“Just because February is coming to an end doesn’t mean you should stop reading and learning about Black History! We’ve got books to inspire, educate, and challenge.” –Green Bean Books, Portland, OR
Children’s specialty bookstore Green Bean Books shared a list of children’s books about Black history for year ’round love in the February issue of PDXParent. A few favorites from the list:
*Dream Big, Little One
Written and Illustrated by Vashti Harrison
*Follow Your Dreams, Little One
Written and Illustrated by Vashti Harrison
*The ABCs of Black History
Written by Rio Cortez and Illustrated by Lauren Semmer
*Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks
Written by Suzanne Slade and Illustrated by Cozbi A. Cabrera
*Becoming Muhammad Ali
Written by James Patterson and Kwame Alexander and illustrated by Dawaud Anyabwile
*Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You
Written by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi
Green Bean Books booksellers curate deck browsing and have an outdoor Book Advice Booth. You can get recommendations or make purchases over the phone, too. Locals who spend $25 or more and live within a 3-mile radius of the store also can opt for free delivery.
You can shop on the deck or use other safe shopping options 11:00- 4:00 with Green Bean Books in Portland’s Alberta Arts District.
