Carter Reads the Newspaper
Essential Black History Reading
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.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 36
Book Binding: Hardcover
Year of Publication: 2019
Publisher: Peachtree
Language: en
ISBN: 9781561459346
Creator Bio
Deborah Hopkinson and Don Tate are the talented duo behind the inspirational children's book, Carter Reads the Newspaper. Deborah Hopkinson is a critically acclaimed author of over 50 books for young readers, including historical fiction, non-fiction, and picture books. Her passion for research and storytelling shines through in her award-winning works, which often focus on underrepresented and marginalized figures from history. Don Tate is an award-winning illustrator and author of numerous children's books, known for his vibrant and expressive illustrations. He is also a founding host of the podcast "The Brown Bookshelf," which highlights Black voices in children's literature. Together, Hopkinson and Tate have created a thought-provoking and empowering story that encourages young readers to stand up for what they believe in and make a difference in their communities.
