For the youngest reader, “As You Are: A Hope for Black Sons” by Kimberly A. Gordon Biddle, illustrated by David Wilkerson (Magination Press, $18.99) is a book for small Black boys and for their ...

United Way of the Plains will collect donations at Wichita State University basketball games Feb. 10 and 11 to provide books for local students.

Dive into 11 books that bring the stories of Black Americans to life, and explore our top picks for inspiring, unforgettable ...

Parents looking for children’s books that touch on the deeper meaning of these celebratory holidays will find many choices ...

Dr. JaNay Brown-Wood is a New York Times bestselling author who has written more than 30 children’s books, all driven by a clear mission: helping children see themselves reflected in the stories they ...

Nine books featuring stories about various types of disabilities are being tapped for a special set of awards given alongside ...

Read all of Slate’s stories about the 25 Greatest Picture Books of the Past 25 Years. On Oct. 8, 2010, the New York Times ran a story on its front page: “Picture Books No Longer a Staple for Children.

By Dr. Obari Cartman The holiday season ended as a new year began. Holiday celebrations recognize principles that we should not restrict to one time of year but honor across seasons. Kwanzaa, in ...

Dr. Ismaili is revered for her work and involvement in the Black Arts Movement, centered in the Lower East Side in the 1950s to 1970s.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Guided by principles such as unity, purpose and collective responsibility, families and organizations are marking Kwanzaa this ...

This week, many Americans are participating in Kwanzaa, the weeklong celebration of African American and pan-African culture. Tanya Holland, a chef, author and restaurateur who specializes in modern ...

The African American Men of Unity group offered its 25th annual Kwanzaa Celebration at the Prisco Community Center in Aurora on Saturday night. Organizers said the event, “a celebration of family, ...