February is the shortest month…
There is a lot to keep you busy throughout this cold winter that is just showing its force in New England. Who doesn’t crave a warm library chair with a book on your lap or a cozy spot near a friendly fire or wood stove captivated by a new read in hand? This month we celebrate Black History Month. Let’s browse for something in this subject area to read.
You might browse through this list of 25 suggestions from the Oprah Daily Blog. These are classic books all written by Black authors.
Turning to recent authors, here is an interview with a new African American author Jamila Minnicks. She was a first novel finalist for her book, “Moon Over Jessup”.
Finally, let us recognize a famous African American scientist, astronomer, and mathematician, who also assisted in surveying and designing the plan for the capital city, Washington, D.C., Benjamin Banneker.