These books are written by poet, musician, and more Gil Scott-Heron.
Book 1: The Vulture by Gil Scott-Heron. Gil Scott-Heron’s first novel that he wrote at the age of 20.
Book 2: Now and Then by Gil Scott-Heron. His song lyrics/poems
Book 3: The Last Holiday A Memoir by Gil Scott-Heron
These books highlight children and their pets.
Book 1: Thinker My Puppy Poet and Me by Eloise Greenfield; illustrated by Ehsan Abdollahi
Book 2: Sounder by William H. Armstrong A classic!
Book 3: Please, Puppy, Please by Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee; illustrated by Kadir Nelson
Book 4: Not My Cat by Stacey Patton; illustrated by Acamy Schleikorn
Today’s post features books about gratitude and community.
Book 1: Thanks A Million by Nikki Grimes. The award-winning poet wrote several poems on thankfulness and gratitude.
Book 2: Thank You, Omu! by Oge Mora. Omu shares her stew with everyone until there is none left for her. What happens next speaks to the power of gratitude and community.
Book 3: Thank You! It’s an Afro by Cassidy Bridges. A true story about self-love and Afro appreciation.
I love college basketball men’s and women’s! Today starts the college basketball season. It is only fitting that I feature just a few books on basketball. Biographies of basketball players will be posted later.
Book 1: The Boys of Dunbar by Alejandro Danois
Book 2: More Than Just a Game by Madison Moore
Book 3: Hoops Heroes: The Untold Story of Black Basketball by Elliott Smith
Book 4: I Came as a Shadow by John Thompson
This is election time and an opportunity to exercise our power/privilege to vote. If the powers that be want to suppress our vote, that means your vote has power! Exercise your power!
Dr. Carol Anderson has written two excellent books on voting suppression. A must read!
Book 1: One Person, No Vote
Book 2: One Person, No Vote Young Adult Edition
These four books highlight community building, organizing and engagement,
Book 1: Engage, Connect, Protect by Angelou Ezeilo
Book 2: The Power in the Room by Jay M. Gillen
Book 3: Collective Courage A History of African American Cooperative Economic Thought and Practice by Jessica Gordon Nembhard
Book 4: Barriers to Rebuilding the African American Community by Twyan Ajani
Today’s throwback author is Donald Goines, The Godfather of Urban Lit https://www.kensingtonbooks.com/author/donald-goines/
Two Truths and a Lionel by Brian Wasson
An interesting story about young man name Lionel wanting to live up to his family name. He is called a hero for helping some people escape from a pet shop fire. But is Lionel really the hero? Lionel doesn’t remember. However, Lionel is certainly enjoying all the attention he is receiving. When some additional footage from the fire threatens to surface, will it reveal Lionel or someone else as the hero?
These three books chronicle significant African American events and people.
Book 1: Timelines From Black History
Book 2: Timelines of African American History by Tom Cowan and Jack Maguire
Book 3: Timetables of African American History
Today’s books feature the history of black music and its impact on various music genres.
Book 1: I See the Rhythm by Michele Wood and Toyomi Igus. Beautifully illustrated and well written book on black music.
Book 2: Rhythm Ride: A Road Trip Through the Motown Sound by Andrea Davis Pinkney
Book 3: Race Music by Guthrie P. Ramsey, Jr.
Book 4: My Black Country by Alice Randall
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