Discover the joy of reading with Book Clubs and Book Fairs
Discover the joy of reading with Book Clubs and Book Fairs
Originally published by On Our Minds on January 21, 2022
Versioned for Scholastic Canada
Scholastic is celebrating Black History Month with Share Black Stories, a campaign showcasing books that center Black lives and Black joy—stories that will resonate far beyond this one month. Check out the featured titles for Share Black Stories 2023.
With bouncing, rhythmic text from New York Times bestselling author Andrea Davis Pinkney and tender, charming illustrations from Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award-winning illustrator Brian Pinkney, this joyful celebration is the perfect way to rejoice and teach your child that they too, can spread their light!
This board book is part of the Bright Brown Baby publishing program, a celebration of Black and brown joy, babies, and families that “extends a hand to new parents wanting to tell their little ones how precious they are” (Kirkus Reviews).
When Bellen Woodard’s classmates referred to the “skin-colour” crayon, she just knew it was important to show that skin can be any number of beautiful colours. An inspiring picture book with an important message of inclusivity.
This stunning picture book spreads Bellen’s message of inclusivity, empowerment, and the importance of inspiring the next generation of leaders. Bellen created the More Than Peach Project and crayons with every single kid in mind to transform the crayon industry and grow the way we see our world. This moving book also includes back matter about becoming a leader and improving your community.
It’s up to Daddy to give his daughter an extra-special hair style in this ode to self-confidence and the love between fathers and daughters, from Academy-Award winning director and former NFL wide receiver Matthew A. Cherry and New York Times bestselling illustrator Vashti Harrison.
Zuri’s hair has a mind of its own. It kinks, coils, and curls every which way. Zuri knows it’s beautiful. When Daddy steps in to style it for an extra special occasion, he has a lot to learn. But he LOVES his Zuri, and he’ll do anything to make her―and her hair―happy.
Tender and empowering, Hair Love is an ode to loving your natural hair―and a celebration of daddies and daughters everywhere.
This affirmational picture book from the creators of All Because You Matter celebrates the extraordinary legacy of Black excellence, offering an inspirational ode to the Black women and men who have made momentous contributions throughout history.
This poignant story presents the beauty and excellence of the Black community, assuring Black and brown children of the extraordinary legacy from which they come. Lyrical, empowering text by Tami Charles is accompanied with illustrations by renowned artist Bryan Collier, a four-time Caldecott Honor recipient and a nine-time Coretta Scott King Award winner and honoree.
We Are Here celebrates Black history with pride, joy, and love, reminding readers of their roots and inviting them to imagine a future that shines ever bright, and encouraging them for triumphant days still to come.
On November 14, 1960, a tiny six-year-old Black child, surrounded by federal marshals, walked through a mob of screaming segregationists and into her school. From where she sat in the office, Ruby Bridges could see parents marching through the halls and taking their children out of classrooms. The next day, Ruby walked through the angry mob once again and into a school where she saw no other students. The white children did not go to school that day, and they wouldn’t go to school for many days to come. Surrounded by racial turmoil, Ruby, the only student in a classroom with one wonderful teacher, learned to read and add. This is the story of a pivotal event in history as Ruby Bridges saw it unfold around her. Ruby’s poignant words, quotations from writers and from other adults who observed her, and dramatic photographs recreate an amazing story of innocence, courage, and forgiveness. Ruby Bridges’ story is an inspiration to us all.
As a first grader, Ruby Bridges was the first Black student to integrate William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, Louisiana. This was no easy task, especially for a six-year-old. Ruby’s bravery and perseverance inspired children and adults alike to fight for equality and social justice.
Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger comes a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds! In this chapter book biography by award-winning author Kekla Magoon, readers learn about the amazing life of Ruby Bridges – the first Black student to integrate William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA – and how she persisted. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton!
Celebrate Black History Month with these two great illustrated biographies: Meet Viola Desmond and Meet Willie O’Ree. These easy to read picture book biographies use simple text and full-colour, comic-style illustrations to help engage kids with history!
Miles Morales has just about gotten used to this being Spider-Man thing. Keeping Brooklyn safe, taking down bad guys, and finishing his homework―he’s got this! But when Spider-Man is invited to a launch for a brand-new video game, things go sideways fast. Anyone who plays the game is frozen, and it’s all because of a villain named the Stranger. He’s judged humanity and found it lacking, and his idea of justice is extreme. A true middle grade graphic novel starring one of Marvel’s most popular characters, bestselling author Justin A. Reynolds (Opposite of Always) and Eisner award-nominated artist Pablo Leon (Refugees) create a riveting story that will connect with new and well-versed comics readers alike.
Ten-year-old Anthony Joplin has made it to double digits! Which means he’s finally old enough to play in the spades tournament every Joplin Man before him seems to have won. So while Ant’s friends are stressing about fifth grade homework and girls, Ant only has one thing on his mind: how he’ll measure up to his father’s expectations at the card table.
Then Ant’s best friend gets grounded, and he’s forced to find another spades partner. And Shirley, the new girl in his class, isn’t exactly who he has in mind. She talks a whole lot of trash – way more than his old partner. Plus, he’s not sure that his father wants him playing with a girl. But she’s smart and tough and pretty, and knows every card trick in the book. So Ant decides to join forces with Shirley – and keep his plans a secret.
Only it turns out secrets are another Joplin Man tradition. And his father is hiding one so big it may tear their family apart…
Explore the journey Muhammad Ali took to win his final match against fellow heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier, known as the Thrilla in Manila.
A story of athleticism, heart, and determination, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves into the explosive power of the boxing champion and civil rights activist, brought to life by a gripping narrative and full-colour illustrations.
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