Book Review: Young, Gifted and Black: Meet 52 Black Heroes From Past and Present

[摘要] A key to children's health, both physically and psychosocially, is a sense of who they are and where they come from (1). A sense of roots and cultural backstory is especially critical for black children, who endure disproportionately higher rates of poverty (2, 3) and social rejection (4, 5). For this group, role models can empower; they can instill a sense of self (6). Unfortunately, in children's literature, there is an underrepresentation of black and other people of color (7), and thereby an underrepresentation of culturally compatible role models. To this end, in Young, Gifted and Black (8), author Jamia Wilson has assembled 52 black heroes, to remind black children of their history, and to encourage them to strive for their potential.

[学科分类] 儿科学

[关键词] African;biography;children;role models;change-makers