Black Child, Hold Your Head High: Empowering Book for Black Children that Celebrates a Rich Culture and History

Black Child, Hold Your Head High starts by acknowledging that not all Black people groups have the same history. Some have overcome colonialism, and others slavery. Children are encouraged that they can be proud of their heritage because previous generations have overcome physical and financial slavery, desegregation, imprisonment, and so much more.They are educated or reminded of historical heroes. It features both iconic and lesser-known figures in Black history such as professional baseball player Jackie Robinson, musician Bob Marley, President Nelson Mandela, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, Astronaut/Engineer/Physician Dr. Mae Jemison and many others. Among the scenes illustrated, readers will find heroes, role models, and the ability to aspire to be whomever they desire to be.They are reminded to hold their heads high because they can and should.Black Child, Hold Your Head High educates and inspires as it beautifully illustrates and highlights historical events and figures.This picture book, designed for children ages 6 – 9, instills confidence and pride in the many ways Black people have contributed to the development of their countries, communities, and families.”Hold Your Head High, Black Child, Hold Your Head High”