"The African American Children's Book Project is a national nonprofit with the motto "A Book Opens Up A World of Opportunities." They believe reading is key to a child's well-being. To help kids read more, they focus on giving them access and choice. Their programs include book fairs, signings, workshops, I Read To See Me, sharing information about youth literature trends, and tips for building home libraries."
"Black History Month is a great time to explore children's books that celebrate Black history. Picture books are a good starting point, offering fun stories and bright illustrations about food, art, architecture, business, sports, fashion, and music for everyone to enjoy. These are the top recommendations from The African American Children's Book Project founder, Vanesse Lloyd-Sgambati. 11 children's books that tell the stories of Black Americans:"
"There are many children's books about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., but this one takes a fresh look at his well-known "Street Sweeper" speech, given to students at Barrett Junior High School in Philadelphia. Alice Faye Duncan wrote the book, and E. B. Lewis illustrated it. The story shares Dr. King's advice for overcoming challenges. He told students to write down their dreams, believe in themselves, work hard in school, make good choices, and keep moving forward with courage."
The African American Children's Book Project is a national nonprofit with the motto "A Book Opens Up A World of Opportunities." It believes reading is essential to a child's well-being and increases reading by providing access and choice. Programs include book fairs, signings, workshops, I Read To See Me, information on youth literature trends, and tips for building home libraries. Black History Month encourages exploration of picture books that celebrate Black history through stories and bright illustrations covering food, art, architecture, business, sports, fashion, and music. Recommended titles include The Dream Builder's Blueprint, which revisits Dr. King's "Street Sweeper" advice, and Ice Cream Man, which highlights Augustus Jackson's role as a White House chef and his contributions to improving a sweet treat.
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