Black History Month Books For Middle School. The 2020 national theme for black history month is “african americans and the vote” marking the 150 th anniversary of the fifteenth amendment which granted the right to vote to black men after the civil war. In honor of black history month, here are eight books for middle grade readers that tell some of the many stories of people and events in black history.
Though fictional, it is based on actual events, such as the failed assassination of. There, her grandfather, one of the first black engineers to integrate nasa, passed along his love of outer space and science fiction. The story of america and african americans by kadir nelson (middle grades and ya) hidden figures:
She is known for writing some beautiful tales about what it means to be black in america and one crazy summer is one of my favorites.
It is important not to send the message that black history is all about oppression and the fight for rights Teaching for change carefully selects the best multicultural and social. Preschool grades k—2 grades 3—5 grades 6—8 grades 9—12 In teaching during black history month, balance the positive exploration of culture and history with the important but sometimes difficult learning about the struggles of black people in history.