February is Black History Month a great time to learn about Black history with a good book. Our friends at Oregon Charter Academy have created some great reading recommendations for kids, teens and grownups so everyone in the family can read and share what they've learned.
Kids
Little Leaders: Bold Black Women in History by Vashti Harrison
Little Leaders: Exceptional Men in Black History by Vashti Harrison and Kwesi Johnson
Ready to Fly by Lea Lyon & Alexandria LaFaye
Ways to Make Sunshine by Renee Watson and Nina Mata
Teens
Planet Middle School by Nikki Grimes
Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
Reybearer by Jordan Ifueko
Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo
Adults
Colored Television by Danzy Senna
Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Dare
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