“The War Within a War” by Wil Haygood tells the stories of Black soldiers who fought in Vietnam, highlighting the racism they experienced and the dangers they faced, while also honoring the memory of the youngest American soldier to die in the war, fourteen-year-old Dan Bullock.
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Books on Parenting by various authors
Books can help parents navigate the challenges of parenthood, from the first year of a baby’s life to dealing with childhood obesity, and can provide comfort, advice, and humor along the way.
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“How to Be Okay When Nothing is Okay” by Jenny Lawson
“How to Be Okay When Nothing is Okay” by Jenny Lawson offers advice to help people cope with mental health issues, such as depression, ADHD and anxiety, and provides comfort, self-care, and mood-boosting strategies to help readers reset and find their way.
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“Black Out Loud: The Revolutionary History of Black Comedy from Vaudeville to ‘90s Sitcoms” by Geoff Bennett
“Black Out Loud” by Geoff Bennett is a hilarious and comprehensive book that explores the history of Black comedians in America, from minstrelsy to today’s hottest stars, and how they have made us laugh at ourselves for more than a century.
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“The Remarkable Life of Reed Peggram: The Man Who Stared Down World War II in the Name of Love” by Ethelene Whitmire
Reed Peggram, a Harvard scholar, followed his heart to Paris in 1938, where he met and fell in love with a Danish man named Arne, and refused to leave Europe without him, despite the dangers of World War II.
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Business Books on Diversity by various authors
This article discusses the importance of diversity in the workplace and how it can be improved by reading books such as “The Racial Wealth Gap”, “The Real Ones”, and “The Inattention Economy”, which discuss the racial wealth gap, the need for people of color to be authentic, and the contributions of women of color to the internet.
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Books for Women’s History Month by various authors
Women’s History Month is a great opportunity to learn about the lives of other women and girls through books, such as “Mystery Driver: The Story of Alice Johnson and the First Soap Box Derby”, “From the Fields to the Fight”, and “The Six Queens of Henry VIII”.
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“I’ll Make Me a World: The 100-Year Journey of Black History Month” by Jarvis R. Givens
In “I’ll Make Me a World” by Jarvis R. Givens, readers are taken on a journey through Black history, from the Emancipation Act to the establishment of Black History Month, and are reminded that Black history is much more than what has been written.
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“Call and Response: 10 Leadership Lessons from the Black Church” by L. Michelle Smith
“Call and Response” by L. Michelle Smith is a book that highlights the leadership skills and lessons that the Black Church offers, and warns that today’s leaders are missing out on valuable lessons by not paying attention.
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Books on Black History and Black Life for Kids by various authors
Discover the stories of Black History and Black life through a variety of books for children of all ages, from baby shower gifts to books that inspire kids to stand up to injustice and celebrate the joy of libraries.
