Celebrating Black History Month

 

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1. 28 days: moments in Black history that changed the world

Book cover for 28 days.
Author:
Smith, Charles R., Jr., 1969-
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Louisville Juvenile Biographies
J BIO TWENTY
Description:
"A picture book look at many of the men and women who revolutionized life for African Americans throughout history"--Provided by publisher.

2. Coretta Scott

Book cover for Coretta Scott.
Author:
Shange, Ntozake
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Book, OverDrive eAudiobook
Description:
Celebrated poet and playwright Ntozake Shange captures the spirit of Civil Rights pioneer Coretta Scott King in this picture book biography gorgeously illustrated by Caldecott Medal artist Kadir Nelson. Walking many miles to school in the dusty road, young Coretta Scott knew the unfairness of life in the segregated south. A yearning for equality began to grow. Together with Martin Luther King, Jr., she helped lead change through nonviolent protest....

3. Hidden figures: the true story of four black women and the space race

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Author:
Shetterly, Margot Lee
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Book, OverDrive eBook
Description:
Explores the previously uncelebrated but pivotal contributions of NASA's African American women mathematicians to America's space program, describing how Jim Crow laws segregated them despite their groundbreaking successes.

4. Little leaders: bold women in black history

Book cover for Little leaders.
Author:
Harrison, Vashti
Series:
Little leaders (Vashti Harrison)
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Book, OverDrive eAudiobook, OverDrive eBook, Playaway
Description:
Based on her popular Instagram posts, debut author/illustrator Vashti Harrison shares the stories of 40 bold African American women who shaped history.

5. Roll of thunder, hear my cry

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Author:
Taylor, Mildred D.
Series:
Logan family (Mildred D. Taylor) volume 2.
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Book, Audio CD, Large Print, OverDrive eAudiobook, OverDrive eBook
Description:
A black family living in Mississippi during the Depression of the 1930s is faced with prejudice and discrimination which its children do not understand.