The annual African American Children’s Book Fair (AACBF) returned to Philadelphia for the its 33rd year. The book fair is one of the oldest and largest book fairs for African American children in the ...

Each February, the U.S. honors the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have shaped the nation. If you're struggling with the best way to educate children about Black history, this ...

Niclette Mundabi of Atlanta wanted to do something special for her 35th birthday. Instead of receiving presents, she decided to give books—thousands of books—to children in her native country, the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mike Essien knows the power of literature, especially during the formative years — how it broadens a person’s worldview, fosters ...

Books have long been a cornerstone of cultural preservation and empowerment; this is especially true within the African-American community, where books created for us and by us have a history of being ...

Tom Warth once visited a school library in Jinja, Uganda, that had nearly everything a library needs — except books. There was a librarian, a card catalog, tables, bookcases and students, but the ...

Play and storytelling are a crucial part of children’s cognitive development. PixelCatchers I am a demographer with an interest in how and when children in sub-Saharan Africa develop literacy.

Mike Essien knows the power of literature, especially during the formative years — how it broadens a person’s worldview, fosters learning and drives curiosity. Growing up in Nigeria as a child, Essien ...