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)
The CamaraIfe Maktaba 