The Cape Vincent Library is proud to celebrate Black History Month. Check out our highlighted selection of books and resources for more!
“Black History Month began in 1925 when Carter G. Woodson and the organization he founded, the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH), conceived and announced Negro History Week. His intent was to raise awareness of African American’s contributions to civilization and the event was first celebrated in February 1926 during a week that encompassed the birthdays of both Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. In 1976, the nation’s bicentennial, the celebration was expanded to a month by President Gerald R. Ford.” (Source: American Association of School Librarians.)
“The Coretta Scott King Book Awards are given annually to outstanding African American authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults that demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human values. This page lists award recipients and honor books from 1970 to current day.” (Source: Coretta Scott King Book Awards.)