It’s Black History Month, and that means another giveaway from Lee & Low Books! We’re giving away three sets of three books featuring African Americans, and the contest will run through February 28, 2011. But wait. Doesn’t that mean that the winners won’t get their books until after Black History Month? Yes! We think Black … Continue reading Black History Month Giveaway 2011
Our Black History Month giveaway is finished! We’ve tallied the entries and randomly picked our winners. (drumroll, please!) Barbara S. will be receiving Set 1: The Secret to Freedom, I and I, Children of Long Ago, George Crum and the Saratoga Chip, and John Lewis in the Lead.
In addition to giving away signed copies of Janna and the Kings on the main site, we’re giving away three sets of six books each on this here blog at the end of February. Why a Black History Month giveaway at the end of February? Because Black History is still worth teaching all year long! … Continue reading Black History Month Book Giveaway!
In this blog post, Katie Potter, Senior Literacy Specialist at Lee & Low Books, offers guidance on teaching Black history not only during Black History Month, but throughout the year as well.
With both Black History Month and Women’s History Month approaching, what better way to celebrate than by honoring the contributions of Black women? These titles introduce young readers to influential Black women who made their mark in a variety of fields, including fashion, music, literature, sports, and activism.
Katie Potter, Senior Literacy Manager, and Elise McMullen-Ciotti, editor at Tu Books and proud citizen of the Cherokee Nation, discussed the historical and curricular applications behind two award-winning Indigenous titles from Lee & Low Books for Native American Heritage Month.
Do you have a difficult time deciding which books to highlight every month? We have created a resource to keep students engaged with outstanding diverse literature throughout the year.
Black Was the Ink, an extraordinary work fueled by rigorous research and impactful history, is a critical text for high school students and educators looking for authentic, honest history about the United States. Read our Teacher’s Guide for resources and tips on how to guide discussions on Reconstruction, the relationship between Black Congressmen and White allies, the connection to the Black Lives Matter movement today and much more.
November is Native American Heritage Month, so we’ve rounded up our favorite books by Native authors.
Author Guadalupe García McCall’s reflections on her discovery of a startling piece of Texas history, “La Matanza,” and how it inspired her new book.
