July 8, 2016

5 Books for Mandela Day

After the many celebrations held for Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday in 2008, The Nelson Mandela Foundation and other organizations were motivated to campaign for a day […]
June 18, 2016

19 Books for African American Music Appreciation Month

Kenny Gamble and Dyana Williams are the “father and mother” of African American Music Appreciation Month, formerly known as Black Music Month. Gamble, who was the […]
June 5, 2016

Celebrate Juneteenth with These 6 Children’s Books

On July 5, 1852, abolitionist and orator, Frederick Douglass asked a New York audience, “what, to the American slave, is your 4th of July?” He went on […]
May 22, 2016

Books for Summer Reading

It’s that time of year. School is almost out, and parents everywhere are scrambling to make sure their children have enough inside and outside activities to […]