What We’re Reading: Black History By Lynn Taylor
“What We’re Reading” is a column about readers and the books they love, in their own words. This month, we asked two librarians and two booksellers to share their recommendations for a book to read during Black History Month and beyond.
LORIELLE J. HOLLAWAY
LYNN TAYLOR
“It’s a beautiful book that introduces readers to Black history in the U.S. and around the world. Every letter represents a piece of history, and in the back of the book there’s added information.”
Lorielle J. Hollaway and her daughter, Joyce, settle in with a good book.
Cailey Klasson created the display in the children’s area at the Gulfport Library that highlights the achievements of Black kids and teens from the present and the past. The board features young civil and environmental activists, entrepreneurs, actors, philanthropists and best-selling authors.
Lorielle J. Hollaway, Owner and Book Pusher at Cultured Books Book: “The ABC’s of Black History” by Rio Cortez, Illustrated by Lauren Semmer
Cailey Klasson, Youth Services Librarian at Gulfport Public Library Book: “Thank You, Omu!” by Oge Mora “It’s a favorite of mine to read during storytime because it
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