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Black History Month Spotlight

What Does Black History Month Mean to You?


LEE & LOW's authors and illustrators tell us:
Who are your heroes? How do you celebrate Black History Month?
R. Gregory Christie "Henry Louis Gates Jr. epitomizes the celebration because he seems like a person who accepts himself and understands the importance of education. I admire his push for that greater recognition of black literature and black culture throughout this planet as well as any other educated person with the same passion, that may not necessarily be getting the limelight that he's experiencing." –R. Gregory Christie is the illustrator of Brothers in Hope: The Story of the Lost Boys of Sudan, DeShawn Days, Love to Langston, and The Palm of My Heart: Poetry by African American Children
Crystal Hubbard "The spirit of Black History Month isn't best or most represented by a single person. I think Black History Month is best represented by storytellers and publishers who bring the tales of black people to life. With the media putting out so many specials and movies in their efforts to pay tribute to Black History Month, I usually pick ones I can watch with my children as a means to help educate them in both the highs and lows of the experiences of blacks throughout history." –Crystal Hubbard is the author of Catching the Moon: The Story of a Young Girl's Baseball Dream
W. Nikola-Lisa "Carter Woodson comes to mind instantly, both because he was the original inspiration for Black History Month, but also because his life's work was dedicated to researching and promoting the successes and contributions black people have made to cultures all over the world. He is as good a model as any to capture the scope and spirit of black history month." –W. Nikola-Lisa is the author of America: My Land, Your Land, Our Land, America: A Book of Opposites, Bein' With You This Way, My Teacher Can Teach...Anyone!, and How We Are Smart
Pat Mora "I treasure the eloquence and bravery of Martin Luther King Jr. whose words help us live better, and I treasure the quiet bravery of Rosa Parks whose story moves my heart." –Pat Mora is the author of Confetti: Poems for Children and Love to Mamá: A Tribute to Mothers
Frank Morrison "Sometimes I think of how hard it is become a successful artist. Charles White not only succeeded, but managed to show images which encapsulated the dignity and beauty of his African American race. Through his courage, he has influened generations of artists like me. So as an artist, I salute Charles White, not just in February, but every time I pick up a paint brush. This is how my family and I celebrate Black History Month–by remembering the African Americans who paved the way for us. We honor them by striving to be the best in whatever we do." –Frank Morrison is the illustrator of Sweet Music in Harlem and George Crum and the Saratoga Chip
Don Tate "Stories about Harriet Tubman were always my personal favorites. The idea that this black woman refused to be enslaved, escaped the south at the risk of losing her life, then returned to save hundreds of others, speaks volumes to me. Her example of selflessness, and her willingness to help others is something that I, and this entire world can learn from." –Don Tate is the illustrator of Black All Around and Summer Sun Risin'
Jeri Hanel Watts "I've celebrated in my classrooms by exploring African American literature, storytelling, African culture and games, making African food and learning all about all that our nation has gained from African Americans in history, music, sports and so on. Of course, George Washington Carver's peanut butter was a big hit at the elementary level!" –Jeri Hanel Watts is the author of Keepers
Carole Boston Weatherford "I celebrate Black History all year long by learning as much as I can about my history and sharing what I have learned with others through my books and performances." –Carole Boston Weatherford is the author of Jazz Baby


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