| Black Books Galore |
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www.blackbooksgalore.com |
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| The folks at Black Books Galore work hard to let you know about
the variety of literature available for kids. They have four
compendiums of books, with brief descriptions of each. The first is
Black Books Galore: Guide to Great African American Children’s Books
(Rand, Parker, and Foster), and the second updates the gap in years.
There is an anthology of recommendations for girls and for boys as
well. Join their mailing list for up to date news about black books
for kids. Winner of the NAACP image award. |
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| The Library |
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www.torontopubliclibrary.ca |
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| Never underestimate your nearby library, even if you live in a
small town. Libraries are tremendously involved with local
communities and the larger Canadian community as well. The library
organizes, hosts, or promotes all sorts of events and readings for
your whole family. February will naturally have more focus on
African-Canadian history, but ask your librarian year round- there
are lots of resources on hand including documentaries, social
service information, games, music, and literature, for all ages. |
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| African-Canadian Online |
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| The Canada-only focus here fills a gap when so many awesome
sites mainly reference black Americans. Black Canadians have a
history, too, and this resource details that history from the first
known black man on Canadian soil- a six year old slave from
Madagascar- to today’s artists and writers. |
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| The Centre for the Study of Black Cultures in Canada is designed
as a starting point for scholars and faculty at York University, and
provides a terrific launching pad to the general public, as well.
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http://www.yorku.ca/aconline/culture.html |
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| Ontario Black History Society |
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www.blackhistorysociety.ca |
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| The Ontario Black History Society is a nonprofit dedicated to
preserving and promoting black history and heritage. Their site
provides extensive information about upcoming events, contemporary
profiles, and even various places around Canada of historical
interest. Who knew Uncle Tom’s Cabin was in Ontario? Find out about
Black Pioneers, and “Negro Creek Road.” A bookstore, scholarship
information, and more make this a destination site you will want to
bookmark. |
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| Family Fun with History |
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http://www.pbs.org/wnet/aaworld/ |
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| The breadth of the PBS resource is phenomenal, enough to occupy
Mom and Dad for weeks. The special kids section is even more fun-
explore Africa with Anansi the Spider and a secret map; make a Dogon
tribal mask and observe a ceremonial dance. |
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http://pbskids.org/aaworld/ |
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| Everything |
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| The Biography network provides a thorough overview of black
history. An interactive timeline takes you from the early era of
slavery through Uncle Tom’s Cabin through civil rights through black
people in congress through current events. Some great games can
engage you and the kids, including matching famous quotes with who
said what. Get to know the intriguing history of Harlem and what the
Harlem Renaissance gave the world in art and music. Meet 200 black
scientists, politicians, artists, and athletes. |
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http://www.biography.com/blackhistory/ |
