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 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:
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.
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