Karyn Parsons Instagram – Black history isn’t just for February — these stories should be read, shared, and celebrated all year long. 📚✨ We challenged author and @swtblackberry founder Karyn Parsons (@karynparsons) and librarian Mychal Threets (@mychal3ts) to a 10-second book pitch-off featuring stories with Black characters and historical figures.
From unsung heroes to unforgettable journeys, these books belong on your shelf:
📚 Clean Getaway – Nic Stone (@nicstone)
🌀 Weirdo – Tony Weaver Jr. (@tonyweaverjr)
📦 Henry’s Freedom Box – Ellen Levine & Kadir Nelson (@kadirnelson)
🚍 History Comics: Rosa Parks & Claudette Colvin: Civil Rights Heroes – Tracey Baptiste (@traceybaptistewrites)
✈️ Flying Free: How Bessie Coleman’s Dreams Took Flight – Karyn Parsons
☁️ Clouds Over California – Karyn Parsons
🚦 Saving the Day: Garrett Morgan’s Life-Changing Invention of the Traffic Signal – Karyn Parsons
🌙 How High the Moon – Karyn Parsons
Which of these books is going on your TBR? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️ | Posted on 08/Mar/2025 02:46:08
