About this event

This session will introduce educators and families to K-12 children’s books in preparation for Black History Month and the Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action. There will be author talks by Paula Chase, Michelle Coles, Joy Jones, Tony Keith, Amina Luqman-Dawson, Lesley Younge, and De’Asia Scott followed by book signings.

The event is hosted by Teaching for Change, with cosponsors, at Busboys and Poets (14th & V Streets NW) as part of the monthly Beyond Heroes and Holidays series. Busboys and Poets Books will handle the event book sales and signing. This event is co-sponsored by An Open Book Foundation, Africa Access, and Shout Mouse Press.