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56 Books For Black History Month

56 Books For Black History Month

You can borrow these books for FREE through the Boston Public Library (BPL) or preview them through our affiliate link on Amazon.

The Story of Environmentalist Wangari Maathai
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Meet a girl who was taught early to respect nature.

Black History Month

Vision of Beauty: Candlewick Biographies: The Story of Sarah Breedlove Walker
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A picture book about the business woman and philanthropist who built a beauty empire.

Black History Month

Sweet Dreams Sarah
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Watch Sarah fulfill her dream of getting married, creating a family and starting a furniture business. Sarah listens to her customers who often lived in one-bedroom apartments and ends up creating and patenting a cabinet bed that helps them maximize their living space. A story of patience and persistence.

Black History Month

A Change of Heart
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Meet Lanier Phillips, a shipwreck survivor whose life was forever changed by the kindness of his rescuers.

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Who Is Michelle Obama? (Who Was?)
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Discover the simple and fun upbringing of America's First Lady.

Black History Month

Idia of the Benin Kingdom
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Meet a beautiful dancer who learns warrior tactics from her dad, botanical healing from her mom, and later becomes the first Queen Mother of Benin.

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Ron's Big Mission
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