Guest Post: Karen Leggett Salutes the Children’s Africana Book Awards

Guest Post: Karen Leggett Salutes the Children’s Africana Book Awards

By Karen Leggett

Brenda Randolph, founder and director of Africa Access, was raised in the segregated schools and libraries of Richmond, Virginia.

“I was an avid reader, but I never encountered crude racism in children’s books,” she said. “I remember being irritated by some comments, but I never came upon viciously racist sentiments or characters. Continue Reading Guest Post: Karen Leggett Salutes the Children’s Africana Book Awards »