CHILDREN'S BOOK CORNER

Here is a selection of books related to the holidays and special days of this month, recommended for your child’s reading pleasure, related stamps are also highlighted.

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

PLANTING STORIES:

The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré

Anika Aidamuy Denise, author Paola Escobar, illustrator
Overview: This is the story of how Pura Belpré came to New York from Puerto Rico and developed her love of preserving her heritage. Through stories told to children within the public library. Belpré became a prominent person in the Hispanic community with a children’s book award developed in her name. Ages 4 – 8 years

The Pura Belpré Award is an annual American Library Association honor established in 1996 that recognizes Latino/Latina authors and illustrators whose children’s or young adult books best portray and celebrate the Latino cultural experience.

Hispanic American stamps (Issued: 10/31/94 – Scott # 2103)

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS
September 8th ~ RUBY BRIDGES

THE STORY of RUBY BRIDGES

Robert Coles, author ~ George Ford, illustrator
Overview ~ The book was about the experience of one six-year-old girl, who in 1960 integrated the Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans. The book became a national best seller and pictures of the little girl being escorted to school by police were widely circulated. Ages 6 – 9 years.

Then in 1999, Ruby Bridges told the story from her perspective. Ages 6-12 years.

THROUGH MY EYES

Ruby Bridges, author

Desegregating Public Schools

Celebrating the Century – 1950s .

(Issued: 5/21/20 – Scott #5472)

September 13th ~ JESSE OWENS

JESSE OWENS: Fastest Man Alive

Carole Boston Weatherford, author

Eric Velasquez, illustrator

Overview: Jesse Owens grew up during segregation but never let it slow him down. At the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, Adolf Hitler’s chance to show the superiority of the German “race” were dashed. Hitler watched as Owens, an African American set world records and won four Olympic gold medals. Jesse Owens became an American Hero . Ages 7 – 11 years

(Issued: 9/10/98 with “Celebrate the Century, 1930s” stamp – Scott # 3185j)

September 13th ~ ALIEN LOCKE

HARLEM RENAISSANCE PARTY:

A Picture Book About Black History

Faith Ringgold, author and illustrator

Overview: Lonnie and his uncle go back to Harlem in the 1920s. Along the way, they meet famous writers, musicians, artists, and athletes, who created this incredible period. And after an exciting day of walking with giants, Lonnie fully understands why the Harlem Renaissance is so important.

Ages 4 – 8 years

(Issued 5/21/20 with “Voices of the Harlem Renaissance” Scott # 5474)

September 23rd ~ Ray Charles

RAY CHARLES

Sharon Bell Mathis, author

I George Ford, illustrator

Overview: This is a new edition of the award-winning biography. In this book, readers can follow Charles from his boyhood, when he lost his sight completely and learned to read and write music in Braille, until the age of 40, when he became a world-renowned jazz and blues musician. In a new introduction, the author updates Charles' life to the present day. Ages 5 – 10 years