RIP Jesse Jackson
Civil Rights leader, presidential candidate, and human rights advocate Jesse Jackson died yesterday. He was part of so much modern Black History.
The History of We by Nikkolas Smith
A history of humanity in picture book form. This book is poetry and art – it is stunning and incredibly moving. More than all that, it’s also a book that seeks to remind us that we are a “we” – that we have more in common than we often think. It’s a celebration of humanity. …
In Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Some bookstores may be closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on January 19, 2026, but many are open and ready to help you find inspiring and informative books about Dr. King and his fight for Civil Rights.
“Trailblazing Black Women of Washington State” Author Marilyn Morgan at Skyway Library 3/9/24
Trailblazing Black Women of Washington State Saturday, March 9, 2024 1:00PM – 2:00PM Skyway King County Library 12601 76th Avenue S Seattle WA 98178 Join author and historian Marilyn Morgan as she chronicles the incredible lives and contributions of Washington’s Black women. Marilyn Morgan is an author, historian, and photographer. Her published books include Careers in Criminology, …
Happy Kwanzaa!
Happy Kwanzaa! Kwanzaa is celebrated December 26, 2023 – January 1, 2024. The seven principles of Kwanzaa: Unity: Umoja Self-determination: Kujichagulia Collective Work and Responsibility: Ujima Cooperative Economics: Ujamaa Purpose: Nia Creativity: Kuumba Faith: Imani May your week be full of joy and community! What books do you recommend for celebrating or learning about Kwanzaa?
Bestseller Spotlight: Black Authors
Every Wednesday, the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association publishes the regional bestseller list. On Thursdays, we celebrate Thursday Themes to shine a spotlight on some of the books from the list and give our brains a different way of thinking about books. This week, we’re featuring Black authors as a reminder that supporting Black authors is another …
Jane Kirkpatrick Celebrates Letitia Carson
This is from OR author Jane Kirkpatrick‘s Story Sparks newsletter February 15, 2022: …I have news about Letitia Carson, one of the first African American women to cross the Oregon Trail and later file two lawsuits that she won which was highly unusual in Territorial Oregon where Black persons were excluded by law. A Light in the …
