A great way to celebrate is by reading your kids Black History Month books. "Vice-President Kamala Harris paid tribute to Shirley Chisolm when she launched her presidential campaign last year. Chisolm ...

Written by Susie Harder, a local speech-language pathologist and children's book author, the tale of "Clovis On Tour: ...

In honor of Black History Month, we’ve gathered a selection of titles for young readers that commemorate the impact of African American cultural and political figures both past and present. Glenda ...

When kids learn about famous artists in picture books and narrative nonfiction stories, it helps readers remember the famous artists in a deeper way. Why? Because stories help us remember information, ...

San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum (SAAACAM) (SAAACAM) SAN ANTONIO – A river tour, a lecture, a powerful moving play and the 9th annual children’s book exhibit are some of the ...

I first started teaching myself queer history when I came out to myself in high school, and it opened my entire world. I began to understand how I wasn’t alone. I had entire generations of ancestors ...

These back-to-school reads will help children tackle first-day nerves, new teachers, letters, numbers and more. By Travis Jonker Travis Jonker is a children’s book author and illustrator, and the ...

If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. See our recommendations for the best books to share with young readers this June Carly Tagen-Dye is the Books editorial assistant at ...

Read all of Slate’s stories about the 25 Greatest Picture Books of the Past 25 Years. On Oct. 8, 2010, the New York Times ran a story on its front page: “Picture Books No Longer a Staple for Children.

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