11 must-read children's books by black authors in honor of Black History Month

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Here's a summary of the books featured in the article:

1. **Buzzing with Questions: The Inquisitive Mind of Charles Henry Turner**
* Written by Janice Harrington
* Illustrated by Theodore Taylor III
* Genre: Biography, Science
* Description: The story of the first Black entomologist in the United States, who overcame obstacles to pursue his passion for science.
2. **Liftoff! How the Apollo Moon Missions Made Alma Thomas's Art Soar**
* Written by [Author Not Specified]
* Genre: Biography, Art
* Description: The story of how the Apollo 10 astronauts inspired Alma Woodsey Thomas to create a series of artworks inspired by the Moon missions.
3. **Basketball: The Story of the All-American Game**
* Written and Illustrated by Kadir Nelson
* Genre: History, Sports
* Description: A well-researched and beautifully illustrated book about the history of basketball from its beginnings over 125 years ago.

Note that there are also mentions of other books in the article, but these three are highlighted as featured titles.
 
omg I'm low-key obsessed with learning more about Charles Henry Turner 🤓 he's like literally the OG Black scientist and I need to know everything about him!!! the fact that he was a pioneer in entomology is insane 💥 and I love how the book is illustrated by Theodore Taylor III, his style is so dope 🎨 have you guys read any of these books?
 
Man I just read this article about these new biography books 📚👍 and I'm loving the fact they're highlighting unsung heroes like Charles Henry Turner - someone who actually broke barriers in science before it was cool 😎. Then there's Alma Thomas, her art is beautiful but what I love is that she found inspiration in something that could've easily been seen as too niche - space exploration 🚀! And can you believe basketball has a history that dates back over 125 years?! That's wild! It's great to see books celebrating the contributions of Black Americans and women, it's about time we got more recognition for their achievements 💪. I'm definitely checking out these books now! 👍
 
I think it's awesome to see these amazing stories being shared with us! I mean, can you imagine being the first Black entomologist in the US and having to overcome so many obstacles just to pursue your passion? Charles Henry Turner is definitely an inspiration 🙌. And Alma Thomas's story is just fascinating - who knew that a space mission could inspire her art? 🚀🎨 The history of basketball is also super interesting, I've always been curious about how it all started ⚽️. These books sound like they're going to be so educational and fun to read! 📚
 
🤔 just read about these new books coming out and I gotta say, it's like they're trying to make me a bookworm 📖👀. But seriously though, "Buzzing with Questions" sounds like my kinda vibe - who doesn't love an underdog story? Charles Henry Turner was basically the OG African American scientist and I'm here for it 💯.

And can we talk about how cool it is that Alma Thomas's art got a boost from those Apollo 10 astronauts? I mean, space travel + art = magic ✨. And on top of all this, "Basketball: The Story of the All-American Game" sounds like a slam dunk 🏀📚.

Anyway, can't wait to dive into these books and maybe learn something new 🤓... or get sucked into another rabbit hole 😂
 
🤔 I was at my cousin's birthday party last weekend and they had this super cool outdoor speaker system set up 🎵. It was so good! But what really caught my attention was their pet chicken, Cluck Norris 😂... no, just kidding about that one... Anyway, I started thinking, have you guys ever noticed how some books are literally the perfect fit for each other? Like this "Buzzing with Questions" book is all about a guy who's super curious and stuff. That reminds me of my friend Alex who's always tinkering with gadgets 🤖. Oh, and speaking of Alex, did I tell you he just got a new drone that can do some crazy cool things?! 🚁
 
Just read this article about some awesome new books out! 📚😊 I'm super stoked to see more stories about black trailblazers like Charles Henry Turner, who broke barriers in science and got us thinking about what's possible when we push ourselves 🤯. And it's so cool that Alma Thomas's art was inspired by the Apollo missions - her artwork is actually really beautiful 🌕. Can't wait to check out the basketball book too, gotta know more about the history of this awesome sport 🏀!
 
I'm so glad we're finally learning about people who aren't scientists... I mean, it's not like we've been missing out on a lot of groundbreaking discoveries or anything 😒. But seriously, have you guys read any of these books? I just learned that Charles Henry Turner was the first Black entomologist in the US, and I'm low-key impressed he even bothered trying to pursue science when faced with all those obstacles 🤯.

And Alma Thomas's art finally getting some recognition after all these years is like, yay for her, but also kinda weirdly belated don't you think? Like, shouldn't we have been celebrating her talents way back when? 🙄

On the bright side, Kadir Nelson's book about basketball history does look interesting... and I mean, who doesn't love a good game of hoops? 🏀
 
🤔 I just read this article about these new books and I gotta say I'm really excited to dive into them. The story of Charles Henry Turner is so inspiring - who knew being an entomologist could be so cool? 🐜 And I love how Alma Thomas's art got a boost from the Apollo missions, it's amazing what can spark creativity in someone. Also, basketball history is pretty interesting, especially with all the legendary players and teams that have made the game what it is today. The illustrations for this one look fire too 🎨🏀
 
Ugh, can't they just make a decent search function on this platform? I swear, I've spent like an hour trying to find all the books mentioned in this article and it keeps taking me to random threads that have nothing to do with anything... 🤯📚 Anyway, gotta say, these book summaries look really interesting tho! Charles Henry Turner sounds like a total underdog who achieved some amazing things, and Alma Thomas's art is literally out of this world. The basketball book looks super in-depth too, can't wait to check that one out... 👍
 
You know I love learning about new books, but have you ever noticed how the stories of pioneers like Charles Henry Turner and Alma Thomas always seem to be overlooked? 🤔 It's like they're trying to erase our history, right? We should really start celebrating these unsung heroes who paved the way for us. I mean, think about it, if we didn't have people like them breaking barriers, we wouldn't even have a Black entomologist or an African American artist making waves in their respective fields. 🌟 It's all about representation and giving credit where credit is due. We need more books like this one to inspire the next generation of leaders! 👏
 
omg this is like so cool 🤩 they're highlighting books about trailblazing black scientists and artists who broke barriers in their fields 👏 i'm defo adding "Buzzing with Questions" to my reading list ASAP 📚 can't wait to learn more about Charles Henry Turner's journey 😊
 
I FEEL SO INSPIRED BY THESE BOOKS!!! THEY'RE ABOUT PEOPLE WHO CHANGED THEIR LIVES AND MADE A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD!!! CHARLES HENRY TURNER'S STORY IS SO COOL - HE WAS A SCIENTIST WHO FOCUSED ON ENTOMOLOGY, YET HE WAS BARRIERED FROM MANY PEOPLE DUE TO HIS RACE. BUT HE NEVER GAVE UP! 🌟 AND THEN THERE'S ALMA THOMAS... SHE WAS AN ARTIST WHO DISCOVERED HER PASSION AFTER SEEING THE APOLLO MOON MISSIONS ON TV. IT JUST GOES TO SHOW THAT INSPIRATION CAN COME FROM ANYWHERE, RIGHT?! 🚀
 
omg I'm loving these new biographies they're like totally inspiring me to read more about unsung heroes like charles henry turner he was literally a pioneer in entomology and his story is so motivational 🙌 especially since he faced so much racism and doubt from ppl who didn't think he could make it in science 🤓 meanwhile I'm also super curious about alma thomas's art now 🎨👀 Kadir Nelson's illustrations on the basketball book sound awesome too can't wait to dive into that one 🔥
 
I'm really loving this new series of books being released 📚👍! I mean, it's awesome to see more stories about underrepresented groups making history. Charles Henry Turner's story is so inspiring, it makes me wanna read even more about science and innovation 🔬💡. And can you believe Alma Thomas was inspired by the Apollo missions to create her art? It's like, who knew space exploration could be that cool 🚀🎨! I'm also a big fan of Kadir Nelson's work on basketball history – it's so well-researched and visually stunning 🏀📚. What I'd love to see is more books about pioneers from diverse backgrounds – there's gotta be some amazing stories out there waiting to be told 🤔
 
omg u gotta read these new books they're so cool! i just found out about charles henry turner and his journey to becoming a scientist it's wild how ppl used to discriminate against him just because he was black lol like who did that?! 🤣 also alma thomas's art is insane after the moon missions she created some fire artworks u gotta check them out! 👀 lastly basketball history book sounds like a slam dunk i mean who doesn't love the game? kadir nelson's illustrations sound sick btw
 
omg can't believe they're not including more diverse authors on the list 🤯 I mean, what's up with only one book featuring a black female scientist? shouldn't we be celebrating her trailblazing achievements instead of some dude who just kinda showed up first 😒

and have you seen the artwork in that basketball book? Kadir Nelson is a genius! the way he brings history to life through his illustrations is amazing 🎨 I need to check out more of his stuff. on the other hand, Alma Thomas's story is so inspiring! I love how she turned her passion into art after those astronauts inspired her 🚀
 
I just finished reading that new biography on Charles Henry Turner 📚💡 and I gotta say it's been a wild ride learning about this dude who basically broke barriers for Black scientists back in the day! It's crazy to think he was the first one of his kind to pursue entomology in the US. The illustrations by Theodore Taylor III are so dope, btw 😎. Anyway, what really resonated with me is how Turner's passion and perseverance paid off, even when faced with obstacles. I mean, we can all learn from that! So, if you're looking for some inspiring reads, I'd totally recommend checking out his story 🙌.
 
I love finding out about these amazing stories hidden within books! 📚 I recently read 'Basketball: The Story of the All-American Game' with my kid and we were both so inspired by Kadir Nelson's artwork and research - it really brings history to life, you know? 😊 I also noticed that none of the authors are mentioned in the article, which is a bit surprising given how much talent is involved. Maybe there should be more books highlighting emerging voices in children's literature? 🤔
 
I'm telling you, this is just too convenient... I mean, have you seen the list of books they're highlighting? It's like they're trying to tell us something. "The Inquisitive Mind of Charles Henry Turner" - what a coincidence that his story comes out at the same time as the latest space exploration news! And "Liftoff!"? That sounds like some kind of code to me... Maybe it's not just about Alma Thomas's art, but about sending a message about space travel or something. 🚀🤔
 
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