March 1, 2017

Our Stories Matter 1st Annual African American Read-In

On Saturday, February 18th, Black Children’s Books and Authors hosted the Our Stories Matter 1st Annual African American Read-In. Dr. Jerrie Cobb Scott, a member of […]
March 1, 2017

March 2017 New Book Releases

Music Time – Gwendolyn Hooks, Illustrator – Shirley Ng-Benitez Lee & Low (March 1, 2017) Henry dreams of becoming a rock star drummer and practices at […]
February 7, 2017

21 More Books for Black History Month

The importance of remembering one’s history can never be overstated. Choreographer and director Debbie Allen—who is also a children’s author—said, “When a child opens a book […]
January 24, 2017

21 Books for Black History Month

Carter G. Woodson—educator, historian, writer, and the “Father of Black History”—established Negro History Week in 1926. He believed that celebrating the achievements of Black Americans and […]