Monthly Archives: February 2018

Book Review: EllRay Jakes and the Beanstalk

The five-year-old little boy, whom I read to, wants to learn skateboarding, so his mother borrowed EllRay Jakes and the Beanstalk by Sally Warner for me to read to him. The book is illustrated by Brian Biggs. The boy’s mother figured that a story about a boy, who skateboards would inspire her son to learn… Read More »

Music Review: Roots: An Anthology of Negro Music in America

In observance of Black American History Month, Land of Books and Honey has found this album, Roots: An Anthology of Negro Music in America, by Voices Incorporated on Freegal. This album sounds like an audio and theatrical exhibition of Black American music. This album is an informational and educational recording for a non-Black audience. I… Read More »

Music Review: American Negro Slave Songs

In observance of Black American History Month, Land of Books and Honey has found this album, American Negro Slave Songs, by Alex Foster and Michael LaRue on Freegal. This album can be used by educators, parents, students, and artists. This album can be used for academic research as a secondary source. If you have access… Read More »

Library News: Black American History Month

February is Black American History Month. Your local library may feature a collection of books, a display of old photographs, historic documents, lectures, creative workshops, and/or performances for the occasion. Check your local library’s website and online calendar to find out what it is doing for Black American History Month. Also, your library’s website may… Read More »