{"product_id":"carter-reads-the-newspaper-the-story-of-carter-g-woodson-founder-of-black-history-month","title":"Carter Reads the Newspaper: The Story of Carter G. Woodson, Founder of Black History Month","description":"Essential Black History Reading\n\nThe first-ever picture book biography of Carter G. Woodson, the Father of Black History Month\n\nCarter G. Woodson Book Award (Honor Book), NCSS\nParents' Choice Silver Honor Award\nChicago Public Library Best of the Best Book\nTop 10 Books for Kids ―New York Public Library\nBest Children's Books of the Year (Starred) ―Bank Street College of Education\n\n\"An important and inspiring tale well told.\" ―Kirkus Reviews\n\n\"Carter G. Woodson didn't just read history. He changed it.\" As the father of Black History Month, he spent his life introducing others to the history of his people.\n\nCarter G. Woodson was born to two formerly enslaved people ten years after the end of the Civil War. Though his father could not read, he believed in being an informed citizen, so Carter read the newspaper to him every day. As a teenager, Carter went to work in the coal mines, and there he met Oliver Jones, who did something important: he asked Carter not only to read to him and the other miners, but also research and find more information on the subjects that interested them.\n\n\"My interest in penetrating the past of my people was deepened,\" Carter wrote. His journey would take him many more years, traveling around the world and transforming the way people thought about history.\n\nFrom an award-winning team of author Deborah Hopkinson and illustrator Don Tate, this first-ever picture book biography of Carter G. Woodson emphasizes the importance of pursuing curiosity and encouraging a hunger for knowledge of stories and histories that have not been told.\n\nIllustrations also feature brief biographical sketches of important figures from African and African American history.\n\nTeacher's Guide available.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1682633322\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1682633322.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Tate, Don|Hopkinson, Deborah\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43025809604669,"sku":"BVV.1682633322.G","price":5.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1682633322-0.jpg?v=1772658420","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/carter-reads-the-newspaper-the-story-of-carter-g-woodson-founder-of-black-history-month","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}