Books Featuring Women of Color in Arts, Science and Service
February is a great month to study biographies! We love introducing diverse books to young students that showcase historical figures from all walks of life! Here are some of our favorite read alouds that feature black women that excelled in reading, art community organizing and science! In this illustrated picture book edition, we explore the story of four female African American mathematicians at NASA, known as "colored computers," and how they overcame gender and racial barriers to succeed in a highly challenging STEM-based career. Celebrated poet and playwright Ntozake Shange captures the spirit of Civil Rights pioneer Coretta Scott King in this picture book biography gorgeously illustrated by Caldecott Medal artist Kadir Nelson. Imagine learning to read at the age...
