: Carter Reads the Paper by Deborah Hopkinson; illustrated by Don Tate
365 Black Books Cicely Tyson Saturday
Belated birthday wishes to Cicely Tyson who was born on December 19, 1924.
Her memoir: Just As I Am
A children’s book about Cicely was written by Renee Watson; illustrated by Sherry Shine
365 Black Books Floral Friday
These two books focus on African American flower farmers and florists
Book 1: Black Flora Profiles of Inspiring Black Flower Farmers & Florists by Teresa J. Speight
Book 2: Black Flora Inspiring Profiles of Floriculture’s New Vanguard by Teresa J. Speight
365 Black Books Throwback Thursday
These books tell the story of the legendary Bass Reeves, the first Black Deputy Marshal in the Wild West
Book 1: Black Gun, Silver Star
Book 2: Bass Reeves
Book 3: Bass Reeves Biography
Book 4: Bad News for Outlaws by Vaunda Michael Nelson
365 Black Books Wonderful Wednesday
Wonderful day to share cookbooks from award winning chef Carla Hall
Book 1: Carla Hall’s Soul Food
Book 2: Cooking With Love
Book 3: Carla’s Comfort Foods
365 Black Books Donna Brazile Tuesday
Donna Brazile, writer and political strategist, was born on December 15. She has contributed to many publications and books. This post will focus on three books written by her.
Book 1: Cooking With Grease
Book 2: Hacks
Book 3: For Colored Girls Who Considered Politics
365 Black Books Best of the Best (BOTB) Medley Monday
Since 2020, BCALA has published a list of Best of the Best (BOTB) Books for PreK-Grade 12. These books are selected based on criteria, that represents the black experience with authenticity. The 2025 BOTB will be published early next year. In the meantime, I will post a medley of books from the 2024 BOTB list.
Book 1: Bridges Instead of Walls The Story of Mavis Staples by Mavis Staples and Carole Boston Weatherford ; illustrated by Steffi Walthall
Book 2: Moko Magic Carnival Chaos by Tracey Baptiste
Book 3: Love Requires Chocolate by Rayvnn K. Stringfield
365 Black Books Dionne Warwick Sunday
Dionne Warwick celebrated her 85th birthday Friday, December 12. Belated birthday wishes!
Her autobiography:
The CamaraIfe Maktaba 