Books for Black History Month

Join Penguin Random House Education in celebrating the contributions of Black authors and illustrators. In honor of Black History Month in February, we are highlighting essential fiction and nonfiction to be shared and discussed by students and teachers alike. Black History Month – Elementary Explore additional books by Black creators that will educate, empower, and

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Books for Black History Month

Join Penguin Random House in celebrating the contributions of Black authors, creators, and educators. In honor of Black History Month, we’re sharing stories that highlight Black history, excellence, and joy. Browse the elementary collection   Explore additional books by Black creators that will educate, empower, and inspire students in the classroom all year round:  

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Elementary School Students ReadThe 1619 Project: Born on the Water and Meet with the Book’s Creators

According to a report in Chalkbeat, elementary school students at P.S. 125 in Harlem recently read The 1619 Project: Born on the Water and had the opportunity to meet with the books’ co-authors, Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson. Born on the Water is a lyrical picture book in verse that chronicles the consequences of slavery and

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Books for Black History Month

Join Penguin Random House in celebrating the contributions of Black Authors, Creators and Educators all year long. In honor of Black History Month, we are highlighting stories that reaffirm the youth, innocence, and humanity of Black children to instill confidence in them every day. Penguin Random House remains committed to supporting the next generation of Black

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Books for Black History Month

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Find more on the

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