Read All About These African American Icons!

These inspiring African American trailblazers have made significant progress in the world. Tune in to our virtual event celebrating their contributions and accomplishments for African American History Month as told in these educational picture books!

Join us virtually to discover: 

• You Are a Star, Martin Luther King. Jr. by DEAN ROBBINS: Focusing on Martin's lifelong mission to ensure that African Americans gained their constitutional rights, this picture book uses a unique mix of first-person narrative, hilarious comic panels, and essential facts.

• Beacon of Hope: The Life of Barack Obama by DOREEN RAPPAPORT: a beautifully illustrated picture book biography of Barack Obama: a tireless organizer, a brilliant orator, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, and the first Black president of the United States of America. 

• Ode to Grapefruit: How James Earl Jones Found His Voice illustrated by BRYAN COLLIER: Before legendary actor James Earl Jones was recognized for his memorable, smooth voice, he was just James. A stutterer who stopped speaking for eight years as a child, and ultimately found his voice through poetry.

Sunday, February 9th at 2pm via Crowdcast!