Black History Review

Honoring African-American Achievement

Book Reviews from Black History

Mabry brings us a look at Dr. Rice's life, both personal and professional.

Read about The Faith of Condoleezza Rice

Learn of the faith that brought a black Birmingham preacher's daughter to a place of national leadership and world-wide recognition.

Let Justice Roll Down

See the Civil Rights movement through the eyes of a sharecropper's son turned preacher.

Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom

Inspire your young readers with this Caldecott Honor Book about Harriet Tubman, her heroism, and her faith.

Freedom Summer

View the Civil Rights Act of 1964 through the eyes of two young boys, one black, the other white.

Follow the Drinking Gourd

Children will love this story of historical underground railroad conducto Peg Leg Joe.

Coming On Home Soon

Ada Ruth gives young readers a first-hand look at the poverty and struggles of Black Americans at home during the Second World War.

Freedom School, Yes!

Learn about the 1964 Mississippi Summer Project through the eyes of one young child whose life these brave teachers changed.

More Than Anything Else

Slightly fictionalized story of Booker T Washington's childhood inspires young readers.

The Other Side

The Other Side offers young readers a gentle peek into life under segregation.

YOUNG FREDERICK DOUGLASS: The Slave Who Learned to Read

Frederick Douglass' boyhood inspires today's children.

THE AWAKE PROJECT:Uniting Against the African Aids Crisis

More than thirty authors attempt to break the hearts of the evangelical church over the tragedy of AIDS in Africa.

Lost Boy No More: A True Story of Survival and Salvation

At 9 years old Nhial fled 1000 miles to Ethiopia to escape the Muslim raiders who had murdered his family.

Projects about Plantation Life

Have you wanted to do some projects on black history with your fourth through sixth graders but not known where to turn? Projects about Plantation Life may be what you are looking for.

The Story of Ruby Bridges

An award-winning author joins forces with an award-winning illustrator to create this must-read children's story of Ruby Bridges' faith and courage.

God's Neighborhood: A Hopeful Journey in Racial Reconciliation and Community Renewal

Scott Roley traces his journey from priviledge and rock musician to humility, ministry, and racial reconciliation.

Raising Pure Kids in an Impure World

The Durfields offer Godly advise for parents on protecting their children from sexual temptation.

Escape From Slavery: The True Story of My Ten Years in Captivity--and My Journey to Freedom in America
2003

Read about Escape From Slavery: The True Story of My Ten Years in Captivity--and My Journey to Freedom in America

From an idyllic Sudanese farm to horrifying slavery to prominence in America, Francis Bok's Christian faith sustained him.

More Books on Black History

Though our editors have not yet had time to write reviews of these books, we heartily recomend them. Some of them have helped me appreciate the struggles and sacrifices of the heroes of these eras in African American history through which I did not live. Others provide keen insight into the issues facing Americans, black and white alike, today. We will be reviewing them as we have the time, but for now, please have a look at what others have said about the books by clicking on the book covers.

Scam: How the Black Leadership Exploits Black America

Uncle Sam's Plantation: How Big Government Enslaves America's Poor and What We Can Do About It

Showdown: Confronting Bias, Lies, and the Special Interests that Divide America

Rebuilding America: A Prescription for Creating Strong Families, Building the Wealth of Working People, and Ending Welfare

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