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  • Picture Books About African American Musicians

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    PICTURE BOOKS ABOUT AFRICAN AMERICAN Musicians.This is a great collection of children's books that celebrate African American contributions in music. #musicpicturebooks #blackhistorymonth #diversebooksforchildren

    PICTURE BOOKS ABOUT AFRICAN AMERICAN Musicians.This is a great collection of children's books that celebrate African American contributions in music. #musicpicturebooks #blackhistorymonth #diversebooksforchildren

    One thing I love about music is it is reflective of whatever is going on in the world. Some of these musicians used their art as a way to express their feelings about their environment. Some made music to escape their reality. Others on this list made music from pure love. As a former musician (elementary school counts, right? lol), I can appreciate all their contributions to their passion for music.

    I will update this list as I find more books! Follow me on Instagram to get updates and ideas for other picture books! If there’s a book you think I should add, comment below!

    Just a friendly reminder, I am an Amazon Affiliate, so if you decided to use the links below to purchase the books, I do get a commission. The price of the books does not change for you. ❤️

    I’m also a Bookshop Affiliate. Bookshop works with local independent bookstores to deliver books to your door. You can shop this list on Bookshop here.

    A Voice Named Aretha by Katheryn Russell-Brown

    This is an amazing book about the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin (1942-2018). You’ll learn all about her childhood and how it influenced to become a superstar! Bookshop Affiliate Link


    How Jelly Roll Morton Invented Jazz by Jonah Winter

    Jelly Roll Morton (1890-1941) was an early jazz musician who is known by some as the creator of jazz. This book introduces you to Jelly Roll Morton’s recipe for jazz. 

     

    Birth of the Cool: How the Great Miles Davis Found His Sound by Kathleen Cornell Berman

    Miles Davis (1926-1991) was a jazz musician who played the trumpet and was a composer. In Birth of Cool, we learn how Miles turns his love of music into a successful career. Bookshop Affiliate Link

    When the Beat was Born: DJ Kool Herc and the Creation of Hip Hop By Laban Carrick Hill

    Clive “DJ Kool Herc” Campbell (1955-) was born in Jamaica but moved to New York City when he was 13. He brought to the United States his passion for music and his longing to become a DJ. Playing around at home, he creates something that will change the sound of music forever.
    Since DJ Kool Herc was born in Jamaica, he is technically not African American, but I thought it was essential to include him on this list. Bookshop Affiliate Link

    Little Melba and Her Big Trombone by Katheryn Russell-Brown

    Melba Liston (1926-1999) was a self-taught trombone player from Kansas City, Missouri. In Little Melba and Her Big Trombone, we follow Melba’s journey to becoming a renowned jazz musician. Bookshop Affiliate Link

    Jimi: Sounds Like a Rainbow: a Story of the Young Jimi Hendrix By Gary Golio

    Before the guitarist James Marshall “Jimi” Hendrix (1942-1970) became a superstar he was just a kid that loved music. In this book, we learn how he was determined to become a star. Bookshop Affiliate Link

    Bessie Smith and the Night Riders By Sue Stauffacher 

    This book is based on a real event that happened to the musician Bessie Smith (1894-1937) . One night while performing, Bessie gets some unexpected and unwanted visitors. After this night, her fans learn that Bessie’s voice isn’t the only thing powerful about her. 

    Trombone Shorty by Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews

    Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews (1986-) is a New Orleans musician, known for playing the trombone and trumpet. As a child, he wanted to be in a band so bad he started one with his neighborhood friends. In this book, we learn how he got his big break! Bookshop Affiliate Link

    Harlem’s Little Blackbird:Florence Mills By Renee Watson 

    Florence Mills (1896-1927), the Queen of Happiness was a singer, dancer, and actor. She was given her first Broadway part at the age of four. This is a great book about the international star, the illustrations make me love this book even more. Bookshop Affiliate Link
     

    The Roots of Rap: 16 Bars on the 4 Pillars of Hip-Hop by Carole Boston Weatherford

    The Roots of Rap is not about one musician; it is about all of the artists that built the foundation of the genre. In this book, you will find credits to poets like Langston Hughes and Paul Laurence Dunbar to musicians like James Brown. Of course, the original O.G.’s like DJ Kool Herc, The Sugarhill, Gang, and Kurtis Blow get their recognition too. Bookshop Affiliate Link

    Skit-Scat Raggedy Cat: Ella Fitzgerald By Roxane Orgill

    Ella Fitzgerald (1917-1996) did not have any easy childhood, but she didn’t let it stop her. Find out how she finally got a chance to make it big. Bookshop Affiliate Link

    Strange Fruit: Billie Holiday and the Power of a Protest Song By Gary Golio

    Billie Holiday (1915-1959) knew she wanted to be somebody at a young age. At 15 years old she began performing in Harlem. Eventually Billie got tired of the discrimination she and others faced and agreed to sing a song that would express the pain of racism. Bookshop Affiliate Link

    Dizzy By Jonah Winter

    When Dizzy Gillespie (1917-1993) was a kid he got in trouble for breaking all the rules. As he got older, he learned how breaking music rules could help him become known around the world. 

    Spirit Seeker: John Coltrane’s Musical Journey by Gary Golio

    John Coltrane (1926-1967) learned to play the saxophone in the basement of a church. Spirit Seeker takes us through the ups and downs of this talented musician’s career.

    Although it is tastefully done, this book does mention his drug and alcohol abuse. 

    When Marian Sang: The True Recital of Marian Anderson By Pam Munoz Ryan 

    When Marian (1897-1993) Sang gives you a glimpse into the life of Marian Anderson. Since I didn’t know much about her before reading the book, I like that the book started with her life as a child and ended when she became a professional singer. Bookshop Affiliate Link

    Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra By Andrea Davis Pinkney

    Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington’s (1899-1974) parents made the decision to enroll him in piano lessons. At the time, Duke was not pleased, he wanted to play baseball. Eventually Duke learned to love the piano and would go on to become a critically acclaimed jazz composer. Bookshop Affiliate Link

    Satchmo’s Blues By Alan Schroeder

    Do you know who Satchmo is? It’s Louis Armstrong (1901-1971)! In Satchmo’s Blues, we learn how he gets his first trumpet and we can infer on how it would change his life forever. 

    If you liked this list, check out the Ultimate Diverse Picture Book List! The books on this list are perfect for school or home!

     

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  • Picture Books of African American Firsts

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    PICTURE BOOKS OF AFRICAN AMERICAN FIRSTS. Celebrate Black History with picture books. #diversebooks #blackhistorymonth

    PICTURE BOOKS OF AFRICAN AMERICAN FIRSTS. Celebrate Black History with picture books. #diversebooks #blackhistorymonth

    This list of books contains people who fought for the right to follow their dreams. Every individual on this list faced many obstacles that would have stopped some, but it didn’t stop them. Their perseverance is what makes these individuals unique and the first!

    Follow me on Instagram to get updates and ideas for other picture books! If there’s a book you think I should add, comment below!

    Just a friendly reminder, I am an Amazon Affiliate, so if you decided to use the links below to purchase the books, I do get a commission. The price of the books does not change for you. ❤️

    I’m also a Bookshop Affiliate. Bookshop works with local independent bookstores to deliver books to your door. You can shop this list on Bookshop here.

    Charlie Takes His Shot: How Charlie Sifford Broke the Color Barrier in Golf by Nancy Churnin

    Charles “Charlie” Luther  Sifford (1922-2015) was the first African-American to play on the PGA Tour. Bookshop Affiliate Link

    What Do You Do With a Voice Like That? The Story of Extraordinary Congresswoman Barbara Jordan By Chris Barton

    Barbara Jordan (1936-1996) was the first African-American congresswoman to come from the south.⁣

    She is known for her powerful voice; her most well-known speech was her opening speech for Richard Nixon’s impeachment investigation.⁣ Bookshop Affiliate Link

    Trailblazer: The Story of Ballerina Raven Wilkinson by Leda Schubert

    Raven Wilkinson (1935-2018) was the first African American ballerina to join a major classical ballet troupe. Bookshop Affiliate Link

    A VOICE NAMED ARETHA BY KATHERYN RUSSELL-BROWN

    This is an amazing book about the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin (1942-2018). Aretha Franklin was the first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Bookshop Affiliate Link

    The Doctor with an Eye for Eyes: The Story of Dr. Patricia Bath by Julia Finley Mosca

    Dr. Patricia Bath (1942-2019) was the African-American to woman complete their residency as an ophthalmologist and the first African-American woman to receive a medical patent. Bookshop Affiliate Link

    Althea Gibson: The Story of Tennis’ Fleet-of-Foot Girl

    Playing to Win: The Story of Althea Gibson by Karen Deans

    Nothing but Trouble: The Story of Althea Gibson by Sue Stauffacher

    Althea Gibson (1927-2003) was the first African American to compete and win at Wimbledon.

    Bookshop Affiliate Link: Althea Gibson: The Story of Tennis’ Fleet-Of-Foot Girl

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    Gordon Parks: How the Photographer Captured Black and White America by Carole Boston Weatherford

    Gordon Parks (1912-2006) was the first African American to write and direct a major film and the first African American photographer at Vogue and Life magazines. Bookshop Affiliate Link

    Mamie on the Mound: A Woman in Baseball’s Negro Leagues by Leah Henderson

    Mamie “Peanut” Johnson (1935-2017) was the first female pitcher to play in the Negro Leagues. Bookshop Affiliate Link


    Thurgood by Jonah Winter

    Thurgood Marshall (1908-1993) was the first African American Supreme Court Justice. Bookshop Affiliate Link

    Poet: The Remarkable Story of George Moses Horton By Don Tate

    George Moses Horton (1798-1884) was a poet and was the first southern African American man to published. Bookshop Affiliate Link

    Jesse Owens Fastest Man Alive by Carole Boston Weatherford

    Jesse Owens (1913-1980) was the first American to win four track and field gold medals at a single Olympics. Bookshop Affiliate Link

    Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal By Vaunda Micheaux Nelson

    Bass Reeves (1838-1910) was the first African American to become a U.S. Marshal in the West. Bookshop Affiliate Link

     

    Game Set Match: Champion Arthur Ashe by Crystal Hubbard

    Arthur Ashe (1943-1993) is the only African American man to win the singles title at Wimbledon, the US Open, and the Australian Open. Bookshop Affiliate Link

     


    Brave Ballerina: The Story of Janet Collins by Michelle Meadows

    Using rhyme, the author briefly tells Janet Collins’s (1917-2003) story of how she became the first African American prima ballerina in 1951. Bookshop Affiliate Link

     

     

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  • Picture Books about African American Inventors & Scientists

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    PICTURE BOOKS ABOUT AFRICAN-AMERICAN INVENTORS & SCIENTISTS This is a great collection of children's books that celebrate African-American contributions in science and more. #sciencepicturebooks #blackhistorymonth #diversebooksforchildren

    PICTURE BOOKS ABOUT AFRICAN-AMERICAN INVENTORS & SCIENTISTS This is a great collection of children's books that celebrate African-American contributions in science and more. #sciencepicturebooks #blackhistorymonth #diversebooksforchildren

    Are you looking to add some diversity to your book collection? Check out these African-American Inventors and Scientists. Where would we be without these amazing individuals?

    I will update this list as I find more books! Follow me on Instagram to get updates and ideas for other picture books! If there’s a book you think I should add, comment below!

    Just a friendly reminder, I am an Amazon Affiliate, so if you decided to use the links below to purchase the books, I do get a commission. The price of the books does not change for you. ❤️

    I’m also a Bookshop Affiliate. Bookshop works with local independent bookstores to deliver books to your door. You can shop this list on Bookshop here.

    Ron’s Big Mission by Rose Blue & Corinne J. Naden

    First of all, Don Tate is one of my favorite illustrators, so this book had to make the list lol. Check out his work when you get a chance. Okay Now to Ron McNair! Before Ron McNair (1950-1986) became a physicist and astronaut, he was just a kid who loved to read. This story is about when Ron had enough of the discriminatory laws and did what he had to do. Bookshop Affiliate Link

    Whoosh!: Lonnie Johnson’s Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions by Chris Barton

    If you don’t know Lonnie Johnson, I KNOW you’ve played with his invention, the Super Soaker. Lonnie Johnson (1949-) is a former NASA engineer and inventor who has over 120 patents! This book is about how he followed his passions and ended up creating one of the most popular toys to this day! Check out the illustrator! Bookshop Affiliate Link

    Tiny Stitches: The Life of Medical Pioneer Vivien Thomas By Gwendolyn Hooks

    Vivien Thomas (1910-1985) was a medical researcher during the Great Depression that had dreams of going to medical school. He worked hard to save money to go to school but lost all his savings during the Great Depression. This book takes us through his journey of becoming a medical pioneer. With his research and inventions, 1944 he assisted in the first open-heart surgery of a child. Babies today still benefit from Vivien Thomas’ medical efforts. If you’ve never seen the movie about him, it’s called Something the Lord Made, check it out! Bookshop Affiliate Link

     

    Check out these picture books for Black History Month. This book list has 29 books that can help children and yourself highlight some of the known and relatively unknown members of the Black community.

     

     

    The Doctor with an Eye for Eyes: The Story of Dr. Patricia Bath by Julia Finley Mosca

    Dr. Patricia Bath (1942-2019)  loved science as a girl and turned her passion into a career. After attending medical school at Howard University, she intervened at Harlem Hospital Center, where she found that African-Americans were two times more likely to be blind than whites. She performed eye surgeries for free to members of this community to help them regain their sight. Dr. Bath studied overseas, where she learned more about laser cataract surgery and eventually invented the laser phaco probe. Later in her career, she became the first woman ophthalmologist at UCLA and became the chief of their residency program. Bookshop Affiliate Link

    The Girl with a Mind for Math: The Story of Raye Montague by Julia Finley Mosca

    I love the Amazing Scientists Series because they feature some amazing women that are unknown to most of us. This book is all about the engineer, Raye Montague (1935-2018). After seeing her first boat, Raye knew she wanted to become an engineer. Of course, at that time, African-Americans becoming engineers was unheard of and almost impossible. She would eventually go on to work for the Navy and become a naval ship designer. Bookshop Affiliate Link

    Starstruck: The Cosmic Journey of Neil deGrasse Tyson By Kathleen Krull and Paul Brewer

    Neil deGrasse Tyson (1958-) is an astrophysicist, an author, and director of a planetarium in New York City. Starstruck takes you back to his childhood to show where his love for astronomy began. Bookshop Affiliate Link

    Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Ride by Margot Lee Shetterly

    Unless you’ve been under a rock the past several years, you’ve heard of these women. I mean, they made a movie about them! In this book, we learn a little about Dorothy Vaughan (1910-2008), Mary Jackson (1921-2005), Katherine Johnson(1918-), and Christine Darden(1942-). These are the human computers that helped NASA launch men to space. Bookshop Affiliate Link

    A Computer Called Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Helped Put America ON the Moon by Suzanne Slade

    Counting on Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Saved Apollo 13 by Helaine Becker

    These books are about Katherine Johnson’s journey to become the mathematician that helped the United States win the space race and saved Apollo 13. You can’t go wrong with either book, they both present very similar information.

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    No Small Potatoes: Junius G. Groves and His Kingdom in Kansas by Tonya Bolden

     Junius G. Groves (1859-1925) was what we would consider an agricultural scientist who in one year grew around twelve million potatoes. His success in farming would make him one of the wealthiest African Americans in the 19th century. Bookshop Affiliate Link

    Mae Among the Stars by Roda Ahmed

    Mae Jemison (1956-) is an engineer, a physicist, and is the first African-American woman to travel to space. This book tells a story about how her dream of becoming an astronaut began as a little girl. Although her parents are supportive, her teacher and classmates are not. She sure did prove them wrong! Bookshop Affiliate Link

    Vision of Beauty: The Story of Sarah Breedlove Walker By Kathryn Lasky

    Sarah Breedlove (1867-1919), more commonly known as Madam C.J. Walker invented hair care products for African Americans. She was also an advocate for African American’s rights. During this time, Madam C.J. Walker was the wealthiest African American woman. Bookshop Affiliate Link

    Carter Reads the Newspaper by Deborah Hopkinson

    Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson (1875-1950) was an inventor, unlike any other on this list. He was a historian that dug for the facts. He collected information so that he could share African and African-American history with the world. Dr. Woodson eventually created Negro History Week, which would ultimately become Black History Month. This book gives us a glimpse of his life and work. The illustrations are done by my favorite illustrator, Don Tate. Bookshop Affiliate Link

    If you like the books on this list, check out The Ultimate List of Diverse Picture Books! This list is exactly what you need to diversify your library!

    Are you looking for diverse picture books to add to your classroom or home library? Do you want to add diverse picture books to your collection, but you don’t have time to search for them? Are you a teacher that wants to use more diverse texts but are unsure how they will fit in with your units or curriculum? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you need this list! #diversepicturebooks #diverseclassroomlibraries #diversebooksforkids

     

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  • Picture Books About the Harlem Renaissance

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    Picture Books About the Harlem Renaissance. Learn about all the known and unknown stars in this era. These books also make a great selection of children's books for black history month. #blackhistorymonth #diversebooks

    Are you looking to teach your students or children about the Harlem Renaissance? This collection of picture books will help get you started!

    In this list, you will find books about the well known and unknown stars of this intellectual movement!

    I will update this list as I find more books. Follow me on Instagram to get updates and ideas for other picture books!

    Just a friendly reminder, I am an Amazon Affiliate, so if you decided to use the links below to purchase the books, I do get a commission.

    I’m also a Bookshop Affiliate. Bookshop works with local independent bookstores to deliver books to your door. You can shop this list on Bookshop here.

    Overground Railroad By Lesa Cline-Ransome

    We’ve all heard of The Underground Railroad…but do you know about the Overground Railroad?⁣
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    This book is essential to the study of the Harlem Renaissance because the Great Migration led to the increased Black American populations in the North. Which in New York, significantly contributed to the Harlem Renaissance.⁣
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    Although slavery was over, many Black American families were still chained to the South because of the corrupt sharecropper system.⁣
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    Some families had to break their leases by abandoning their leased farms to escape the system.⁣
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    Many did so by train. The mass exodus of the South is called The Great Migration. ⁣
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    This book was good at giving us one family’s experience on their trip out of the South.⁣
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    The narrator is a little girl who is reading a book by Frederick Douglas, who made a similar journey.⁣
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    There are plenty of learning opportunities with this book. Bookshop Affiliate Link


    Josephine: The Dazzling Life of Josephine Baker By Patricia Hruby Powell

    This is a very thorough book of Josephine Baker’s (1906-1975) life. Whether you’re a teacher or parent, don’t expect to read this entire book in a day. The author uses time periods as chapters, so there’s always a good stopping point! You’ll be an expert on this international star after reading this book! Bookshop Affiliate Link


    Jazz Age Josephine by Jonah Winter

    Here’s a much shorter and simpler book about Josephine Baker. The book begins when Josephine is a little girl in St. Louis, Missouri (my hometown). Since it is a shorter book than the book above, it doesn’t have as many details, but there is enough for you to get an overview of her life. If you’re short on time, grab this one! Bookshop Affiliate Link

    In Her Hands: The Story of Sculptor Augusta Savage By Alan Schroeder

    Augusta Savage (1892-1962) loved sculpting as a young girl and her principal was so impressed with her talent, he paid her to teach the other students. Eventually, Augusta leaves home and moves to New York and becomes a prominent figure in the Harlem Renaissance. Bookshop Affiliate Link

    Langston’s Train Ride By Robert Burleigh

    Langston Hughes (1902-1967) is on a train to go visit his father. On the way there he finds inspiration to write a poem. Dreams and Dream Deferred are great poems to pair with this book.

    Take a Picture of Me James Van Der Zee! By Andrea J. Loney

    James Van Der Zee (1886-1983) realized he wanted his first camera after seeing his family’s portrait. Eventually, Van Der Zee became the go-to photographer of the Harlem Renaissance. He photographed the rich and the poor. In the afterword, you get to see some of his photographs! Bookshop Affiliate Link

    Harlem’s Little Blackbird:Florence Mills By Renee Watson 

    Florence Mills (1896-1927), the Queen of Happiness was a singer, dancer, and actor. She was given her first Broadway part at the age of four. This is a great book about the international star, the illustrations make me love this book even more. Bookshop Affiliate Link
     
     

    Bessie Smith and the Night Riders By Sue Stauffacher 

    This book is based on a real event that happened to the musician Bessie Smith (1894-1937) . One night while performing, Bessie gets some unexpected and unwanted visitors. After this night, her fans learn that Bessie’s voice isn’t the only thing powerful about her.

    Strange Fruit : Billie Holiday and the Power of a Protest Song By Gary Golio

    Billie Holiday (1915-1959) knew she wanted to be somebody at a young age. At 15 years old she began performing in Harlem. Eventually Billie got tired of the discrimination she and others faced and agreed to sing a song that would express the pain of racism. Bookshop Affiliate Link

    Mister and Lady Day: Billie Holiday and the Dog who Loved Her By Amy Novesky

    Billie Holiday loved all her dogs, but you could find Mister always by her side. She would fit in perfectly with all the dog owners who take their dogs with them everywhere lol. Bookshop Affiliate Link


    Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library By Carole Boston Weatherford

    This book is a must-read, but it is not meant to be read in one sitting. Arturo Schomburg (1874-1938) was a book collector and historian that collected African-American Artifacts. Schomburg collected these artifacts to show the achievements of people of African descent. Some of his contributions include the work of artists, writers, and musicians of the Harlem Renaissance. Members of the Harlem Renaissance also looked to him for their history. Bookshop Affiliate Link

    Carter Reads the Newspaper by Deborah Hopkinson

    Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson (1875-1950) was a historian that was highly respected by many others during this time period. He worked with W.E.B. Dubois, Langston Hughes, Arturo Schomburg, and more. Dr. Woodson eventually created Negro History Week, which would eventually become Black History Month. This book gives us a glimpse of his life and work. Bookshop Affiliate Link

    Zora Hurston and the Chinaberry Tree By William Miller

    Zora Neale Hurston (1891-1960) was a well-known author during the Harlem Renaissance. In this book we learn about her relationship with her mother, who encouraged Zora to follow her dreams. Bookshop Affiliate Link

    Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra By Andrea Davis Pinkney

    Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington’s (1899-1974) parents made the decision to enroll him in piano lessons. At the time, Duke was not pleased, he wanted to play baseball. Eventually Duke learned to love the piano and would go on to become a critically acclaimed jazz composer. Bookshop Affiliate Link

    Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite By Anna Harwell Celenza

    Duke Ellington along with his friend Billy Strayhorn turn Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite into a swinging jazz number. Bookshop Affiliate Link

    When Marian Sang: The True Recital of Marian Anderson By Pam Munoz Ryan 

    When Marian Sang gives you a glimpse into the life of Marian Anderson (1897-1993). Since I didn’t know much about her before reading the book, I like that the book started with her life as a child and ended when she became a professional singer. Bookshop Affiliate Link

    Dizzy By Jonah Winter

    When Dizzy Gillespie (1917-1993) was a kid he got in trouble for breaking all the rules. As he got older, he learned how breaking music rules could help him become known around the world. Although he was a child during the Harlem Renaissance, there is no doubt this movement influenced is music.

    Satchmo’s Blues By Alan Schroeder

    Do you know who Satchmo is? It’s Louis Armstrong (1901-1971)! In Satchmo’s Blues, we learn how he gets his first trumpet and we can infer on how it would change his life forever. 

    Lift Every Voice and Sing By James Weldon Johnson

    Illustrator Bryan Collier gives us great visuals to James Weldon Johnson’s (1871-1938) song, Lift Every Voice and Sing. 

    Harlem’s Historic Neighborhood Sugar Hill

    Sugar Hill was once known as an elite African-American neighborhood and a stomping ground for African-Americans during and after the Harlem Renaissance. This book quickly goes over who and what you would seen while hanging in Sugar Hill. Bookshop Affiliate Link

    Harlem Renaissance Party By Faith Ringgold

    Lonnie and uncle Bates, travel back in time into the 1920’s where they meet all the stars of the Harlem Renaissance. I would read this book as a way to end your students or child’s study of the Harlem Renaissance. Bookshop Affiliate Link

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    Check out these picture books for Black History Month. This book list has 29 books that can help children and yourself highlight some of the known and relatively unknown members of the Black community.

     

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  • 4 Books to Help Teachers Create Culturally Relevant Classrooms

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    4 Books to Help Teachers Create Culturally Relevant Classrooms

     4 Books to Help Teachers Create Culturally Relevant Classrooms

    This year I wanted to learn more about education outside of the professional learning at my district and school. I wanted to learn more about being a teacher that supported students’ social and emotional needs. This led me to seek out more information on culturally relevant/responsive teaching. 

    These books flow together perfectly and are great tools to help you meet the social-emotional needs of all your students. 

    Just a friendly reminder, I am an Amazon Affiliate, so if you decided to use the links below to purchase the books, I do get a commission.

    Culturally Responsive Teaching & The Brain: Promoting Authentic Engagement and Rigor Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students

    This book is a great starting point to your Culturally Responsive Teaching journey. You’ll get a good foundation about Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) from this book, so I recommend that you read this first. 

    Once you learn the background information you need to know to understand CRT, you’ll learn how to identify your biases (we all have them), and how to apply what you learned in your classroom.

    Better Than Carrots or Sticks: Restorative Practices for Positive Classroom Management

    Better Than Carrots or Sticks, focuses on how and why we should move away from punitive discipline. A lot of times in education, we do things because we’ve always done them a particular way. Many discipline policies that we’ve used for years, have the opposite effect on students that we’re expecting. They also disproportionately target minorities, which many times is because we don’t understand our students’ culture and our own biases. 

    In this book, you’ll find research-based information as to why we should only use restorative practices in our classroom and schools. Like the previous book, the authors give you tips and tools on how to implement these practices with your students. 

    The Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools

    The Pushout explains what happens to black and brown girls after years of ignoring cultures, ignoring our biases, and punitive discipline. There are many books and research studies that focus on black and brown boys, but you can’t find a lot of information on the girls. 

    Studies show that black and brown girls are equally harmed in the education system. We push them out of the school system and often into the other harmful systems. 

    If you’re a teacher, whether or not you have black or brown girls in your classroom, you need to read this. Even if YOU are black or brown. 

    Sing a Rhythm, Dance a Blues: Education for the Liberation of Black and Brown Girls

    This is a follow up to The Pushout. Monique W. Morris gives us Sing a Rhythm, Dance a Blues to help us with the next steps to solve the pushout of black and brown girls. This book gives you tips on how to work with students who many would label as troublemakers, loud, or disrespectful. 

    We have a lot of work to do when it comes to supporting all students. A major part of becoming a culturally relevant educator is letting go of our biases. It is letting go of your “power.” Our students’ education isn’t about us; it is about them. Reading these books is not enough, but they will help you make shifts in your practice.

     

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  • Book Gift Guide for Kids: Diverse Picture Books

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    Diverse Picture Books

    Diverse Picture Books

    I love reading picture books to my students! Some are simple others have a lesson that even adults can use. In this blog post, I want to share with you an amazing collection of diverse picture books.

    I recommend these books for students who are in 3rd grade or higher if they’re read independently. Of course, every child is unique, and some may be ready for reading for comprehension at an earlier age!

    Just a friendly reminder, I am an Amazon Affiliate, so if you decided to use the links below  to purchase the books I do get a commission.

    Crown: An Ode to The Fresh Cut By Derrick Barnes

    This is one of my favorite books I read this year. As someone who frequents the barbershop, this book was super relatable. If you have a little one hesitant to go to the barbershop, this may be the book for you!

    Martina the Beautiful Cockroach: A Cuban Folktale Retold By Carmen Agra Deedy

    This is one of the cutest books I read all year! Martina, the Beautiful Cockroach, is a popular folktale in the Latinx community. Martina is ready to be married, and her grandmother tells her to do the coffee test to find the perfect mate! The coffee test is a test I may use in the near future lol! Guys, this really is a great book!

    The Story of Chopsticks By Ying Chang Compestine

    The Story of Chopsticks is a Chinese Folktale🥢about the creation of chopsticks, of course!⁣ A little boy struggles to find his place at the kitchen table until he finds a solution to his dinner problems!
     

    Lucia the Luchadora By Cynthia Leonor Garza & Alyssa Bermudez

    Luchadors are known to be mostly male, so when Lucia wants to be a Luchadora, the boys say that she should act like a girl. Lucia ends up saving the day, and she proves that girls are not just made of sugar and spice!

    When Penny Met POTUS By Rachel Ruiz

    Penny’s mom works at the White House and works for the POTUS!⁣

    ⁣When Penny gets an opportunity to go to work with her mom, and her #1 goal is to meet POTUS. Except she doesn’t know who they are. She spends the whole day searching for them and can only imagine who it is.⁣When she finally bumps into the POTUS, she can’t believe who she sees!

    The Best Mariachi in the World By J.D. Smith

    Everyone in Gustavo’s family is in their mariachi band, except him. ⁣⁣He feels like he’s an outcast. Gustavo gives up the idea of joining his family, and that is when he finds his way to be a part of the band.
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    Iqbal and His Ingenious Idea: How a Science Project Helps One Family & the Planet By Elizabeth Suneby

    After Iqbal’s teacher announces there will be a class science fair, he goes straight home to develop a plan to win. With help from his sister, he makes an invention that makes him a top contender for first place but also helps his family during the never-ending monsoon season.

    Thunderboy Jr.By Sherman Alexi

    Thunderboy Jr. does not like his name! He wishes he had a normal name like his mother or sister. He wants a name that represents all the things he’s done and can do, a name that sounds more like him. By the end of the book, Thunderboy Jr. gets a name that is perfect for him.

    Rainbow Weaver By Linda Elovitz Marshall & Elisa Chavarri

    In Guatemala, weaving on backstrap looms is a tradition that Mayan women have done for years. Ixchel wants to follow in her family’s footsteps, but they think she is too young. Ixchel is determined to become a weaver and finds a way to weave while helping her family and the community.

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  • Book Gift Guide for Kids: Non-Fiction Picture Books

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    I love a good literary non-fiction picture book to read to my students, and all of these were hits! Some were fun, others inspiring, and a few led to more questions. I didn’t always think that my students would like non-fiction books, but the right ones make them want to go research more about the book’s subject!

    As before, I recommend these books for students who are in 3rd grade or higher if they’re read independently. Of course, every child is unique, and some may be ready for reading for comprehension at an earlier age!

    Just a friendly reminder, I am an Amazon Affiliate, so if you decided to use the links below  to purchase the books I do get a commission. 


    The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin⁣ by Julia Finely Mosca

    Diagnosed with autism as a young girl, Temple Grandin wasn’t expected to talk, and the doctors told her mother to send Temple away to get specialized help. ⁣
    ⁣Her mother refused, but after Temple got into some trouble at school, Temple’s mother sends her to live with her aunt on a ranch in Arizona.⁣⁣
    This is when Temple’s life changes. Temple realizes she has a gift, and she learns how to use it to change the livestock industry.
    Dr. Grandin is currently a professor and speaks around the world to bring awareness to autism.

    Emmanuel’s Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah by Laurie Ann Thompson & Sean Qualls

    Even though Emmanuel was born with a deformed leg, he never let that stop him. ⁣At this time, there were not high expectations for those who were disabled.

    His mother made sure that he would not let his disability keep him fro going to school. When Emmanuel got too big for his mom to carry him to school, he was determined to continue his education and hopped miles to school each day.⁣

    Once Emmanuel was older, he wanted to bring awareness to those who were disabled in Ghana. Emmanuel wanted to let people know that disabled people could do whatever they put their mind to, so he biked 400 miles across Ghana to bring awareness to his cause.

    Emmanuel currently runs a charity that helps students with disabilities.

    Whoosh: Lonnie Johnson’s Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions by Chris Barton

    Growing up, Lonnie Johnson enjoyed tinkering around with things. He took his passion for inventing things to college, where he won several awards for his inventions. After college, Lonnie to his ideas to the highest place possible and became a NASA engineer.

    Lonnie’s ideas were always flowing, so he continued creating at home. One day while trying to create a new cooling system for refrigerators and air conditioners, he came up with his next invention. A water gun! But not just any water gun, the one, and only Super Soaker! As a kid, the Super Soaker was one of my favorite toys! Pair this book with a Super Soaker to make a really cool gift!

    When the Beat Was Born: Dj Kool Herc and the Creation of Hip Hop by Laban Carrick Hill

    As a kid, Dj Kool Herc loved music. He loved how it made him feel. In Jamacia, Dj Kool Herc would watch his favorite DJ set up each Saturday dance parties. He couldn’t attend the party, but he dreamed about becoming a DJ.

    When he was 13, his family moved to the Bronx. He held on to his love of music and began tinkering around with his family’s speaker system until a big sound came out.

    Shortly after DJ Kool Herc threw his first party, he wanted to keep his guest dancing, so he developed a way he could spin two records at a time!

    DJ Kool Herc is known as one of the pioneers of rap, so this is a great book to give your child or students some history about how this genre began.
    Just be aware, you’re going have to fill them in on some things, which will probably make you feel old. I had to let my students know what an A and B side of a record are. lol

    The Boo-Boos That Changed The World: A True Story About An Accidental Invention (Really!) by Barry WITTENSTEIN

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    We have Earle Dickson’s wife to thank for the creation of Band-Aids. She was a klutz. She was so clumsy; Earle had to wrap her wounds every day when he got home.
    A friend suggested Earle meet with Mr. Johnson (from Johnson and Johnson), to show him his bandage idea.

    After much trial and error together, they perfected his bandages. Surprisingly, Band-Aids were not an immediate success, and Earle’s struggle to success is shown throughout the book. The End.

    Sonia Sotomayor: A Judge Grows in the Bronx by Jonah Winter

    Growing up, Sonia wanted to be a detective, just like her favorite book character Nancy Drew.

    So, Sonia studied and was at the top of her class, and when she went on to college, she eventually decided that she wanted to become a judge.

    Sonia would become a judge, and she used her experiences of growing up in the Bronx to mold her into a stern but an empathetic judge.

    Eventually, her talents on the stand were noticed, and she was nominated by President Barack Obama to become a Supreme Court Justice. After much questioning by members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Sonia Sotomayor became the first Latina Supreme Court Justice.

    A Case for Loving: The Fight for Interracial Marriage⁣ by Selina Alko

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    The Lovings was an interracial couple in Virginia that wanted to get married. Virginia was one of many states at that time where interracial marriages were illegal.
    The Lovings traveled to Washington D.C. to get married, but shortly after they returned, they were arrested for unlawful cohabitation.
    The Lovings fought for their right to be married, and their case went all the way to the Supreme Court. 1967, it was decided that it was unconstitutional for states to ban interracial marriages.

    For the Right to Learn: Malala Yousafzai’s Story by Rebecca Langston-George

    Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, then you know the story of Malala Yousafzai. Malala is known as the girl who was willing to risk her life to get an education. I love Malala’s story because it is a reminder that we shouldn’t take our access to education for granted.

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  • Book Gift Guide For Kids: Science Picture Books

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    Science Books for Kids

    Science Books for Kids

    Incorporating more science based books into my read alouds is going to be one of my goals for 2020, because there are so many and I barely scratched the surface this year. I at least wanted to share the ones that were a hit in my classroom! 

    Just a friendly reminder, I am an Amazon Affiliate, so if you decided to use the links below  to purchase the books I do get a commission. 

    Also, I recommend these books for kiddos who are in 3rd grade or higher if they are reading the books independently. Of course, every child is unique and some may be ready for reading for comprehension at an earlier age!

    A Place for Pluto by Stef Wade

    Pluto finds out he is no longer a planet, and the eight other planets no longer want him hanging around.⁣⁣

    ⁣⁣So, Pluto goes out to search the solar system to find others like him!⁣⁣ If your kids or students love space, this is the book they need. Although the story is fiction, they give tons of facts about the planets, space, and what makes Pluto a dwarf planet.⁣⁣


    What Do They Do with All that Poo by Jane Kurtz

    The title sounds gross, I know, but this book is so much fun. All of my students loved this book, especially the boys. We learned about different animals’ poop and why each animal’s poop is different! Did you know that wombat’s poop is square, and sloths climb down a tree once a week to poop? Neither did I until I read the book! 

    ⁣⁣My students had so many questions and comments during the read aloud, it took forever to finish! Which is a good thing!

     

     

    Surprising Sharks by Nicola Davies

    I read this book every year, and I’ve never had a student that didn’t like it. Surprising Sharks gives the reader facts about the different species of sharks and other facts that are probably unknown to the average person. The reader also learns that shark attacks on humans are extremely rare and that  sharks should be more afraid of humans than we are them.


    Give Bees a Chance by Bethany Barton

    Edgar likes many things, but bees aren’t one of them. Edgar’s friend gives tries to convince Edgar that bees aren’t so bad. Give Bees a Chance explains the importance of bees and what we can do to keep them around. The book also gives you tips on what to do when a bee starts flying around you! I wish I knew what to do years ago because I’ve been stung twice! 

    Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean’s Most Fearless Scientist by Jess Keating

    Look, kids love sharks, so you can’t go wrong with any books about sharks.

    My second book about sharks is about Eugenie Clark. As a girl, Eugenie loved sharks and thought they were beautiful creatures, not scary monsters like others thought. She learned everything she could about sharks when she was a young girl and after high school she decided to study zoology. 

    In college, many of Eugenie’s professors thought that women weren’t smart enough to be a scientist. They told her she should be a housewife or a secretary!

    Eugenie proved them wrong and became a successful zoologist that made many discoveries and even invented shark repellant!

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  • My Favorite Read Alouds: November 2019

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    We’ve been reading like crazy this month, and I wanted to share my favorite books that we read in my classroom this month! 

    Just an FYI, I am an Amazon Affiliate, which means if you use the link to buy the books, I get some change! No biggie if you don’t use the link!

    Now that we’ve gotten that out the way, here are my November picks!

    Who Stole Mona Lisa? by Ruthie Knapp


    I loved this book! We all know at one point Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre Museum, but do you know how Mona Lisa felt about her being gone for two years? Well, she tells her side of the story and shares the secrets of her life that only she knows. After reading this book, my students had tons of questions about the famous painting!

     

    The Doctor with an Eye for Eyes: The Story of Dr. Patricia Bath⁣⁣ by Julia Finely Mosca

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    Dr. Patricia Bath loved science as a girl and turned her hobby into a career.⁣⁣ After attending medical school at Howard University, she interned at Harlem Hospital Center, where she found that African-Americans were two times more likely to be blind than whites.⁣⁣ She made eye health a priority and made the hospital perform surgeries for free to help members of the community regain their sight.⁣⁣

    ⁣⁣Dr. Bath also studied overseas, where she learned more about laser cataract surgery. Eventually, she invented the laserphaco probe, that removed cataracts.⁣⁣

    ⁣⁣Later in her career, she became the first woman ophthalmologist at UCLA and became chief of their residency program.⁣⁣

    ⁣⁣Dr. Bath passed away a few months ago, on May 30th, 2019.⁣⁣

    ⁣⁣What amazing life she lived!⁣

     

    The Water Princess by Susan Verde

    The Water Princess is about Model and Philanthropist Georgie Badiel’s experiences as a child.⁣⁣

    ⁣⁣Princess GieGie has to walk miles every day to get water for her family. She doesn’t understand why the water is so far away. After a long day of walking, Princess GieGie asks her mother why they have to walk miles for water. Her mother doesn’t entirely give her an answer but tells her that maybe she will solve their country’s problem one day.⁣⁣

    ⁣⁣Today, Georgie Badiel is doing just that. Since 2015, The Georgie Badiel Foundation has helped towns in the country of Burkina Faso get clean and accessible water. ⁣⁣

    ⁣⁣Georgie Badiel is truly The Water Princess.⁣⁣🌊👑

    Definitely check this one out!

     

    The Boy From the Dragon 🐉Palace by Margaret Read MacDonald

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    A poor flower seller receives a gift from the Dragon King because kindness, it’s a snot-nosed boy. 😂⁣

    ⁣The snot-nosed 🤧 boy brings the man everything he needs and wants until the man crosses the line!⁣

    ⁣This folktale is a great reminder to be thankful for what you have. 

    Not only did this book have a great message, it was engaging and fun. My students were amused at how the snot-nosed boy was able to produce the gifts for the man!⁣

     

    Manfish: A Story of Jacques Cousteau 🌊⁣by Jennifer Berne

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    Manfish was another book on this list that talks about turning your passion into a career. Jacque Cousteau always loved the sea. He served in the French Navy right after high school! He continued to follow his passion, and later in his career, he invented the Aqua-Lung, aka SCUBA, and made documentaries.

    The book also mentions how Jacques Cousteau began making saving marine life important. He wanted us to understand how we were hurting the life in the ocean through pollution. He 

    That is my list for November. Follow me @melissanikohl for more book recommendations!

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