Kids Book Index
Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich, illustrated by Jade Johnson. The
“Not only does this book highlight an important civil rights activist, it can serve as an introduction to child activism as well as the movement itself.
Young, Gifted and Black: Meet 52 Black Heroes from Past and PresentJamia Wilson, illustrated by Andrea Pippins. TheJamia Wilson has carefully curated this range of black icons and the book is stylishly brought together by Andrea Pippins’ colorful and celebratory illustrations .BIOGRAPHYOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Vast Wonder of the World: Biologist Ernest Everett JustMélina MangalHe saw the whole, where others saw only parts. He noticed details others failed to see. He persisted in his research despite the discrimination and limitations imposed on him as an African American.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Strong Inside: The True Story of How Perry Wallace Broke College Basketball’s Color Line (Young Readers Edition)Andrew MaranissPercy Wallace was an excellent student, but he is best known for playing basketball. He wrestled with the historical significance of being the first black basketball player in the all-white Southeastern Conference, where he faced hatred, racism, and violence.BIOGRAPHYOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details