Best black history books for kids, as recommended by educators. Here are twentysix black history books that will teach children the rich history of african americans and enlighten, encourage and inspire your kids. For middle schoolers and up, the program managers suggest conversations about. A directory of biographies of notable people for middle school students and teachers. Dec 27, 2018 black history month, also known as national african american month, has been recognized by all u. Over the years, more americans, black and white, joined the celebrations each february. Multicultural and black history middle school lesson plans.
Lesson plan resources for kindergarten fifth grade lesson plan resources for middle school african american heritage month. Celebrate black history month with middle grade books. Black history month is a great time to crack open a new book and learn about all the important figures and stories that impacted history. See which new books our editors chose as this months favorites for kids of all ages.
From colonial to contemporary times by susan altman this outstanding collection of short, easytoread biographies and historical events is designed to acquaint children of all races with the accomplishments of extraordinary people. The week in february included the birthdays of abraham lincoln february 12, 1809 and frederick douglass born in february 1818. Black history month biographies of famous african americans from. While most of these books are for middle grade readers, the stories in this book can be enjoyed by kids as young as 5. February is black history month, and its never too soon to get prepared.
An agebyage guide to the best historical fiction books for kids. Woodson, february was chosen for the celebration because frederick douglass and abraham lincoln were born in this month. Some describe our different histories while others show the joys and challenges that are shared by children of all colors as they learn and grow. To help you integrate black history month into your classroom, we offer a selection of lesson plans that cover a variety subjects and that can be adapted to fit grades 68. Filled with important histories, timely narratives, and rich traditions, these books help bring history to life and into the now. Africanamerican communities in the north before the civil war a middle school lesson plan. Find many more titles for children on the booklist, womens history and womens lives. Take this quiz and learn more about black history, the heroes we have had and those whose presence is still felt. Celebrated children s author virginia hamilton put together this wonderful collection of black american folktales. Favorite books for black history month reading rockets. You will learn about how black history month began, and why it is so important to celebrate. Many of the middle grade authors here also have picture books, and vise versa but i didnt want to duplicate authors.
Tens of thousands of excellent, educational videos in a huge, intuitive directory. Looking for a book to read during black history month with your kids. By phil nast, retired middle school teacher and freelance writer. In the 1960s, the civil rights movement further emphasized the impact of african americans in american culture and throughout united states history. I would be elated to find a good book about an african american girl who doent go through those things. Did you know that africanamerican inventors are responsible for the modern day supermarket and cell phone mikes. Established as negro history week in the 1920s by carter g. Feb 09, 2015 14 books to read this black history month.
Lesson plan resources for high school african american. Betty before x is a powerful middlegrade fictionalized account of the childhood activism of betty shabazz, malcolm xs wife, written by their daughter ilyasah shabazz. Another box filled in on our reading adventure checklist. From history, to biography to great fiction storytelling here are a few gems to propose to your book club. Celebrate black history month lesson plans from the pennsylvania state education association. How charlie sifford broke the color barrier in golf by nancy churnin. Teaching for change carefully selects the best multicultural and social justice books for children, young adults, and educators. We cant tell the story of america without reflecting upon the ways in which african americans have shaped our history, culture, and experience. Black history month printable worksheets page 2 abcteach. In an effort to honor this expansive and growing history, black history month was established by way of a weekly celebration in february known as negro.
Start this year off strong by reading these black history month books and yeah, you can thank us later. In honor of womens history month, each day social justice books is featuring a childrens book we recommend to highlight grassroots womens history in the united states. These childrens books are great conversation starters to discuss black history month with your middlegrade reader. May 08, 2019 once upon a time it was a lot harder to find them, and while theres still a long way to go, theres a rapidly growing subset of middle grade books by black authors featuring black kids, as well as some books that have been around for a long time and are still entertaining and inspiring readers today. February gets a lot of love pun intended for being the month of lace, doilies, and hearts, but the month should also be recognized for being something much more important and significantblack history month.
With crossword puzzles, coloring pages, and biographical texts, there are numerous ways for students to learn about every facet of black history. Additionally, our black history month worksheets highlight the civil rights movement, brown vs board of education, the montgomery bus boycott and many other historically significant moments. Addy learns a lesson elemupper elem printable worksheet in the classroom or at home. I learned years ago that adding quality historical fiction stories to our lessons made the subject come alive for the girls in a way that standard curriculum books didn.
These black history month printable worksheets are great for teachers, homeschoolers and parents. If you want to foster a love of poetry in your middle schooler, check out brown girl dreaming, a national book award winner for 2015. A thematic guide to black history in literature and informational texts for middle school educators. Why celebrate black history month to utilize internet resources for the immersion of students into black history, they learn about the culture, heritage, family, church, and politics of the africanamerican and why we honor their accomplishments. Jan 26, 2015 this book recounts the journey of black slaves to freedom via the underground railroad, an extended group of people who helped fugitive slaves in many ways. February is not only black history month, but it is also the month when many titles by black authors are released. Students are old enough to be able to handle more of the history that might not be appropriate for early elementary ages.
Best sellers in childrens africanamerican story books. This black history month nonfiction book list is by no means exhaustive. Here are eight childrens and young reader books featuring black canadian protagonists and characters. Black history month biographies many people are listed here including sports and entertainment personalities.
If you want to start a conversation about the horrors of slavery, the seeds of america trilogy is the perfect way to get your middle school kid interested in a dark time in american history. In honor of black history month, here are eight books for middle grade readers that tell some of the many stories of people and events in black history. With books about everything from jazz and jackie robinson to slavery and segregation, there are many rich biographies and themes to explore with children during black history month february or any time of year. Other books in the series include the awardwinning roll of thunder, hear my cry which tells the story of cassie logan and the racial tensions in southern mississippi during the great depression. Feb 21, 2020 black history month will never reach its potential without the complete and ongoing accounting of the way. Middle grade books for black history month february is black history month, and its never too soon to get prepared. Jan 22, 2019 this list of middle grade books with black protagonists is meant as a complementary list to my book list of picture books by black authors. There are many fabulous middle grade books, both fiction and nonfiction, that will help your family or classroom get in the groove. Great reads to celebrate black history month with kids and. Top 10 black history nonfiction abebooks reading copy. Black history month lessons and activities education world. Celebrate black history month with these movies that depict the lives of africanamerican heroes and the ongoing quest for greater human decency. Why do all books with black characters have to be about the hood, drugs, getting pregnant, etc. See more ideas about black history month, black history and black history month activities.
Favorite books for black history month the following are some of our favorite books for black history month and all year long. Black history month printable worksheets page 1 abcteach. Best middle school books, as chosen by teachers weareteachers. By phil nast, retired middle school teacher and freelance writer found in. The color purple by alice walker, their eyes were watching god by zora neale hurston, between the world and me by t. Rather, its a list of some of the books we think are outstanding contributions to the field. Edited by national book award finalist ibi zoboi, and featuring some of the most acclaimed bestselling black authors writing for teens today black enough is an essential collection of captivating stories about what its like to be young and black in america. Canada also recognizes black history month each february, while countries such as the united kingdom and the netherlands celebrate in october.
The event was held in february 1926 and was called negro history week. Black history month lesson plans and teaching resources. Kidtime storytime reads about the obamas, filmmaker ava duvernay, olympian. From the little girl who is unaware of the various shades of brown to the adolescent boy who never understood the battles of race, black history month is a month to be celebrated for our wins while also reflecting upon the sacrifices made to get to where we are today. Free, printable worksheets to learn about black history month. Here are titles on black history for children, young adults, and educators. Once upon a time it was a lot harder to find them, and while theres still a long way to go, theres a rapidly growing subset of middle grade books by black authors featuring black kids, as well as some books that have been around for a long time and are still entertaining and inspiring readers today. Why does the color of your skin determine life style to people. Integrating black history month lesson plans into our homeschool. Learn about black history month in this video for kids. Black history month printable worksheets i abcteach provides over 49,000 worksheets page 2. Or that a 9yearold was arrested at a civil rights protest in 1963.
Young, gifted and black read aloud for children is full of short stories about inspiring real life heroes. Bring the celebration of black history month into your classroom with these activities, lesson plans, book. Black history in america this lesson may be used for students in grades 3 8. The seeds of america trilogy is the perfect way to get your middle school kid interested in a dark time in american history. The seeds of america trilogy, by laurie halse anderson. There are a lot of african americans that have made a difference throughout history, and to ensure that we do not forget their contributions to the culture, we celebrate them in black history month. Black history milestones there are biographies and information about many events in black history. These childrens books are great conversation starters to discuss black history month with your middle grade reader. Ideal as a supplement to a curriculum or for independent study. Black history and culture is such a part of the american fabric and the school curriculum that its difficult to imagine a time when that wasnt so. Black history month activities for middle school students. Artist biographies biographies of the creators of comic books and comic strips.
Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. New books good books books to read civil rights leaders malcolm x chapter books black history month historical fiction childrens books betty before x by ilyasah shabazz. Middle grade books for black history month good black news. Black history month worksheets reading worksheets, spelling. These resources provide authentic studentdriven learning experiences that will help all kids participate in black history month. Focused on the story of three young girls growing up as slaves, it ventures into the american revolution where many slaves figured if the. Black history month nonfiction book list redeemed reader. The precursor to black history month was established in 1926 and was just one week in february dedicated to black history. Africanamerican communities in the north before the civil war a middle school.
Discover the best childrens africanamerican story books in best sellers. I find that middle school is one of the best periods for integrating learning activities about black history into the curriculum. Designed for teachers, students, parents, homeschoolers, educators and all lifelong learners. Today, were offering a black history month nonfiction book list in honor of black history month. Extended to a month long celebration in 1976, black history month is an opportunity to emphasize the history and achievements of african americans. Those who thought planet middle school s joylin was a remarkably lifelike portrait of an angsty yet kind adolescent will fall hard for garvey, a. From illustrated biographies to seldomseen profiles to stunning prose, there are many wonderful and varied new reads to help young readers celebrate black history month. Engage your students with these black history month printable worksheets.