Check out this site for ideas; they presented at the AASL convention in Hartford when they were here: http://thebrownbookshelf.com/

From the website: 

The Brown Bookshelf is designed to push awareness of the myriad of African American voices writing for young readers. Our flagship initiative is 28 Days Later, a month-long showcase of the best in Picture Books, Middle Grade and Young Adult novels written and illustrated by African Americans. 


Lynn A. Rappaport

On Tue, Dec 22, 2015 at 1:31 PM, Michele Eligio <meligio@northbranfordschools.org> wrote:
Hi,

We would like to participate in the African American Read In this coming
February.

http://www.ncte.org/aari?utm_source=46816684&amp;utm_medium=Email&amp;utm_campaign=General

Has anyone participated before? Additionally, does anyone know of any
African American authors in Connecticut that would be good for high school
level students?

Michele Eligio
Library Media Specialist
North Branford High School
49 Caputo Road
North Branford, CT 06471
203-484-1465

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