PPGJLI Children’s Book Awards are now accepting submissions from Black authors and illustrators nationwide through April 15.
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‘Our First Bus Ride’ brings Hale-Field school integration history to life
Black history Minneapolis school integration is explored in a new children’s book recounting the 1971 Hale-Field Elementary bus ride.
Posted inArts + Culture
Nominees Announced for the 57th NAACP Image Awards as Black Excellence Takes Center Stage
Nominees for the 57th NAACP Image Awards have been announced, with public voting now open ahead of the February 28 live broadcast celebrating Black excellence.
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‘At Mama Feely’s Feet’ journeys through faith, generational healing
When Hope Venetta began writing “At Mama Feely’s Feet,” she wasn’t simply crafting a book. She was building what she calls “an altar of remembrance.” Venetta, a Durham-based therapist and storyteller, set out to create a space where the stories of her family, and those of other Black families, could be honored, reclaimed and healed. […]
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Lee Hawkins on Journalism, Identity & Power
Lee Hawkins joins Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald on Blacklight On Sports to discuss his journalism career, music, and why Black representation in media still matters.
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Children’s bookstore inspires early love for books
Planting People Growing Justice, a Black woman-owned children’s bookstore and publisher inside Gideon Barbershop, is growing literacy and youth leadership in South Minneapolis. Founded by Dr. Artika Tyner, PPGJ centers books that reflect the African Diaspora and offers storytimes, workshops, and author visits to help kids “read to lead.”
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Black author Sings raises awareness of bullying
R&B artist and community advocate Chantel Sings has released “Billy Likes to Bully,” a children’s book tackling bullying with cultural relevance and heart.
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Children’s books author, publisher has found her calling
Minnesota author and entrepreneur Crystal L. Stein captivated young readers and families with a unique multisensory storytelling event featuring readings from her “Echoes of Excellence” collection, which highlights historically overlooked composers and artists of color such as Florence Price, George Bridgetower, and Winifred Atwell.
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Five must-read horror books by Black women
Black women in horror are using the genre to expose injustice and share their stories, with books by Black women in horror authors providing an opportunity to learn about overlooked histories and the experiences of others.
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Summer 2024 promises diverse and captivating reads from African-American authors
This summer, readers can enjoy a variety of compelling fictional stories featuring Black ballerinas, scientists, detectives, teachers, and more.
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20 Hot Summer Reads
Here are our picks of some of the best books out this season.
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Critical race theory and the banning of Black authors in schools, libraries, and prison
Since September 2021, at least 230 challenges have been made against Black-authored books.