Carter Reads the Newspaper by Deborah Hopkinson ill Don Tate
Carter G Woodson 1944
Deborah Hopkinson introduces young readers to an important historical figure: Carter G. Woodson. Born in 1875, the son of a formerly enslaved father and mother, young Carter grew up hearing the stories of his Virginian parents' struggles. Times were hard for this family. As a result, Woodson left school in his early teens to labor as a farm-hand, garbage collector, and coal miner. He and other West Virginia coal miners were often invited to the home of Oliver Jones, a Civil War veteran. Carter would read the newspapers to Jones and the other miners, researching and answering their questions. |
Carter Reads the Newspaper is an excellent introduction to African American History Month. Use this poster with a display of books featuring biographies, historical accounts, historical fiction, and other works by Black authors and illustrators. Download a copy of the poster featuring an inspiring quote and art by Don Tate. |