It’s Black History Month!

Hey readers,

February is known as Black History Month! This month we celebrate all the incredible contributions and breakthroughs that Black people have made throughout history. One way to celebrate is to read and learn about important people, past and present.

Here are some books to read:

• A Likkle Miss Lou by Nadia L. Hohn and illustrated by Eugenie Fernandes
• Oscar Lives Next Door by Bonnie Farmer and Marie Lafrance
• Malaika’s Winter Carnival by Nadia L. Hohn and illustrated Irene Luxbacher
• Music from the Sky by Denise Gillard and pictures by Stephen Taylor
• Mayann’s Train Ride by Mayann Francis and Tamara Thiebaux-Heikalo
• Up Home by Shauntay Grant and illustrated by Susan Tooke
• Viola Desmond Won’t Be Budged by Jody Nyasha Warner and illustrated by Richard Rudnicki
• The Pot of Wisdom: Ananse Stories by Adwoa Badoe and Baba Wagué Diakité

Happy reading!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com