Maple Ridge Secondary teacher-librarian Karen Aitken recommends Black History is Your History by Taylor Cassidy for Black History Month.
“Real change is more than just about going viral,” says Taylor Cassidy, an African-American TikTok content creator.
As the author of Black History is Your History, Cassidy brings her online wit and personal belief that true impact lies in action. Her words create fun moments of connection as we celebrate Black lives and deepen our understanding of the Black experience.
Through personal connections and hilarious, shocking truths, Cassidy profiles twelve critical, historical figures that are not always highlighted. Her Gen Z tone (think “smacks” and “straight fire”) encourages readers to reach for that inner joy that sometimes feels disconnected from our living self. The result? We become inspired to embrace our own histories, all while getting schooled in (or connecting with) Gen Z lingo. And then… take action.
I love this book. Teenagers love it even more!
Black History is Your History is available in SD42 libraries.
