Carter Reads the Newspaper
by Deborah Hopkinson
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Pub Date Feb 05 2019 | Archive Date Feb 26 2019
Myrick Marketing & Media, LLC | Peachtree
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Description
The first-ever picture book biography of Carter G. Woodson, the Father of Black History Month
Carter G. Woodson Book Award (Honor Book), NCSS
Parents' Choice Silver Honor Award
Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book
Top 10 Books for Kids ―New York Public Library
Best Children's Books of the Year (Starred) ―Bank Street College of Education
"An important and inspiring tale well told." ―Kirkus Reviews
"Carter G. Woodson didn't just read history. He changed it." As the father of Black History Month, he spent his life introducing others to the history of his people.
Carter G. Woodson was born to two formerly enslaved people ten years after the end of the Civil War. Though his father could not read, he believed in being an informed citizen, so Carter read the newspaper to him every day. As a teenager, Carter went to work in the coal mines, and there he met Oliver Jones, who did something important: he asked Carter not only to read to him and the other miners, but also research and find more information on the subjects that interested them.
"My interest in penetrating the past of my people was deepened," Carter wrote. His journey would take him many more years, traveling around the world and transforming the way people thought about history.
From an award-winning team of author Deborah Hopkinson and illustrator Don Tate, this first-ever picture book biography of Carter G. Woodson emphasizes the importance of pursuing curiosity and encouraging a hunger for knowledge of stories and histories that have not been told.
Illustrations also feature brief biological sketches of important figures from African and African American history.
Teacher's Guide available.
Featured Reviews
Teresa G, Reviewer
Hopkinson's biography of Carter Woodson is a delight to read and a great introduction to one of many unsung heroes of American history that helped shape who we are today. Carter was taught very valuable lessons by many people in his life. One of those lessons was to never stop asking questions and learning. That lesson helped take him to Harvard. From there he became a national leader in the push to recognizing the contributions and lives of African Americans. This is a perfect book for both home and school libraries.
Thank you NetGalley and Peachtree for the opportunity to read an advance reader copy.
Kerry G, Librarian
Picture book biography on the early life of Carter Woodson. Woodson is most known for his fight against the idea that African Americans have no history and his establishment of black history week and later month. This is a great story of his life told for young independent readers. Tate's warm and friendly illustrations make it inviting. The Black leaders pictured throughout the book have labels and short descriptions in the back. Includes timeline. Smart features like this only enhance this biography. Needed in all public and school libraries. Must purchase.
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