Books & Learning Collection
Discover educational children's stories and learning resources celebrating Black inventors, scientists, history and achievement.
Featured Books
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Jaxon and Kevin's Black History Trip Downtown
In the second book in this educational book series, Jaxon shares his magical adventure with his cousin Kevin. They venture into town to meet Black inventors and scientists who are responsible for many of the things we encounter every day.
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Kevin is Jaxon’s favorite cousin. They spend many weekends together. Kevin is playful and finds himself in trouble often. He’s a very curious kid and likes to take chances. Jaxon usually goes along with whatever Kevin wants to do and finds himself in trouble too. So when Kevin asks Jaxon to use one of his wishes for something Jaxon is not too sure about, they find themselves in a very tall situation.
Jaxon and Kevin’s Trip Downtown is an informative children's story by Tamara Shiloh. It explains how the contributions of African Americans through inventions and science touch our everyday lives.
Jaxon's Magical Adventure with Black Inventors & Scientists
In Jaxon's Magical Adventure with Black Inventors & Scientists, Jaxon discovers that the necklace his grandmother gave him before she passed away has magical powers.
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With a combination of the magical necklace and saying the magic words, Jaxon can see and talk to Black inventors and scientists.
During this time, he is also playing the role of Dr. Martin Luther King in the school play celebrating Black History Month. However, Jaxon stutters when he is in front of a crowd and when he meets new people. He hopes he can find a way to overcome his fear before the day of the play.
Jaxon’s sister, who had the necklace before Jaxon, shares the rules of the necklace: he can only use the necklace three times per month, he will only be able to use the necklace until he is 16, he can never take off the necklace, and he needs to be very careful what he wishes for.
Jaxon soon finds out what his sister meant when she said to be careful what he wishes for. Can Jaxon get out of his mess before his parents find out? Will he bomb on the day of the play?
Just Imagine…What If There Were No Black People in the World? Jaxon’s Magical Adventure with Black Inventors and Scientists is a wonderful, fun children's book by author Tamara Shiloh.
Cameron Teaches Black History
Tamara has another book not including the series, Cameron Teaches Black History, written for Scholastic and due out in June 2022.
Learning & Activity Books
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More Adventures from the Jaxon Series
Jaxon & Kevin's Black History Trip Downtown
In the second book in this educational book series, Jaxon shares his magical adventure with his cousin Kevin. They venture into town to meet Black inventors and scientists responsible for many of the things we encounter every day.
Let's Hear it for Women Inventors and Scientists
In Let's Hear it for Women Inventors and Scientists!, Jaxon decides to share the powers of his magical necklace with his cousins Kevin and Kai.
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Through the use of Jaxon’s magical necklace, they enjoy conversations with female inventors and scientists. Kevin, Kai and Jaxon learn about the many contributions women inventors and scientists have made to history.
Jaxon's Magical Visit at NASA
In Jaxon's Magical Visit at NASA, Jaxon takes his magical necklace to NASA with his friend Tyler.
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The boys have a great time talking to Black astronauts and scientists. They were surprised to learn there were and are so many Black people involved in aviation and astronomy.
Jaxon Meets Black Cowboys
In Jaxon Meets Black Cowboys, Jaxon enjoys a magical trip to a western town and ranch with his Uncle Randy.
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Jaxon did not know there were so many famous Black cowboys until this educational moment with his uncle. The story provides insights into the historical participation of African American cowboys of the Wild West.