Mar 24, 2020 here, weve rounded up the best oprahs book club books, for those of you looking to take a recommendation from o herself. Five new books worth reading this month book of the month. Literary award winning black africanamerican books. Once you go around the room sharing your selections, think how many books you will have learned about. This includes angie thomas much anticipated second book on the come up about an aspiring teen rapper and an accessible history of race in american. Feb 03, 2020 goodreads user data has selected the following nine titles as the books you should read for black history month 2020, and theyre all currently available wherever books are sold. In honor of black history month, i thought it would be fun to again recommend some favorite books that deal with civil rights and famous african americans. Rosa tells the story of civil rights activist rosa parks. February is not only black history month, but it is also the month when many titles by black authors are released. And while theyre a great fit for your black history month reading list, theyre. Feb 12, 2017 its already claimed my favorite book of 2017. Being a black man with no money in the south, he was sentenced to death by electrocution. Celebrate black history month with a scholastic book list of african american icons, including jackie robinson, ruby bridges, and civil rights activists. Spend more time reading and less time figuring out what to read.
In honor of black history month, share lists of titles from some of your favorite africanamerican authors. Black history month book recommendations 2019 build your. Black history month books for all ages scholastic parents. With books about everything from jazz and jackie robinson to slavery and segregation, there are many rich biographies and themes to explore with children during black history month february or any time of year. And trust us, we read hundreds of books to find them. What are you reading in honor of black history month. The book of the month club is an extremely popular book club with a vast selection of fiction, nonfiction and classics on topics such as biography, business and career, cooking. Jan 28, 2020 its always a good time to celebrate black voices not just during black history month, and literature is one of the best ways to honor some of the communitys most illuminating stories. Best black ya books black history month picked by book club reporter.
Jason reynolds didnt read as a child because he said he couldnt find books he related to and went on to become a literary. An agebyage guide to the best historical fiction books for kids. For black history month, an annual opportunity to reflect on progress and power, time asked scholars of africanamerican history to name the books theyd recommend to help readers better. Tanehisi coates shelved 24 times as black history month.
Book of black heroes from a to z shares with young readers the stories 54. Well be reading congressman john lewis award winning graphic novel memoir about his work in the civil rights movement, march. It became an essence book club pick, and aunjanue ellis propelled the book of negroes, the television adaptation, into mustsee tv. We celebrate black culture, through books, for all readers to enjoy. The following are some of our favorite books for black history month and all year long. The color purple by alice walker, their eyes were watching god by zora neale hurston, between the.
Best black ya books black history month book club reporter. Black history month book recommendations 2019 february 16, 2019. Gma book club is celebrating black history month by spotlighting several books chosen by three young powerhouse authors. Interested in history then you have found the right group. An important book for all ages, little leaders educates and inspires as it relates true stories of forty trailblazing black women in american history. Join the capitol view library for a black history month book club. Scholastic book clubs childrens books for parents and. Aalbc the largest site dedicated to books by or about. All of these selections illustrate the complexities that black women have faced when confronting new destinations or social realities. We have welcomed worldwide members from over 171 countries.
This book recounts the journey of black slaves to freedom via the underground railroad, an extended group of people who helped fugitive slaves in many ways. Kids books for african american history month, from picture books to ya. Black history month books for teens memorial hall library. We found this months five best new and early release reads. According to the new york times, with this book lorde is credited with. The secret history, by donna tartt on page one, you find out that a clique of college students at a small ivy league university has murdered a member of the group. Were just over a week into black history month 2020. The 18 best black books of all time for black history month. Open each gift as you read and get ready to feel fully immersed in the story.
Alice walker shelved 29 times as black history month. Celebrate black history with kids of all ages by reading these stories of african americans overcoming adversity and making their multicultural mark on the world. Start this year off strong by reading these black history month books and yeah, you can thank us later. Feb 01, 2019 black history month is a great time to crack open a new book and learn about all the important figures and stories that impacted history. Scholastic book clubs is the best possible partner to help you get excellent childrens books into the hands of every child, to help them become successful lifelong readers and discover the joy and power of. Feb 09, 2015 14 books to read this black history month. The book of the month club is an extremely popular book club with a vast selection of fiction, nonfiction and classics on topics such as biography, business and career, cooking, history, health and fitness, humor, and much more. This sub sends a new book each month, paired with small gifts and surprises to coordinate with pages. Apr 10, 2015 32 perfect books to kick off your book club. Oprahs book club has highlighted the best books to read since 1996. Books are selected and endorsed by a panel of judges, and members choose which book they would like to receive, similar to how the club originally operated when it began in 1926. Need a little inspiration for your book clubs next read. Its always a good time to celebrate black voices not just during black history month, and literature is one of the best ways to honor some of the communitys most illuminating stories. Eight years ago, i was enraptured by lawrence hills epic novel someone knows my name.
Lolly willowes, or the loving huntsman, the first bookofthemonth club selection, is published by viking press. The history book club is the largest history and nonfiction group on goodreads and these are some of our focus areas. Start this year off strong by reading these black history month booksand yeah, you can thank us later. Favorite books for black history month reading rockets. Some describe our different histories while others show the joys and challenges that are shared by children of all colors as they learn and grow. Well be updating this page throughout february with new blog posts, recommended reading lists, and photos from our stores many creative displays. Aug 12, 2015 yet the handwringing about the middlebrow character of oprahs book club is nothing new. Choose from all of the botm books, including thrillers, romance, best sellers, and more.
Choose from five monthly reads, vetted by cool people with great taste. March covers john lewis life growing up in the segregated south and becoming involved with the fight for civil rights. Popular black history month books showing 150 of 1,642 the color purple paperback by. Are there any books not included on this list you think we should read. Incidents in the life of a slave girl this slave narrative by harriet ann jacobs was originally published in 1861 just as the american civil war began.
The best monthly book subscription boxes of 2020 reader. It is almost identical to earlier debates surrounding the bookofthemonth club, a mailorder book sales club founded in 1926 by advertiser harry scherman. Mar 24, 2016 my very favorite way to find new books is through monthly book club subscriptions. Weve rounded up the best books from oprahs book club out of all her selections for those of you looking to take a recommendation from o herself. But this book by a professor of african american studies at princeton offers a wider context for hansberrys. This page is to be used by friends of the bhm book club to create conversations surrounding the selected. This page is to be used by friends of the bhm book club to create conversations surrounding the selected texts. Aalbc is the oldest, largest, and most popular online bookstore dedicated to african american literature and black literature from around the world. Celebrate black history with kids of all ages by reading these stories of africanamericans overcoming adversity and making their multicultural mark on the world. Feb 01, 2016 there are tons of great ways to celebrate black history month parades, movie marathons, trips to the museums but for the book nerds its clearly another great excuse to break out the books. It has one of the best opening lines in the history of fiction.
The story of the book ofthe month club by charles lee new york. The black lit book club, which gathers on the second sunday of each month, explores the works of black authors from africa and across the diaspora. The book takes the young reader back to his beginnings. Tell other club members about it in a couple of lines. Book list 35 books for black history month grades k scholastic. Last week we highlighted some adult books about black history month and by black authors. Oprahs book club list all 83 books oprah has recommended. Because of a history of gender and racial bias, black women writers have been underrepresented in the literary canon. A saga of churchill, family, and defiance during the blitz. Save over 40% all preorders are available at the membership price or one member credit, and because they are shipped separately, preorders are not eligible for feature selection bundle prices. Oprahs book club pick oprah announces olive, again by elizabeth strout, as the latest selection for oprahs book club. Scholastic s black history month book list celebrate the african american individuals who have made exceptional contributions in the history of our country and the world. Black history in america teaching guide recommended books.
Tell us your favorite books written by black authors in the comments below. Follow along as his story is told in words and images, as he stages sitins at. Black lit book club is hosted by isis of sistah scifi book club titles will not be limited to any one genre, and monthly picks may be pulled from fiction, history, mystery, graphica, scififantasy, young adult, poetry, and more. In honor of black history month, were highlighting stories by black women. Now, with her new partnership with apple, oprahs book club is experiencing a new chapter, which began with the selection of tanehisi coates the water dancer, and continued with olive, again by elizabeth strout and american dirt by jeanine. On this list of essential books for black history month, youll likely find some. Read on for the full list of books you should read during black history. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Woodson in hopes of raising awareness of african americans contributions to civilization, this was later expanded to a full month, african american history month, in 1976. Womens groups and the rise of the book club jstor daily. Jan 28, 2016 essence picks 6 mustread books for black history month.
Illuminating text paired with irresistible illustrations bring to life both iconic and lesserknown female figures of black history such as abolitionist sojourner truth, pilot bessie coleman, chemist alice ball, politician shirley chisholm. What began as national negro history week in 1926 by carter g. The history book club group 18463 members goodreads. Our newest books of the month are here, and you wont want to miss them. Book club reads fanfavorite books every month, with group members voting on. First bookofthemonth club selection is published history. Each wednesday throughout the month of february i shared a selected book on our build your library facebook page. There are so many different types of monthly book club subscriptions to choose from that its easy to find one tailored to my reading taste. Doubleday book club offers hundreds of books spanning genres. This unique take on a monthly book club is great for readers young and old, and makes an exciting gift subscription, too. Black history month is a great time to crack open a new book and learn about all the important figures and stories that impacted history. Gma book club is celebrating black history month by spotlighting several books chosen by three young powerhouse authors authors tomi adeyemi, jason reynolds and kiley reid will be live on gma on wednesday, feb. Save over 20% credits will not expire, so you can use them at any time. Heres a complete list of every book recommended over the years, from an american marriage to wild.
Plus, its a good way for notsoavid readers to stick to a reading schedule of one to two books per month. Feb 01, 2017 february is african american history month. Thanks to the work of african american authors, the world can better understand both the struggles and triumphs of black people in america. The book of the month club founded 1926 is a united states subscriptionbased ecommerce service that offers a selection of five new hardcover books each month to its members. Gma book club is celebrating black history month by spotlighting several books chosen by three young powerhouse authors tomi adeyemi is the author behind the wildly popular children of blood and bone and its recent sequel children of virtue and vengeance. Goodreads user data has selected the following nine titles as the books you should read for black history month 2020, and theyre all currently available wherever books are. Jan 30, 2020 since 1996, oprahs book club has included meticulously selected books that often become bestsellers. Book of the month read more, research less, save money. It has one of the best opening lines in the history of. Best books of 2018 116 of 893 results for best books of the month. The book is available now on apple books in both e book and audiobook formats. The best books from oprahs book club 2020 best products.