Black History Month —

Honoring Those Who Came Before Us; That We May Not Forget Their Sacrifices For Our Freedoms.

It was only in the last decade that many Americans did not have the luxury of freedom. This crime of humanity reached a climax during what we now call The Civil Rights Movement, with such leaders as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Young Patriot Mahalia Jackson. A century before them, however, Young Patriot Frederick Douglass had become a leader of the Abolitionist movement, which fought to end slavery during the decades prior to the Civil War. And a century before Douglass, Young Patriot Phillis Wheatley was the first notable African-American writer in America. Working from the advances of their predecessors for the equality of all human beings, those on the forefront of the modern day Civil Rights Movement helped to deliver us a more equal and peaceful America.

Learn More About the Fathers and Mothers of Human
Rights and Equality for All . . .
Click on the book images below for more information on each title.

 

Arriving just in time to help honor Black History Month this year is Volume 13 of the Young Patriots Series Frederick Douglass, Young Defender of Human Rights. Douglass began his life in slavery and grew up to become an advisor to presidents, author of several autobiographies, and tireless advocate and public speaker in support of civil rights.

       Largely self-educated, Phillis Wheatley rose from slavery to become one of the most well-known poets of her day. Read about Phillis as a child, kidnapped at the age of seven and sold at a slave auction in Boston, in Phillis Wheatley, Young Revolutionary Poet. Her inspirational perseverance to achieve the at-the-time impossible feat empowered those who followed her.

        “The Queen of Gospel” Mahalia Jackson was among the Mothers of the Modern Day Civil Rights Movement. As Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. stood at the podium during the famous Civil Rights March on Washington, Jackson encouraged him to proceed with the “I have a dream” speech—a speech that King was not initially going to give! As depicted in Volume 7 of the Young Patriots Series Mahalia Jackson, Gospel Singer & Civil Rights Champion young readers learn of Jackson’s struggle from impoverished beginnings in New Orleans to becoming the first gospel singer to have a regular show on network radio.

Pick up a Book! Honor those who paved the way for the liberties we so often take for granted today by learning more about these courageous men and women.

Activities for President's Day!

Keep President’s Day from being known as simply a “No School” day, with an activity honoring the Young Patriot president William Henry Harrison.

Beyond the Book . . . Activities for Kids, Parents and Teachers William Henry Harrison Volume 2 of the Young Patriots Series – William Henry Harrison, Young Tippecanoe – depicts the boyhood adventures of the 9th U.S. president. In honor of President's Day, here is a classroom activity from the William Henry Harrison, Young Tippecanoe Teacher’s Guide: The book is filled with historical references to several major events in American history (i.e., the settling of Jamestown, writing of the Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights, and slavery) and people in history (e.g., Benedict Arnold, George Washington, and Richard Lee). Divide students into teams to conduct research and write about these important events and people. Compile all writing into a class American History Guide. Find the complete Teacher’s Guide and Webquest here.

 

 

A Look Ahead!
March is Women's History Month and Girl Scout Month!

We will be providing exciting ways to celebrate both events in the next newsletter. In preparation, the quick links below are examples of some of the fun activities:

• In-and-out-of-class activities are excellent ways to keep children interested in and promote understanding of the achievements of women in our history.
  
• Get a short history of Women’s History Month with a good list of the women we celebrate today.
  
• Check out Girl Scout uniforms through the years—a fun visual history!

 

January & February 2007
Subscriber Offer!

In honor of Black History Month this February, we are continuing a special discount for our Young Patriot contributors to Black History!

When ordering ANY of the following titles, receive a 20% discount off the retail price FOR EACH!

• Frederick Douglass, Young Defender of Human Rights
  
• Phillis Wheatley, Young Revolutionary Poet
  
• Mahalia Jackson, Gospel Singer and Civil Rights Champion

To take advantage of this special offer, print the special order form, order online, fax to 413-215-8030, or MAIL to Patria Press, Inc. PO Box 752, Carmel, IN 46082.

Schools and libraries may also fax your purchase order to 413-215-8030, or mail to Patria Press, Inc., PO Box 752, Carmel, IN  46082.

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