Black History Month 2023
We’re proud to feature a local advocate and incredible young female writer and her mother. Ava’s ‘My Ancestors’ Wildest Dreams’ will be The Enchanting Bookmobile’s featured book for 2023. It is paramount that we strive for diversity in our books collection and have realized that nearly 80% of characters, plots, and illustrations in children’s books are of white individuals and families - which clearly does not reflect the reality of our world. Our goal is geared towards increasing diversity in our book collection and we are hoping you’ll help support this mission!
In honor of Black History Month, we would like to highlight a few impactful children’s books that should be available for every child’s personal bookshelf and prized in every community library.
1) “My Ancestors’ Wildest Dreams” -Ava Holloway & Amanda Lynch
2) “I Am One of a Kind: Positive Affirmations for Brown Girls” - Aaliyah Wilson
3) “I Need You to Know: The ABC’s of Black Girl Magic” - Lora McClain-Muhammad
4) “My Very Favorite Book In The Whole Wide World” -Malcolm Mitchell
5) “I Am Enough” -Grace Bryers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gm0cjSdzrSY
6) “Something Beautiful” -Sharon Dennis Wyeth
When we look at the diversity gap in children’s publishing, it is important to continue the march for books to be ABOUT EVERYONE AND FOR EVERYONE! The Enchanting Bookmobile stands with all people from all backgrounds, races, ages, and creeds. Our organization operates from the core values of embracing the dignity and worth of a person, providing service, and upholding social justice. These tenants align with the very work we aim to do in the community, please consider being a part of our mission and showing your support.
We are announcing our newest challenge to raise $2K by April 2023 to paint the bookmobile with enchanting murals that will capture minds and inspire little readers!
We hope that you support our Spring fundraising drive so we can hit the streets by August 2023. Please visit our donation page and be a part of this incredible mission. Happy Reading!