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Black History Month

A selection of our favourite books and artefacts to celebrate Black History Month for the whole school.
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This book tells the story of the life of Mary Seacole, a nurse who, alongside Florence Nightingale, treated soldiers during the Crimean War. Whilst her service during the war is what she is best remembered for, this book tells her story nursing throughout her life, in Jamaica, Panama and Britain. Her story had long been forgotten, however in 2004 she was named greatest black Briton’, showing how important she had been. Mary Seacole, Read Letters, Family Archives, Crimean War, Florence Nightingale, International Books, School Library, Black History Month, History Books
Mary Seacole
Read Letters
Family Archives
Crimean War
Florence Nightingale
International Books
School Library
Black History Month
History Books
This book tells the story of the life of Mary Seacole, a nurse who, alongside Florence Nightingale, treated soldiers during the Crimean War. Whilst her service during the war is what she is best remembered for, this book tells her story nursing throughout her life, in Jamaica, Panama and Britain. Her story had long been forgotten, however in 2004 she was named greatest black Briton’, showing how important she had been.
Islington Education Library ServiceI
Islington Education Library Service
Black History Month
Telling in scrapbook form the inspiration life of Walter Tull. Orphaned at 9, Walter became the first black British outfield football player, playing for Clapton, Tottenham Hotspurs and Northampton town. After the outbreak of the WWI in 1914 he joined the army and in 1917 became the first black officer in the British army, as well as being recommended for the military cross. He was killed in 1918 during the German spring offensive, just months from the end of the war. Spring Offensive, Military Cross, Joining The Army, Book Sites, Teaching History, World War One, British Army, The Guardian
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Military Cross
Joining The Army
Book Sites
Teaching History
World War One
British Army
The Guardian
Telling in scrapbook form the inspiration life of Walter Tull. Orphaned at 9, Walter became the first black British outfield football player, playing for Clapton, Tottenham Hotspurs and Northampton town. After the outbreak of the WWI in 1914 he joined the army and in 1917 became the first black officer in the British army, as well as being recommended for the military cross. He was killed in 1918 during the German spring offensive, just months from the end of the war.
Islington Education Library ServiceI
Islington Education Library Service
Black History Month
This book charts the incredible life of Bessie Coleman, the first black woman pilot in the early and dangerous days of early flight. Through her struggles growing up in a segregated early 20th century America, to gaining her pilots licence in France, and finally her tragic death in an accident in 1926. This book tells the story of a woman who dreamt of flying and is honoured to this day for her achievements. Brave Bessie, Bessie Coleman, Learn To Speak French, Female Pilot, Trailblazer, Famous Women, Women In History, Black Is Beautiful
Brave Bessie
Bessie Coleman
Learn To Speak French
Female Pilot
Trailblazer
Famous Women
Women In History
Black Is Beautiful
This book charts the incredible life of Bessie Coleman, the first black woman pilot in the early and dangerous days of early flight. Through her struggles growing up in a segregated early 20th century America, to gaining her pilots licence in France, and finally her tragic death in an accident in 1926. This book tells the story of a woman who dreamt of flying and is honoured to this day for her achievements.
Islington Education Library ServiceI
Islington Education Library Service
Black History Month
This hollow metal sculpture of the head and shoulders of an African woman is a replica of a Queen Mother Benin bronze. Black History Month is a good time to look at Benin as part of AD900 history topics. Find out more about this artefact on www.objectlessons.org African Women, African Art, African American Artwork, Esoteric Symbols, African Sculptures, Royal Art, Queen Mother, Benin, West Africa
African Women
African Art
African American Artwork
Esoteric Symbols
African Sculptures
Royal Art
Queen Mother
Benin
West Africa
This hollow metal sculpture of the head and shoulders of an African woman is a replica of a Queen Mother Benin bronze. Black History Month is a good time to look at Benin as part of AD900 history topics. Find out more about this artefact on www.objectlessons.org
Islington Education Library ServiceI
Islington Education Library Service
Black History Month
This is a Makonde 'Tree of Life'sculpture from Tanzania, made out of African blackwood. It represents human figures climbing up and holding onto each other, showing families supporting each other across generations. Carvings are often several metres in height, and are almost always made from a single piece of wood. You could do a lovely family tree art project in this style. Find out more about this object on our website www.objectlessons.org Space Art Projects, Art Projects For Teens, Easy Art Projects, Body Art Painting, Painting Photos, African Art Projects, Family Tree Art, Crayon Art Melted, New York Art
Space Art Projects
Art Projects For Teens
Easy Art Projects
Body Art Painting
Painting Photos
African Art Projects
Family Tree Art
Crayon Art Melted
New York Art
This is a Makonde 'Tree of Life'sculpture from Tanzania, made out of African blackwood. It represents human figures climbing up and holding onto each other, showing families supporting each other across generations. Carvings are often several metres in height, and are almost always made from a single piece of wood. You could do a lovely family tree art project in this style. Find out more about this object on our website www.objectlessons.org
Islington Education Library ServiceI
Islington Education Library Service
Black History Month
This red beaded hat comes from the Democratic Republic of Congo in central Africa. It has been made by the Pende people and is usually worn by a chief. Two horns stick out either side of the hat, and point forward. These are in imitation of buffalo horns and refer to the chief's authority - the chief is expected to be strong and powerful. Find out more on our website www.objectlessons.org Chiefs Headdress, Beaded Hat, Object Lessons, Congo Kinshasa, Republic Of The Congo, Festival Captain Hat, Horns, Africa
Chiefs Headdress
Beaded Hat
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Congo Kinshasa
Republic Of The Congo
Festival Captain Hat
Horns
Africa
This red beaded hat comes from the Democratic Republic of Congo in central Africa. It has been made by the Pende people and is usually worn by a chief. Two horns stick out either side of the hat, and point forward. These are in imitation of buffalo horns and refer to the chief's authority - the chief is expected to be strong and powerful. Find out more on our website www.objectlessons.org
Islington Education Library ServiceI
Islington Education Library Service
Black History Month
We have over 7,000 costumes here at ELS including many from African countries. A costume makes a great feature in a display and there is lots you can talk about. The Nigerian man's costume shown here is the ASO-OKE, the traditional costume of the Yoruba. Aso-oke cloth is woven on narrow looms, most notably in Oyo State and Kogi State. Find out more on our website www.objectlessons.org Kogi, Nigerian Men, Aso Oke, African Countries, Looms, Narrow, Kimono Top, Months
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African Countries
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We have over 7,000 costumes here at ELS including many from African countries. A costume makes a great feature in a display and there is lots you can talk about. The Nigerian man's costume shown here is the ASO-OKE, the traditional costume of the Yoruba. Aso-oke cloth is woven on narrow looms, most notably in Oyo State and Kogi State. Find out more on our website www.objectlessons.org
Islington Education Library ServiceI
Islington Education Library Service
Black History Month
The Diary of a Young West Indian Immigrant by Trish Cooke Trish Cooke tells the story of a young woman and her family’s immigration from Dominica to England in the 1960s. By using the diary format, the author is able to capture the uncertainty and personal viewpoint of moving to a country with very different culture, climate and attitudes. American Children, West Indian, Middle Grades, Library Card, Favorite Books, Image Search, Childrens Books, Diary
American Children
West Indian
Middle Grades
Library Card
Favorite Books
Image Search
Childrens Books
Diary
The Diary of a Young West Indian Immigrant by Trish Cooke Trish Cooke tells the story of a young woman and her family’s immigration from Dominica to England in the 1960s. By using the diary format, the author is able to capture the uncertainty and personal viewpoint of moving to a country with very different culture, climate and attitudes.
Islington Education Library ServiceI
Islington Education Library Service
Black History Month
Ruby Bridges was the first child to attend a previously segregated school in the American South. The protests and prejudice she encountered was one of the turning points for the civil rights movement. In this book she tells her story with grace and dignity using contemporary photographs and quotations to illustrate her narrative. Good Books, Books To Read, Ruby Bridges, Nova Orleans, Best Biographies, Novel Studies, Social Studies, Award Winning Books, Award Winner
Good Books
Books To Read
Ruby Bridges
Nova Orleans
Best Biographies
Novel Studies
Social Studies
Award Winning Books
Award Winner
Ruby Bridges was the first child to attend a previously segregated school in the American South. The protests and prejudice she encountered was one of the turning points for the civil rights movement. In this book she tells her story with grace and dignity using contemporary photographs and quotations to illustrate her narrative.
Islington Education Library ServiceI
Islington Education Library Service
Black History Month
A picture book about one of the black cowboys of the American West. Pinkney’s illustrations have so much movement and tension and perfectly complement Julius Lester’s evocative prose. Cowboy Horse, Cowboy And Cowgirl, Black Cowboys, Real Cowboys, Indigo, Wild Mustangs, Wild Horses, Herding, American Artists
Cowboy Horse
Cowboy And Cowgirl
Black Cowboys
Real Cowboys
Indigo
Wild Mustangs
Wild Horses
Herding
American Artists
A picture book about one of the black cowboys of the American West. Pinkney’s illustrations have so much movement and tension and perfectly complement Julius Lester’s evocative prose.
Islington Education Library ServiceI
Islington Education Library Service
Black History Month
We have our own Desmond Tutu doll - a fair trade toy made by a women’s group in Khayelitsha, on the Cape Flats just outside the city of Cape Town. You can find out more about this artefact on our website www.objectlessons.org Fair Trade Toys, Desmond Tutu, Cape Town, Ronald Mcdonald, The Outsiders, Flats, Dolls
Fair Trade Toys
Desmond Tutu
Cape Town
Ronald Mcdonald
The Outsiders
Flats
Dolls
We have our own Desmond Tutu doll - a fair trade toy made by a women’s group in Khayelitsha, on the Cape Flats just outside the city of Cape Town. You can find out more about this artefact on our website www.objectlessons.org
Islington Education Library ServiceI
Islington Education Library Service
Black History Month
A picture book set in South Africa during Apartheid about prejudice and forgiveness. The Desmond in the story is Archbishop Tutu himself and in this book he draws on his childhood experiences to show how words can both hurt and heal. Stories Of Forgiveness, Love And Forgiveness, Forgiveness Lesson, Album Illustré, Very Meaning, Secret Of Love, Album Jeunesse, Courage
Stories Of Forgiveness
Love And Forgiveness
Forgiveness Lesson
Album Illustré
Very Meaning
Secret Of Love
Album Jeunesse
Courage
A picture book set in South Africa during Apartheid about prejudice and forgiveness. The Desmond in the story is Archbishop Tutu himself and in this book he draws on his childhood experiences to show how words can both hurt and heal.
Islington Education Library ServiceI
Islington Education Library Service
Black History Month
Significant figures of from black American civil rights history are illustrated by a selection of well-known black artists. The text is simple and clean but it’s the illustrations that tell most of the story. African American Books, American History, Black Children's Books, First Black President, Aleta, Biographies, Children's Literature, Necklaces
African American Books
American History
Black Children's Books
First Black President
Aleta
Biographies
Children's Literature
Necklaces
Significant figures of from black American civil rights history are illustrated by a selection of well-known black artists. The text is simple and clean but it’s the illustrations that tell most of the story.
Islington Education Library ServiceI
Islington Education Library Service
Black History Month
A lively rhyming storybook about tap dancer, Bill ‘Bojangles’ Robinson who was the highest paid black entertainer during the 1930s. The text has a refrain that children will love to chant aloud and the illustrations are a perfect complement. You can borrow a bowler hat and tap shoes too! Dance Books, Music Books, Music Genres, Coretta Scott King, Teaching Music, Music Teacher, Music Literacy, Teacher Stuff, Teaching Poetry
Dance Books
Music Books
Music Genres
Coretta Scott King
Teaching Music
Music Teacher
Music Literacy
Teacher Stuff
Teaching Poetry
A lively rhyming storybook about tap dancer, Bill ‘Bojangles’ Robinson who was the highest paid black entertainer during the 1930s. The text has a refrain that children will love to chant aloud and the illustrations are a perfect complement. You can borrow a bowler hat and tap shoes too!
Islington Education Library ServiceI
Islington Education Library Service
Black History Month