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.
children's literature
Posted inBooks
Black girls in media and Black girlhood in America
Dr. Lashon Daley, an assistant professor of English and comparative literature at San Diego State University, is exploring the evolution of Black girl representation in children’s literature, film, television and social media, highlighting the importance of looking beyond contemporary media to understand the cultural understandings of Black girlhood in America.
Posted inArts + Culture
The Black barbershop as cultural hub
Local author Keenan Jones has released his debut children’s book, “Saturday Morning at the ‘Shop”, which celebrates the importance of Black culture and the role of barbershops as community hubs.
Posted inBlack History Month
When Black kids—shut out from the world of children’s lit—took matters into their own hands
The Brownies’ Book gave African American children a platform to explore their lives, interests and aspirations.