The overall message: Great people made big changes when they said No. Activists of all ages will learn about the abolitionist movement, civil rights, women's rights, and more! Detailed, colorful art will thoroughly engage toddlers and preschoolers.
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One of the best-uncovered historical events we’ve come across is the intriguing life of Yasuke, the Black Samurai. Jesuit historical resources mention Yasuke. Today we want to share two books giving context to an African in Japan during the 16th century.
Book titles: Turner, Jamal, and Lista, César R., illustrator. Yasuke : the Legend of the African Samurai. United States]: Griotscape Press, 2020. Print. The age range for this graphic novel is from about 3rd through 6th grade Imhotep. The Black Samurai : the Story of Yasuke. Place of publication not identified]: Mr. Imhotep, 2021. Print. This title is an upper elementary through high school level book. Use the following book to compare with the Netflix series to learn more about this historical figure. Check out the following books at your local library or independent Black bookstores, links to both in the bio. Stephen Costanza’s book King of Ragtime: The Story of Scott Joplin shares the stunningly illustrated story of the King of Ragtime.
This biography shares Joplin’s life as you learn about his musical beginnings, mis mother supporting his craft, studying music in college, and publishing his first song ‘Maple Leaf Rag.’ An American composer and pianist, Scott Joplin laid the groundwork for Jazz, another American music form created and grounded in African-American culture. This is a great resource for music teachers, teaching history, art and culture. It is also awesome for art teachers as an example of gouache & collage artwork. Check out this book from your local library or purchase it from your local Black bookstore, links in the bio If you’ve used this title in instruction or library storytime, share your strategies and thoughts. We’d love to hear other ways to use this beautiful book This book has dense text giving detailed information about Scott’s life. African Icons: 10 People Who Shaped History, by Tracey Baptiste, is a historical introduction to the continent and people of Africa before colonization.
This diverse collection of biographies details influential men and women who shaped philosophy, art, business, and leadership. The detail of the biographies provides context and contributions to history and culture. Stunningly illustrated portraits of historical figures, by Hillary D. Wilson, in a various array of warm skin tones in brown hues are included, as well as maps, photographs, and primary artifacts. The back matter has an extensive bibliography and a list of websites of additional information. Age range is from upper elementary through middle school. This is a highly recommended purchase for home, classroom, school, and public libraries as a primer for a grossly understudied topic. Baptist's book provides an important 'Mirror' for Black identity, while also providing the historical significance and acknowledgment of African Leaders for the 'Windows' perspective of those from other cultures. The 15-year-old artist and author's new book, 'We Can, Portraits of Power', shows his brilliant portraits of people who have inspired, influenced, and encouraged him to be brave.
He discusses how he became a painter and with each profile explains the characteristics each person profiled possess that provided him with inspiration. Following in the footsteps of @gordoncjamesfineart , @jerrypinkneystudio @floyd.cooper.4 , and @brycollier, we hope to see Tyler Goron write and illustrate many more books sharing his artwork and stories with young readers. I would like to credit Dr. Cooke and her 12 year-old son Roman for suggesting this title. Javaka Steptoe, author and illustrator of Radiant Child, a biography of Jean-Michel Basquiat used collage elements to capture Jean-Michel’s multi-faceted visual style. He used paint, paper scraps, paint tubes, and photos on wood panels.
Check out the book to see if you can pick out the different materials used in Javaka’s collage work. Veteran teachers who use picture books in classroom have observed the following:
-Captures visual learners -Create mental models and build new schema -A read-aloud is still engaging to secondary students -Includes reluctant readers in learning and conversion -Can build community on tough topics -Understand the essence of empathy -Connect colors to feelings -Identify and relate to diverse cultures -Runaway, The Daring Escape of Ona Judge by Ray Anthony Shapard -The Bell Rang by James E. Ransome Runaway is a book that can be used as a hook to begin a lesson that will address the poetic device of repetition, African-American Vernacular English, colorism, American gentry, Hercules, founders of American government, enslavement as possession, enslaved people who ran away, fugitive enslavement, free states, and settlements. We highly recommend the following two books when addressing U.S. History and enslavement for Social Studies and English/Language Arts classrooms. The Bell Rang is a rhythmic story told in stanzas sharing a realistic portrayal of enslaved circumstances of escaping to freedom. Mr. Ray Anthony Shepard will be a featured guest interview. Join us this Saturday at 12pm as We Are Here Lit! features our interview with acclaimed Author, Historian, and Educator Ray Anthony Shepard. An insightful journey, Mr. Shepard will share his literacy story, his path as an Educator to a noted Author sharing the importance critical literacy plays in telling African-American historical narratives. You can watch or listen to the interview on all our platforms (Youtube, Anchor Podcast, Spotify, and the website weareherelit.org) The final books in this Black men & STEM series pair hands-on tools to model scientific activity and inquiry.
The first book is The Vast Wonder of the World: Biologist Ernest Everett Just by Mélina Mangal and Luisa Uribe. Students can mirror Ernest Everett Just, a world-renowned Biologist who discovered the fundamental role of the cell surface in the development of organisms. Student can use a digital microscope, like the one pictured in slide 3, to replicate similar activities of Dr Just. We also have The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, Young Reader's Edition, and picture book, by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer. The energy renewal kit replicates William Kamkwamba's windmill. The movie is also available on Netflix. Thematic pairing of the the movie with the book and/or manipulatives can help students access texts that may be difficult leading to deeper comprehension and more inclusive discussion. Hands-on learning is a form of education in which students learn by doing. Instead of simply listening to a teacher or instructor lecture about a given subject, the student engages with the subject matter to solve a problem or create something. Fun fact: Ernest Everett Just was the faculty advisor who worked to mediate the founding of the Black Greek-lettered Fraternity Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated. Veteran teachers who use picture books in classroom have observed the following:
-Captures visual learners -Create mental models and build new schema -A read-aloud is still engaging to secondary students -Includes reluctant readers in learning and conversion -Can build community on tough topics -Understand the essence of empathy -Connect colors to feelings -Identify and relate to diverse cultures -Runaway, The Daring Escape of Ona Judge by Ray Anthony Shapard -The Bell Rang by James E. Ransome Runaway is a book that can be used as a hook to begin a lesson that will address the poetic device of repetition, African-American Vernacular English, colorism, American gentry, Hercules, founders of American government, enslavement as possession, enslaved people who ran away, fugitive enslavement, free states, and settlements. We highly recommend the following two books when addressing U.S. History and enslavement for Social Studies and English/Language Arts classrooms. The Bell Rang is a rhythmic story told in stanzas sharing a realistic portrayal of enslaved circumstances of escaping to freedom. Mr. Ray Anthony Shepard will be a featured guest interview. Join us this Saturday at 12pm as We Are Here Lit! features our interview with acclaimed Author, Historian, and Educator Ray Anthony Shepard. An insightful journey, Mr. Shepard will share his literacy story, his path as an Educator to a noted Author sharing the importance critical literacy plays in telling African-American historical narratives. You can watch or listen to the interview on all our platforms (Youtube, Anchor Podcast, Spotify, and the website (weareherelit.org) |
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