"Top Picks for Black History Month Reading"
TL;DR
In honor of Black History Month, experts recommend using literature to educate children about Black history, with picks including "A Library" and "Bright April" recommended by Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, "I Am Ruby Bridges" recommended by bookstore program director Brittni Robertson Powell, "Schomburg: The Man Who Built A Library" recommended by children's book author Meg Medina, "The Black Kids" recommended by Denver teen librarian Juno Kling, and "ABC Black History and Me" recommended by Denver library branch manager Jameka Lewis. These books cover a range of ages and provide valuable insights into Black history and culture.
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