Community Education Partnerships

As we wrap up on the Black History Month, here is a compiled list of a Black history month kids books list! Let us know what you think! 1. Henry’s Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad, by Ellen Levine and illustrated by Kadir Nelson 2. The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read by by Rita Lorraine Hubbard and illustrated by Oge Mora 3. The Power of Her Pen: The Story of Groundbreaking Journalist Ethel L. Payne by Lesa Cline Ransome and illustrated ...by John Parra 4. The Other Side by Jacqueline Woodson and illustrated by E.B. Lewis 5. Whoever You Are by Mem Fox and illustrated by Leslie Staub 6. Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer, The Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement, by Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrated by Ekua Holmes 7. The Youngest Marcher: The Story of Audrey Faye Hendricks, a Young Civil Rights Activist, by Cynthia Levinson and illustrated by Vanessa Brantley Newton 8. Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library, by Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrated by Eric Velasquez 9. Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History, by Vashti Harrison 10. Mae Among the Stars, by Roda Ahmed and illustrated by Stasia Barrington #blackhistorymonth #communityeducationpartnership

Oakland Fund for Children and Youth have released information about their vaccine drive! Find more information and book an appointment here: https://www.ofcy.org/

Prepare for our fun Fundraiser event on May 13! CEP is always grateful to all the support we receive and are looking forward to working with more of you. Find more information here: www.cep.ngo/events