Posts by Jermaine Dennis

Free To Be: A Juneteenth Reading List for the Youth!

 by Jermaine Dennis, Young Adult Librarian, Baychester Library
June 16, 2021
The Black protagonists, characters, and historical figures featured in this booklist dared to imagine freedom against all opposing factors even if they had to carve out their own path.
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The Woodson Project Booklist

 by Jermaine Dennis, Young Adult Librarian, Baychester Library
January 29, 2021
We invite readers to engage with these books which recognize and celebrate the histories of Black folks who were able to thrive in spite of the conditions that surrounded them.
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They Did It For The Culture: Children's Books of Black Cultural Icons Who Made a Difference for Their Community

 by Jermaine Dennis, Young Adult Librarian, Baychester Library
February 12, 2019
For Black History Month, introduce your kids to black figures who have deeply influenced modern-day American culture. Check our 2019 list of kids' biographies and look for the hashtag #NYPL4TheCulture on social media!
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More Than Grits: A Book List Illuminating African American Diversity

by Jermaine Dennis, Young Adult Librarian, Baychester Library
February 26, 2018
African American culture is a mixture of many flavors and not just a single story narrative.
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DIY: How to Make a Papier Mâché Elephant

 by Jermaine Dennis, Young Adult Librarian, Baychester Library
October 20, 2015
A step-by-step guide for creating your own elephant, courtesy of the staff at the Throg's Neck Library!
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