Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History (Vashti Harrison) This book is an excellent introduction to black women who have made history. The author has done an outstanding job of highlighting the achievements and contributions of these remarkable individuals, including Harriet Tubman, Maya Angelou, and Serena Williams. Each chapter includes a brief biography, colorful illustrations, and inspiring quotes from each woman. One thing that stands out about this book is its emphasis on diversity and inclusion. The author has included women of different races, religions, and backgrounds, showing that black women come in all shapes and sizes. This message is especially important for young children who may not have been exposed to diverse role models before. The illustrations in the book are also top-notch. They are vibrant, colorful, and engaging, making it easy for children to follow along with the story. The author has done an excellent job of capturing the essence of each woman's personality and achievements through her artwork. Overall, Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History is a must-read for any child who wants to learn about black women who have made history. It is an inspiring and educational book that will leave young readers feeling empowered and motivated to pursue their own dreams. Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History (Vashti Harrison) This book is a companion piece to Little Leaders, focusing on black men who have made history. The author has done an excellent job of highlighting the achievements and contributions of these remarkable individuals, including Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and Barack Obama. Each chapter includes a brief biography, colorful illustrations, and inspiring quotes from each man. One thing that stands out about this book is its emphasis on diversity and inclusion. The author has included men of different races, religions, and backgrounds, showing that black men come in all shapes and sizes. This message is especially important for young children who may not have been exposed to diverse role models before. The illustrations in the book are also top-notch. They are vibrant, colorful, and engaging, making it easy for children to follow along with the story. The author has done an excellent job of capturing the essence of each man's personality and achievements through her artwork. Overall, Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History is a must-read for any child who wants to learn about black men who have made history. It is an inspiring and educational book that will leave young readers feeling empowered and motivated to pursue their own dreams. Black Women in Science: A Black History Book for Kids (Tameka Hobbs) This book is a great introduction to black women who have made history in the field of science. The author has done an excellent job of highlighting the achievements and contributions of these remarkable individuals, including Mae Jemison, Chien-Shiung Wu, and Shirley Jackson Collins. Each chapter includes a brief biography, colorful illustrations, and inspiring quotes from each woman. One thing that stands out about this book is its emphasis on diversity and inclusion. The author has included women of different races, religions, and backgrounds, showing that black women come in all shapes and sizes. This message is especially important for young children who may not have been exposed to diverse role models before. The illustrations in the book are also top-notch. They are vibrant, colorful, and engaging, making it easy for children to follow along with the story. The author has done an excellent job of capturing the essence of each woman's personality and achievements through her artwork. Overall, Black Women in Science: A Black History Book for Kids is a must-read for any child who wants to learn about black women who have made history in science. It is an inspiring and educational book that will leave young readers feeling empowered and motivated to pursue their own dreams. 28 Days: Moments in Black History that Changed the World (Tiffany D. Jackson) This book is a great introduction to black history, focusing on 28 significant events that have shaped the world. The author has done an excellent job of highlighting the achievements and contributions of these remarkable individuals, including Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and Rosa Parks. Each chapter includes a brief biography, colorful illustrations, and inspiring quotes from each person involved in the event. One thing that stands out about this book is its emphasis on diversity and inclusion. The author has included people of different races, religions, and backgrounds, showing that black history comes in all shapes and sizes. This message is especially important for young children who may not have been exposed to diverse role models before. The illustrations in the book are also top-notch. They are vibrant, colorful, and engaging, making it easy for children to follow along with the story. The author has done an excellent job of capturing the essence of each event through her artwork. Overall, 28 Days: Moments in Black History that Changed the World is a must-read for any child who wants to learn about black history and its impact on the world. It is an inspiring and educational book that will leave young readers feeling empowered and motivated to make a difference in their own communities. A Kid's Guide to African American History: More than 70 Activities (A Kid's Guide series) This book is a great introduction to African American history, focusing on more than 70 activities that will engage children and teach them about the contributions of black people throughout history. The author has done an excellent job of highlighting the achievements and contributions of these remarkable individuals, including Harriet Tubman, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King Jr. Each activity includes a brief biography, colorful illustrations, and inspiring quotes from each person involved in the event. One thing that stands out about this book is its emphasis on hands-on learning. The author has included activities such as making a freedom quilt, creating a civil rights march poster, and writing a letter to Martin Luther King Jr. These activities will engage children and teach them important skills while also teaching them about black history. The illustrations in the book are also top-notch. They are vibrant, colorful, and engaging, making it easy for children to follow along with the story. The author has done an excellent job of capturing the essence of each activity through her artwork. Overall, A Kid's Guide to African American History: More than 70 Activities is a must-read for any child who wants to learn about African American history in a fun and engaging way. It is an inspiring and educational book that will leave young readers feeling empowered and motivated to make a difference in their own communities. Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?: And Other Conversations About Race (Jacqueline Woodson) This book is a great introduction to race relations, focusing on conversations that children may have about race and diversity. The author has done an excellent job of highlighting the challenges and opportunities faced by black people throughout history, including issues such as racism, discrimination, and segregation. Each chapter includes real-life scenarios and discussions that will engage children and teach them important skills while also teaching them about race relations. One thing that stands out about this book is its emphasis on diversity and inclusion. The author has included people of different races, religions, and backgrounds, showing that race relations come in all shapes and sizes. This message is especially important for young children who may not have been exposed to diverse role models before. The illustrations in the book are also top-notch. They are vibrant, colorful, and engaging, making it easy for children to follow along with the story. The author has done an excellent job of capturing the essence of each scenario through her artwork. Overall, Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?: And Other Conversations About Race is a must-read for any child who wants to learn about race relations and diversity. It is an inspiring and educational book that will leave young readers feeling empowered and motivated to make a difference in their own communities. Vashti Harrison Boxed Set (Vashti Harrison) This boxed set includes two books by Vashti Harrison: Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History and Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History. The author has done an excellent job of highlighting the achievements and contributions of these remarkable individuals, including Harriet Tubman, Maya Angelou, and Serena Williams. Each chapter includes a brief biography, colorful illustrations, and inspiring quotes from each woman. One thing that stands out about this boxed set is its emphasis on diversity and inclusion. The author has included women of different races, religions, and backgrounds, showing that black people come in all shapes and sizes. This message is especially important for young children who may not have been exposed to diverse role models before. The illustrations in the books are also top-notch. They are vibrant, colorful, and engaging, making it easy for children to follow along with the story. The author has done an excellent job of capturing the essence of each woman's personality and achievements through her artwork. Overall, the Vashti Harrison Boxed Set is a must-read for any child who wants to learn about black history and its impact on the world. It is an inspiring and educational book that will leave young readers feeling empowered and motivated to make a difference in their own communities. Salt in His Shoes: Michael Jordan in Pursuit of a Dream (Jeremy Dixon) This book is a great introduction to basketball legend Michael Jordan, focusing on his journey from a small town in North Carolina to becoming one of the greatest athletes of all time. The author has done an excellent job of highlighting Jordan's achievements and contributions to the sport, including six NBA championships, five MVP awards, and numerous records. Each chapter includes real-life scenarios and discussions that will engage children and teach them important skills while also teaching them about sportsmanship and perseverance. One thing that stands out about this book is its emphasis on diversity and inclusion. The author has included people of different races, religions, and backgrounds, showing that success can come from anywhere. This message is especially important for young children who may not have been exposed to diverse role models before. The illustrations in the book are also top-notch. They are vibrant, colorful, and engaging, making it easy for children to follow along with the story. The author has done an excellent job of capturing the essence of Jordan's personality and achievements through his artwork. Overall, Salt in His Shoes: Michael Jordan in Pursuit of a Dream is a must-read for any child who wants to learn about sportsmanship and perseverance. It is an inspiring and educational book that will leave young readers feeling empowered and motivated to pursue their own dreams. Something Happened in Our Town: A Child's Story About Racial Injustice (Anne Rockwell) This book is a great introduction to racial injustice, focusing on the experiences of a young girl who witnesses discrimination firsthand. The author has done an excellent job of highlighting the challenges and opportunities faced by black people throughout history, including issues such as racism, discrimination, and segregation. Each chapter includes real-life scenarios and discussions that will engage children and teach them important skills while also teaching them about racial injustice. One thing that stands out about this book is its emphasis on diversity and inclusion. The author has included people of different races, religions, and backgrounds, showing that racial injustice comes in all shapes and sizes. This message is especially important for young children who may not have been exposed to diverse role models before. The illustrations in the book are also top-notch. They are vibrant, colorful, and engaging, making it easy for children to follow along with the story. The author has done an excellent job of capturing the essence of each scenario through her artwork. Overall, Something Happened in Our Town: A Child's Story About Racial Injustice is a must-read for any child who wants to learn about racial injustice and its impact on society.