As a Social Studies teacher and mom of two, I've been collecting books that honor Black History and celebrate Black Joy for my home and classroom for a decade. As parents who want to raise culturally conscious kids, one of the best things tools we have is literature. We can intentionally build a library of books from diverse authors and perspectives featuring stories of Black Americans both past and present. A few things to know... There are 3 specific types of books that we need in our kids' libraries to give a broad perspective. (More on that in a minute.)I've broken down this list into age group and type and linked titles to booksellers, so you can begin to add to your collection intentionally.If you are just starting to add diverse kids books to your home, be realistic but … [Read More...]