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Category Archives: Historical
Memorial Day
Summer is almost here and with it comes Memorial Day! Memorial Day, first called “Decoration Day” is a national holiday observed each year in the U.S., to honor military servicemen and women who have fought and died to protect our … Continue reading
Posted in Activism, Historical, holidays, political, Uncategorized
Tagged airmen, book review, books for children, fallen heroes, holidays, Marines, military, Navy, sacrifice, soldiers, U.S. Army, Veterans
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When I Grow Up I Want to Be Like the Brave Men of Tuskegee
The Tuskegee Airmen flew planes called P-40 Warhawks and P-47 Thunderbolts. But the most famous planes were called P-51 Mustangs. Continue reading
A Picture Book of Thurgood Marshall
Today we celebrate Thurgood Marshall, who was the first African-American Supreme Court Justice of the United States. A Picture Book of Thurgood Marshall tells the story of how Marshall became one of the most influential trailblazers in American history. As … Continue reading
The Case for Loving: The Fight for Interracial Marriage
In 1957, the state of Virginia did not allow blacks and whites to marry. Richard and Mildred Loving got married anyway and were later arrested and thrown in jail – all because they were different races. What came after was … Continue reading
Nola the Nurse Remembers Katrina
Thirteen years ago today, Hurricane Katrina devastated the U.S. city of New Orleans. Nola the Nurse Remembers Hurricane Katrina tackles this delicate subject in a sweet picture book that tells the story of how a little girl deals with the life-changing … Continue reading
Posted in Activism, Family, Friendship, Historical
Tagged black nurses, books about natural disasters, grief, Hurricane Katrina, hurricane season, hurricanes, New Orleans, nursing, tragedy
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Ron’s Big Mission
This week has been celebrations of the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 moon landing on the moon by astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. But what you may not know is there are other astronauts that have also done … Continue reading
Posted in Courage, Goals, Historical, Racism, STEM, Uncategorized
Tagged 1950, 1969, aerospace, African American astronauts, aircraft, airplanes, Apollo 11, astronaut, astronauts, aviation, black firsts, Civil Rights Movement, flight, libraries, library card, moon landing, NASA, outer space, Racism, Ron McNair, space, space events, space history, space mission
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Freedom’s Gifts: A Juneteenth Story
Today commemorates another Juneteenth observance. If you’ve never heard of the holiday, there is no time like the present to learn! Set in 1943 Texas on a hot summer day, Freedom’s Gifts: A Juneteenth Story, by acclaimed author Valerie Wesley, tells the … Continue reading
A is for Abigail: An Almanac of Amazing American Women
A is for Abigail: An Almanac of Amazing American Women is a fantastic picture book that tells of the many historical achievements made by women in America. It is a great book to read to young girls and boys alike. The … Continue reading
A Child of the Civil Rights Movement
A Child of the Civil Rights Movement by Paula Young-Shelton, tells the story of the civil rights movement with mention of Dr. King, and the role he played, as seen through her then four year-old eyes. Young-Shelton, the daughter of … Continue reading
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