February 10-15 African American Historical Events

Here are the links to the daily African American historical events:

February 10: http://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=ind1602&L=munirah&D=0&P=2504&F=P

February 11: http://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=ind1602&L=munirah&D=0&F=P&P=2778

February 12: http://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=ind1602&L=munirah&D=0&F=P&P=3051

February 13: http://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=ind1602&L=munirah&D=0&F=P&P=3325

February 14: http://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=ind1602&L=munirah&D=0&F=P&P=3599

February 15: http://listserv.icors.org/scripts/wa-ICORS.exe?A2=ind1602&L=munirah&D=0&F=P&P=3872

Day 10: Mo’ne Davis

At 13-years-old, Mo’ne Davis became the first African American girl to play in a Little League World Series. She was the first African American girl to earn a win and to pitch a shutout in the 2014 Little League World Series. She can throw a 70 miles per hour fastball. And her curve ball is positively scary. Baseball isn’t even her favorite sport. Basketball is number one. Now she has written a book about her miraculous achievements, Mo’NE DAVIS REMEMBER MY NAME. Girls (and boys) will be inspired by her achievements and will definitely remember her name.

From the Back Cover
This inspiring memoir from a girl who learned to play baseball with the boys and rose to national stardom before beginning eighth grade will encourage young readers to reach for their dreams no matter the odds.
At the age of thirteen, Mo’ne Davis became the first female pitcher to…

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DAY 11: RONALD SMITH

Source: DAY 11: RONALD SMITH

#LargeFears Chat: Where are the Afro-Latinxs in American History?

Source: #LargeFears Chat: Where are the Afro-Latinxs in American History?

review: When the Slave Esperança Garcia Wrote a Letter

Source: review: When the Slave Esperança Garcia Wrote a Letter

Day 12: “Trombone Shorty”

Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews was a child prodigy who began playing the trombone at the age of four, a discarded trombone that was twice as long as he was tall. By age six he was leading his own money-earning band, and by ten he was a bona fide touring musician. Today, at 30 years old, he is a Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist, playing not only trombone, but trumpet, drums, organ and tuba with his current band, Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue.

Andrews credits his singer-songwriter grandfather, Jessie Hill, and his bandleader brother, James Andrews, as significant influences. Of his brother James—also a trumpeter—he often asserts, “He taught me everything I know.” Young “Shawty” performed with many heavy hitters, including Bo Diddley, Wynton Marsalis, and Wycliffe Gordon; he learned much about the craft of making music through their mentorship. Over the years, however, Andrews has blazed a distinctive path in the jazz world, fusing elements of modern rock…

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Day 13: Jessixa Bagley

Jessixa Bagley burst onto the children’s literature stage last year with the debut of her beautiful picture book “Boats For Papa,” a gentle story of loss, healing, and ultimately persevering. Bagley is both author and illustrator. The book has received numerous starred reviews, and it has been widely praised by children, the children’s literature community, and beyond.

Her gentle watercolors are richly detailed, and her characters–a loving family of anthropomorphic beavers–will delight young readers.

I appreciate the generosity Bagley put in to participating in this interview:

Don: Tell us about your path to publishing. How did you get that first trade contract

Jessixa: It’s been a long road for me to get where I am today, but every step has held a lot of value. I pretty much always wanted to make picture books. Ever since I was a small child, I was writing and drawing my own stories, books, and comics, creating characters and their worlds. Right after graduating college in 2004…

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book review: Henry’s Freedom Box

Source: book review: Henry’s Freedom Box

Day 14: Dr. Lorenzo Pace

Photo by Cindy Reiman

Renowned artist and storyteller, Dr. Lorenzo Pace created a series of poignant picture books – the African American Quartet –  that pay homage to black history and the power of the human spirit. Pace’s debut, Jalani and the Lock (Rosen), was inspired by the lock that bound his enslaved great-great grandfather and was handed down to him. The three others –  Marching With Martin, Harriet Tubman and My Grandmother’s Quiltsand Frederick Douglass and the North Star – explore the lives of these pivotal historic figures.  Dr. Pace, whose monument Triumph of the Human Spirit in New York City’s Foley Square honors the enslaved Africans originally buried there, uses words and mixed media artwork in his children’s books to bring to life stories from the past.

We are proud to celebrate Dr. Lorenzo Pace on Day 14.

Journey to Publishing

It began with a lock. A cold, hard, more than 150-year-old iron lock. A legacy of man’s inhumanity to…

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Day 15: Sharee Miller

Here at The Brown Bookshelf, it’s a special treat to share the work of those who make their mark in both the traditional and independent publishing worlds. This year we’re delighted to shine a light on Sharee Miller’s work. Her vibrant, colorful style is immediately eye-catching, and the joyfulness in her work is contagious. Welcome to The Brown Bookshelf, Sharee! We’re glad to have you.
The Journey

I began drawing and writing in elementary school. I had so many stories I wanted to share, so much to the point that before I could even write I would give my mom a pen and paper and dictate my stories to her. I took every art class available to a young girl in St. Thomas and though I got older I always loved illustrated stories. This took the form of comic books I created while in Jr. High, but in High…

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