African American Interest
Highlights
February 7, 2019 The Power of Children exhibit has reopened after a temporary closure! The national traveling exhibition profiles three children who changed history: Ruby Bridges, Anne Frank, and Ryan White.
The Power of Children Exhibit: How Three Kids Changed History
Celebrate Black History Month with the #ReadingBlackout Challenge
Celebrate Black History Month 2019 with the #ReadingBlackout challenge and …
Jason Reynolds’ book Ghost featured in the Ypsi Family Read
For more information contact: Jodi Krahnke Head of Youth Services …
Events
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African American Read In-NEW DATE AND TIME
Monday, February 25 | 6:00 pm |YDL-Whittaker
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African American Read In-NEW DATE AND TIME
Monday, February 25 | 6:00 pm |YDL-Whittaker -
African American Authors Book Discussion Group
Tuesday, February 26 | 7:00 pm |YDL-Whittaker -
African American Genealogy
Saturday, March 16 | 10:30 am |YDL-Michigan
Resources
A collection of interviews of Ypsilanti residents who lived through the Jim Crow era, fought racism during WWII, and led the local Civil Rights movement.
A large collection of census, vital, military, and immigration records for genealogy research. Access available on library computers only.
Book Lists
The Fall 2018 Family Read Ghost by Jason Reynolds is recommended for students in grades 3-8. We want everyone to participate at the October 13 Field Day, so here’s a short list of suggested books for younger readers. Is the one you want checked out? Le …
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Great recently published books for kids ages 2-8 by African American authors.
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