February is Black History Month, when people across Canada participate in events and celebrations that honour the legacy and contributions of Black people in Canada and their communities.
This year’s theme is “Black Legacy and Leadership: Celebrating Canadian History and Uplifting Future Generations.” Officials say this theme acknowledges the diversity of Black Canadians, the importance of Black leadership and the legacy being built for future generations
In honour of Black History Month, Renfrew Public Library staff members have compiled a list of recommended reads.
Call or visit today to borrow or reserve one of the titles, which include:
* The skin we’re in by Desmond Cole
* Disorientation : being black in the world by Ian Williams
* Black boys like me by Matthew Morris
* The Nickel boys by Colson Whitehead
* The fraud by Zadie Smith
* Good dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson
More information is available on the library’s website.
(Written by Sherry Haaima)
