Celebrate Black History Month through READING! We are so thankful to our talented volunteers who have recorded videos of these award-winning books, to share their love of reading and mermaids, with students.
Everyone, no matter what school district, is encouraged to take advantage of this unique and fun interactive program. *If you are an educator in the southern Illinois region and would like to purchase supplemental materials to make this a hands-on learning experience for your students please contact Carrie Gibbs, Director of the Shrode Art Center, at carrie@cedarhurst.org or call 618-242-1236 ext. 249.
"Not Quite Snow White" read by Carleka Spann
Not Quite Snow White
By Ashley Franklin
Illustrated by Ebony Glenn
"Mermaid school" read by LaMiranda Gordon
Mermaid School
By Joanne Stewart Wetzel
Illustrated by Julianna Swaney
"Sukey and the mermaid" read by zion mcmillan
Sukey and the Mermaid
By Robert D. San Souci
Illustrated by Brian Pinkney
"The Little Mermaid" read by Carleka Spann
The Little Mermaid
Author and Illustrator - Jerry Pinkney
enjoy these two exerpts from "her stories" by virginia hamilton
Mary Belle and the Mermaid
Click below to read online
Mary Belle and the mermaid - pdf ebook
Excerpt from "Her Stories African American Folktales, Fairy Tales, and True Tales told by: Virginia Hamilton, illustrated by: Leo and Diane Dillon"
The Mer-Woman Out of the Sea
Click below to read online
The Mer-Woman out of the Sea - pdf ebook
Excerpt from "Her Stories African American Folktales, Fairy Tales, and True Tales told by: Virginia Hamilton, illustrated by: Leo and Diane Dillon"
her stories: african american folktales, fairy tales, and true tales told by Virginia Hamilton and Illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon
Gracefully told by Newbery Medalist Virginia Hamilton, this collection of 19 stories focuses on the magical lore and wondrous imaginings of Black women.
Vibrant paintings by Caldecott Medallists Leo and Diane Dillon glow with the drama and mystery of each tale while reflecting the warmth and beauty of the people who first told them. Click here to purchase on Amazon.
