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Follett is celebrating African Americans and labor through stories of perseverance and groundbreaking achievements. Our curated list for K-12 educators helps highlight the struggles for education, work, entrepreneurship, and social change that did not discourage Black people in their journey for equality. These stories demonstrate how African Americans overcame systemic oppression and made significant contributions to the labor force, economy, and society.
Educators can use this list to guide students through narratives of resilience, showcasing figures like Booker T. Washington, Madame C.J. Walker, and A. Philip Randolph, who paved the way for future generations. These stories are a testament to the relentless pursuit of progress and justice, even in the face of adversity.
As we reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s words: “Even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream,” we are reminded that the struggle for equality is ongoing. Dr. King’s dream of a better future continues to inspire us to build a more just and inclusive society.
Follett’s initiative honors the legacy of African Americans, empowering educators to teach the value of perseverance, education, and collective action in creating a better world.
By Headen, Sandra W
Fiction
Upper Elementary
5 Professional reviews
By Bolden, Tonya
Collective Biography; Nonfiction
Upper Elementary
2 Professional reviews
By Reynolds, Jason
Fiction; Easy
Lower Elementary
9 Professional reviews
By Summer, L. S
Biography; Nonfiction
Upper Elementary
By De Marco, Tony
Biography; Nonfiction
Upper Elementary
By Troy, Don
Biography; Nonfiction
Upper Elementary
By Luqman-Dawson, Amina
Fiction
Middle School
8 Professional reviews
Resources Available
By Smith, Nikkolas
Fiction; Easy
Lower Elementary
4 Professional reviews
Resources Available
By Meltzer, Brad
Biography; Nonfiction
Lower Elementary
By Weatherford, Carole Boston
Biography; Nonfiction
Lower Elementary
6 Professional reviews
By Lowe, Chaunte
Autobiography; Nonfiction
Young Adult
2 Professional reviews
By Cline-Ransome, Lesa
Biography; Nonfiction
Lower Elementary
7 Professional reviews
By Ashley, Maurice
Nonfiction
Lower Elementary
1 Professional review
By Butler, Caron
Fiction
Middle School
1 Professional review
By King, Martin Luther
Nonfiction
Lower Elementary
10 Professional reviews
Resources Available
By Weatherford, Carole Boston
Nonfiction
Upper Elementary
9 Professional reviews
Resources Available
By Alexander, Kwame
Nonfiction
Lower Elementary
9 Professional reviews
Resources Available
By Duncan, Alice Faye
Biography; Nonfiction
Upper Elementary
7 Professional reviews
By Marquis, Krystal
Fiction
Young Adult
5 Professional reviews
By Giles, Chrystal D
Fiction
Middle School
6 Professional reviews
By Headen, Sandra W
Fiction
Upper Elementary
5 Professional reviews
Black Lives. Great Minds of Science (Black Lives, Book 1)
By Bolden, Tonya
Collective Biography; Nonfiction
Upper Elementary
2 Professional reviews
There Was a Party for Langston
By Reynolds, Jason
Fiction; Easy
Lower Elementary
9 Professional reviews
Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott (Black American Journey)
By Summer, L. S
Biography; Nonfiction
Upper Elementary
Jackie Robinson : Professional Baseball Player (Black American Journey)
By De Marco, Tony
Biography; Nonfiction
Upper Elementary
Harriet Ross Tubman : Abolitionist and Activist (Black American Journey)
By Troy, Don
Biography; Nonfiction
Upper Elementary
By Luqman-Dawson, Amina
Fiction
Middle School
8 Professional reviews
Resources Available
By Smith, Nikkolas
Fiction; Easy
Lower Elementary
4 Professional reviews
Resources Available
I Am Jesse Owens (Ordinary People Change the World)
By Meltzer, Brad
Biography; Nonfiction
Lower Elementary
A Crown of Stories : the Life and Language of Beloved Writer Toni Morrison
By Weatherford, Carole Boston
Biography; Nonfiction
Lower Elementary
6 Professional reviews
By Lowe, Chaunte
Autobiography; Nonfiction
Young Adult
2 Professional reviews
Fighting With Love : the Legacy of John Lewis
By Cline-Ransome, Lesa
Biography; Nonfiction
Lower Elementary
7 Professional reviews
By Ashley, Maurice
Nonfiction
Lower Elementary
1 Professional review
Clutch Time (Shot Clock, Book 2)
By Butler, Caron
Fiction
Middle School
1 Professional review
By King, Martin Luther
Nonfiction
Lower Elementary
10 Professional reviews
Resources Available
How Do You Spell Unfair? : Macnolia Cox and the National Spelling Bee
By Weatherford, Carole Boston
Nonfiction
Upper Elementary
9 Professional reviews
Resources Available
By Alexander, Kwame
Nonfiction
Lower Elementary
9 Professional reviews
Resources Available
Coretta's Journey : the Life and Times of Coretta Scott King
By Duncan, Alice Faye
Biography; Nonfiction
Upper Elementary
7 Professional reviews
The Davenports (Davenports, Book 1)
By Marquis, Krystal
Fiction
Young Adult
5 Professional reviews
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