But what happens when she can’t find her bedtime bonnet?Ī powerful testament to the importance of representation, join Parker and her family on a trip to the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C.

Join a young girl and her family as they go through their nighttime routine and get ready for bed. The beautiful artwork tells the stories of Black women and men who were leaders and role models throughout all of history – including today!Īuthor Talk with Vashti Harrison and Live Reading:

These board books are simplified versions of Author and Illustrator Vashti Harrison’s New York Times best sellers Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History and Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History. Remember: if you purchase these books through Amazon, make sure to use Amazon Smile and select Safe Shores to support us!Īuthor and Illustrator: Vashti Harrison Follow Your Dreams, Little One We’ve compiled list of a few books for every age below. The number of books to read is vast and LIMITLESS and ranges from picture books to fantasy novels. But Don’t Underestimate the Power of Black Fiction in Time Magazineĭuring Black History Month and EVERY month, reading books by and about Black individuals can bring a focus to Black experiences, stories, love, life, relationships, and history. – Jasmine Guillory, Reading Anti-Racist Nonfiction Is a Start. Black children matter, and not only the ones killed before their time…To recognize Black lives as ones to celebrate, empathize with and care about, here’s your antiracism work: read more fiction by and about Black people.” Our joys, our sorrows, our love, our grief, our struggles to fit in, our families, our accomplishments and our triumphs-these things also matter. “Racism is not the only thing to know about what it means to be Black. To report suspected internet crimes against children, contact To report suspected child abuse in the District of Columbia call 1-202-671-SAFE(7233) Here are the direct points of contact on our team for forensic interviews, mental health support, client advocacy, MDT matters, child abuse prevention training, fundraising, media, as well as general, non-urgent inquires.

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