Celebrate Black History Month

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Biographies of African-Americans and Blacks Historical Fiction Featuring Blacks and Black History Civil Rights Movement

Featured Book -- Civil Rights Movement

The Story of Ruby Bridges by Robert Coles

Kids make history, too!  Ruby Bridges was just 6 years old when she became one of four girls chosen to integrate New Orleans, Louisiana public schools.  Ruby had to deal with racial prejudice and hatred while still proving that she was smart enough to attend a school that used to be just for white students.  Ruby Bridges is one of our heroes.   Read this great picture book and she is sure to be one of your heroes, too.  Recommended by Rachel and Sarah.

Note:  Ruby Bridges wrote a memoir of her experiences as a six-year-old in a slightly longer book for intermediate and middle school students called Through My Eyes. Disney also made a great movie adaptation of this book.  The movie is available in both VHS and DVD formats.

Featured Books -- Historical Fiction

Uncle Jed's Barbershop by Margaree King Mitchell Uncle Jed has always wanted to own his own barbershop.  He has worked and saved for years to achieve his dream.  When it looks like his dream is about to be realized, a family emergency requires Uncle Jed to make a difficult decision.   Highly recommended by Rachel and Sarah

Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis

Hello! My name is Miracle and I have a book for you!  Bud, Not Buddy is about a 10 year-old boy named Bud Caldwell.  Bud lives in a home because his mom died when he was 6 years old.  He experiences great things like hopping on a freight train with his friend, Bugs. He also experiences some bad times, like having to go live with the Amoses who treat him badly and put him in the shed outside.  He becomes a part of a family for just breakfast once.  Along the way, Bud finally finds his "father" and ... well, I can't tell you the rest,  You'll have to read this great story for yourself.   Recommended by Miracle.