Girls Who Made a Difference
Making history isn’t just for grownups; kids can make their mark, too. Check out these titles and meet strong girls who stood up for the environment, civil rights and more.
Raise a Village Resources
Check out these books written for parents and caregivers of African American children.
All Boys Aren’t Blue
This memoir manifesto by cultural critic Johnson navigates Blackness, masculinity and queerness while asking readers to explore the social forces that shape their lives.
Andrew Carnegie Book List
Andrew Carnegie was a competitive, often ruthless businessman. He was also a philanthropist who gave away more than $350 million during his lifetime. During our anniversary year, CLP is celebrating the institution that has grown and evolved out … Continued
Cut Paper Art and Identity Exploration With Kara Walker
Part identity exploration, part artistic expertise, the work of Kara Walker inspires us to delve deeper into how the world sees us and how that influences the ways we view ourselves.
African American History, Biography & Culture: Books for Preschoolers
Caregivers and educators can use these titles to add positive messages about race into a world where negative messages can persist.
Get Your Hands on Books for Braille Literacy Month
World Braille Day, honors braille’s inventor, Louis Braille and the whole month of January brings awareness to this tactile writing code. To learn a little more about reading braille, check out these hands-on and/or braille board books or biographies of Louis Braille.
Music Biographies and CDs
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has a wonderful selection of biographies about musical artists both online and in print. The Library also has a large collection of CDs that can be requested and access to many different artists on Hoopla. Check out these recommendations to get started.
Books for Third and Fourth Graders
Explore these good books for third and fourth graders.
Books for Second and Third Graders
Check out these good books for second and third graders.