As our book club revs up to choose the best picture books of 2019 for our holiday list, the review copies of books are pouring in from the publishers. One of the most striking so far has been "Carter Reads the Newspaper" (2019), by Deborah Hopkinson and illustrator Don Tate. Knowing how much I love picture book biography, this shouldn't come as a surprise. But this beautiful story about the life of Carter G. Woodson, the man responsible for what is now known as Black History Month, really grabbed me more than I expected. Woodson never set out to be an activist or do brave things. What he was, was a man who learned to value the strength inherent in education, and his rise from humble beginnings as the son of former slaves to becoming a respected and accomplished academic is a story of hard work and persistence. Thanks to Peachtree Publishing for this beautiful book, provided for my honest consideration. It's one I'm thrilled to recommend. âš« âš« âš« #noodlenutskidsbooks #carterreadsthenewspaper #deborahhopkinson #dontate #cartergwoodson #carterwoodson #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #blackhistory365 #picturebookbiography #biographyforkids #nonfictionforchildren #negrohistoryweek #africanamericanleaders #greatblackmen #history #historyforkids #librariansofinstagram #homeeducation #homeschoolinspiration #whattoread #literacymatters #kidsbookreview https://www.instagram.com/p/B4debRAnzUD/?igshid=15sc74dmygcwk
