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10 Books to Share with Students During Black History Month

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Originally published in TEACH Magazine, January/February 2022 Issue

By Kelsey McCallum

February is Black History Month, a time to reflect on the legacy and contributions of the Black community. Although it is crucial to incorporate these voices into the curriculum all year round, this month can provide a good opportunity to delve deeper into important figures and events of Black history. Here are 10 books that honour and celebrate Black culture and experiences, to be shared with students not only during the month of February, but throughout the rest of the year as well.

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Kelsey McCallum is an Associate Editor for TEACH Mag. She holds a BSc from the University of Guelph and a Graduate Certificate from Centennial College. She currently lives in Toronto, ON, with her partner and their cat, Banksy.

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