The ABCs of Black History

A picture book is generally a taste; this picture book is a gourmet meal.

Rio Cortez writes a poem sharing the sadnesses as well as the celebrations of black history for each letter of the alphabet. I was amazed at how much Cortez packed into a picture book. She covers the a wide range of people and places and events and movements and ideals. The pictures are delightful, too.

This was a wonderful audio book, read by the excellent Bahni Turpin. The book reads like lyrical poem, and the bulk of the recording is detailed notes about the people and events used as examples for each letter. ♥️