Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Spotlight on African American authors and illustrators

The Brown Bookshelf blog is celebrating Black History Month with their 28 Days Later campaign which spotlights African American authors and illustrators in the world of children’s literature. The following are a selection of titles from their list of exceptional picture books.

The Way the Storm Stops
By: Michelle Meadows
Illustrated by: Rosanne Litzinger
A mother comforts her daughter during a thunderstorm. Featuring rhyming text and beautiful illustrations.



The Neighborhood Mother Goose
Written & Illustrated By: Nina Crews
Urban photographs illustrate this collection on nursery rhymes, both familiar and lesser known.




Shanna's Princess Show
By: Jean Marzollo
Illustrated By: Shane Evans
Shanna wants to share with you five things that make her a princess. A cute book about self esteem for young readers.


My Pop Pop and Me
By: Irene Smalls
Illustrated By: Cathy Ann Johnson

A small boy helps his grandfather bake a lemon cake.



Enjoy! -cm-



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