Gabe & His Green Thumb and Other Must-Read book for Black boys
Gabe & His Green Thumb written by David Miller is a must-read book for Black boys! The main character is carrying on the tradition of growing food in his family’s garden, but one day his life would change for the good. He acquires the superpower of supersizing vegetables, which brings him media coverage and prizes. The vibrant and engaging illustrations by C.J. Love takes the reader on a visual journey that will inspire your young dreamers to want to create their own garden. This book is a tool to use to inspire a family/school project around growing food and flowers.
Carter Reads the Newspaper by Deborah Hopkinson is an amazing bio about the father of Black History Month: Dr. Carter G. Woodson. The author provides the reader with pivotal experiences that inspired Dr. Woodson to become a world renowned historian ! Don Tate’s descriptive illustrations capture the historical importance of reading in Black people’s fight for freedom. For parents and educators, this book is a tool to teach children the importance of reading as a precursor to changing the world.
Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Black Boy by Tony Medina is a must read book for Black boys. By covering almost every aspect of Black life through poetry, the author seeks to convey an essential message to Black boys — you are amazing! The powerful illustrations will capture your young dreamer’s attention and inspire him to walk in his own individual greatness. This book is a tool to reinforce positive racial identity in Black boys. As a father of two sons, I often read this book to them to reinforce their identity as beautiful Black boys capable of achieving their own version of greatness!
Do you have a future NBA All-Star in your family or classroom? Do you want to inspire him or her to be an All-Star Reader? I have the book for you! B is for Baller by James Littlejohn is a fun book. The author provides children with an opportunity to learn the alphabet and the popular basketball players throughout the history of the NBA. The action base illustrations will captivate your young dreamer’s attention. This book is a tool to engage young people who are disinterested in reading.
